Emergency dental health care is available to all Victorians through The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. At emergency visits, the dentist will aim to reduce or eliminate pain experienced.
Do you have a dental emergency?
What you should do...
For emergencies call: 1300 360 054 (standard call charges apply)
Country callers can call: 1800 833 039.
This will allow your needs to be assessed and help reduce your waiting time.
Times to call:
| Monday to Friday | 8:30 am to 9:15 pm |
| Weekends and public holidays | 9:00 am to 9:15 pm |
Emergency care is also available to eligible members of the community at over 60 public dental clinics located throughout Victoria. Members of the community can find their closest community dental clinic by calling 1300 160 054 or using the online Community dental clinics search.
Outside of the above times, please contact the emergency department of a hospital near you.
Have you knocked out a tooth?
Go to our dental advice page on knocked out or broken teeth.
How much will emergency treatment cost?
The cost of treatment depends on your circumstances. Please refer to our Fees page for details.
What should I expect during my visit?
At an emergency clinic, the most serious dental emergencies must be treated first. You may be waiting for some time, so please be patient.
At emergency visits, the dentist will aim to reduce or eliminate pain experienced.
In some cases, you may need additional treatment. If you meet the eligibility criteria and need additional treatment, you can have your name placed on a waiting list. To find out more, visit our Waiting lists page.