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Find a Dentist in Perth: 2026 Costs & Bulk Billing

Perth dental guide: compare costs, access bulk billing options, find emergency care, and understand health fund coverage for your dental needs.

By Perth Daily · Published 3 July 2026 at 9:37 pm

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UpdatedUpdated 4 July 2026 at 3:08 am

Find a Dentist in Perth: 2026 Costs & Bulk Billing
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Dentists in Perth 2026

Perth has a well-developed dental market. All Australian dentists must be AHPRA-registered — verify registration at ahpra.gov.au.

What Does a Dentist Cost in Perth 2026?

  • General checkup and clean: $165-$410 at a private Perth dental practice
  • X-rays (bitewing): $55-$110 per film
  • Filling (tooth-coloured): $135-$370 per tooth
  • Root canal treatment: $750-$2,300+ per tooth
  • Tooth extraction (simple): $150-$380
  • Wisdom tooth extraction (surgical): $270-$740+ per tooth
  • Dental implant: $2,900-$6,800+ per implant including crown

Government-Funded Dental in Perth

WA Health provides public dental services for eligible concession card holders and priority groups. Access through Dental Health Services WA: dhsv.org.au or WA Health: health.wa.gov.au/dental.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

The CDBS provides up to $1,052 in dental benefits over 2 years for eligible children aged 2-17. Many Perth dentists bulk bill for CDBS-eligible children. Check at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

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Emergency Dentists in Perth

Dental emergencies in Perth can be managed through same-day emergency appointments at private practices. Perth Dental Hospital provides emergency dental care for eligible patients. Search for emergency dental Perth for same-day private dental services.

This article was compiled by AI and screened before publishing. See our editorial standards.

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