Dentist Adelaide 2026: Costs, Bulk Billing & Emergency Care

Dentists in Adelaide 2026

Adelaide has a competitive dental market with generally lower fees than Sydney and Melbourne. All Australian dentists must be AHPRA-registered. dentalboard.gov.au

What Does a Dentist Cost in Adelaide 2026?

• General checkup and clean: $150-$380 at a private Adelaide dental practice — generally more affordable than Sydney and Melbourne
• X-rays (bitewing): $45-$100 per film
• Filling (tooth-coloured): $120-$340 per tooth
• Root canal treatment: $650-$2,100+ per tooth
• Tooth extraction (simple): $130-$350
• Wisdom tooth extraction (surgical): $250-$680+ per tooth
• Dental implant: $2,600-$6,200+ per implant

SA Government Dental Services

The Adelaide Dental Hospital provides public dental services and specialist dental training. SA Health also provides community dental services for eligible concession card holders and priority groups. Access through SA Health: sahealth.sa.gov.au

Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

Eligible children 2-17 can access up to $1,052 in dental benefits over 2 years. Many Adelaide dentists bulk bill for CDBS-eligible children. Check at servicesaustralia.gov.au.

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