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Best Dentist in Canberra, 2026

12 dental practices in Canberra, 2026. Every dentist on this list is AHPRA-registered (legally required to practise in Australia); the credential badges on each card flag ADA membership, AHPRA Specialist registration (orthodontists, periodontists, oral surgeons), Invisalign provider tier, and major-fund preferred-provider status. Verify any practitioner directly on the AHPRA Register at ahpra.gov.au. Coverage spans Canberra, Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Woden and Ainslie.

12 providers ranked No paid placements

The Health Desk · Editorial team, aged care + dental + plastic surgery + dermatology + weight-loss + psychology · Updated 11 June 2026 · How we rank · Editorial standards

Which is the best dentist in Canberra?

Our top-ranked dentist in Canberra for 2026 is Civic Gentle Dental Care — Civic Gentle Dental Care (Civic Gentle Dental Care, Canberra City (Civic)) is a AHPRA-registered dental practice. Runners-up: Modern Dentistry Canberra (Maven Dental) and Downtown Dental. All 12 providers in this guide serve Canberra and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 12 providers profiled in Canberra, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓12 listed providers operate in Canberra, ACT (of 123 nationally).
✓Coverage focus: Canberra, Belconnen, Tuggeranong, Gungahlin, Woden.
✓Our #1 pick for Canberra: Civic Gentle Dental Care — best for invisalign treatment with a platinum-tier provider.
✓Canberra-specific pricing range from listed providers: $60 to $60.
✓Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 11 June 2026.

12 Verified Dentists in Canberra, Ranked

Civic Gentle Dental Care

Invisalign Platinum Canberra City (Civic)

Civic Gentle Dental Care (Civic Gentle Dental Care, Canberra City (Civic)) is a AHPRA-registered dental practice. Invisalign Platinum Provider. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, orthodontics.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, orthodontics, implants, emergency.

Best for: Invisalign treatment with a Platinum-tier provider

Hours: Emergency dental available.

Invisalign Platinum Elite Provider (2023) in central Canberra

Clinic website → (02) 6247 0224 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (address Suite 8, Level 3/161 London Circuit, Canberra ACT 2601; phone (02) 6247 0224) and Platinum Elite Invisalign tier corroborated by two independent local directories (Region Canberra and thebestcanberra.com).

Modern Dentistry Canberra (Maven Dental)

Invisalign Provider Canberra City (City Walk)

Modern Dentistry Canberra (Maven Dental) runs Modern Dentistry Canberra (Maven Dental) in Canberra City (City Walk), an AHPRA-registered dental practice. Invisalign Provider Provider. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, orthodontics.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, orthodontics, implants, emergency.

Best for: Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

Hours: Emergency dental available.

Centrally located City Walk practice operating under the national Maven Dental network

Clinic website → (02) 6247 8400 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the Maven Dental practice page (131 City Walk, Level 1, City Walk Centre, Canberra ACT 2601; phone 02 6247 8400) listing general, cosmetic, Invisalign, implant and emergency services.

Downtown Dental

Braddon

Downtown Dental is a AHPRA-registered dental practice based at Downtown Dental in Braddon. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, implants.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, implants, emergency.

Best for: Patients needing dental implants or full-mouth reconstruction

Hours: Emergency dental available.

Allocates urgent-care emergency appointment slots every day

Clinic website → (02) 6103 9995 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (The Mark, G13/45 Ainslie Avenue, Braddon ACT 2612; phone (02) 6103 9995; principal Dr Jake Yu BDSc).

Elfar Dental

Invisalign Provider Belconnen

Elfar Dental, in Belconnen, Canberra, operates as a AHPRA-registered dental practice. Invisalign Provider Provider. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, orthodontics.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, orthodontics, implants, emergency.

Best for: Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

Hours: Emergency dental available.

Principal Dr Mohamed Elfar holds MRACDS and is AHPRA-registered (DEN0000979762)

Clinic website → (02) 6251 9991 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (Suite 5F, 21 Benjamin Way, Belconnen ACT 2617; phone (02) 6251 9991), which displays AHPRA registration number DEN0000979762; MRACDS membership corroborated by external bio.

Northside Family Dental

Invisalign Provider Gungahlin

Northside Family Dental (Northside Family Dental, Gungahlin) is a AHPRA-registered dental practice. Invisalign Provider Provider. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, orthodontics.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, orthodontics, emergency.

Best for: Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

Hours: Emergency dental available.

Invisalign Certified Provider with HCF/NIB preferred-provider status in Gungahlin

Clinic website → (02) 6242 7777 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (Gungahlin Marketplace Business Centre, Level 1; phone 6242 7777; principal Dr Shilpa Kalburgi, BDS 2003), listing emergency, Invisalign, cosmetic and sedation services plus HCF/NIB preferred-provider and CDBS.

Weston Dental Surgery

Invisalign Provider Weston (Weston Creek)

Weston Dental Surgery runs Weston Dental Surgery in Weston (Weston Creek), an AHPRA-registered dental practice. Invisalign Provider Provider. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, orthodontics.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, orthodontics, implants, emergency.

