Penrith has a strong mix of long-established family dental practices and newer clinics, spread across High Street, the Westfield precinct, Henry Street, South Penrith and neighbouring Kingswood. Whether you need a routine check-up for the kids, a filling or a cosmetic treatment, this guide sets out 8 well-reviewed local dental clinics offering general, family and cosmetic dentistry, so you can find one that fits your family, your budget and your week.
Key takeaways
- Several Penrith clinics have served local families for decades, while others offer newer technology such as 3D scanning and same-day restorations.
- Saturday and late weekday appointments are available at a number of practices on this list.
- Some clinics focus on seeing the same dentist at every visit, which many families value for continuity of care.
- Always confirm a dentist’s registration with the Dental Board of Australia on the public Ahpra register.
How We Chose These Dental Clinics
Our selection draws on publicly available information, including the strength of each clinic’s patient review profile, the general and family services it lists, and how clearly its website sets out its team, services and hours. Each clinic’s details were checked on its own website. The list is not paid for and is not ranked in order, so the numbers are only for reference. Practices update their hours and services from time to time, so please confirm details directly with each clinic before making an appointment.
8 Well-Reviewed Dental Clinics in Penrith
1. High Street Dental Penrith
High Street Dental Penrith is a four-dentist practice on High Street in the centre of town. It covers children’s, preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry and offers weekday evening appointments, Saturday mornings and same-day emergency care where possible.
- Location: Suite 1, 438 High Street, Penrith
- Services include: scale and clean, children’s dentistry, root canal therapy, crowns and bridges, emergency dentistry
- Website: highstreetdentalpenrith.com.au
2. Penrith Dentists – Dr Anthony Boyden and Associates
Penrith Dentists has been treating generations of Penrith families for more than 40 years. Located across from Westfield and a short walk from Penrith Station, the four-dentist team offers general, preventive, cosmetic and children’s dentistry, and the waiting room has a children’s play area. It opens Saturday mornings and later on Thursdays.
- Location: 16/566 High Street, Penrith
- Services include: preventive dentistry, children’s dentistry, crowns and bridges, veneers, implants
- Website: penrithdentists.com.au
3. Inform Dental
Inform Dental, led by principal Dr Graham Hawkins, is also on High Street. As well as general, children’s and cosmetic dentistry, it treats jaw joint problems and grinding, offers sleep disorder screening and provides orthodontic options including Invisalign. Evening appointments run until 7:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- Location: 248 High Street, Penrith
- Services include: preventive dentistry, children’s dentistry, crowns and veneers, orthodontics, TMJ and bruxism treatment
- Website: informdental.com.au
4. Smile Dental Team
Smile Dental Team is inside Westfield Penrith on High Street, a handy option for shoppers and commuters. It provides general dentistry, children’s dentistry, emergency treatment, braces and clear aligners, and sedation dentistry, and works with all major health funds.
- Location: Shop 126, Level 1, Westfield Penrith, 585 High Street
- Services include: general dentistry, children’s dentistry, root canal therapy, Invisalign and braces, sedation dentistry
- Website: smiledentalteam.com.au
5. Penrith Dental Clinic
Penrith Dental Clinic on Henry Street has been operating for more than 20 years. It is led by Dr Sina Soltani, who holds a master’s degree in aesthetic dentistry from King’s College London, together with Dr Saeedeh Azadi. The clinic opens on Saturdays and until 7pm on Thursdays, and patients generally see the same dentist at each visit.
- Location: 4A/61–79 Henry Street, Penrith
- Services include: check-ups and cleans, children’s dentistry, teeth whitening and veneers, dental implants, emergency care
- Website: penrithdentalclinic.com.au
6. Penrith Dental Care
Penrith Dental Care on Castlereagh Street offers check-ups, fillings, gum disease treatment and same-day emergency appointments. It uses 3D digital scanning and same-day milling, focuses on anxiety-friendly care with sedation options, and has free parking at the rear.
- Location: 42 Castlereagh Street, Penrith
- Services include: check-ups and cleans, fillings, gum disease treatment, root canal therapy, sedation dentistry
- Website: penrithdentalcare.com.au
7. Bella Dental Penrith
Bella Dental Penrith is in South Penrith and has four dentists. Patients see the same dentist at each visit, and the practice is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking. It is also Sunflower-aware accredited, and services include EMS Airflow cleaning, nitrous oxide sedation and children’s dentistry.
- Location: Shop T12, 2 Birmingham Road, South Penrith
- Services include: check-ups and Airflow cleaning, children’s dentistry, crowns and bridges, braces and clear aligners, nitrous oxide sedation
- Website: belladental.com.au
8. Dr Tran’s Dental Practice Kingswood
Dr Tran’s Dental Practice Kingswood is just east of the Penrith CBD on Derby Street and has served the Penrith and Kingswood communities for more than three decades. Led by Dr Tuan Tran, it offers family-focused general, preventive, restorative and cosmetic care, along with emergency appointments.
