Statement of Acknowledgement

We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians on whose ancestral lands we provide dental services.

We acknowledge the deep feeling of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Country.

We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending our services.

We are committed to improving the oral health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed away.

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Emergency Dental Care

During the holiday period clinic opening times may vary

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Who can attend?

Adults (18 years or older) must hold a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and live in South Australia to access dental care at our clinics.

  • Adult dependants (18 - 21 years) of the cardholder whose names are listed on the card can access dental care.
  • A person listed as a partner on a concession card is not eligible to access dental care unless they have their own concession card.
  • Please note we do not accept a Medicare Card for adults.

Learn more about eligibility and cards accepted at our clinics.

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We provide emergency dental services for adults.

A dental emergency can include facial swelling, bleeding or trauma.

During business hours

8:30am — 4:30pm

Monday to Friday,

Please call your closest dental clinic.

Outside of business hours, call healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222.

For further information about healthdirect, visit the healthdirect website.

See Emergency Dental Care for further information.

Find your closest clinic

Our clinics provide a range of dental services for eligible adults.

Our services include:

Check-ups
Teeth Cleaning
Preventative treatment
X-rays (if required)
Fillings
Tooth removal
Root canal treatment
Simple fixed and removable dentures, crowns and bridges (prosthodontics)
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dentist talking to patient

Costs.

The cost for dental care will vary depending on the type of care you receive, the cost is the same at all of our clinics.

The costs will be different for general and emergency dental care or specialist services and will be discussed with you before treatment starts.

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How to prepare for your appointment.

Please bring:

  • Your Health Care Card or Concession Card to all appointments.
  • A list of any medications you may be taking.
  • Information about any health conditions you may have.

When you arrive at the dental clinic, visit the reception desk.

You will be asked a range of basic questions including:

  • your name
  • address
  • date of birth.

Our reception staff will also speak to you about any costs for your appointment. See costs for more information.

Preparing for your appointment

Would you like a free general dental check-up?

You can add your name to our waitlist for dental care. The length of the waiting time can vary.
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