Dr Dave Sadri and his team where great! Dr Dave kept me informed of the options available to me, I’m super happy with the results and would highly recommend him.
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Core Dental Southbank
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About Melbourne
Why Choose Melbourne for Dental Care
Melbourne is Australia's cultural capital and second-largest dental market, with SmileJet verifying 52 clinics maintaining a 4.7 average rating across 7,298 patient reviews. Top-rated practices include Teeth Whitening Melbourne (186 reviews, 4.99 rating), Collins Dental Image (144 reviews, 4.99 rating), Dental Advance Melbourne CBD, and dozens of other premium clinics across Melbourne CBD, South Yarra, Fitzroy, St Kilda, and Carlton. Melbourne's clinics operate to AHPRA standards with modern CBCT imaging and Straumann/Nobel Biocare implants. However, Melbourne private dental fees are among the world's highest — single implants AUD $5,500+, All-on-4 AUD $28,000+, veneers AUD $1,980+ per tooth. Many Melbourne residents compare local options against overseas alternatives in Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and Philippines for 60-80% savings on identical Straumann treatments.
What makes Melbourne work
Why International Patients Choose Melbourne
Major savings
Melbourne clinics typically run 60 to 80 percent below US, UK, and Australian prices for the same materials and brands.
Internationally trained dentists
Leading Melbourne dentists have training and case experience from the US, EU, Australia, Japan, and Korea.
Modern facilities
CBCT 3D imaging, CAD/CAM milling, and in-house dental labs. Many clinics hold ISO 9001 certification.
Easy to reach
MEL airport receives international flights with short transfer times to most clinics.
Clinics in Melbourne
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82 Verified Clinics in Melbourne
DIEM DENTAL
Melbourne, Australia
DIEM Dental is a comprehensive dental clinic at 392 Albert St, East Melbourne, led by Dr Chau Nguyen with 25+ years of experience. Located opposite Fitzroy Gardens and St Patrick's Cathedral, offering implants, Invisalign, and 24/7 emergency care.
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Bridge Rd Dental
Melbourne, Australia
Bridge Rd Dental is a family and cosmetic dental clinic in Richmond, Melbourne, known for implants, orthodontics, and one-visit crowns. Led by dentists with 20+ years of experience.
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Core Dental Southbank
Melbourne, Australia
Core Dental Southbank is a modern dental clinic in Southbank, Melbourne, known for general, cosmetic, and specialist care with digital precision technology. Opens from 8am weekdays.
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SleepWise Clinic - Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
SleepWise Clinic is Melbourne's specialist dental sleep medicine clinic, treating snoring and sleep apnoea with custom oral appliances since 2001. Over 21,000 patients treated.
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Richmond Fine Dentistry
Melbourne, Australia
Richmond Fine Dentistry is a purpose-built dental clinic in Richmond, Melbourne, known for implants, Invisalign, cosmetic care, and a Kids Club preventive program. Open weekdays from 8am.
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Collins Street Specialist Centre
Melbourne, Australia
Collins Street Specialist Centre is Australia's premier multi-specialty dental center in Melbourne CBD, featuring six dental specialties under one roof with specialists requiring no referrals.
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L&L Orthodontics Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
L&L Orthodontics is a specialist orthodontic clinic in Melbourne CBD, led by Blue Diamond Invisalign providers with 50+ combined years of experience and 10,000+ smiles treated.
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Dentists of East Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia
Dentists of East Melbourne is a boutique, owner-operated dental clinic in East Melbourne with 40+ years of history, Invisalign Platinum Provider status, and a No Wait Guarantee.
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Bond Street Dental South Yarra
Melbourne, Australia
Bond Street Dental South Yarra is a full-service dental clinic in South Yarra, Australia, featuring cosmetic implantology, digital smile design, and on-site laboratory. Led by Dr. Brent Dickman and Dr. Ned Rohrt.
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North Melbourne Dental
Melbourne, Australia
North Melbourne Dental is a boutique dental clinic on Errol Street, North Melbourne, led by Dr Julian Moore with 30+ years of experience, offering quality general and cosmetic care.
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Metro Dental
Melbourne, Australia
Metro Dental is a QIP-accredited dental clinic in Melbourne CBD on Swanston Street, offering general and cosmetic care with massage-chair comfort for anxious patients. Preferred HCF and BUPA provider.
