Find a Dentist in Dandenong
37 dental practices in Dandenong are listed on Find a Dentist.
Dandenong is a suburb in the Greater Dandenong 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.
Dandenong at a glance
At the 2021 Census, Dandenong had 30,127 residents and a median age of 33 (Victoria: 38).
Children aged 0–14 were 19.0% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 12.7% (Victoria: 18.0% and 16.8%). Couple families with children made up 47.2% of families, against 45.5% across Victoria.
23.5% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Hazaraghi (10.1%), Albanian (5.0%) and Dari (4.4%).
Public dental options near Dandenong
Monash Health runs community dental clinics at 122 Thomas Street, Dandenong, for adults and children, and at David Street, Dandenong, for children only. Its clinics also include Springvale and Cranbourne. All sites are reached on 1300 342 273, option 3, from 8.15am to 4.45pm on weekdays.
If you have an emergency problem, the phone line triages you and explains your options; for general care you are placed on a waiting list unless you are in a priority group.
Before you book a dentist near Dandenong
- 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 Dandenong?
Yes. Monash Health has community dental clinics on Thomas Street and David Street in Dandenong. Call 1300 342 273, option 3.
Can I search for a dentist in Dandenong who speaks Hazaraghi?
Yes, add Hazaraghi to your search. At the 2021 Census, Hazaraghi was the most common language other than English used at home in Dandenong, at 10.1% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
Which council area is Dandenong in?
Dandenong is in the Greater Dandenong local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.
What should I do in a dental emergency in Dandenong?
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, call NURSE-ON-CALL (healthdirect) on 1800 022 222. Eligible Victorians can call the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne on (03) 9341 1000 or 1800 833 039 from outside metropolitan Melbourne.
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)
- healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
- Victorian Department of Health – Dental health
- Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne – Contact details and opening hours
- ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Dandenong (SAL20707)
- Monash Health – Dental (Community)
- Ahpra – Register of practitioners
- healthdirect – Dental check-up
- privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)