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Find a Dentist in Glen Waverley

Glen Waverley is a suburb in the Monash 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.

Glen Waverley at a glance

At the 2021 Census, Glen Waverley had 42,642 residents and a median age of 40 (Victoria: 38).

Children aged 0–14 were 16.6% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 19.7% (Victoria: 18.0% and 16.8%). Couple families with children made up 52.3% of families, against 45.5% across Victoria.

35.6% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Mandarin (23.3%), Cantonese (8.0%) and Sinhalese (4.0%).

Public dental options near Glen Waverley

Eligible Victorians, including all children aged 0–12 and concession card holders, can use public dental care through community dental clinics and the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne. Use Oral Health Victoria’s clinic search or call (03) 9341 1000 to find your local clinic.

Before you book a dentist near Glen Waverley

  • 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 Glen Waverley?

Use Oral Health Victoria’s clinic search or call the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne on (03) 9341 1000 to find your local community dental clinic.

Can I search for a dentist in Glen Waverley who speaks Mandarin?

Yes, add Mandarin to your search. At the 2021 Census, Mandarin was the most common language other than English used at home in Glen Waverley, at 23.3% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Can I search for help with dentures in Glen Waverley?

Yes. Include “dentures” or “denture repair” in your search, and mention a pension or health care card if you have one. 19.7% of Glen Waverley residents were 65 or older at the 2021 Census, compared with 16.8% across Victoria.

Which council area is Glen Waverley in?

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

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, Glen Waverley (SAL21013)
  6. Victorian Department of Health – Access to Victoria's public dental care services
  7. Ahpra – Register of practitioners
  8. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  9. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)