Best kids dentists near Hornsby
Last updatedHornsby Dental leads this list: it is based in Hornsby, lists children's dentistry and happy gas sedation, and aims to see emergency callers the same day when they ring before 10am on a weekday. The rest differ mainly on Child Dental Benefits Schedule claims, sedation and distance from the middle of Hornsby. Choose by which of those matters most for your child.
Quick picks near Hornsby
- Best for a child who may need happy gas: Hornsby Dental, which lists it among its services.
- Best for a family that wants bulk billing for children: No Gaps Dental Hornsby, which also does kids' fillings and fissure sealants.
- Best for braces and crowns for children: Wahroonga Family Dental Centre, which families say treats kids with both.
- Best for a nervous child who may need sedation: Piazza Dental, which offers inhalation and IV sedation.
Best kids dentists near Hornsby, ranked
1Hornsby Dental for children's care with happy gas and an early emergency line
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.5 km from HornsbyHornsby Dental, based 0.5 km from the middle of Hornsby, lists children's dentistry, and happy gas sedation is among its services for patients who find treatment hard. The practice aims for same-day visits for emergencies when the phone call comes before 10am on a weekday. Saturday hours run to 4pm. Patients praise the reception team and say the dentists explain their work clearly.
2No Gaps Dental Hornsby for bulk-billed child visits through Medicare
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.3 km from HornsbyAt No Gaps Dental Hornsby, bulk billing applies to eligible kids under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. It sits 0.3 km from the middle of Hornsby, and it claims on the spot through HICAPS for other care. The practice has several dentists, an oral health therapist and a dental prosthetist, and it keeps emergency slots open each day. Patients say the dentists are patient with nervous patients and with children.
3Normanhurst Dental for children's care and sedation for nervous patients
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in Normanhurst2.3 km from HornsbyChildren's dentistry and Child Dental Benefits Schedule claims are listed at Normanhurst Dental, 2.3 km from the middle of Hornsby. Anxious patients can ask for sedation during treatment. Interest-free plans are listed for bigger treatment, and rebates from private health funds are claimed during the visit. Patients say the team takes time to answer questions after treatment, and the practice is open Monday to Saturday until 5pm.
4Mirabel Dental Hornsby for gentle, thorough care and clear aligners
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.5 km from HornsbyMirabel Dental Hornsby sits 0.5 km from the middle of Hornsby and sees children, listing the Child Dental Benefits Schedule among its services. Customers often single out a dentist who is gentle, with treatment that felt painless. Clear aligners are offered alongside check-ups, fillings and implants. Out-of-hours callers reach the clinic's phone line, and the clinic can see emergencies the same day.
5Piazza Dental for a nervous child who may need sedation
Emergency apptsSees childrenOpen weekends0.3 km from HornsbyKids dentistry is one of the services at Piazza Dental, 0.3 km from the middle of Hornsby. The practice is led by principal dentist Dr Dolly Soni, who finished training in 2009. Inhalation sedation keeps patients awake during treatment, and IV sedation puts them to sleep, for anyone who feels anxious. Hornsby families with NIB cover are its stated priority, and general dentistry for new patients carries no gap fee.
6Wahroonga Family Dental Centre for braces and crowns for children
Emergency apptsSees childrenBased in Wahroonga2.4 km from HornsbyWahroonga Family Dental Centre is based in Wahroonga and sits 2.4 km from the middle of Hornsby. Dr Alfred Tsang is the principal, and Dr Freelander is also named. Families say the team treats children with braces and crowns, and the practice lists non-extraction treatment, growth guidance and clear aligners. Patients find the local anaesthetic comfortable, and the work itself painless.
Compare kids dentists near Hornsby
The table sets out where each practice is based, its emergency access, and whether it lists children's care, implants and weekend hours.
| 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) |
| 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) |
| Wahroonga Family Dental Centre | Wahroonga | 2.4 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (22) |
| Wahroonga Dental Group | Wahroonga | 2.4 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (73) |
| Bupa Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.5 km | After hours | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (226) |
| Wahroonga Village Dentistry | Wahroonga | 2.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (23) |
| Dr Ben Dunster | Hornsby | 0.2 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (20) |
| Advanced Dental Care | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ |
| Hornsby Fountain Dental Clinic | Hornsby | 0.3 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (6) |
| Dentist at Care | Wahroonga | 2.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ 5.0 (6) |
| Pacific Smiles Dental Hornsby | Hornsby | 0.4 km | Emergency appts | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.3 (94) |
| Northside Dental and Implant Centre | Hornsby | 0.9 km | โ | โ | โ | โ | โ |
Distance in a straight line from the middle of Hornsby. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked kids dentists near Hornsby
Practices are ordered by how well they match children's dentistry as they state it: child care, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and sedation. Reviews count for more when many patients have left them, so a practice with a long run of reviews is weighed above one with only a few. Practices closer to Hornsby's centre are nudged up slightly. Each pick's own page was checked for children's care, sedation and emergency access.
Kids dentists near Hornsby: FAQ
Which Hornsby dentists list the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
No Gaps Dental Hornsby says it bulk bills eligible children through the scheme. Mirabel Dental Hornsby and Normanhurst Dental also list it, without saying how claims are billed.
Can a child get an emergency appointment on the same day in Hornsby?
Hornsby Dental says it aims to see weekday emergency callers the same day. Mirabel Dental Hornsby offers same-day emergency appointments, and No Gaps Dental Hornsby keeps slots open every day.
Do any Hornsby dentists offer sedation for a nervous child?
Piazza Dental offers inhalation and IV sedation, and Hornsby Dental lists happy gas sedation, so ask either practice which option suits a child.
Which of these practices are open on Saturdays?
Hornsby Dental, No Gaps Dental Hornsby, Normanhurst Dental, Mirabel Dental Hornsby and Piazza Dental all list Saturday hours. Wahroonga Family Dental Centre does not list Saturday hours.