- Location: Suite G06, 64–68 Derby Street, Kingswood
- Services include: check-ups and cleans, children’s dental care, root canal therapy, dentures, custom mouthguards
- Website: drtransdentalkingswood.com.au
Why Does Continuity of Care Matter?
Seeing the same dentist over many years has practical benefits. A dentist who knows your mouth can spot subtle changes between visits, such as a filling starting to wear, a gum pocket getting deeper or a tooth beginning to crack. They will also remember your preferences, whether that is a gentler pace, extra numbing or a clear explanation before each step. For families, a single familiar dentist helps children feel at ease, because the faces and the surroundings stay the same from one visit to the next.
When you compare Penrith clinics, ask whether you can book with the same dentist each time and how the practice handles your records if that dentist is away. Several practices on this list make continuity a priority, while larger clinics may offer more flexibility in appointment times. Neither approach is wrong. It comes down to whether you value familiarity or convenience more, and many families find a balance by naming a preferred dentist but accepting another when needed.
How Can Families Prevent Tooth Decay Between Visits?
Most tooth decay is preventable with steady daily habits. Brush twice a day for two minutes with a fluoride toothpaste, clean between your teeth once a day with floss or interdental brushes, and spit rather than rinse after brushing so the fluoride stays on your teeth longer. Children need an adult’s help with brushing until they can do it thoroughly themselves, which is usually around age seven or eight. Replacing toothbrushes every three months, or sooner if the bristles splay, also helps.
What and how often you eat matters as much as how you clean. Every sugary snack or drink starts an acid attack on tooth enamel, so frequent grazing on biscuits, juice or soft drinks is harder on teeth than having a treat with a meal. Tap water is the best everyday drink, and Penrith’s supply, like most of Sydney’s, contains fluoride, which helps strengthen enamel. Regular check-ups then catch any early problems while they are still small and simple to fix.
What Should You Do in a Dental Emergency?
Common dental emergencies include a knocked-out adult tooth, a badly broken tooth, a lost filling or crown with sharp edges, and severe toothache. If an adult tooth is knocked out, pick it up by the crown rather than the root, rinse it briefly in milk or saline if it is dirty, and try to put it back in its socket. If that is not possible, keep it in milk and see a dentist within the hour. Speed makes a real difference to whether the tooth can be saved.
For pain or swelling, call your dentist as early in the day as you can, since many Penrith clinics keep space for urgent cases. Over-the-counter pain relief taken as directed can help in the meantime, but never place aspirin directly on the gum. Some situations need hospital care rather than a dental clinic: go straight to an emergency department if you have swelling spreading across your face or neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, a high fever, or an injury involving your jaw or head.
How Do You Check a Dentist’s Registration?
Before you trust anyone with your family’s teeth, it is worth knowing that every dentist working in Australia must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia through Ahpra. Registration confirms that the practitioner has an approved qualification and meets requirements for professional indemnity insurance, ongoing education and conduct. You can search the public register online with the dentist’s name and see their registration type and any conditions on their practice.
The register also lists specialist registration. Only practitioners with recognised advanced qualifications may call themselves specialists, for example in orthodontics, periodontics or paediatric dentistry. Many general dentists provide braces, implants or children’s care very capably, but they should not describe themselves as specialists. If a website mentions a specialist, a quick search of the register will confirm whether that title is accurate, giving you extra confidence before your first appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Penrith dental clinics open on Saturdays?
Several clinics on this list offer Saturday appointments, including High Street Dental Penrith, Penrith Dentists and Penrith Dental Clinic. Saturday sessions are often booked out well in advance, so call early and confirm current opening hours with the clinic.
Is there parking at Penrith dental clinics?
It depends on the clinic. Some practices have on-site or rear parking, and clinics in or near Westfield Penrith are close to the shopping centre car park. Ask the clinic about parking when you book, especially for longer appointments.
At what age should my child first see a dentist?
Children are generally recommended to have their first dental visit when their first tooth appears or by their first birthday. Early visits help children get used to the dental chair and let the dentist check for early signs of decay.
Do Penrith dentists offer sedation for anxious patients?
Some do. Clinics on this list including Smile Dental Team, Penrith Dental Care and Bella Dental Penrith mention sedation options on their websites. Your dentist will assess your medical history to decide which option, if any, is suitable for you.
How can I check that my Penrith dentist is registered?
Search the public register on the Ahpra website using the dentist’s name. All dentists practising in Australia must be registered with the Dental Board of Australia, and the register also shows any specialist registration.
