Dentists in Canberra 2026, Find Clinics & Emergency Services

Dentists in Canberra 2026, Overview

Canberra's dental network spans the city's town centres, from Civic and Woden to Belconnen, Tuggeranong and Gungahlin. This guide covers your public dental options, emergency dental services and how to find a dentist near you in the ACT. health.act.gov.au

Emergency Dental Care in Canberra

• Canberra Dental Clinic (ACT Health), Level 1, The Canberra Hospital, Yamba Drive, Garran. The ACT public dental clinic for eligible patients. (02) 5124 5000 (Canberra Hospital switchboard). health.act.gov.au/dental-health
• For after-hours dental emergencies, HealthDirect (1800 022 222) can advise on the best emergency path.
• A number of private Canberra dental practices across Civic, Belconnen and Woden offer emergency appointments.

Public Dental Care in the ACT

ACT Health provides dental services for eligible residents, Health Care Card holders, pensioners and children under 18 covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. health.act.gov.au

The federal Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) provides up to $1,095 in dental benefits for eligible children aged 2-17. servicesaustralia.gov.au

Finding a Private Dentist in Canberra

Search the ADA Find a Dentist directory for registered dental practitioners across the ACT. ada.org.au/find-a-dentist

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