Find a Dentist in Sydney

2,421 dental practices in the Sydney area are listed on Find a Dentist.

Sydney is a big place to look for a dentist. A practice that is “close” in Parramatta is a long way from one in Manly, and opening hours, services and payment options vary just as much. The search at the top of this page lets you describe what you need in your own words, then matches it against the details practices provide and explains each match.

Below you will find local context for Greater Sydney, how public dental care works here, and what to do if a problem cannot wait.

Who lives in Sydney

At the 2021 Census, Greater Sydney had 5,231,147 residents and a median age of 37, compared with 39 for New South Wales as a whole.

Around 18.5% of residents were aged 0–14 and 15.2% were 65 or older, a mix of families, working-age adults and older residents.

About 57.3% of people used only English at home. The most common other languages were Mandarin (5.0%), Arabic (4.2%) and Cantonese (2.8%). 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 Sydney

Public dental care in Sydney is provided by NSW Health through local health districts, for children under 18 and for adults with an eligible concession card. One number, 1800 679 336, connects you to a NSW public dental service, where your problem is triaged.

In western Sydney, Western Sydney Local Health District provides public dental care for eligible residents of Auburn, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Holroyd and Parramatta, from the Westmead Centre for Oral Health and the Mount Druitt Dental Clinic at Mount Druitt Hospital.

Medicare, health funds and payment options in Sydney

Most dental care is not covered by Medicare, and private health insurance extras cover helps within your policy’s limits. Ask any practice in Sydney 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 New South Wales guide for public dental eligibility.

Urgent dental care in Sydney

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.

For health advice any time, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. To contact a NSW public dental service, call 1800 679 336.

How Find a Dentist matches you

Type what you need in your own words: your suburb in Sydney, 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

How do I find a public dentist in Sydney?

Call NSW public dental services on 1800 679 336. If you are eligible, your problem will be triaged and you will be booked or placed on a waiting list.

Where is the Westmead Centre for Oral Health?

It is run by Western Sydney Local Health District at Westmead. Appointments and enquiries are through 1800 679 336.

Can I search for a Sydney dentist open on Saturdays?

Yes. Include “Saturday” in your search. We only show hours the practice has given us, so please confirm when you book.

Can my child use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Sydney?

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 Sydney 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 Greater Sydney, at 5.0% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

How do I check a Sydney 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.