Top Dental Clinics in Dubbo, NSW

Who are the best dental clinics in Dubbo? As the regional hub for the Orana and Western Plains, Dubbo has a strong mix of locally owned practices along Macquarie Street, Bultje Street and Wingewarra Street, as well as clinics in the newer southern suburbs. Here are 8 well-reviewed dental clinics in Dubbo offering general, family and cosmetic care, each with a short profile to help you find the right fit.

How We Chose These Dental Clinics

We compiled this list from publicly available information, including each clinic’s patient review profile, the general and family dental services it lists, and how clearly its website sets out treatments, location and hours. We visited each clinic’s own website before including it. No clinic paid for a place on this list, and the order is not a ranking. Details can change, so please confirm hours, services and availability directly with the practice before you book an appointment.

8 Well-Reviewed Dental Clinics in Dubbo

1. Dubbo Dental

Dubbo Dental is a locally owned clinic in a modern, purpose-built building on Bultje Street. It has 3D imaging in-house, treats children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and offers both local and general anaesthetic options.

• Location: 27 Bultje Street, Dubbo
• Services include: general dentistry, full and partial dentures, braces and clear aligners, All-on-Four implants, oral surgery, children’s dentistry
• Website: dubbodental.com.au

2. Parkside Dental Surgery

Locally owned Parkside Dental Surgery has served Dubbo for well over 30 years. Its team of dentists, hygienists and therapists work together. It offers The Wand computer-controlled anaesthetic system, happy gas, and a clinic for orofacial myology and thumb sucking.

• Location: Central Dubbo
• Services include: gum disease control and preventive care, root canal treatment, one-visit crowns and implants, children’s dentistry, TMJ management, oral cancer screening
• Website: parksidedentaldubbo.com.au

3. Dubbo Family Dentists

Dubbo Family Dentists is upstairs on Macquarie Street. It is set up with families in mind, with a children’s play area and overhead TVs in the surgeries. It offers gap-free treatment for children who are eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

• Location: Level 1, 282 Macquarie Street, Dubbo
• Services include: general and preventive dentistry, crowns, bridges and veneers, dental implants, root canal treatment, Invisalign, children’s dentistry
• Website: dubbofamilydentists.com.au

4. Southlakes Dental

In south Dubbo, Southlakes Dental sits on the corner of Alexandrina Avenue and Boundary Road. It has OPG and CBCT imaging on site, wheelchair access and disabled parking. It aims for a warm setting for anxious patients and also provides urgent dental care.

• Location: 2A Alexandrina Avenue, Dubbo
• Services include: check-ups and cleans, fillings, crowns and bridges, dental implants, dentures, wisdom tooth removal, veneers
• Website: southlakesdental.com.au

5. Smile On Dubbo & Narromine

Smile On Dubbo & Narromine is a QIP-accredited practice on Macquarie Street with a second clinic in Narromine. Its owner is a Ngemba/Wiradjuri man with 18 years in the dental industry. The Dubbo clinic opens on Saturdays.

• Location: Shop 27, 177 Macquarie Street, Dubbo
• Services include: check-ups and cleans, emergency dentistry, children’s dentistry, clear aligners, dental implants, root canal treatment, sleep apnoea treatment
• Website: smileondubbo.com.au

6. Delroy Park Dental Care

Delroy Park Dental Care is a QIP-accredited clinic in west Dubbo, under the same ownership as Smile On Dubbo. It opens on Saturdays, sees children from as young as one or two, and offers same-day emergency appointments, including on weekends and public holidays.

• Location: Shop 2, 1 Torvean Avenue, Dubbo
• Services include: general dentistry, dental implants and wisdom tooth removal, whitening and veneers, children’s dentistry, Invisalign, custom mouthguards
• Website: delroyparkdental.com.au

7. Advanced Dental Care Dubbo

Advanced Dental Care Dubbo on Whylandra Street is a QIP-accredited practice with more than 20 years of experience. Its lead dentist has carried out over a thousand wisdom tooth extractions. It opens until 7:30pm on Tuesdays and 6pm on other weekdays except Friday.

