Dental Australia
Dental check-up and clean cost in Australia
Compare the cost of a private dental check-up and clean in Australia. Prices vary by clinic, location, X-rays, fluoride, new-patient offers and whether you can claim extras insurance.
All prices in AUD unless stated.
Quick answer
A check-up and clean is a bundle of ADA items (an examination, 011 or 012, and a scale and clean, 114, often with X-rays and fluoride), and no single fee for it is tracked: item fees are never added together here. 10 of the 23 dental operators whose pages were read print a fee against an ADA item number on their own site. Their fees are listed below, one practice and one item number per line, with a spread only where at least 4 operators print an exact fee. Some dental operators also publish new-patient offers with their own inclusions; those are listed, with sources, on the AU dental page.
Fees per ADA item number, as practices print them
10 of the 23 dental operators whose pages were read print a fee against an ADA item number on their own site. Each fee is one practice’s figure for one ADA item number, read from its own fee page and listed alphabetically by practice, not by price. A line naming several item numbers (a root canal “package”, a check-up bundle), a range, an offer or a health-fund benefit is not read as a fee. Fees are never added together, so no check-up-and-clean total is built from them. A low-to-high spread is shown only where at least 4 operators print an exact fee for the same item; below that each practice is named. “From” is the practice’s own word and marks a floor.
Item 011: Comprehensive oral examination
Fee per examination. Exact fees from 7 operators run from $64 to $101.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Dental | $64 | “011 | Comprehensive Oral Exam | $64” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Be Well Dental | $76 | “011 | Comprehensive Exam | $76” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Darlinghurst Dental | $84 | “011 | Comprehensive oral examination | 84” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Dentista | $73 | “Comprehensive check up: dental item number code 011 $73” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Method Dental | $101 | “011 | Comprehensive Oral Examination | $101” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Northside Dental Solutions | $85 | “011 | Comprehensive Examination (without health fund) | $85” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Seddon Dental | $65 | “011 | Comprehensive Checkup | 65” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
Item 012: Periodic oral examination
Fee per examination. 3 operators print an exact fee: below the 4-operator floor for a range, so each is named.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Well Dental | $70 | “012 | Periodic Exam | $70” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Darlinghurst Dental | $75 | “012 | Periodic oral examination | 75” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Method Dental | $89 | “012 | Periodic Oral Examination | $89” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
Item 114: Scale and clean (removal of calculus), first appointment
Fee per appointment. Exact fees from 7 operators run from $125 to $195.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Dental | $125 | “114 | Removal of Calculus (Scale & Clean) | $125” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Be Well Dental | $136 | “114 | Removal of calculus and polish (older children-adults) | $136” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Darlinghurst Dental | $143 | “114 | Scaling and polishing | 143” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Dentista | $135 | “Removal of calculus: dental item number code 114 $135” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Method Dental | $172 | “114 | Removal of Calculus (Includes Polish) | $172” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Northside Dental Solutions | $195 | “114 | Professional Tooth Cleaning | $195” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Seddon Dental | $150 | “114 | Scale, clean and polish | 150” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
Item 115: Scale and clean (removal of calculus), subsequent appointment
Fee per appointment. 1 operator prints an exact fee: below the 4-operator floor for a range, so each is named.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darlinghurst Dental | $225 | “115 | Removal of calculus - subsequent appointment | 225” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
Item 121: Topical fluoride
Fee per application. Exact fees from 5 operators run from $21 to $47.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Be Well Dental | $21 | “121 | Fluoride Treatment | $21” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Darlinghurst Dental | $32 | “121 | Fluoride treatment | 32” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Dentista | $37 | “fluoride: dental item code 121 $37” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Method Dental | $47 | “121 | Fluoride Treatment | $47” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Seddon Dental | $39 | “121 | Topical Flouride (done six monthly after clean) | 39” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
Item 022: Intraoral X-ray (periapical or bitewing), per film
Fee per film. Exact fees from 7 operators run from $45 to $60.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aim Dental | $47 | “022 | x-ray single film | $47” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Australian Dentists Clinic | $45 | “022 | Intraoral radiograph - per x-ray | $45 | $45” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Be Well Dental | $46 | “022 | Dental x-ray | $46” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Darlinghurst Dental | $49 | “022 | Small x-ray | 49” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Dentista | $47 | “if required: in mouth x-rays: item code 022 $47 each” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Method Dental | $60 | “022 | Intra-oral X-ray | $60” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Seddon Dental | $45 | “022 | Digital X-Ray (each) | 45” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
Item 037: Panoramic X-ray (OPG)
Fee per radiograph. Exact fees from 4 operators run from $99 to $149.
