Find a Dentist in Cannington

9 dental practices in Cannington are listed on Find a Dentist.

Cannington is a suburb in the Canning 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.

Cannington at a glance

At the 2021 Census, Cannington had 6,875 residents and a median age of 30 (Western Australia: 38).

Children aged 0–14 were 15.5% of residents and people aged 65 or older were 8.9% (Western Australia: 19.0% and 16.1%). Couple families with children made up 40.7% of families, against 44.6% across Western Australia.

32.4% of residents used only English at home; the most common other languages were Punjabi (11.9%), Mandarin (9.3%) and Indonesian (3.5%).

Public dental options near Cannington

For postcode 6107, the Dental Health Services clinic finder lists the Liddell, Mt Henry and Armadale government dental clinics as the closest. The first listed is the Liddell clinic at 6 Temple Street, Victoria Park ((08) 9470 4212).

These clinics provide general and emergency care for eligible Health Care and Pension Concession card holders, and urgent care is by phone appointment only.

Before you book a dentist near Cannington

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 Cannington?

The Dental Health Services clinic finder lists the Liddell government dental clinic first for postcode 6107, at 6 Temple Street, Victoria Park. Eligible adults need a current Health Care or Pension Concession Card.

Can I search for a dentist in Cannington who speaks Punjabi?

Yes, add Punjabi to your search. At the 2021 Census, Punjabi was the most common language other than English used at home in Cannington, at 11.9% of residents. Please confirm languages with the practice when you call.

Which council area is Cannington in?

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

What should I do in a dental emergency in Cannington?

Call 000 for swelling affecting breathing or swallowing, bleeding that will not stop, or a serious face or head injury. 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).

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.