Best for: Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

Hours: Emergency dental available. After-hours appointments.

Preferred provider for HCF and CBHS and accepts DVA Gold Card patients

Clinic website → (02) 6288 9448 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (Suite 2, 24 Mahony Court, Weston ACT 2611, Cooleman Court; phone (02) 6288 9448), listing Invisalign, CEREC, implants, same-day emergency appointments and Saturday hours.

Franklin Bright Smiles

Invisalign Provider Franklin (Gungahlin)

Franklin Bright Smiles is a AHPRA-registered dental practice based at Franklin Bright Smiles in Franklin (Gungahlin). Invisalign Provider Provider. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, orthodontics.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, orthodontics, emergency.

Best for: Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

Hours: Emergency dental available. After-hours appointments.

Offers an after-hours WhatsApp support line for existing patients

Clinic website → (02) 6274 0404 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (3/54 Nullarbor Ave, Franklin ACT 2913; phone (02) 6274 0404; principal Dr Shruti Biyani), listing Invisalign, braces, emergency care and an after-hours contact for existing patients.

Molonglo Dental Surgery

Invisalign Provider Coombs (Molonglo Valley)

Molonglo Dental Surgery, in Coombs (Molonglo Valley), Canberra, operates as a AHPRA-registered dental practice. Invisalign Provider Provider. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, orthodontics.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, orthodontics, implants, emergency.

Best for: Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

Hours: Emergency dental available. After-hours appointments.

Advertises an after-hours dentist available for emergencies

Clinic website → (02) 6287 1222 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice About page (Unit 5, Medical Hub Health Centre, 110 Woodberry Ave, Coombs ACT 2611; phone 02 6287 1222), listing Invisalign, implants, emergency and explicit after-hours emergency availability.

The Dental Surgery in Belconnen

Belconnen

The Dental Surgery in Belconnen (The Dental Surgery in Belconnen, Belconnen) is a AHPRA-registered dental practice. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, implants.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, implants, emergency.

Best for: Patients needing dental implants or full-mouth reconstruction

Hours: Emergency dental available.

Holds QIP dental practice accreditation (independent quality standard)

Clinic website → (02) 6251 3460 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (Suite 119A, Level 1, Westfield Belconnen, ACT 2617; phone (02) 6251 3460), which displays the QIP-DEN accreditation symbol and lists implants, emergency services and HCF/Medibank preferred-provider status.

Positive Dental Health

Belconnen

Positive Dental Health runs Positive Dental Health in Belconnen, an AHPRA-registered dental practice. Focus areas: general, cosmetic, orthodontics.

Specialty focus

general + cosmetic

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: general, cosmetic, orthodontics, emergency.

Best for: Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

Hours: Emergency dental available.

Preferred provider for Bupa, Medibank, HCF, CBHS and Smile health funds

Clinic website → (02) 6162 0004 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (75/20 Bindubi Street, Belconnen ACT 2614; phone (02) 6162 0004), describing 10+ years in Belconnen, clear-aligner teeth straightening, emergency care and multi-fund preferred-provider status.

Embrace Orthodontists

AHPRA Specialist Invisalign Provider Manuka (also Belconnen & Gungahlin)

Embrace Orthodontists is a AHPRA Specialist dental practice based at Embrace Orthodontists in Manuka (also Belconnen & Gungahlin). Invisalign Provider Provider. Focus areas: orthodontics.

Specialty focus

orthodontics

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: orthodontics.

Best for: Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

Black Diamond Invisalign provider - ranked among the top in Australia, with 4,000+ Invisalign cases completed

Clinic website → 1300 336 774 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (74 Emu Bank, Belconnen; 36 Bougainville St, Manuka; 107/43 Hibberson St, Gungahlin; phone 1300 336 774) confirming specialist orthodontics; Black Diamond Invisalign tier corroborated by two independent local directories (Region Canberra and thebestcanberra.com).

Supersmile Orthodontist

AHPRA Specialist Invisalign Platinum Canberra City (also Aranda & Tuggeranong)

Supersmile Orthodontist, in Canberra City (also Aranda & Tuggeranong), Canberra, operates as a AHPRA Specialist dental practice. Invisalign Platinum Provider. Focus areas: orthodontics.

Specialty focus

orthodontics

Founded

Not stated

Registration

AHPRA + ADA

Specialises in: orthodontics.

Best for: Invisalign treatment with a Platinum-tier provider

Invisalign Platinum Provider and long-running specialist orthodontic practice (since 1998)

Clinic website → 1300 197 227 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Verified via the practice homepage (Suite 1, Level 6, 17-21 University Avenue, Canberra City; plus Aranda and Tuggeranong; phone 1300 197 227) with named specialist-orthodontist directors; Platinum Invisalign tier corroborated by Region Canberra and thebestcanberra.com.

