A good dental clinic in Perth should be easy to get to, open at times that suit you, and offer the general, family and cosmetic care you are likely to need over the years. This guide brings together 8 well-reviewed dental clinics in Perth, covering the CBD and nearby suburbs including Subiaco, West Leederville, Mount Hawthorn, North Perth, Mount Lawley, Scarborough and Wembley Downs.
Key takeaways
We based this selection on publicly available information, including each clinic’s patient review profile, the general, family and cosmetic services listed on its own website, and how clearly it explains its location, hours and patient care. Each website was checked to confirm it is live. This list is not paid, the clinics are not ranked in order, and no practice asked to be featured. Opening hours, services and staff can change, so please confirm details directly with each practice before you book.
Perth City Dental is on Level 5 of 105 St Georges Terrace, a short walk from Elizabeth Quay train station. It is set up for busy city workers, offering emergency dental care alongside cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and general check-ups. Patients can also reach it easily by CAT bus along St Georges Terrace.
In Subiaco, The Smile Clinique follows what it calls a patient-centric approach, with a focus on smooth, comfortable visits. Its website places strong emphasis on cosmetic work such as veneers and smile transformations, while also covering general care, implants and gum treatment.
123 Dental on Cambridge Street in West Leederville serves West Perth, Leederville, Subiaco and nearby suburbs. It opens on Saturday mornings and until 7pm on Thursdays, and lists an unusually wide range of services, including laser dentistry, bite splints and sedation dentistry.
Despite its name, Leederville Dental is located on Scarborough Beach Road in Mount Hawthorn. A key strength is sedation: the practice offers both IV and inhalation sedation, which can help anxious patients and those having longer procedures. It also opens late on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as on Saturdays.
Enso Dental on Charles Street in North Perth offers personalised care from general dentistry to Invisalign and implants. It provides several levels of sedation, from mild relaxation to deeper sedation for more extensive procedures, and its team includes a dentist who provides paediatric and special needs dentistry. Saturday appointments are available by arrangement.
Mount Lawley Dental in 2nd Avenue Plaza on Beaufort Street has been treating local smiles for over 40 years. Its team includes members fluent in Japanese, Malay and Mandarin, and the practice offers sleep dentistry along with general, cosmetic and surgical care.
Closer to the coast, Scarborough Beach Dental Clinic describes itself as a local, friendly family dental clinic. It is open Monday to Saturday, with appointments until 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which is helpful for people who cannot get away from work during the day.
Lifestyle Dental Studio is a community general dental practice in Wembley Downs. It provides everything from preventive hygiene visits to restorative work, and its website also lists sleep dentistry and support for patients who feel anxious about the dentist.
Start with geography. Perth is a car-friendly city, but traffic on the Mitchell and Kwinana freeways can make a short distance feel long at peak times. Choose a clinic you can reach easily from home, work or school, and check whether it has parking or is near a train station or bus route. A practice that is convenient is one you are far more likely to keep visiting for routine care.
Next, match the clinic to your needs. If you have young children, look for clear information about children’s dentistry. If you are anxious, check whether sedation is offered, as it is at several clinics in this list. If you are mainly interested in cosmetic improvements, look at the practice’s smile gallery and ask how many similar cases the dentist has treated. Finally, read recent reviews for patterns rather than single comments.
Sedation can make dental treatment possible for people who would otherwise avoid it altogether. Options range from inhalation sedation (happy gas), which wears off quickly, to oral sedation and IV sedation, which provide deeper relaxation for longer or more complex procedures such as multiple extractions or implant surgery. Each has different preparation and recovery requirements.
Your dentist will ask about your medical history, medications and any breathing or heart conditions before recommending sedation. For deeper sedation you will usually need someone to drive you home and stay with you for a while afterwards. Sedation is not a substitute for good communication; a gentle dentist who explains each step can often reduce anxiety enough that lighter options, or none at all, are needed.
A little preparation helps your first visit run smoothly. Bring your health fund card if you have extras cover, a list of your current medications and supplements, and details of any medical conditions such as diabetes, heart problems or recent surgery. If you have had X-rays taken at another practice recently, ask for copies to be sent across so you do not need to repeat them unnecessarily.
It also helps to jot down any concerns before you arrive: sensitive teeth, bleeding gums, jaw clicking, a tooth that catches floss or cosmetic changes you would like to discuss. People often forget these once they are in the chair. If you have had a difficult dental experience in the past, mention it at the start. A good team will adapt how they work to help you feel comfortable.
Perth’s sunny climate and beach culture encourage an active, outdoor lifestyle, which is great for overall health but brings a few dental considerations. Contact and ball sports carry a risk of chipped or knocked-out teeth, so anyone playing football, hockey, basketball or martial arts should wear a properly fitted mouthguard. A custom mouthguard from your dentist fits better and is more comfortable than an over-the-counter version.
Hydration is the other big factor. Sports drinks, energy drinks and fruit juices are often high in sugar and acid. Water is the better choice, and Perth’s mains water is fluoridated, which helps strengthen enamel. If you swim regularly in chlorinated pools and notice brown deposits or sensitivity on your front teeth, mention it to your dentist, as frequent exposure can affect some people’s teeth.
All dentists working in Western Australia, as elsewhere in the country, must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia through Ahpra. The public register on the Ahpra website lets you confirm a practitioner’s registration in seconds, and it also shows whether they hold specialist registration in an area such as orthodontics or oral surgery. Only those with specialist registration may describe themselves as specialists.
Beyond registration, look for a dentist who explains your options clearly and answers your questions without rushing. You should understand why a treatment is recommended, what alternatives exist and what to expect afterwards. Ask for a written treatment plan with item numbers before major work so you can check your health fund cover. Clear communication is one of the best signs that you have found the right practice.
Yes. Several clinics in this list mention later appointments on some weekdays, including 123 Dental, Leederville Dental and Scarborough Beach Dental Clinic. Hours change from time to time, so check directly with the practice before booking.
Leederville Dental, Enso Dental, 123 Dental, Mount Lawley Dental and Lifestyle Dental Studio all mention sedation or sleep dentistry on their websites. Ask the clinic which type of sedation suits your treatment and health.
Yes. Mount Lawley Dental, for example, lists team members fluent in Japanese, Malay and Mandarin. Many other practices can help if you ask when booking, and interpreter services may also be available.
Hold the tooth by the crown, not the root, rinse it briefly in milk or saline if dirty, and try to place it back in its socket or keep it in milk. See a dentist immediately, ideally within an hour. Do not try to replant a baby tooth.
Use the public register on the Ahpra website. Every dentist in Australia must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia, and the register shows their registration status and any specialist registration.
Important Notice: This website is an informational dental health resource only. We are not dentists, dental hygienists, or registered healthcare providers. The information in this article is compiled from publicly available research and educational sources and is intended to help you understand dental topics better — not to guide treatment decisions. For personal dental advice, diagnosis, or treatment planning, always speak directly with a qualified dentist in your area.
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