Best dentists in Northern Beaches
Last updatedFreshwater Dental in Freshwater leads this list of the best dentists on the Northern Beaches, with children seen from their first teeth and Saturday morning appointments. The practices in Freshwater and Newport differ on laser work, on jaw joint and sleep apnoea care, and on how they look after nervous patients. Choose by who is coming, which day you need, and which dentist you want to see.
Quick picks in Northern Beaches
- Best for Saturday morning family visits: Freshwater Dental, open on Saturdays until 1pm.
- Best for laser work on children's teeth: Newport Medical Dental, which offers needle-free laser dentistry for children.
- Best for repairs to problem teeth: Dr Helen Tang, where customers describe the dentist as thorough.
- Best for nervous patients who want each step explained: Dr. Sabine Barford Dental Surgery, where dentists explain treatment before starting.
Best dentists in Northern Beaches, ranked
1Freshwater Dental for family check-ups and Saturday mornings
Sees childrenOpen weekendsBased in FreshwaterFreshwater Dental, based in Freshwater, covers check-ups, fillings, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, and implants, and sees children from their first teeth. It also offers clear aligners and Invisalign, plus care for jaw joint disorders and sleep apnoea and snoring. It is open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, Friday to 5pm, and Saturday mornings to 1pm. It says it accepts most health funds and several payment methods.
2Newport Medical Dental for laser work on children's teeth
Sees childrenBased in NewportNewport Medical Dental, based in Newport on Barrenjoey Road, is led by Dr Helen Tang and does children's dentistry, orthodontics, implants and dentures. The practice applies lasers to gum treatment and root canals as well as to children's visits, which it says avoids needles. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 5pm, and closed on weekends. Book through the Book Dental page rather than the doctor's bookings.
3Dr Helen Tang for gentle care and jaw joint or sleep apnoea treatment
Sees childrenBased in NewportDr Helen Tang is a dentist based in Newport, open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 6pm. Her listing names sleep apnoea and TMJ pain treatment alongside cosmetic work, implants and orthodontics. Patients find her unhurried, and say she eases nervous visitors. Customers also say she is careful when a tooth needs repair. Call 02 9997 5198 or book through the Book Dental page.
4Dr. Sabine Barford Dental Surgery for nervous patients and explained treatment
Based in NewportDr. Sabine Barford Dental Surgery is a weekday practice on Barrenjoey Road in Newport, open 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. Its dentists explain each treatment before it starts, and patients often describe a calm team that suits anxious visitors. Long-standing patients say they have stayed with the same dentists for years. Call (02) 9997 5198 to book, and plan visits around office hours.
Compare dentists in Northern Beaches
The table shows where each practice is based and whether it lists children's care, implants and weekend hours.
| Dentist | Based in | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Dental | Freshwater | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.9 (61) |
| Newport Medical Dental | Newport | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ★ 5.0 (10) |
| Dr Helen Tang | Newport | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | ★ 4.8 (6) |
| Dr. Sabine Barford Dental Surgery | Newport | – | – | – | – | ★ 4.7 (13) |
Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dentists in Northern Beaches
The order favours practices with many patient scores, then the breadth of care listed, weekend opening and health fund acceptance. The practices' own pages were checked for the care each one describes, and a handful of scores pulls a practice down the list.
Dentists in Northern Beaches: FAQ
Which Northern Beaches dentists are open on Saturdays?
Of these practices, only Freshwater Dental in Freshwater opens on Saturdays, until 1pm. The Newport practices listed here are closed at weekends.
Who on the Northern Beaches sees children from the first teeth?
Freshwater Dental in Freshwater takes children from their first teeth. Newport Medical Dental in Newport lists it too, with orthodontics on the same page.
Who on the Northern Beaches treats TMJ pain?
Dr Helen Tang in Newport lists TMJ pain and sleep apnoea treatment. Freshwater Dental in Freshwater lists care for jaw joint disorders and for sleep apnoea and snoring.