Find a Dentist in Fremantle
22 dental practices in the Fremantle area are listed on Find a Dentist.
Fremantle is a port city with a diverse community: at the 2021 Census, Italian was the most common language other than English used at home in the City of Fremantle.
Describe what you need in the search above, such as “dentist in South Fremantle, Saturday” or “Italian-speaking dentist, Fremantle”.
Who lives in Fremantle
The City of Fremantle counted 31,930 people at the 2021 Census. The median age was 42 (Western Australia: 38).
About 20.0% of residents were 65 or older (Western Australia: 16.1%). If you are looking for help with dentures or you hold a pension card, mention it in your search, and check the public dental options below.
Most people (81.0%) used only English at home; the most common other languages were Italian (3.2%), French (1.1%) and German (1.1%). 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 Fremantle
For postcode 6160, the Dental Health Services clinic finder lists Fremantle Government Dental Clinic as the nearest public general dental clinic, followed by Cockburn. Public general dental care in WA is available to Health Care and Pension Concession card holders.
Medicare, health funds and payment options in Fremantle
Most dental care is not covered by Medicare, and private health insurance extras cover helps within your policy’s limits. Ask any practice in Fremantle 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 Western Australia guide for public dental eligibility.
Urgent dental care in Fremantle
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.
Eligible patients needing urgent care should phone their local public dental clinic first, or call Dental Health Services on (08) 9313 0555. After-hours dental advice: 1800 098 818 (6:30pm–8am).
How Find a Dentist matches you
Type what you need in your own words: your suburb in Fremantle, 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
Is there a government dental clinic in Fremantle?
Yes. Dental Health Services lists Fremantle Government Dental Clinic as the nearest public general dental clinic for postcode 6160.
Who can use the Fremantle government dental clinic?
Adults who hold a current Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card and are not eligible for the School Dental Service, and children aged 0–4 listed on a parent’s card.
Can I search for an Italian-speaking dentist in Fremantle?
Yes. Include “Italian” in your search; we only show languages practices have told us about, so confirm when you call.
Can my child use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Fremantle?
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 Fremantle who speaks Italian?
Yes, add the language to your search. At the 2021 Census, Italian was the most common language other than English used at home in the City of Fremantle, at 3.2% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.
How do I check a Fremantle 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.
- ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Fremantle (LGA53430)
- Dental Health Services WA – Find a Clinic (public general dental clinics nearest a postcode)
- Dental Health Services WA – Quick Guide
- healthdirect – Dental check-up
- privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
- Dental Health Services WA – Emergency?
- Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
- Services Australia – Who can get the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
- Department of Health – Guide to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, Version 16 (PDF, Oct 2026)
- Ahpra – Register of practitioners