Compare Newcastle dentists
194 clinics, most information first, not a ranking of care
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The Smile Factory
Broadmeadow · 122 Belford St · (02) 4037 0903
Its website lists dental implants and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Alya Almenahi and Jen Aston and 2 more; gives 2015 as its start; lists oral pathology and mouth tissue disease diagnosis, oral cancer screening and children's dentistry. Its listing notes free parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPS5reviews: No judgement8reviews: Calm atmosphere
Check-up & clean from $226
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Mayfield Dental Care
Mayfield · 181 Maitland Rd · (02) 4023 3885
Its website describes dental implants, braces and clear aligners, and teeth whitening.
Its website lists children's dentistry, payment plans and pay-later options and boutique and Zoom whitening systems. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerPayment plans10reviews: Fair prices5reviews: Clean clinic
Check-up & clean $245
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Thornton Dental
Thornton · (02) 4966 2996
A check-up and clean starts at $95, well below the middle of the starting prices 12 Newcastle clinics publish.
Its website names Dr Srihalasya (Sri) Borra and Liya Johny and 3 more; lists tooth extractions, replacement of missing teeth and x-rays and OPG imaging for diagnosis. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerPayment plans24reviews: Gentle treatment6reviews: Quick and efficient
Check-up & clean from $95
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The Good Dentist
Cooks Hill · 1/93 Darby St · (02) 4929 6007
Its website lists dental implants, teeth whitening and sedation for nervous patients; check treatment costs and the conditions on fund offers before booking.
Its website names Dr Garreth McBride and Dr. Jason Mallon and 2 more; gives 2022 as its start; lists Invisalign, Invisalign clear aligners and care for anxious and phobic patients. Its listing notes LGBTQ+ friendly; ABN record from 2016; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSPayment plans9reviews: Costs explained upfront12reviews: Invisalign patients
Invisalign / clear aligners $6,500
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King Street Dental
Newcastle · 255 King St · (02) 4929 4143
Among 112 written reviews, 15 praise welcoming staff, 6 describe prices as fair or reasonable and 5 praise clear explanations.
Its website names Dr Hooman Atai and Dr Singh; lists care for anxious and phobic patients, preventative dentistry and health funds listed by name. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly, women-owned; ABN record from 2011; latest review Aug 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 100+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPS6reviews: Fair prices15reviews: Friendly team
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Nova Smiles Dental
Wallsend · Suite 2/73-75 Cowper St · (02) 4951 6666
Its website says it offers veneers and cosmetic dentistry, children's dentistry and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Dr Jenny Hong and Dr Angela Xuan and 3 more; lists oral cancer screening, oral pathology and mouth tissue disease diagnosis and sedation (type not specified). Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; ABN record from 2018; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPSPayment plans5reviews: Thorough21reviews: Friendly team
Check-up & clean $195
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Cardiff Dental
Cardiff · 30 Veronica St · (02) 4954 6888
Its website lists dental implants, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, and teeth whitening.
Its website names Dr. Sumanth Reddy Bagapalli (Sam Reddy); lists Invisalign, Invisalign clear aligners and Child Dental Benefits Schedule accepted. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; ABN record from 2014; latest review Jul 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPSPayment plans19reviews: Friendly team6reviews: Explains things clearly
Teeth whitening from $250
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Smile Star Dental Warners Bay
Warners Bay · 4/12 King St · (02) 4948 8589
Its website lists dental implants, teeth whitening and root canal treatment.
Its website names Dr Melody Healy; gives 2012 as its start; lists clear aligners, result photos shown with patient consent and intraoral 3D digital scanner. Its listing notes accessible parking; ABN record from 2012; latest review Aug 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSPayment plans13reviews: Gentle treatment19reviews: Friendly team
Teeth whitening from $395
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Fletcher Dental Care
Fletcher · Shop 16/221 Minmi Rd · (02) 4955 5869
Its listed hours include Saturday opening.
