Find a Dentist in Darwin

34 dental practices in the Darwin area are listed on Find a Dentist.

Greater Darwin includes the city, the northern suburbs around Casuarina, Palmerston and the rural area beyond. At the 2021 Census it had the youngest median age (34) of the eight capital-city areas, and Greek, Nepali and Tagalog were among the most common languages other than English used at home.

Describe what you need in the search above, such as “dentist near Casuarina, Saturday” or “kids’ check-up in Palmerston”.

Who lives in Darwin

The 2021 Census recorded 139,902 residents in Greater Darwin, with a median age of 34 compared with the Northern Territory median of 33.

Around 20.2% of residents were aged 0–14 and 9.8% were 65 or older, a mix of families, working-age adults and older residents.

About 66.7% of people used only English at home. The most common other languages were Greek (2.3%), Nepali (1.9%) and Tagalog (1.8%). 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 Darwin

NT Oral Health Services runs community clinics in Darwin (Casuarina Health Services Complex, 9 Scaturchio Street, Casuarina, including a paediatric clinic) and Palmerston (3 Gurd Street, Farrar), open 8am to 4:30pm on weekdays. School dental clinics operate at set times at primary schools across Darwin and Palmerston.

Call 08 8922 6466 for appointments. All under-18s are eligible, as are adults with an eligible concession card.

Medicare, health funds and payment options in Darwin

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

Urgent dental care in Darwin

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.

If you need immediate dental help and are not eligible for public dental care, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222 or find after-hours medical care.

How Find a Dentist matches you

Type what you need in your own words: your suburb in Darwin, 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 is the public dental clinic in Darwin?

Casuarina Health Services Complex, 9 Scaturchio Street, Casuarina. There is also a clinic at 3 Gurd Street, Farrar (Palmerston).

What is the Darwin public dental phone number?

08 8922 6466, between 8am and 4:30pm on weekdays.

Can my child see a dentist at school in Darwin?

School dental clinics run at set times at several Darwin and Palmerston primary schools, and children can also be seen at the community clinics.

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

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 Darwin who speaks Greek?

Yes, add the language to your search. At the 2021 Census, Greek was the most common language other than English used at home in Greater Darwin, at 2.3% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

How do I check a Darwin 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.