SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - With two-thirds of Australians delaying or avoiding dental care due to cost, a new free online tool aims to make finding affordable dental clinics easier. Dentistry Near Me (dentistrynearme.au) launches today, providing Australians with critical pricing and payment information that major platforms like Google Maps don't display.
According to the Australian Dental Association, 63% of Australians cite high costs as the primary reason for delaying dental treatment. Unlike most healthcare in Australia, dental services are largely excluded from Medicare, leaving millions struggling to find affordable care—or skipping it entirely.
Dentistry Near Me addresses this gap by showing users information that's difficult to find elsewhere:
• Bulk billing availability — which clinics offer Medicare bulk billing
• Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) acceptance — for families with eligible children
• Price ranges — transparent cost estimates for common procedures
• Payment plans — clinics offering flexible payment options
• Languages spoken — helping multicultural communities find suitable care
"I built this because I was frustrated trying to find a dentist that bulk billed," said Mac O creator of Dentistry Near Me. "Google Maps can tell you a clinic's star rating, but not whether they'll charge you $300 or $30 for a check-up. That information exists, it's just scattered across hundreds of individual websites. I wanted to bring it all together in one place."
The Dental Affordability Crisis
Australians spent over $11 billion on dental services in 2020-21, with the majority coming directly out of pocket. Research shows:
• A simple check-up and clean costs $200-$300 at most private clinics
• Root canals can exceed $800 before any additional work
• One-third of people who need dental care delay it, with 40% citing cost
• The proportion delaying treatment has increased 50% over the past decade
How It Works
Users visit dentistrynearme.au and search by location. The tool displays nearby dental clinics with key affordability information upfront—no registration required, completely free to use. Dental practices can claim their listings to update information and ensure accuracy.
"Dental health shouldn't be a luxury," Mac O added. "If this tool helps even one family find a bulk billing dentist they didn't know existed, or helps someone avoid a $500 surprise bill, it's done its job."
Availability
Dentistry Near Me is available now at dentistrynearme.au and covers dental clinics across Australia. The service is free for consumers. Dental practices interested in claiming or updating their listings can do so through the website.
About Dentistry Near Me
Dentistry Near Me is a free Australian tool designed to help people find affordable dental care. Created by an independent Australian developer, the platform aggregates pricing, bulk billing, and payment information that's typically scattered across individual clinic websites. The goal is simple: make dental care more accessible by making pricing more transparent.
Contact information
Mac O (Founder, Dentistry Near Me)
Email: info@dentistrynearme.au
Website: dentistrynearme.au
ASSETS AVAILABLE
• High-resolution screenshots of the platform
• Founder headshot and bio
• Video demo of the tool in action
• Interview availability (phone, video, or in-person in Adelaide
Media Contact
Company Name: Dentistrynearme
Contact Person: Mac O
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Country: Australia
Website: https://www.dentistrynearme.au/