Its website names Dr. Sherif Ibrahim and Dr. Amy Richards and 2 more; gives 2007 as its start; lists tooth extractions, broken, chipped and knocked tooth repair and children's dentistry. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; ABN record from 2014; latest review Aug 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPS8reviews: Explains things clearly11reviews: Friendly team
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Medowie Dental
Medowie · Shop 7/5 Peppertree Rd
Its website says it offers dental implants, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, and children's dentistry.
Its website names Dr. May Hefny and Dr. Hose Kim and 5 more; gives 2016 as its start; lists lists accepted health funds, fissure sealants and fluoride treatments and replacement of missing teeth. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; ABN record from 2020; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPSPayment plans28reviews: Explains things clearly10reviews: Fair prices
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Swansea Dental Practice
Swansea · 43 Josephson St · (02) 4971 1432
Its website lists implant restorations and bridges, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Dr. Arjun Jeganathan and Dr. Scott Speirs and 4 more; gives 1988 as its start; lists Invisalign, Invisalign clear aligners and care for anxious and phobic patients. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; ABN record from 2000; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSPayment plans6reviews: Friendly team
Invisalign / clear aligners $8,000
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Its website says treatments include implant restorations and bridges, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, and teeth whitening; its listing and its website also name braces and clear aligners.
Its website names Dr. Matthew Vaughan; gives 2006 as its start; lists range of orthodontic treatment options, Invisalign and payment plans with instalments. Its listing notes free street parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly; ABN record from 2013; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Payment plans15reviews: Kids' braces done here81reviews: Friendly team
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New Lambton Dental Care
New Lambton · 251 Lambton Rd · (02) 4072 2533
Its listing gives Saturday opening, and its website says it offers implant restorations and bridges and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Dr Suha Ravichandran and Dr Sri Selvaraj; lists children's dentistry, care for denture wearers and missing teeth and IV sedation for dental treatment. Its listing notes accessible parking; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPSPayment plans
Teeth whitening from $299
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Poynton Place Dental & Implant Centre
Thornton · Thornton Health Complex Suite 3&4 9 · (02) 4044 1840
It opens on Saturday, and its website lists dental implants and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Dr. David Bassal and Dr Wonjun Park and 2 more; lists replacement of missing teeth, children's dentistry and bulk bills Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSPayment plans19reviews: Friendly team5reviews: Explains things clearly
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Dental Folk
Toronto · 108 The Boulevarde · (02) 4959 3067
Its website lists dental implants, children's dentistry and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Dr Quyen Nguyen and Dr Jerry Kwak and 2 more; gives 1988 as its start; lists Invisalign, Invisalign clear aligners and care for anxious and phobic patients. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; ABN record from 2023; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyHICAPSPayment plansSedation6reviews: Hygienist praised9reviews: At ease when nervous
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Complete Dental, Oral Surgery and Implants
Newcastle · 37 King St · (02) 4926 2553
Teeth whitening costs $229, below the middle of the starting prices 12 Newcastle clinics publish.
Its website names Dr. Luc Evans and Elizabeth Hughes; lists preventative dentistry, dental implants and preventive dental care for children. Its listing notes accessible toilet; ABN record from 2009; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 250+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPSPayment plans10reviews: Modern equipment5reviews: Quick, painless procedures
Teeth whitening $229
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Lakeside Dental Studio
Swansea · (02) 4971 3366
Its website names implant restorations and bridges, braces and clear aligners, and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Dr. Neville Bo and Dr. Josephine Bourne and 4 more; lists payment plans with instalments, oral surgery procedures and IV sedation for dental treatment. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HCF More For TeethHICAPS5reviews: At ease when nervous12reviews: Explains things clearly
Check-up & clean $195
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Stockton Dental
Stockton · (02) 4928 2665
Its website lists dental implants, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, wisdom teeth removal and oral surgery, and children's dentistry.
