​Public dental services provide both general and emergency dental services.

Public dental services are free for all children under 18 with a Medicare card.

Public dental services are free for adults with one of the following concession cards:

  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Health Care Card
  • Commonwealth Seniors Health Card

To make a dental appointment, contact the NSW public dental service. They will ask for your Medicare card details. If you are an adult, you will also need your concession card details.

To access NSW Public Dental Services call: 1800 679 336

Help to access this service:

  • In your language call Translating and Interpreting Services on 131 450
  • If you have a hearing or speech impediment call National Relay Service 1300 555 727

Go to the closest hospital emergency department if you have:

  • swelling in your face or neck.
  • bleeding from your mouth that will not stop
  • a serious injury to your face.

For more information visit the Oral Health section of the NSW Health website.

Current as at: Friday 29 April 2022
Contact page owner: Centre for Oral Health Strategy