Find a Dentist in Canberra
202 dental practices in the Canberra area are listed on Find a Dentist.
Canberra is organised around town centres such as Belconnen, Gungahlin, Woden, Tuggeranong and the City, and most suburbs are a short drive from one of them. Many people look for a dentist near their town centre or workplace.
Describe what you need in the search above, such as “dentist near Woden, lunchtime” or “first check-up for a toddler, Gungahlin”.
Who lives in Canberra
The ACT counted 453,890 people at the 2021 Census. The median age was 35 (Australian Capital Territory: 35).
Around 18.3% of residents were aged 0–14 and 13.8% were 65 or older, a mix of families, working-age adults and older residents.
About 71.3% of people used only English at home. The most common other languages were Mandarin (3.2%), Nepali (1.3%) and Vietnamese (1.1%). If you would like a dentist who speaks your language, include it in your search. We only show a language when a practice has told us about it, so please confirm when you call.
Public dental care in Canberra
Canberra Health Services provides public dental care at the Belconnen, City, Gungahlin and Phillip health centres for eligible adults and children. There are no waiting lists for child and youth appointments; some adult services have waiting lists. Book through Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977.
Canberra Health Services notes that adult public dental care does not include crowns, implants, braces or bridges.
Medicare, health funds and payment options in Canberra
Most dental care is not covered by Medicare, and private health insurance extras cover helps within your policy’s limits. Ask any practice in Canberra for a written treatment plan, whether you can claim your health fund on the day, and whether payment plans are available. You can include these in your search. See the Australian Capital Territory guide for public dental eligibility.
Urgent dental care in Canberra
If you have swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious injury to the face or head, call 000 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Eligible Canberrans can call Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977 to be assessed for an emergency dental appointment. For health advice any time, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
How Find a Dentist matches you
Type what you need in your own words: your suburb in Canberra, the kind of care you are after, and anything that matters to you, such as hours, payment plans, children, nerves, access needs or language. The search matches this against the details practices provide and explains each match in plain language.
We do not show star ratings or reviews, and we cannot give dental or medical advice. Please do not enter personal details such as your name, phone number or Medicare number.
Frequently asked questions
Where are public dental clinics in Canberra?
At the Belconnen, City, Gungahlin and Phillip health centres, run by Canberra Health Services.
Does ACT public dental care include implants or braces?
Canberra Health Services says it does not provide crowns, implants, braces and some other services such as bridges for adults.
How do I book an ACT public dental appointment?
Call Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977.
Can my child use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Canberra?
If your child is eligible, yes, at public or private practices that accept CDBS. It covers basic dental services over two consecutive calendar years; Services Australia writes to families whose children are eligible.
Can I search for a dentist in Canberra who speaks Mandarin?
Yes, add the language to your search. At the 2021 Census, Mandarin was the most common language other than English used at home in the ACT, at 3.2% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
How do I check a Canberra dentist is registered?
Search the Ahpra Register of practitioners by name or registration number.
Sources and last checked
Facts on this page were checked on 26 October 2026 against these sources. Fees, phone numbers and eligibility can change, so please confirm with the service.
- ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Australian Capital Territory (8ACTE)
- Canberra Health Services – Dental – Adult
- Canberra Health Services – Dental – Child and Youth
- healthdirect – Dental check-up
- privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
- healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
- Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
- Services Australia – Who can get the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
- Department of Health – Guide to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, Version 16 (PDF, Oct 2026)
- Ahpra – Register of practitioners