Find a Dentist in Toowong
16 dental practices in Toowong are listed on Find a Dentist.
Toowong 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.
Toowong at a glance
Toowong counted 12,556 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 30 against 38 for Queensland.
Children aged 0–14 were 12.0% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 10.4% (Queensland: 18.7% and 17.0%). Couple families with children made up 33.8% of families, against 41.2% across Queensland.
71.6% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (7.4%), Spanish (2.2%) and Cantonese (1.7%).
Public dental options near Toowong
Metro North Health’s Oral Health Centre at 288 Herston Road, Herston, provides public dental care for adults, children and adolescents. Book through Oral Health on 1300 300 850.
Before you book a dentist near Toowong
- 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 Toowong?
Metro North’s Oral Health Centre on Herston Road sees adults and children. Call 1300 300 850.
Can I search for a dentist in Toowong 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 Toowong, at 7.4% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
Which council area is Toowong in?
Toowong 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 Toowong?
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, Toowong (SAL32854)
- 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)