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Find a Dentist in Frankston

34 dental practices in Frankston are listed on Find a Dentist.

Frankston is a suburb in the Frankston 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.

Frankston at a glance

The 2021 Census recorded 37,331 residents in Frankston; their median age was 39, compared with 38 statewide.

Children aged 0–14 were 16.6% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 17.8% (Victoria: 18.0% and 16.8%). Couple families with children made up 35.5% of families, against 45.5% across Victoria.

80.8% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (1.4%), Greek (1.0%) and Russian (0.6%).

Public dental options near Frankston

Bayside Health Peninsula (formerly Peninsula Health) runs Frankston Community Dental at 2 Hastings Road, Frankston, with other community dental clinics at Seaford, Hastings and Rosebud. Children up to 12 can use the program; young people aged 13–17 can attend if they go to a public school or have a concession card or CDBS; adults need a Health Care Card or Pension Card and there may be a wait.

Appointments and referrals are made online through the Community Dental referral form, or call (03) 9784 8184.

Before you book a dentist near Frankston

  • 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 Frankston?

Yes. Bayside Health Peninsula runs Frankston Community Dental on Hastings Road. Call (03) 9784 8184.

Can I use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Frankston?

If your child is eligible, yes, at public or private practices that accept CDBS. It covers basic dental services over two consecutive calendar years.

Which council area is Frankston in?

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

What should I do in a dental emergency in Frankston?

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.

  1. ABS – ASGS Edition 3 allocation files (SAL, LGA, SUA, GCCSA 2021)
  2. healthdirect – How healthdirect can help you
  3. Victorian Department of Health – Dental health
  4. Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne – Contact details and opening hours
  5. ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Frankston (SAL20947)
  6. Bayside Health Peninsula – Public dental care
  7. Bayside Health Peninsula – Community Dental Services locations
  8. Ahpra – Register of practitioners
  9. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  10. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
  11. Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
  12. Services Australia – How to use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule