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Find a Dentist in Perth

841 dental practices in the Perth area are listed on Find a Dentist.

Greater Perth runs a long way along the coast, from the northern suburbs to Mandurah, and inland to the hills. A practice that suits a family in Joondalup may be no use to someone in Cannington, so start with the suburb you will travel from.

Describe what you need in the search above and it will explain each match it finds. Below is local context, Perth’s public dental options and what to do in an emergency.

Who lives in Perth

At the 2021 Census, Greater Perth had 2,116,647 residents and a median age of 37, compared with 38 for Western Australia as a whole.

Around 18.9% of residents were aged 0–14 and 15.8% were 65 or older, a mix of families, working-age adults and older residents.

About 74.0% of people used only English at home. The most common other languages were Mandarin (2.3%), Italian (1.1%) and Vietnamese (1.0%). If you would like a dentist who speaks your language, include it in your search. We only show a language when a practice has told us about it, so please confirm when you call.

Public dental care in Perth

Dental Health Services runs government dental clinics across metropolitan Perth for eligible adults (Health Care or Pension Concession card holders) and young children on a parent’s card, as well as the School Dental Service. For postcode 6000, its clinic finder lists the Liddell, Morley, Mt Henry and Warwick government dental clinics as nearest.

For urgent care, phone your local clinic for an appointment; clinics ask patients not to attend without one. On weekends and public holidays, the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia runs an emergency clinic at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for patients over 16, by phone appointment.

Medicare, health funds and payment options in Perth

Most dental care is not covered by Medicare, and private health insurance extras cover helps within your policy’s limits. Ask any practice in Perth 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 Perth

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 Perth, 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 weekend emergency dentist in Perth?

The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia runs a weekend and public holiday emergency clinic at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital for patients over 16, by phone appointment.

Where do children under 16 go for weekend dental emergencies in Perth?

Dental Health Services refers families to Perth Children’s Hospital Dental Emergency.

How do I find my nearest government dental clinic in Perth?

Use the Dental Health Services clinic finder or call (08) 9313 0555.

Can my child use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Perth?

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 Perth who speaks Mandarin?

Yes, add the language to your search. At the 2021 Census, Mandarin was the most common language other than English used at home in Greater Perth, at 2.3% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

How do I check a Perth 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.

  1. ABS 2021 Census QuickStats, Greater Perth (5GPER)
  2. Dental Health Services WA – Quick Guide
  3. Dental Health Services WA clinic finder, postcode 6000 (Liddell, Morley, Mt Henry, Warwick)
  4. Dental Health Services WA – Emergency?
  5. healthdirect – Dental check-up
  6. privatehealth.gov.au – What is covered (Medicare vs private health insurance)
  7. Dental Health Services WA – Find a Clinic (public general dental clinics nearest a postcode)
  8. Services Australia – What's covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
  9. Services Australia – Who can get the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
  10. Department of Health – Guide to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, Version 16 (PDF, Oct 2026)
  11. Ahpra – Register of practitioners