Find a Dentist in Footscray

27 dental practices in Footscray are listed on Find a Dentist.

Footscray is a suburb in the Maribyrnong 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.

Footscray at a glance

The 2021 Census recorded 17,131 residents in Footscray; their median age was 34, compared with 38 statewide.

Children aged 0–14 were 10.6% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 11.0% (Victoria: 18.0% and 16.8%). Couple families with children made up 30.3% of families, against 45.5% across Victoria.

53.3% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Vietnamese (10.5%), Mandarin (2.8%) and Cantonese (2.3%).

Public dental options near Footscray

cohealth runs a community dental clinic at 78 Paisley Street, Footscray (9448 5502). It offers general, emergency and denture care for eligible Victorians: adults with a Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or Veteran Gold Card, refugees and asylum seekers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and all children up to their 13th birthday.

Priority clients are offered the next available appointment; others are placed on a waiting list based on need. Interpreters are available through 131 450.

Before you book a dentist near Footscray

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 Footscray?

Yes. cohealth’s Footscray dental clinic at 78 Paisley Street provides public dental care for eligible people. Call 9448 5502.

Can I search for a dentist in Footscray who speaks Vietnamese?

Yes, add Vietnamese to your search. At the 2021 Census, Vietnamese was the most common language other than English used at home in Footscray, at 10.5% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Which council area is Footscray in?

Footscray is in the Maribyrnong local government area, based on the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ 2021 boundaries.

What should I do in a dental emergency in Footscray?

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.