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Get Family Dental Care Planned Around Your Needs
Lifelong Oral Health Assessments
Dental care changes across different stages of life. Advantage Family Dental Clinic provides consultations for children, adults, and older patients in Victoria. Our dental team is here to help navigate your oral health, medical history, symptoms, priorities, and treatment goals before you can choose a suitable option.
Care Based on Assessment
Options Explained Clearly
Family-Focused Dental Support
Individual Treatment Planning
Ongoing Oral Health Reviews
Caring for our community, one family at a time.
About Advantage Family Dental Clinic
Our Approach to Dental Care
Trusted by families across the community for over 20 years.
Advantage Family Dental Clinic is located at 78 High Street, Hastings, Victoria 3915. Designed to offer a welcoming and reassuring environment for your family, the practice provides gentle consultations and supportive treatment planning across general, restorative, preventive, emergency, and tooth-replacement needs.
“We can help with a supportive initial consultation to discuss your oral health needs at your own comfortable pace.”
How We Help
Consultations Rooted in Clinical Evaluations
Your dentist reviews your teeth, gums, bite, and supporting tissues before recommending care suited to your clinical needs.
General Dentistry
General dental care focuses on assessing and maintaining your teeth, gums, and oral hygiene.
Learn More →Invisalign
Invisalign uses a series of clear, removable aligners designed to gradually straighten teeth.
Learn More →Weekend Dentist
Weekend dentistry provides appointment options outside standard business hours to accommodate...
Learn More →Emergency Dentistry
Sudden toothaches, dental trauma, swelling, or broken teeth require prompt clinical assessment...
Learn More →Teeth Whitening
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure designed to help lighten the natural shade of your teeth...
Learn More →Clear Aligners
Clear aligners are custom-made orthodontic devices designed to straighten teeth & fix minor spacing issues.
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Important Surgical Notice
Risk Disclosures for Invasive Procedures
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner. Relevant risks, alternatives, recovery considerations, fees, and follow-up requirements should be discussed before treatment.
Learn About Our Government Dental Schemes & Subsidies
Navigate Eligible Funding and Voucher Programs
Advantage Family Dental Clinic participates in eligible government dental programs. Funding, eligibility criteria, and coverage limits apply according to the relevant scheme guidelines.
Victorian General Dental Scheme (VGDS):
The clinic accepts valid VGDS vouchers issued by community health centres for general dental care. Co-payments may apply depending on your voucher terms.
Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS):
Valid VEDS vouchers are accepted for urgent or emergency dental assessments and treatments. Patients must present a current voucher at the time of care.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS):
Bulk billing is available for children eligible under this federal scheme. This covers selected preventive and restorative services up to the government-legislated cap. Eligibility must be verified before your appointment.
Please note: Patients need to meet specific government criteria to access these schemes. Bring your current voucher or Medicare card to your consultation so the team can verify your eligibility limits, inclusions, and any applicable government co-payments before care begins.
Consulting at Advantage Family Dental Clinic
What to Expect During Visit
Gentle & Compassionate Care
A calm approach to appointments.
Clear Treatment Explanations
Options, risks, fees explained.
Modern Dental Technology
Technology selected for clinical need
Care for the Whole Family
Support across different life stages.
Dental Consultation Options for Older Patients
Support for Age-Related Oral Health
Oral health needs often change with age, and senior patients might need support with worn teeth, missing teeth, dry mouth, gum concerns, existing restorations, dentures, chewing difficulties, or cleaning around dental work.
Depending on the findings, our dentist may suggest appropriate options for senior patients during consultation such as
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Monitoring
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Preventive Care
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Restoration Options
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Referrals
Family members or carers are welcome to join treatment discussions where the patient provides consent.
Our Simple 3-step Process at Advantage Dental
From Initial Checks to Long-Term Care
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Start with a Consultation
Tell the team about your dental concerns, medical history, medicines, previous treatment, and priorities.
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Review Your Options
Your dentist explains the findings and suitable pathways.
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Plan Ongoing Care
Follow the home-care and review schedule recommended for your circumstances.
What Our Patients Have to Say
Feedback on Consultations and Visits
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Get the Help You Need for Better Oral Care
Understanding Health Funds, Payment Plans, and Accessibility
Major Health Funds
Benefits depend on cover.
Flexible Payment Plans
Subject to provider approval.
Senior-Friendly Care
Individual needs guide planning.
Accessible Practice
Wheelchair access is listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get Clear Answers Practice Policies
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team is happy to help — just give us a call.
The clinic is located at 78 High Street, Hastings, Victoria 3915.
Every patient still requires individual assessment because oral health needs differ according to age, medical history, dental history, existing restorations, and current findings.
No. An examination might lead to monitoring, preventive advice, further investigation, treatment, or referral. Recommendations should follow clinical need rather than a standard treatment schedule.
Age alone does not decide suitability. Your dentist considers available bone, gum health, medical conditions, medicines, smoking status, healing factors, and treatment goals before discussing implant treatment.
A current third-party practice listing states payment plan support might be available through participating arrangements. Eligibility, fees, terms, and approval depend on the relevant provider. Ask the clinic for current details before agreeing to a payment arrangement.
Dental benefits vary between health funds, policies, annual limits, waiting periods, and treatment categories. Check your policy or contact your health fund before treatment for information about expected benefits.
Contact the practice before your appointment if you have specific mobility or access requirements.
Bring details of current medicines, relevant medical conditions, previous dental information where available, and private health details if you plan to make a claim. Tell the team about allergies, recent dental procedures, or specific concerns before treatment.
Take the next step
Discuss Your Dental Care Options
If you want to discuss general dentistry, dentures, dental implants, crowns, bridges, emergency concerns, or preventive care, start with an assessment.