Best kids dentists in Hornsby Shire
Last updatedHornsby Dental leads this list for children's dentistry, with weekday hours from 9am and happy gas sedation on the menu. The other practices differ in what they add: a Child Dental Benefits Schedule listing, sedation options, late hours or a gap-free check-up for under-13s. Pick by what matters most to your child, then phone ahead for the day you want.
Quick picks in Hornsby Shire
- Best for bulk-billed children's checks: No Gaps Dental Hornsby, where eligible children are bulk billed.
- Best for Mandarin and Cantonese speakers: Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic, whose dentists speak both languages.
- Best for a sedation option at a kids visit: Hornsby Dental, which offers happy gas sedation.
- Best for after-school appointments: Bupa Dental Hornsby, open until 8:30pm on Thursdays.
- Best for weekend families: Advanced Dental Care, which opens Saturday mornings by appointment.
Best kids dentists in Hornsby Shire, ranked
1Hornsby Dental for children's care and happy gas sedation
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyHornsby Dental treats children as well as adults, with weekday hours from 9am and Saturday hours from 8:30am to 4pm. Its family check-ups and cleans sit alongside fillings, veneers and orthodontics. Happy gas sedation is among its options. Implants, crowns and bridges, and wisdom teeth removal are also on the list.
2No Gaps Dental Hornsby for bulk-billed children's checks
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyNo Gaps Dental Hornsby has several dentists on staff, plus an oral health therapist, and its services include fissure sealants and kids dental care. Parents can ask the team to check Child Dental Benefits Schedule eligibility before booking. Hours run Monday to Saturday from 8am to 6pm, and walk-ins are welcome.
3Mirabel Dental Hornsby for families with children
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyMirabel Dental Hornsby is open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, and kids dentistry is one of its services. The clinic is listed for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and it is step-free with parking on site. Its general work covers check-ups and fillings, crowns and dentures, and wisdom tooth extraction. Larger jobs start with a quote, and the clinic offers payment plans for them.
4Piazza Dental for kids dentistry and sedation options
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyPiazza Dental is a general and family practice in Hornsby, open weekdays from 9am and on Saturdays until 4pm. Kids dentistry sits alongside check-ups and cleans, fillings, veneers and wisdom tooth work. Sedation is offered in two forms, a gas and an IV option. NIB is listed as its preferred fund, so NIB members can ask about cover when they book.
5Bupa Dental Hornsby for family and kids dentistry
After hoursSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyBupa Dental Hornsby is in Westfield Hornsby and lists kids dentistry among its services, alongside Invisalign and braces. Its hours run 8am to 5:30pm Monday to Wednesday and Friday, 8am to 2pm on Saturdays, and 9am to 8:30pm on Thursdays. Sedation is listed for anxious patients, and the listing marks the practice for after-hours care. It is a preferred provider for Bupa members.
6Dr Ben Dunster for children's dentistry and calm visits
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyDr Ben Dunster works from central Hornsby, with children's dentistry among the services and weekday hours from 8am to 5pm. Weekend visits are morning-only here: Friday to 1pm and Saturday to noon. A calm, unhurried pace is what reviews describe, and it suits nervous visitors. Fillings, crowns and bridges, whitening, veneers and implants are also part of the work.
7Advanced Dental Care for children's dentistry and family checks
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyAdvanced Dental Care works from Level 2 in Hornsby and lists the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Patients describe calm dentists, and children are a particular strength. Its services cover children's dentistry, check-ups and cleans, fillings, root canal treatment and whitening. No after-hours line is published, and Saturday mornings are by appointment. No prices are listed, so ask at the first visit.
8Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic for children and same-day visits
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in HornsbyHornsby Fountain Dental Clinic sits in central Hornsby, with hours Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 5pm and Saturday until 3pm. Under-13s can have a gap-free check-up and clean, the practice says. Mandarin and Cantonese are spoken by the dentists, so families who prefer those languages can ask for them when booking. Emergency patients are seen on the same day, so ring as soon as a problem starts.
Compare kids dentists in Hornsby Shire
The table below compares each practice on where it is based, children's dentistry, implants, weekend opening and emergency appointments.
| Dentist | Based in | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornsby Dental | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (509) |
| No Gaps Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.8 (821) |
| Mirabel Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (82) |
| Piazza Dental | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.9 (55) |
| Bupa Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | After hours | β | β | β | β 4.5 (226) |
| Dr Ben Dunster | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.6 (20) |
| Advanced Dental Care | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β |
| Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.8 (6) |
| Pacific Smiles Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β 4.3 (94) |
| Northside Dental and Implant Centre | Hornsby | β | β | β | β | β |
| Fox Orthodontics | Hornsby | β | β | β | β | β |
| Dr Michele Tjeuw | Hornsby | β | β | β | β | β |
| Dr Jean Brennan Specialist Orthodontist BDS MFDS RCPS FFD(Orth) RCSI MOrth RCS MDent Sci | Hornsby | Emergency appts | β | β | β | β |
| Aline Orthodontics | Hornsby | β | β | β | β | β |
| All Smiles Dentistry | Hornsby | After hours | β | β | β | β 3.5 (10) |
Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked kids dentists in Hornsby Shire
Ordering follows how well patients score each practice, adjusted for how many have reviewed it, then what the practice says about children, the schedule and sedation. The detail under each pick comes from that practice's own description. Every pick is based in Hornsby.
Kids dentists in Hornsby Shire: FAQ
Which Hornsby Shire dentists see children on a Saturday?
Advanced Dental Care, Mirabel Dental Hornsby and Hornsby Dental all list Saturday hours, and Advanced Dental Care keeps Saturday mornings to appointments only.
Which Hornsby Shire dentists list the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
No Gaps Dental Hornsby bulk bills eligible children under the schedule, and Mirabel Dental Hornsby and Advanced Dental Care list it too.
Which Hornsby Shire dentists list sedation?
Piazza Dental offers inhalation and IV sedation, Hornsby Dental offers happy gas sedation, and Bupa Dental Hornsby lists sedation for anxious patients.
Which Hornsby Shire dentists open late on a weekday?
Bupa Dental Hornsby stays open to 8:30pm on Thursdays, and Piazza Dental keeps weekday hours until 6pm.