General Dental

We provide preventative dental care, treatment, and advice to help your mouth stay healthy.

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Dental care to keep your mouth healthy for life

Healthy teeth and gums are very important for your overall health. We provide preventative dental care, treatment, and advice to help your mouth stay healthy. Whether you need regular check-ups, help with a toothache, or advice about looking after your teeth, our team is here to help. If you need more specialised care, we can refer you to services like the Royal Dental Hospital or other dental specialists.

We provide dental services for the whole community, with a focus on helping you avoid problems before they start.

Our general dental service can help you with:

regular dental check-ups, x-rays and cleaning
fillings and fissure sealants
tooth extractions
dentures and false teeth
root canal treatment
dietary and oral health advice
pain relief and urgent dental care
referral to specialist dental services if needed.

Our services are friendly, inclusive and welcoming!

The dentist was extremely professional, down to earth, gentle, and to be quite honest, one of the best dentists I had dealings with in a long time. They take their time and ensure the patient leaves the clinic happy.

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Who is this for?

Adults aged 18 years and over who:

have a Centrelink Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, or are a dependent of someone who holds a concession card
are a refugee or asylum seeker
are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

We also offer dental care for people under the age of 18. Learn about our children’s dental services.

What do I need to do?

You do not need a referral to use this service. To make an appointment, call us on:

West Heidelberg – 03 9450 2000

Brunswick – 1300 637 744

We do not offer walk-in appointments.

Priority access

Some people are eligible for priority access to our dental service, including:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
People experiencing homelessness and people at risk of homelessness
Pregnant women
Refugees and asylum seekers
Registered clients of mental health and disability services, with a letter of recommendation from a case manager or staff of special developmental school
People missing their front teeth

If you fall into one of these groups, tell the receptionist when you call. You will be offered the next available appointment for general care.

How much will it cost?

This service costs less for people with more health, money or social needs. To find out more, please contact us.

Wait times

There is a waiting time for adults, but if you have a dental emergency, you can call and get emergency treatment to relieve pain.