Tag: AHPRA

Smile Makeover Cost Australia: Full Price Range [2026]

Vikas Thakur / Jul 31, 2026 / 11 min read

A full smile makeover costs $1,700 to $29,690 or more in Australia in 2026, depending on which treatments combine: whitening, bonding, clear aligners, veneers and gum contouring. We built the range from named-practice pricing and Orthodontics Australia's own cost guide, not a recycled marketing figure.

Porcelain vs Composite Veneers: Cost & Lifespan Data [2026]

Vikas Thakur / Jul 30, 2026 / 11 min read

Porcelain veneers typically last 10 to 15 years in clinical studies, composite veneers typically last 4 to 8 years. We checked the actual survival-rate research behind that gap, not just the marketing claims, and found the real numbers vary far more than either material's sales pitch admits.

Cosmetic Clinic Numbers Australia: Market Sizing 2026

Vikas Thakur / Jul 28, 2026 / 9 min read

No government body publishes an exact count of Australian cosmetic clinics. Here's what IBISWorld, Mordor Intelligence and Grand View Research actually verify, and why the widely quoted 13% growth figure isn't a clinic headcount at all.

Before-and-After Photo Rules AHPRA: Full Guide

Vikas Thakur / Jul 27, 2026 / 12 min read

AHPRA's before-and-after guideline for higher risk cosmetic procedures, effective 2 September 2025, does not ban the format outright. It sets six conditions, and breaching them carries a penalty of up to $120,000 per image. Here is exactly what is banned, what is conditionally allowed, and what consent a clinic needs before publishing one.

Dental Checkup Cost Australia: Average Price Data 2026

Vikas Thakur / Jul 26, 2026 / 8 min read

A standard Australian dental check-up, scale and clean, and fluoride treatment costs $218 on average in 2026, built from three separate item-code averages published by Private Healthcare Australia. First-visit pricing swings from $279 in Queensland to $364 in the ACT.

Veneers Cost Australia: State-by-State Price Data

Vikas Thakur / Jul 25, 2026 / 9 min read

Composite veneers cost $300 to $1,200 per tooth in Australia in 2026, porcelain veneers cost $1,200 to $2,500 or more. We checked published pricing from dental practices in every major city and found the state-by-state comparisons circulating online don't hold up.