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Smile & Co. Dental Clinic
Melbourne, Australia
Since 2011, we’ve been more than just a dental clinic in the heart of Melbourne. Founded by Dr. Melinda Cheung, our heart has always been in one place: creating healthy smiles that enrich lives. We believe a smile is about more than just teeth—it’s about your confidence, your wellbeing, and your unique story.
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What Patients Say About Dental Care in Melbourne
The team at Core dental are so professional, lovely and go above and beyond to help you. I chipped my front tooth and they not only did a seamless filling, they also operated on my lip and removed the excess tooth fragme...
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Core Dental Southbank
Dr Scott is amazing....had my wisdom tooth extracted today and I did not feel pain. It was quick and easy...I still have fear since my last extraction more than 12 yrs ago however this experience makes that fear go away....
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Core Dental Southbank
Common questions
Melbourne Dental FAQs
Everything you need to know before booking treatment in Melbourne.
Which Melbourne area has the best dental clinics?
Melbourne CBD (Collins Street, Bourke Street, Little Collins) hosts premium practices including Collins Dental Image. South Yarra, Prahran, and Toorak are upscale southern-suburban areas with boutique clinics. Fitzroy, Carlton, and Brunswick offer Inner North options. Kew, Camberwell, and Hawthorn serve the Eastern Suburbs. St Kilda and Albert Park cover bayside areas. Most clinics are 15-30 minutes from the CBD via tram or car.
How much does dental work cost in Melbourne?
Melbourne private fees rank among the world's highest. Single dental implants AUD $4,800-$6,800; porcelain veneers AUD $1,600-$2,500 per tooth; zirconia crowns AUD $1,500-$2,200; All-on-4 full-arch implants AUD $25,000-$34,000 per arch. Medicare excludes adult dental. Private extras caps (AUD $1,000-$2,500 annually) leave implants and major restorative work largely out-of-pocket.
Are Melbourne dentists high quality?
Yes. Melbourne has the University of Melbourne Dental School — Australia's oldest dental school and globally respected. Melbourne dentists are AHPRA-registered with strict continuing education requirements. SmileJet-verified Melbourne clinics hold a 4.7 average rating across 7,200+ reviews. Clinical quality is excellent — the consideration for cost-sensitive patients is whether Melbourne pricing justifies staying local.
Should I consider overseas dental tourism instead?
Many Melbourne residents do. Overseas SmileJet destinations: Bali (6-hour flight, 60-75% savings), Vietnam (9h, 60-80% savings), Thailand (9h, 60-75%), Philippines (8h, 60-75%). All-on-4 costing AUD $28,000 in Melbourne runs AUD $8,000-$12,000 in Bali or Vietnam using identical Straumann implants. Savings on major work easily exceed AUD $15,000-$30,000 including travel and 2-week accommodation.
Can my Melbourne dentist handle follow-up after overseas work?
Typically yes. Overseas SmileJet partner clinics provide complete digital treatment records (X-rays, CBCT scans, implant brand/model/size) for Melbourne dentists to use for routine maintenance. Most Australian dentists handle post-treatment care on overseas work without issue. For warranty-covered problems, SmileCare Global Warranty reimburses up to USD $750 in travel costs for return visits.
Which Melbourne clinics have the best reviews?
Teeth Whitening Melbourne (186 reviews, 4.99 rating) leads. Collins Dental Image (144 reviews, 4.99) and Dental Advance Melbourne CBD (54 reviews, 5.0) are top-ranked. Several other Melbourne clinics hold 5.0 ratings with substantial review volume. For Melbourne residents prioritising local care, SmileJet's verified directory ranks all 52 clinics by patient outcome data.
Does Medicare cover dental work in Melbourne?
No — Medicare excludes adult dental except specific hospital-based procedures. Children aged 2-17 from eligible families receive limited Child Dental Benefits (CDBS). Adults rely on: private out-of-pocket payment at Melbourne prices, private extras insurance (capped at $1,000-$2,500/year typically), or limited public dental through community health centres with long waiting lists (often 18+ months for adults).
What implant brands do Melbourne clinics use?
Top Melbourne clinics use Straumann (Switzerland), Nobel Biocare (Sweden), Neodent (Brazil/Straumann), BioHorizons (US), Ankylos (Dentsply Sirona), and MIS (Israel). IPS E.max (Ivoclar Vivadent) and Zirconia BruxZir are standard for crowns and veneers. These are the identical brands used at SmileJet's overseas partner clinics — patients comparing options are choosing between identical materials at very different price points.
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