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Best Dentist in Wollongong, 2026

9 dental practices in Wollongong, 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 Wollongong, Figtree, Corrimal, Fairy Meadow, Keiraville and Thirroul.

9 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 Wollongong?

Our top-ranked dentist in Wollongong for 2026 is Jones Dental — Jones Dental (Jones Dental, Wollongong) is a AHPRA-registered dental practice. Runners-up: CBD Dental and Dentistry Illawarra. All 9 providers in this guide serve Wollongong and are ranked on verifiable credentials and information transparency, not paid placement.

Based on 9 providers profiled in Wollongong, all cross-referenced against the relevant Australian regulator. Independent ranking, no paid placements, no first-party reviews.

★Key takeaways

✓9 listed providers operate in Wollongong, NSW (of 123 nationally).
✓Coverage focus: Wollongong, Figtree, Corrimal, Fairy Meadow, Keiraville.
✓Our #1 pick for Wollongong: Jones Dental — best for orthodontic patients seeking braces, invisalign or specialist alignment.
✓Wollongong-specific pricing range from listed providers: $150 to $150.
✓Independent comparison, no paid placements. Last reviewed 11 June 2026.

9 Verified Dentists in Wollongong, Ranked

Jones Dental

Wollongong

Jones Dental (Jones Dental, Wollongong) 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, orthodontics.

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

Hours: Emergency dental available.

Family-based Wollongong practice operating for over 50 years at 60 Crown Street, with Thursday-night appointments.

Clinic website → (02) 4228 6611 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the practice's live Wollongong location page listing 60 Crown St, phone (02) 4228 6611 and full service menu; cross-checked address on healthdirect and White Pages.

CBD Dental

Wollongong

CBD Dental runs CBD Dental in Wollongong, an 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.

Preferred provider for six private health funds (HCF, Medibank, Bupa, CBHS, Westfund, Smile.com.au) with 30+ years in the Illawarra.

Clinic website → (02) 4225 0505 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the practice homepage listing 6 Kenny St Wollongong, phone (02) 4225 0505 and services; preferred-provider funds corroborated in search results.

Dentistry Illawarra

ADA member Wollongong

Dentistry Illawarra is a AHPRA-registered dental practice based at Dentistry Illawarra in Wollongong. 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.

Australian Dental Association member and Child Dental Benefits Schedule provider based in the Wollongong CBD.

Clinic website → (02) 4228 9205 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the practice homepage listing Suite 1 Level 4, 223 Crown St Wollongong, phone (02) 4228 9205, ADA membership and CDBS participation.

My Dental Team

AHPRA Specialist Invisalign Provider Wollongong

My Dental Team, in Wollongong, Wollongong, operates as a AHPRA Specialist 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.

Three named registered specialist orthodontists (Dr Ashwin Nair, Dr Alex Wenden, Dr Albert Leung) on staff, rare for a Wollongong general practice.

Clinic website → (02) 4209 3020 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the practice's Wollongong location page listing 28 Beatson St, phone (02) 4209 3020, named specialist orthodontists, payment plans and CDBS bulk billing.

Wollongong Dental

Wollongong

Wollongong Dental (Wollongong Dental, Wollongong) 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.

Crown Street CBD practice that bulk-bills eligible children (CDBS) and Department of Veterans' Affairs patients and accepts 40+ health funds.

Clinic website → (02) 4244 0600 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the practice homepage listing 136 Crown St Wollongong, phone (02) 4244 0600, CDBS/DVA bulk billing and health-fund list; address cross-checked on healthdirect.

Bespoke Dental Studio

Wollongong

Bespoke Dental Studio runs Bespoke Dental Studio in Wollongong, an 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.

Principal dentist Dr Ravi Pather has placed more than 5,000 dental implants, with All-on-4 and full-mouth rehabilitation offered.

Clinic website → (02) 4274 1506 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the practice homepage listing the Wollongong clinic at 68/143 Corrimal St plus the Warrawong location, phones, implant focus and payment options.

Pacific Smiles Dental Wollongong

Invisalign Provider Wollongong

Pacific Smiles Dental Wollongong is a AHPRA-registered dental practice based at Pacific Smiles Dental Wollongong in Wollongong. 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.

Wollongong centre of the national Pacific Smiles dental group, open six days a week with daily emergency and late appointments.

Clinic website → (02) 4247 4200 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the official Pacific Smiles location page listing 104 Crown St Wollongong, phone (02) 4247 4200, six-day hours and emergency/late availability.

Contemporary Smiles Dental

ADA member Invisalign Provider Corrimal

Contemporary Smiles Dental, in Corrimal, Wollongong, 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.

QIP-DEN accredited and fully accredited under the National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.

Clinic website → (02) 4283 5995 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the practice homepage listing 426 Princes Highway Corrimal, phone (02) 4283 5995, ADA membership and QIP-DEN / NSQPCH accreditation.

Wollongong Dentist 4 U

Invisalign Provider Fairy Meadow

Wollongong Dentist 4 U (Wollongong Dentist 4 U, Fairy Meadow) 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.

Internationally accredited practice that bulk-bills children under the CDBS and accepts OHFFSS vouchers, Afterpay and DentiCare.

Clinic website → (02) 4244 1930 Verify on AHPRA ↗

Note: Confirmed via the practice homepage listing 3/82-84 Princes Highway Fairy Meadow, phone (02) 4244 1930, accreditation claim and CDBS/payment-plan options.

Dentist in Wollongong, side by side · Click any header to sort
Provider ⇅	Price range ⇅	Service coverage ⇅	Best for ⇅
Jones Dental	Standard private fees, Afterpay available	Wollongong CBD (60 Crown St)	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
CBD Dental	Standard private fees, health-fund preferred provider	Wollongong CBD (6 Kenny St)	Patients needing dental implants or full-mouth reconstruction
Dentistry Illawarra	Standard private fees, bulk-bills children (CDBS), Zip plans	Wollongong CBD (223 Crown St)	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
My Dental Team	Standard private fees, interest-free orthodontic plans, bulk-bills children (CDBS)	Wollongong (28 Beatson St)	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Wollongong Dental	Standard private fees, bulk-bills children (CDBS) & DVA, 10% student/pensioner discount	Wollongong CBD (136 Crown St)	Patients needing dental implants or full-mouth reconstruction
Bespoke Dental Studio	Standard private fees, payment plans, accepts CDBS & DVA vouchers	Wollongong CBD (143 Corrimal St)	Patients needing dental implants or full-mouth reconstruction
Pacific Smiles Dental Wollongong	Standard private fees, bulk-bills children (CDBS), health funds accepted	Wollongong CBD (104 Crown St)	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Contemporary Smiles Dental	Standard private fees, payment plans available	Wollongong metro (Corrimal)	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment
Wollongong Dentist 4 U	Standard private fees, bulk-bills children (CDBS), Afterpay/DentiCare, new-patient $150-200	Wollongong metro (Fairy Meadow)	Orthodontic patients seeking braces, Invisalign or specialist alignment

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 Wollongong

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 Wollongong

Who is the best dentist in Wollongong?

Our 2026 ranking puts Jones Dental first for Wollongong, best for orthodontic patients seeking braces, invisalign or specialist alignment. 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 Wollongong?

Services typically cost between $200 and $5,500 in Wollongong 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 Wollongong?

Most dentists in Wollongong 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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