Dentist in Canberra, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Price range ⇅	Service coverage ⇅	Best for ⇅
Civic Gentle Dental Care	Standard private fees; NIB First Choice provider; bulk-bills children (CDBS)	Canberra CBD based	Invisalign treatment with a Platinum-tier provider
Modern Dentistry Canberra (Maven Dental)	Standard private fees; major health funds accepted	Canberra CBD based	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Downtown Dental	Standard private fees	Braddon / Canberra City fringe	Patients needing dental implants or full-mouth reconstruction
Elfar Dental	Standard private fees; same-day emergency appointments	Belconnen town centre	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Northside Family Dental	Standard private fees; HCF & NIB preferred provider; bulk-bills children (CDBS)	Gungahlin town centre	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Weston Dental Surgery	Standard private fees; HCF & CBHS preferred provider; DVA Gold Card accepted; children (CDBS)	Weston Creek (Cooleman Court)	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Franklin Bright Smiles	Standard private fees	Franklin / Gungahlin	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Molonglo Dental Surgery	Standard private fees	Coombs / Molonglo Valley	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
The Dental Surgery in Belconnen	Standard private fees; HCF & Medibank preferred provider; DVA patients; children (CDBS)	Belconnen (Westfield)	Patients needing dental implants or full-mouth reconstruction
Positive Dental Health	Standard private fees; preferred provider for Bupa, Medibank, HCF, CBHS & Smile	Belconnen (Bindubi St)	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Embrace Orthodontists	Specialist orthodontic fees; payment plans from $60/week	Specialist orthodontists	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Supersmile Orthodontist	Specialist orthodontic fees; payment plans available	Specialist orthodontists	Invisalign treatment with a Platinum-tier provider

Pricing and availability data checked against public sources at time of publication. We do not host first-party reviews; star ratings have been removed from this directory pending a moderated review-collection process.

How we rank dentist in Canberra

We rank providers on objective, publicly verifiable signals — never on star reviews, which we do not collect on this site. We weight regulator registration and credentials (the relevant Australian body for this profession), information transparency (published fees, clear scope), specialisation and service coverage, and operating track record. Compare Dentists does not accept payment to feature or rank providers; where referral fees apply, they are disclosed in our footer and do not affect position.

Common questions

FAQs: dentist in Canberra

Who is the best dentist in Canberra?

Our 2026 ranking puts Civic Gentle Dental Care first for Canberra, best for invisalign treatment with a platinum-tier provider. We rank on verifiable credentials, information transparency and service coverage — not paid placement. "Best" depends on your specific needs, so use our ranking criteria below and compare 2–3 before committing.

How much do dentists cost in Canberra?

Services typically cost between $200 and $5,500 in Canberra in 2026, depending on scope, provider seniority, and specialisation. Most providers offer free initial quotes; comparing 3 or more before committing is a common consumer approach.

How quickly can I get a quote in Canberra?

Most dentists in Canberra respond to quote requests within 24 hours, and many within the same business day. Submitting your requirements once through a comparison service like Compare Dentists returns up to 3 quotes in under a minute.

How much does a dental check-up and clean cost in Australia?

Without insurance: $180-$320 for a check-up, scale and clean (item 011, 012, 114). With basic extras dental cover, typical out-of-pocket is $30-$100. Many private health funds offer "no gap" cleanings at preferred providers. Children under 17 may be eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) — up to $1,132 over 2 years bulk-billed if family receives Family Tax Benefit Part A.

How do I find an emergency dentist?

For genuine emergencies (severe pain, swelling, knocked-out tooth, uncontrolled bleeding): call your regular dentist first — most have after-hours numbers. Capital city CBDs have dedicated emergency dentists open 7 days, evenings, and holidays (Sydney: 1300 Smiles Emergency, Melbourne: Smile Solutions, Brisbane: 1300SMILES). Hospital emergency departments handle dental trauma but rarely treat pain. Cost: $250-$450 for emergency assessment and treatment.

Are dental implants worth the cost?

For most people with missing teeth, yes — implants are the gold standard. They preserve jawbone (which deteriorates after tooth loss), function like natural teeth, last 20+ years with proper care, and don't damage adjacent teeth (unlike bridges). Cost-per-year: $200-$350/year over 20 years, comparable to other dental work. Alternatives like bridges ($2,500-$4,000) or dentures ($1,200-$5,000) cost less upfront but have functional and aesthetic limitations.

What's included in a private health insurance dental waiting period?

Standard waiting periods: 2 months general dental (cleanings, fillings, x-rays), 12 months major dental (crowns, bridges, implants, orthodontics), 12 months for orthodontics. Switching between funds at the same level: waiting periods usually waived. Joining for the first time: full waiting period applies. Pre-existing conditions: dental conditions present before joining are still covered after waiting periods (unlike some other health conditions).

How do I get cheap dental work?

Options ranked by reliability: 1) Public dental services (eligibility based on Centrelink) — free but waitlists can be 6-24 months. 2) Dental schools (Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide universities) — student-performed work supervised by professors, 50-70% cheaper. 3) Bulk-billed children's dentistry via CDBS. 4) Major dental insurance with no-gap providers. 5) Payment plans (Afterpay, MediPay, Humm) for one-off larger work. Avoid cheap overseas dental — initial savings often disappear with complications.

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