Best dentists in The Hills District
Last updatedShining Dental, based in Castle Hill, tops this round-up of dentists in The Hills District. It ranks first on patient feedback, the care it lists and on-the-spot health fund claims. Hills District dentists differ in location, in whether they treat children, and in the days they open. Choose by age group, how nervous you or your child are, and the days you can get there.
Quick picks in The Hills District
- Best for implants and Invisalign: Shining Dental, which gives the full cost of treatment up front.
- Best for a visit on a Sunday: Smiles Family Health Hub, with Sunday hours from 10am and Saturdays from 8:30am.
- Best for nervous adults who want sedation: West Pennant Hills Dental, offering twilight and IV sedation.
- Best for anxious visitors who want happy gas: Baulkham Hills Dental, which also takes DVA patients.
- Best for smile makeovers: Dr Jack Yang Bella Vista, where most of the work is cosmetic.
Best dentists in The Hills District, ranked
1Shining Dental for implants and Invisalign with Dr Chloe Lu
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Castle HillShining Dental, a Castle Hill clinic, is run by Dr Chloe Lu, with Dr Allan Ossip alongside. It covers dental implants, crowns and bridges, Invisalign and traditional braces, and children are seen from age three. Patients say explanations are clear and unhurried. The practice gives the full cost of treatment up front and claims health funds on the spot through HICAPS. It is open Monday to Friday, with Thursday and Friday starting at 9:30am.
2Smiles Family Health Hub for early starts and Sunday visits
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Winston HillsSmiles Family Health Hub, based in Winston Hills inside the TerryWhite Chemmart at Winston Hills Mall, is a family practice with hours on weekends. Sunday runs 10am to 2pm and Saturdays start at 8:30am. Children's dentistry, Invisalign, implants, root canal treatment, dentures and whitening are all listed. When there is pain, same-day appointments can be booked by phone on 0468 499 463.
3West Pennant Hills Dental for nervous patients who want sedation
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in West Pennant HillsWest Pennant Hills Dental, based in West Pennant Hills on the first floor of Thorby's Arcade, is the choice for nervous patients who want sedation. Twilight and IV sedation are offered, and patients say the work feels pain-free even when they came in anxious. Implants, dentures, crowns, bridges and veneers are done in the practice, and children's care is bulk billed through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Saturdays run until 2pm, and it is shut on Sundays.
4Baulkham Hills Dental for calm care and sleep dentistry
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Baulkham HillsBaulkham Hills Dental, a general and family practice in Baulkham Hills, has Dr Bhaskar Natarajan and Dr Priya Bhaskar on its team. Anxious visitors can ask for happy gas, or for sleep dentistry under twilight sedation. The practice accepts Medicare child dental and DVA patients, and it can point seniors, pensioners, full-time students and families to discounted rates. It stays open until 7pm on Thursday and until 1pm on Saturday.
5Dr Winnie Chung Dental Clinic for gum treatment and clear aligners
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Castle HillDr Winnie Chung Dental Clinic, based in Castle Hill on Terminus Street, is a family practice with a strong gum offer, including flap surgery and grafts. Root canal treatment, extractions, porcelain veneers and clear aligners are also done in-house. Patients who have gone there for years say they keep coming back. Options and costs are set out before treatment starts, and Bupa and Medibank are named as preferred provider funds. Saturday visits run until 5pm.
6Dr Jack Yang Bella Vista for cosmetic work and Invisalign
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Winston HillsDr Jack Yang Bella Vista, based in Winston Hills, is run by dentist Dr Jack Yang, and most of its work is cosmetic. It offers porcelain veneers, teeth whitening, digital smile design and Invisalign, with gum rejuvenation and adult orthodontics as separate treatments. Dental implants, kids dentistry and sleep dentistry are listed too. Payment plans and same-day rebates are both noted, and the practice accepts the child benefits schedule for eligible children.
Compare dentists in The Hills District
Each practice's base, emergency appointments, children's care, weekend opening and implants sit side by side in the table below.
| Dentist | Based in | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining Dental | Castle Hill | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (66) |
| Smiles Family Health Hub | Winston Hills | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (44) |
| West Pennant Hills Dental | West Pennant Hills | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (22) |
| Baulkham Hills Dental | Baulkham Hills | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 5.0 (10) |
| Dr Winnie Chung Dental Clinic | Castle Hill | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.3 (12) |
| Dr Jack Yang Bella Vista | Winston Hills | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β |
Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dentists in The Hills District
Feedback counts for more where a practice has more of it, followed by the range of care each lists, weekend hours and on-the-spot health fund claims. Every practice's own account of its work was read in full first. Every dentist here is based in Castle Hill, Winston Hills, West Pennant Hills or Baulkham Hills.
Dentists in The Hills District: FAQ
Which Hills District dentists offer sedation?
West Pennant Hills Dental offers twilight and IV sedation. Baulkham Hills Dental offers sleep dentistry under twilight sedation, and Dr Jack Yang Bella Vista also lists sleep dentistry.
Which Hills District dentists are open on weekends?
Smiles Family Health Hub is open on Sundays from 10am to 2pm and on Saturdays from 8:30am. Dr Winnie Chung Dental Clinic, Baulkham Hills Dental, Dr Jack Yang Bella Vista and West Pennant Hills Dental also list Saturday hours.
Can I claim my health fund on the day at a Hills District dentist?
Shining Dental, West Pennant Hills Dental, Baulkham Hills Dental, Dr Winnie Chung Dental Clinic and Dr Jack Yang Bella Vista all claim health funds on the spot. Smiles Family Health Hub does not list this service.
Which Hills District dentists take Medicare for children?
Baulkham Hills Dental accepts Medicare child dental patients. West Pennant Hills Dental bills children's care through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and Dr Jack Yang Bella Vista accepts it for eligible children.