Find a Dentist in Canberra: Costs, Bulk Billing & Emergency Care

Dentists in Canberra 2026

Canberra has a solid dental market with both private practices and ACT Government public dental services. Canberra's high average income means private dental care is widely used — but ACT Health provides public dental services for eligible groups. All Australian dentists must be AHPRA-registered. dentalboard.gov.au

What Does a Dentist Cost in Canberra 2026?

• General checkup and clean: $190-$450 at a private Canberra dental practice — among Australia's higher dental fee markets
• X-rays (bitewing): $60-$120 per film
• Filling (tooth-coloured): $150-$400 per tooth
• Root canal treatment: $800-$2,500+ per tooth
• Tooth extraction (simple): $160-$400
• Wisdom tooth extraction (surgical): $300-$800+ per tooth
• Dental implant: $3,000-$7,000+ per implant

ACT Government Dental Services

ACT Health provides public dental services through the Oral Health Service for eligible ACT residents including concession card holders, healthcare card holders, children and priority groups. Access through: health.act.gov.au/services-and-programs/oral-health

Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

Eligible children 2-17 can access up to $1,052 in dental benefits over 2 years. Many Canberra dentists bulk bill for CDBS-eligible children. Check eligibility at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

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