Best dentists open on weekends near Hornsby
Last updatedHornsby Dental comes first because a call placed before 10am on a weekday can aim for a same-day visit. The rest differ mainly on Saturday closing times, which run from 2pm to 6pm, and on whether a practice is based in Hornsby itself. Pick the Saturday window that suits you, then phone to confirm a weekend slot before you set out.
Quick picks near Hornsby
- Best for a same-day visit after an early call: Hornsby Dental, which aims to fit callers in on the day they ring before 10am on a weekday.
- Best for an 8am start on Saturdays: No Gaps Dental Hornsby, open Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm.
- Best for sedation before treatment: Piazza Dental, which offers inhalation and IV sedation and opens Saturdays until 4pm.
- Best for interest-free payment plans: Normanhurst Dental, based in Normanhurst and open Saturdays until 5pm.
- Best for Invisalign with a Saturday visit: White Cross Hornsby Dental, open Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.
Best dentists open on weekends near Hornsby, ranked
1Hornsby Dental for an early-morning Saturday start and same-day slots
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.5 km from HornsbyHornsby Dental runs a general and cosmetic service from its Hornsby rooms, with weekday hours from 9am to 6pm and a Saturday window from 8:30am to 4pm. Urgent bookings are taken, and a caller who gets through before 10am on a weekday can aim for a visit that same day. The listed price for a new patient check-up, clean, x-rays and fluoride is $219, or no gap with eligible extras. Happy gas sedation is available, and several health funds name the practice as a preferred provider. Treat the price list as a guide and ask for a written quote after the examination.
2No Gaps Dental Hornsby for long opening hours and walk-in urgent care
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.3 km from HornsbyNo Gaps Dental Hornsby opens at 8am and closes at 6pm from Monday to Saturday, the longest Saturday day in this group. Urgent cases get a slot kept free each day, and anyone in pain can ring or walk in. The team includes an oral health therapist and a prosthetist who fits dentures. The practice says kids eligible under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule are bulk billed, and claims run through HICAPS at the desk. The clinic sits 0.3 km from the middle of Hornsby.
3White Cross Hornsby Dental for Invisalign and braces with a short Saturday session
Emergency apptsOpen weekends0.5 km from HornsbyWhite Cross Hornsby Dental is based in Hornsby and open on weekdays from 8:30am to 5:30pm, with a Saturday session from 9am to 2pm. Aligner treatment here means Invisalign or Clear Correct, and fixed braces are also fitted. The practice treats gum disease as well as offering white fillings and crowns. No after-hours urgent times appear online, so phone before driving in with a problem. Ask about payment plans for orthodontics before you start, as none are published.
4Normanhurst Dental for interest-free payments and sedation for nervous patients
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Normanhurst2.3 km from HornsbyNormanhurst Dental is based in Normanhurst, 2.3 km from the middle of Hornsby, and is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm. Patients who want to spread costs can take up interest-free plans, and private health rebates are processed at the chair. Anxious patients can ask about sedation, and the orthodontic range covers Invisalign and braces. Urgent visits are slotted in for the same or next day when the team has room. Parking is nearby, and transport links are close.
5Mirabel Dental Hornsby for clear aligners, Saturday hours to 6pm and same-day emergencies
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.5 km from HornsbyMirabel Dental Hornsby keeps weekday and Saturday hours from 9am to 6pm, and it books same-day emergency appointments. Out-of-hours emergencies are routed to the phone number the clinic lists. Clear aligners and no-prep veneers both appear in its work list. Before any larger treatment starts, the clinic says it will arrange a payment plan. Patients can book through the clinic's booking page or by ringing.
6Piazza Dental for sedation for anxious patients and NIB members
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.3 km from HornsbyPiazza Dental is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 4pm. Anxious patients can choose inhalation sedation, which keeps them awake, or IV sedation, which puts them to sleep for the procedure. NIB is the named preferred provider, and new patients are not charged gap payments for general dentistry. The practice is led by Dr Dolly Soni, whose dental degree dates from 2009. Weekday slots offer the most room, given the earlier Saturday close.
Compare dentists open on weekends near Hornsby
The table sets the picks side by side on where each is based, emergency appointments, children, implants and weekend opening.
| Dentist | Based in | Distance | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby Dental | Hornsby | 0.5 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (509) |
| No Gaps Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (821) |
| White Cross Hornsby Dental | Hornsby | 0.5 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (169) |
| Normanhurst Dental | Normanhurst | 2.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (264) |
| Mirabel Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.5 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (82) |
| Piazza Dental | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (55) |
| Gentle Care Dentistry | Hornsby | 0.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.9 (53) |
| Mastery Hornsby Dental Clinic | Hornsby | 0.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (63) |
| Wahroonga Dental Group | Wahroonga | 2.4 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (73) |
| Edgeworth Family Dental | Hornsby | 0.5 km | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.7 (49) |
| Bupa Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.5 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (226) |
| Dr Ben Dunster | Hornsby | 0.2 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (20) |
| Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (6) |
| The Dentists | Hornsby | 0.2 km | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (19) |
| Pacific Smiles Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.4 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.3 (94) |
Distance in a straight line from the middle of Hornsby. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dentists open on weekends near Hornsby
Weekend opening came first in the order, Sunday outranking Saturday, followed by urgent appointments and then patient feedback weighted by how much of it there is. Candidates were businesses near the middle of Hornsby, those based in the suburb, and any that name it as an area served. Each pick's own pages were read for weekend care, urgent visits and booking.
Dentists open on weekends near Hornsby: FAQ
Which dentists in Hornsby are open on Saturdays?
In Hornsby, Saturday hours start as early as 8am and finish as late as 6pm. Several of the practices here close at 4pm or earlier, so check the day you need before you book.
Can I see an emergency dentist in Hornsby on a Saturday?
Yes, Mirabel Dental Hornsby takes same-day emergency bookings and is open on Saturdays until 6pm, so phone early in the day. Ring the clinic before you travel, because out-of-hours calls go to its phone line.
Can I claim my health fund at a Hornsby dentist on the day?
Mirabel Dental Hornsby is one of several picks that handles fund claims on the day, so bring your card and fund details with you.