Its website names Dr. May Hefny and Dr. Mitul Shah and 2 more; gives 2016 as its start; lists health funds and DVA accepted, fissure sealants and fluoride treatments and replacement of missing teeth. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPSPayment plans17reviews: Gentle treatment25reviews: Friendly team
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Morrin Dental
Newcastle · 196 Hunter St · (02) 4929 3077
This is a small review base; its website describes dental implants, teeth whitening and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Dr Mark Morrin and Dr Agnes Zhao and 4 more; lists children's dentistry, custom sports mouthguards and protection from teeth grinding. Its listing notes accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly; latest review Jun 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSSedation6reviews: Friendly team
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Newcastle City Dental
Newcastle · Suite 1/7-9 Watt St · (02) 4926 2066
Its website says it offers dental implants, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, and wisdom teeth removal and oral surgery.
Its website names Dr. Mark Williams; gives 2015 as its start; lists boutique and Zoom whitening systems, Invisalign and care for anxious and phobic patients. Its listing notes accessible toilet; ABN record from 2014; latest review Apr 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSPayment plans7reviews: Gentle treatment7reviews: Explains things clearly
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Honeysuckle Dental
Newcastle · Unit 4/14 Honeysuckle Dr · (02) 4915 9230
Confirmed: explains how dental implants work, bone and tissue grafting for implants
Its website names Dr Andrew Nixon; lists replacement of missing teeth, preventative dentistry and sedation (type not specified). Its listing notes free street parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly; ABN record from 2006; latest review Aug 2026.
★ 4+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPS
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Smile on Medowie
Medowie · 5 Muir St · (02) 4072 0014
Its website lists dental implants, teeth whitening and sedation for nervous patients.
Its website names Dr David Bassal and Dr Ned Restom and 1 more; lists replacement of missing teeth, flexible payment options and full mouth rehabilitation. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsOpen SaturdayIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSPayment plans13reviews: Friendly team
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Charlestown Road Dental
Charlestown · 280 Charlestown Rd · (02) 4943 3571
Confirmed: local anaesthetic for comfort, happy gas offered for anxious patients
Its website names Dr Skipsey; gives 1967 as its start; lists preventive dentistry, tooth extractions and Child Dental Benefits Schedule accepted. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; ABN record from 2000; latest review May 2026.
5 reviewsSedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPS
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BelleDental
Valentine · Unit 4/68 Dilkera Ave · (02) 4946 9122
Check the teeth whitening cost before booking: at $810, it is well above the middle of the starting prices 12 Newcastle clinics publish.
Its website names Dr Alex Huszti and Antony and 2 more; gives 2006 as its start; lists minimally invasive restorative and cosmetic treatments, veneers and Child Dental Benefits Schedule accepted. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratingsBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Payment plansPrices published7reviews: Fair prices15reviews: Explains things clearly
Teeth whitening $810
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Hamilton Dentists
Hamilton · 63 Lindsay St · (02) 4929 2193
The starting price for teeth whitening is below the middle of the starting prices 12 Newcastle clinics publish.
Its website names Dr Hetal Shah and Dr Jonathan Wall and 5 more; lists children's dentistry, orthodontics for adults and Afterpay accepted. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly, women-owned; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Fund preferred providerHICAPSPayment plans5reviews: Gentle treatment9reviews: Friendly team
Teeth whitening from $200
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Boulton Dental
Merewether · 202 Glebe Rd · (02) 4961 6300
Its website lists dental implants, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, children's dentistry, root canal treatment and emergency appointments.
Its website names Dr. Edward Boulton and Dr. Amanda Chruszcz and 6 more; gives 1980 as its start; lists Afterpay accepted, care for anxious and phobic patients and broken, chipped and knocked tooth repair. Its listing notes on-site parking, accessible parking, accessible toilet, LGBTQ+ friendly, women-owned; ABN record from 2018; latest review May 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSPayment plans5reviews: Friendly team
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Maple Dental
The Junction · 69 Glebe Rd · (02) 4969 4833
Confirmed: digital Smile Design, minimally invasive restorative and cosmetic treatments
Its website names Dr. Bethan Milner and Dr. David Whalley and 1 more; gives 2006 as its start; lists clear aligners, Invisalign and children's dentistry. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Sep 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 20+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Payment plans7reviews: Gentle treatment
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Brite Smiles Dental
Georgetown · 59 Georgetown Rd · (02) 4968 9666
Teeth whitening starts at $699, well above the middle of the starting prices 12 Newcastle clinics publish, making cost worth checking before booking.
