Find a Dentist in Chermside
31 dental practices in Chermside are listed on Find a Dentist.
Chermside is a suburb in the Brisbane 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.
Chermside at a glance
The 2021 Census recorded 11,426 residents in Chermside; their median age was 35, compared with 38 statewide.
Children aged 0–14 were 11.9% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 18.7% (Queensland: 18.7% and 17.0%). Couple families with children made up 27.0% of families, against 41.2% across Queensland.
66.3% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (2.7%), Nepali (1.6%) and Tagalog (1.6%).
Public dental options near Chermside
Metro North Health’s public adult dental clinics on Brisbane’s northside include Stafford Dental Clinic on Balerang Street and Sandgate Dental Clinic at 62 Loudon Street, Sandgate. Bracken Ridge School Dental Clinic at 112 Denham Street sees children and adolescents. Book through Oral Health on 1300 300 850.
Before you book a dentist near Chermside
- 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 Chermside?
Metro North’s northside public dental clinics include Stafford and Sandgate for adults. Call 1300 300 850.
Can I search for a dentist in Chermside 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 Chermside, at 2.7% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
Which council area is Chermside in?
Chermside is in the Brisbane local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.
What should I do in a dental emergency in Chermside?
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 in Queensland, call 13 HEALTH on 13 43 25 84.
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)
- Queensland Government – 13 HEALTH
- ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Chermside (SAL30593)
- Metro North Health – Oral Health Services: clinic locations
- Metro North Health – Oral Health Services
- Ahpra – Register of practitioners
- healthdirect – Dental check-up
- privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)