Find a Dentist in Modbury
13 dental practices in Modbury are listed on Find a Dentist.
Modbury is a suburb in the Tea Tree Gully 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.
Modbury at a glance
Modbury counted 5,593 people at the 2021 Census, with a median age of 37 against 41 for South Australia.
Children aged 0–14 were 15.0% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 19.7% (South Australia: 17.0% and 20.1%). Couple families with children made up 38.9% of families, against 40.8% across South Australia.
63.0% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Punjabi (5.0%), Mandarin (3.0%) and Hindi (2.1%).
Public dental options near Modbury
SA Dental lists a Modbury GP Plus clinic. All children under 18 can attend SA Dental clinics; adults need a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, and waiting times apply. Call 1300 008 222.
Before you book a dentist near Modbury
- 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 Modbury?
Yes. SA Dental lists a Modbury GP Plus clinic for children under 18 and eligible adults.
Can I search for a dentist in Modbury who speaks Punjabi?
Yes, add Punjabi to your search. At the 2021 Census, Punjabi was the most common language other than English used at home in Modbury, at 5.0% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
Which council area is Modbury in?
Modbury is in the Tea Tree Gully local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.
What should I do in a dental emergency in Modbury?
Call 000 for swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious face or head injury. Eligible patients: call your closest SA Dental clinic in business hours. After hours, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
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)
- SA Dental – Emergency dental care
- healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
- ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Modbury (SAL40898)
- SA Dental – Find a clinic
- SA Dental – Who can attend (children)
- SA Dental – Who can attend (adults)
- Ahpra – Register of practitioners
- healthdirect – Dental check-up
- privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)