Its website names Dr Kanika Singh and Tia Schaaf; gives 2012 as its start; lists payment plans and pay-later options, replacement of missing teeth and x-rays and OPG imaging for diagnosis. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Aug 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsEmergencyBulk-bills kids (CDBS)Payment plansPrices published25reviews: Friendly team5reviews: Gentle treatment
Check-up & clean $199
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Care Dental Centre
Hamilton · 1/119 Beaumont St · (02) 4961 1146
Confirmed: minimally invasive restorative and cosmetic treatments, digital Smile Design
Its website names Dr. Curtis Kemppainen and Dr. David Fulton and 3 more; lists care for anxious and phobic patients, dental implants and preventative dentistry. Latest review Sep 2026.
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Evolution Dental Care
Hamilton · 20 Beaumont St · (02) 4040 0560
Its website describes braces and clear aligners, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and children's dentistry.
Its website names Dr Dayna Fairweather and Coralie Rush and 1 more; lists preventive dental care for children, local anaesthetic for comfort and smile makeovers. Its listing notes accessible parking, accessible toilet; latest review Mar 2026.
★ 4.5+ stars across 50+ ratingsIV sedationBulk-bills kids (CDBS)HICAPSPayment plans19reviews: Friendly team
Newcastle at a glance
- 194
- clinics
- 34
- with 4.5+ stars across 100+ ratings18% of clinics, close to NSW (19%)
- 81
- bulk-bill kids (CDBS)42% of clinics, higher than NSW (33%)
- 30
- publish prices15% of clinics, close to NSW (14%)
- 35
- open on Saturday18% of clinics, lower than NSW (32%)
- 41
- mention IV sedation21% of clinics, close to NSW (19%)
- 82
- offer payment plans42% of clinics, close to NSW (39%)
- 130
- wheelchair-accessible entrance67% of clinics, close to NSW (62%)
Business listing categories: Denture clinic 21 · Orthodontics 14 · Oral surgery 9 · Gum care (periodontics) 5 · Dental implants 5 · Children's dentistry 1 · Root canal treatment (endodontics) 1 · Cosmetic dentistry 1
Languages on clinic websites: Arabic 17 · Hindi 17 · Mandarin 17 · Punjabi 16 · Farsi 15 · Portuguese 13
Newcastle dentists in numbers
When Newcastle clinics are open
Out of 142 with listed hours.
| Time of day | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Before 9 am | 92 | 93 | 92 | 94 | 92 | 21 | 3 |
| 9 am to 5 pm | 136 | 139 | 139 | 137 | 133 | 35 | 5 |
| After 5 pm | 61 | 68 | 65 | 66 | 38 | 1 | 1 |
What Newcastle clinics confirm they do
The line marks New South Wales as a whole.
Check-up and clean: every published price
NSW middle $199
Every price, lowest first
- Thornton Dental, $95
- Lakeside Dental Studio, $195
- Nova Smiles Dental, $195
- Affordable Dental Charlestown, $199
- Brite Smiles Dental, $199
- Maven Dental Newcastle, $199
- Sandgate Family Dental, $199
- The Smile Factory, $226
- Mayfield Dental Care, $245
- Everbright Dental - Raymond Terrace, $270
- MS Dental Cardiff, $295
- MS Dental Fletcher, $295
What patients mention in reviews
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Friendly team73 of 194
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Explains things clearly47 of 194
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Gentle treatment37 of 194
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Fair prices10 of 194
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Quick and efficient9 of 194
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At ease when nervous7 of 194
The Newcastle clinics themselves
Group branches: 37
Independent: 157
- Digital X-rays: 30 clinics
- Treatment under general anaesthetic: 21 clinics
- Panoramic (OPG) X-ray: 21 clinics
- IV sedation: 19 clinics
- Intraoral camera: 18 clinics
- Sleep apnoea appliances: 18 clinics
- Digital scan instead of moulds: 17 clinics
- Same-day crowns (CEREC or in-house milling): 17 clinics
Do clinics answer their reviews?
