Find a Dentist in Hobart

91 dental practices in the Hobart area are listed on Find a Dentist.

Greater Hobart spreads along both sides of the Derwent, from Glenorchy and Bridgewater to Sandy Bay, Kingston and the eastern shore. Crossing the river at peak times can add time, so it is worth searching from the side you live or work on.

Describe what you need in the search above, such as “dentist in Sandy Bay for a student” or “family dentist, Kingston”.

Who lives in Hobart

The 2021 Census recorded 247,086 residents in Greater Hobart, with a median age of 39 compared with the Tasmania median of 42.

Around 16.8% of residents were aged 0–14 and 18.8% were 65 or older, a mix of families, working-age adults and older residents.

Most people (82.6%) used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (2.6%), Nepali (1.8%) and Punjabi (0.7%). You can still ask our search for a practice that speaks your language; we only show it where the practice has told us, so confirm when you call.

Public dental care in Hobart

Oral Health Services Tasmania provides dental care for under-18s with a Medicare card, and care for adults who are the primary holder of a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card. Call 1300 011 013 to book or ask about eligibility.

Medicare, health funds and payment options in Hobart

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

Urgent dental care in Hobart

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.

For health advice any time, call healthdirect on 1800 022 222. Eligible Tasmanians can contact Oral Health Services Tasmania on 1300 011 013.

How Find a Dentist matches you

Type what you need in your own words: your suburb in Hobart, 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

How do I book public dental care in Hobart?

Call Oral Health Services Tasmania on 1300 011 013.

Which adults can use public dental care in Hobart?

Adults who are the primary holder of a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.

Can I search for a Hobart dentist who speaks Mandarin or Nepali?

Yes. Include the language in your search and confirm with the practice.

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

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 Hobart who speaks Mandarin?

Yes, add the language to your search. At the 2021 Census, Mandarin was the most common language other than English used at home in Greater Hobart, at 2.6% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

How do I check a Hobart 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.