| Practice | Fee | As printed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Dentists Clinic | $99 | “037 | Panoramic radiograph - per x-ray | $99 | $99” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Darlinghurst Dental | $125 | “037 | Panoramic radiograph (OPG) | 125” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Dentista | $120 | “full mouth x-ray OPG item code 037 $120,” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
| Method Dental | $149 | “037 | Full Mouth X-ray (OPG) | $149” | Fee page ↗Read 6 November 2026 |
How the bill works
Cost anatomy
Dentist fee
The clinical fee for examination, procedure time and reviews.
Ask what is included in the quoted item.
Materials or lab work
Fillings, crowns, whitening kits, retainers or aligners where relevant.
A major reason quotes vary between clinics.
Extras insurance
Private health extras may rebate basic, major or orthodontic dental.
Limits, waiting periods and item rules usually apply.
Patient gap
The amount left after any extras benefit.
Often most or all of the bill for cosmetic treatment.
Access routes
Self-pay
Patient pays the dental practice directly.
Most adult dental care in Australia is private.
Extras insurance
Policy may rebate part of basic, major or orthodontic dental.
Check annual or lifetime limits before booking.
Offer or package pricing
Some clinics publish new-patient, whitening or aligner offers.
Check location eligibility and what is excluded.
Dental check-up and clean price examples
| Item or provider route | Published price | Usually included? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard check-up and clean | Not tracked: a bundle of items, not one fee | Exam, scale and clean often included | X-rays and fluoride may be bundled or separate. |
| Comprehensive examination (ADA item 011) | $64-$101 across 7 practices' fee pages | Examination only | First visit or a full re-examination; 012 is the periodic check. |
| Scale and clean (ADA item 114) | $125-$195 across 7 practices' fee pages | First cleaning appointment only | Heavier build-up may need item 115 at a further appointment. |
| New-patient offer | Listed per operator on the AU dental page | Offer-specific | Check eligibility, location and whether X-rays are included. |
| Child Dental Benefits Schedule | Not tracked | Eligible children only | CDBS is not a general adult dental subsidy. |
| Extras insurance claim | Not tracked | Basic dental if covered | Annual limits and preferred-provider rules can apply. |
Published new-patient and treatment offers, with each operator’s inclusions and source, are listed on the AU dental page. See published dental offers
Typical patient journey
Before
Consult, examination, scans or treatment plan where needed.
Ask for the full itemised fee before treatment.
During
The procedure, aligner fitting, whitening session or restoration appointment.
Check what happens if extra work is found.
After
Follow-up, retainers, replacement trays or maintenance reviews.
Ask which follow-up visits are included.
Medicare and insurance notes
- Medicare usually does not cover routine adult dental check-ups.
- Eligible children may be covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
- Extras cover may rebate part or all of a preventive visit, depending on policy limits.
Usually included
- Dental examination where stated
- Scale and clean where stated
- Fluoride or X-rays only where included in the offer
May cost extra
- X-rays
- Fluoride
- Periodontal treatment
- Filling or follow-up treatment
- Emergency appointment fee
Questions to ask before booking
- What exactly is included in the quoted dental item?
- Are X-rays, scans, retainers, lab work or follow-up visits extra?
- What will extras insurance rebate, if any?
- Are there location, offer or eligibility restrictions?
Cost terms used on this page
Gap
The amount left for the patient after Medicare, insurer or subsidy payments.
MBS item
A Medicare Benefits Schedule service code used to calculate rebates.
PBS
The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which subsidises eligible medicines.
Known-gap
A private insurance arrangement where the patient gap is disclosed in advance.
Hospital excess
A fixed amount a patient may pay when claiming on private hospital cover.
Related Australian pages
Sources & further reading
- Australian Dental Association — Dental treatment context and patient information.
- Services Australia Child Dental Benefits Schedule — Public dental benefit rules for eligible children.
- AHPRA Register of Practitioners — Registration checks for Australian dental practitioners.
- Aim Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Be Well Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Darlinghurst Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Dentista: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Method Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Northside Dental Solutions: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Seddon Dental: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
- Australian Dentists Clinic: fee page — Fees per ADA item number, read 6 November 2026
Prescription treatments require a valid Australian prescription from an AHPRA-registered practitioner. This site does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any treatment.