- 60 of 107
- reply to at least half of their reviews
- 115 of 194
- had a written review in the last 12 months
Getting there and getting in
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Free parking15 of 194
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Accessible parking127 of 194
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Wheelchair-accessible entrance127 of 194
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Accessible toilet121 of 194
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LGBTQ+ friendly28 of 194
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Women-owned9 of 194
Suburbs
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Prices published in Newcastle
The middle (median) of the lowest price each clinic publishes on its own website, AUD. Only treatments with 5 or more clinics.
- Check-up & cleanexam, scale and clean · 12 clinics $199
- Dental implantsingle tooth · 5 clinics from $3,000
- Veneerper tooth · 6 clinics from $1,750
- Crownper tooth · 9 clinics from $1,875
- Teeth whitening12 clinics from $274
Clinic websites, Oct 2026. Ask for a written quote with item numbers.
Newcastle dentists by cover
As each clinic states on its own website. Your rebate and gap depend on your own fund and cover, so check with your fund before you book.
Public and low-cost dental care in Newcastle
Medicare does not cover most dental care for adults. Children who qualify for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) can have basic dental care covered up to a capped amount over two calendar years, often called the 2 year rule. Public dental care in New South Wales is for eligible people, mainly concession-card holders and children, and waiting lists apply. In Newcastle, 81 of the 194 clinics say on their website that they bulk-bill the Child Dental Benefits Schedule and 82 mention payment plans.
NSW Health public dental services ↗Child Dental Benefits Schedule (Services Australia) ↗
What we found across 194 Newcastle clinics
Dentures are the most often confirmed treatment, at 48 of 194 clinics; gum treatment is the least often confirmed, at 15 clinics. The middle published prices are $199 for a check-up and clean, from $3,000 for a single-tooth implant, from $1,750 per veneer, from $1,875 per crown and from $274 for teeth whitening. Saturday opening is confirmed at 35 clinics and Sunday opening at 5 clinics. CDBS bulk-billing for kids and payment plans are each listed by 80 clinics, and HICAPS by 71 clinics. Arabic, Hindi and Mandarin are each listed by 17 clinics; Charlestown has 27 clinics, Newcastle 13 clinics and Hamilton 12 clinics. Friendly teams are mentioned most in reviews, averaging 17% of a clinic’s written reviews.
Written with AI from the figures on this page and checked against them. How we count
Questions people ask
Which Newcastle dentists bulk-bill kids?
81 of 194 clinics say on their website that they bulk-bill the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children. Clinic websites, Oct 2026
Which Newcastle dentists are open on Saturday?
35 of 194 clinics list Saturday hours on their business listing. Listing hours, Sep 2026
What does a check-up and clean cost in Newcastle?
The middle published price is $199 for an exam, scale and clean, across 12 clinics that publish one. Your health fund may cover part of it. Clinic websites, Oct 2026
Where can I find an emergency dentist in Newcastle?
28 of 194 clinics confirm emergency appointments on their website or business listing. Call to check today's availability. Clinic websites and listings, Oct 2026
Which Newcastle dentists are open on Sunday?
5 of 194 clinics list Sunday hours on their business listing. Hours can change, so call before you go. Listing hours, Sep 2026
Where is the cheapest check-up and clean in Newcastle?
The lowest published prices for a check-up and clean among 12 Newcastle clinics that publish one: Thornton Dental, from $95; Lakeside Dental Studio, $195; Nova Smiles Dental, $195. What each includes varies, so ask what the price covers. Clinic websites, Oct 2026
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