Find a Dentist in Chatswood
46 dental practices in Chatswood are listed on Find a Dentist.
Chatswood is a suburb in the Willoughby local government area. Use the search at the top of this page to describe what you need, for example a check-up, help for a child or support for nerves.
Chatswood at a glance
The 2021 Census recorded 25,553 residents in Chatswood; their median age was 37, compared with 39 statewide.
Children aged 0–14 were 16.7% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 15.1% (New South Wales: 18.2% and 17.7%). Couple families with children made up 45.7% of families, against 44.7% across New South Wales.
34.8% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (23.3%), Cantonese (12.3%) and Korean (4.8%).
Public dental options near Chatswood
Chatswood is served by Northern Sydney Local Health District’s Oral Health Service. Its listed clinics include the Royal North Shore Community Health Centre in St Leonards, plus Top Ryde, Hornsby and Brookvale. The call centre on 1800 679 336 takes bookings 7.30am to 6pm on weekdays. If you need an interpreter, tell the call centre when you ring.
Before you book a dentist near Chatswood
- Check the dentist is registered on the Ahpra Register of practitioners.
- Most dental care is not covered by Medicare, so ask for a written treatment plan, and whether you can claim your health fund on the day or use a payment plan.
- Ask about appointment times, parking or public transport, and access if you use a wheelchair or pram.
Frequently asked questions
Is there public dental care near Chatswood?
Yes, for eligible people. Northern Sydney Local Health District has a clinic at the Royal North Shore Community Health Centre in St Leonards. Call 1800 679 336.
Can I search for a dentist in Chatswood who speaks Mandarin?
Yes, add Mandarin to your search. At the 2021 Census, Mandarin was the most common language other than English used at home in Chatswood, at 23.3% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
Which council area is Chatswood in?
Chatswood is in the Willoughby local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.
What should I do in a dental emergency in Chatswood?
Call 000 for swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious face or head injury. For health advice any time, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. To contact a NSW public dental service, call 1800 679 336.
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 – ASGS Edition 3 allocation files (SAL, LGA, SUA, GCCSA 2021)
- healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
- NSW Health – Dental information for patients
- ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Chatswood (SAL10891)
- Northern Sydney LHD – Oral Health Service
- Ahpra – Register of practitioners
- healthdirect – Dental check-up
- privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)