Best dentists in Outer West & Blue Mountains

Best dentists in Outer West & Blue Mountains, ranked

1. 1Avira Dental for implants and All-on-X, with sedation on offer

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Penrith

   Avira Dental is based in Penrith and does single implants, All-on-X and implant-retained overdentures, alongside veneers and Invisalign for patients wanting straighter teeth. Its listing names sedation dentistry for patients who find visits hard, and the practice takes emergency appointments. It opens on Saturdays from 9am to 5:30pm, which suits patients who cannot get away on weekdays. Health fund benefits are claimed on the spot. Payment plans run through partners and depend on a credit check, so ask before agreeing to one.

2. 2Omega Dental and Cosmetics for children's check-ups and family visits

   Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Jordan Springs

   Omega Dental and Cosmetics is based in Jordan Springs, inside the shopping centre on Water Gum Drive, and sees children and adults under one roof. It takes CDBS patients, and its own page says every child under 18 can have a check-up and clean with no out-of-pocket cost. The clinic also does implants, veneers and whitening, so a family can keep most appointments in one place. It is open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 5pm and offers emergency appointments.

3. 3Perri Joe for one family dentist over many years

   Based in Penrith

   Perri Joe is a family practice on Evan Street in Penrith, and some patients have been coming for two decades. Patients describe him walking through each procedure before work begins, and nervous patients find him gentle. Parents say their children are comfortable in the chair. Ring (02) 4721 2818 to ask which work the practice does and when it has appointments, and ask for each step and its cost to be explained before any work starts.

4. 4Dr Judd Sher for gum disease and implants that need bone grafting

   Based in Penrith

   Dr Judd Sher practises as a specialist in gum care and implants in Penrith. The practice treats gum disease, gum recession and peri-implantitis, and it also lists bone grafting, sinus lift and crown lengthening. It takes patients from Penrith, the surrounding suburbs and the Blue Mountains. Appointments run Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm, and the practice has a cancellation policy page worth reading before you book.

5. 5StarCare Dental Specialists Group for root canal treatment on referral

   Sees childrenBased in Penrith

   StarCare Dental Specialists Group in Penrith works on referral, so most patients arrive with a letter from their regular dentist. Its specialists work in root canal treatment and gum disease, and the group also places implants and does restorative and cosmetic work. Children are seen too, including those with special needs. Several patients say the explanations were calm and clear, even for patients who were nervous beforehand. It is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.

Compare dentists in Outer West & Blue Mountains

The table shows where each practice is based and what it offers for children, implants and weekend visits.

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How we picked dentists in Outer West & Blue Mountains

The order follows patient scores, counted for more when a practice has plenty of them, then the breadth of care listed, weekend opening, and whether health fund claims are settled at the chair. Each practice's own pages were checked for what it offers in this kind of work, and specialists are placed by their focus. A practice with a few scores sits below busier ones with similar marks.