Adult dental appointments

Booking a dental appointment

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.

Please note we do not accept a Medicare card for adults.

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

We also provide emergency dental care for older people living in Residential Aged Care facilities who are unable to leave the facility to attend one of our clinics.

If you are eligible to receive dental care with us, waiting times apply and will be discussed with you when you call to make an appointment.

Visit Adult services for further information about our services, who can attend and costs.

Would you like a free dental check-up?

Eligible adults can register to join our waitlist

Learn more

Booking a dental appointment

Dental services for all kids under 18 and eligible adults

Check your eligibility

Is this a dental emergency?

A dental emergency could be:

swelling of the face, especially if it is hard to breathe
trauma to the face, especially if it is hard to breathe
bleeding from the mouth that will not stop
an ulcer or sore in your mouth that has not healed for 2 weeks or more
severe mouth pain that keeps you awake
tooth fracture, an opening of the tooth’s nerve
significant dental trauma for example your tooth has been knocked out.

It's important to act quickly

Emergency dental care

During business hours (8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday) call your closest dental clinic

Outside of business hours call healthdirect on 1800 022 222

For further information about eligibility and the associated costs for emergency dental care please visit:

Eligibility for Adults Costs for Adults Costs for Children

Check your eligibility

Is the person wanting dental care under 18 years of age?

You are eligible!

Dental services for kids

All babies, children and young people under 18 years who either live in or go to school in South Australia can attend one of our clinics.

Request an appointment Find your closest clinic Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

Check your eligibility

Do you live in South Australia?

Check your eligibility

Do you hold a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card?

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.

Please note we do not accept a Medicare Card for adults.

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.
Department of Veteran's Affairs cardholders may be eligible for treatment with Veteran Dental Services. Contact the Department of Veterans Affairs information line on 13 32 54.

Concession cards include:

Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card

I'm sorry, it doesn't look like you are eligible

While we can't offer you dental services, maybe we can still help

Are you experiencing a dental emergency?

Some dental problems require urgent attention of a dental professional. Learn more about our emergency dental care.

Maintaining good oral health is important for everyone