The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM) provides general, specialist and emergency dental care to all eligible Victorians. RDHM is a teaching hospital. This means that you may be treated by a variety of dental professionals, including students, specialists in training or other qualified staff.
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Call: (03) 9341 1000
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Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Weekends & public holidays: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne open hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 6:00pm
Weekends & public holidays: 8:30am to 6:00pm
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General enquiries
Call: (03) 9341 1000 or 1800 833 039 (country call)
Open hours:
Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 5:00pm
Weekends & public holidays: closed
Did you know that dental treatment is free for eligible Victorians at teaching clinics, and waiting times are usually shorter? Please go to our free care by dental students page for further information.
Location:
720 Swanston Street
Carlton VIC Australia 3053
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Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of Australia and we welcome all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to our service.
How to get to The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
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Inner Melbourne Hospital Map and Guide [PDF, 522KB]
By public transport
Train: Melbourne Central is the closest train station to the hospital.
Tram: From Melbourne Central, catch a tram up Swanston Street towards the University of Melbourne. Tram numbers 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67 and 72 travel past the hospital and you need to get off at tram stop number 1 for the hospital. For more information call 1800 800 007 or visit www.ptv.vic.gov.au.
Car parking
Meter parking is available on Swanston Street, Grattan Street and Cardigan Street. Time limits vary from one to two hours.
The closest commercial car park is on the corner of Grattan and Cardigan Streets.
Disabled parking
Disabled parking spaces can be found on Lynch Street. There are four bays for RDHM visitors.
Please note: Gates that provide access to Lynch Street are open weekdays between 6:30am and 6:00pm, but are closed at all other times including weekends and public holidays. Alternative disabled parking bays are available on Cardigan Street and on the University of Melbourne side of Swanston Street, just north of Grattan Street.
Two five-minute drop off spaces are also available on Swanston Street, near the entrance to the hospital.
Disability access
People with wheelchairs and prams can enter through the main entrance on Swanston Street. There is also a ramp at the Lynch Street entrance.
An accredited More about access to the hospital for people with disabilities >>
Wi-Fi
The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne provides free Wi-Fi internet for all patients and visitors. Look out for the posters in our waiting rooms and reception areas for information on how to connect.
Terms and conditions of use apply: http://www.dhsv.org.au/wifi
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What hospital level should I go to?
Click here for services found on Level 1
Emergency care
For patients who have:
- injuries to the face or mouth
- swelling around teeth, in the mouth or face
- severe bleeding from the gums
- severe toothache and pain
General care
For patients who need:
- check-ups
- cleaning
- fillings
Specialist care
For patients who need:
- Orthodontics – alignment of teeth
- Oral Medicine – treatment of disease of the lips, cheeks, tongue and jaw
- Periodontics – treatment of gum disease
- Prosthodontics – dentures, crowns, bridges
- Paediatric Dentistry – dental care for children
- Endodontics – root canal treatment
- Special Needs Dentistry – dental care for people with intellectual or physical disabilities and complex medical histories
Click here for services found on Level 2
Teaching Clinic
- Emergency and general dental services for children and adults, provided by students under the supervision of senior dental professionals.
Click here for services found on Level 4
Day Surgery
- Operating theatres
- Oral Surgery
For patients who need:
- Surgical procedures involving the teeth, mouth or jaw