• Location: 93 Whylandra Street, Dubbo
• Services include: check-ups and cleans, fillings, wisdom tooth removal, root canal treatment, Invisalign, dental implants, kids’ dentistry
• Website: adcdubbodentist.com.au

8. Wingewarra Dental

Wingewarra Dental is a family-friendly practice on Wingewarra Street. It treats patients of all ages, with personalised treatment plans and modern equipment for diagnosis and treatment.

• Location: 91 Wingewarra Street, Dubbo
• Services include: check-ups and cleans, dental X-rays, periodontal treatment, root canals, extractions, teeth whitening, braces and implants
• Website: wingewarradental.com.au

Dental Care When You Live Outside Dubbo

Many patients at Dubbo clinics drive in from Wellington, Narromine, Gilgandra, Geurie or properties further west. When distance is a factor, choose a clinic that is easy to reach from the roads you already use and has parking close by. It also helps to ask how the clinic handles patients from out of town. Some will try to fit an examination, X-rays and a clean into one visit, or book follow-up treatment on the same day as another errand in town.

Keep a written list of your medicines and a summary of past treatment, especially if you have moved between clinics or towns. That way, any dentist who sees you in an emergency has the information they need. If you see a dentist in a smaller town and are referred to Dubbo for more complex work, ask both clinics to share X-rays and notes so you don’t have to repeat them.

How Can You Protect Children’s Teeth in the Heat?

Dubbo summers are long and hot, and children often reach for cordial, juice, sports drinks or iced treats to cool down. These drinks bathe teeth in sugar and acid, especially when sipped through the afternoon. Make tap water the everyday drink, and pack a cold water bottle for school, sport and car trips. Keep sweet drinks and treats for mealtimes, when extra saliva helps protect the teeth.

Brush children’s teeth twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste suited to their age, and help them until they can brush well on their own, usually around seven or eight. Ask your dentist about fissure sealants. These are thin protective coatings painted onto the grooves of back teeth, where decay often begins. Regular check-ups from an early age help children get used to the clinic, and they mean problems are found while they are still small.

What Are the Options for Replacing a Missing Tooth?

Losing a tooth affects more than your smile. Nearby teeth can drift into the gap, your bite can change, and chewing may become uncomfortable. There are three main ways to replace a missing tooth. A dental implant is a small titanium post placed in the jawbone that supports a crown. A bridge uses the teeth on either side of the gap to hold a false tooth. A partial denture is a removable plate with one or more false teeth.

Each option has advantages and limitations. Implants don’t rely on neighbouring teeth, but they need enough healthy bone and take several months to complete. Bridges are usually quicker but involve shaping the teeth next to the gap. Dentures are the least invasive and are easy to adjust, though some people find them less stable. Your dentist will look at your gums, bone, general health and budget before recommending the option that suits you best.

Understanding Your Treatment Plan

If your dentist recommends more than a simple filling, ask for a written treatment plan. A good plan explains what each step involves, how many appointments are needed and roughly how long it will take. It should also list the item numbers your health fund uses to work out rebates, so you can call your fund and check what you will get back before you commit.

Don’t hesitate to ask questions. Ask what will happen if you delay treatment, whether there is a simpler alternative, and how long the result is likely to last. If you are offered several options, ask for the pros and cons of each in plain language. For larger treatment, such as implants or several crowns, it is reasonable to take time to think, or to get a second opinion. You can also ask whether the work can be staged over a longer period.

When Do You Need Urgent Dental Care?

Call your dental clinic promptly if you have a severe or throbbing toothache, swelling around a tooth, a broken tooth or a lost filling. Some Dubbo clinics list same-day or weekend emergency appointments, so phone early. Until you are seen, use over-the-counter pain relief as directed, rinse with warm salty water and avoid chewing on the sore side.

Head to the emergency department at Dubbo Base Hospital, or call triple zero, if you have facial swelling that is spreading, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a high fever with dental pain, or a serious injury to the face or jaw. Swelling that closes an eye or spreads under the jaw can be a sign of a serious infection. If an adult tooth is knocked out, handle it by the crown, place it back in the socket or in milk, and see a dentist immediately.

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