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Find a Dentist in Hornsby

29 dental practices in Hornsby are listed on Find a Dentist.

Hornsby is a suburb in the Hornsby 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.

Hornsby at a glance

Hornsby counted 22,462 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 38 against 39 for New South Wales.

Children aged 0–14 were 17.6% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 14.7% (New South Wales: 18.2% and 17.7%). Couple families with children made up 47.6% of families, against 44.7% across New South Wales.

45.3% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (14.5%), Cantonese (5.2%) and Nepali (4.6%).

Public dental options near Hornsby

Northern Sydney Local Health District runs a public dental clinic at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital on Palmerston Road. It provides general and emergency dental care for children under 18 and for adults with a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card. Book through 1800 679 336; after hours, go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

Before you book a dentist near Hornsby

  • 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 Hornsby?

Yes. There is a public dental clinic at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital for eligible children and adults. Call 1800 679 336.

Can I search for a dentist in Hornsby 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 Hornsby, at 14.5% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Which council area is Hornsby in?

Hornsby is in the Hornsby local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.

What should I do in a dental emergency in Hornsby?

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.

  1. ABS – ASGS Edition 3 allocation files (SAL, LGA, SUA, GCCSA 2021)
  2. healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
  3. NSW Health – Dental information for patients
  4. ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Hornsby (SAL11943)
  5. Northern Sydney LHD – Oral Health Service
  6. Ahpra – Register of practitioners
  7. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  8. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)