COVID-19 Alert: We are currently at GREEN traffic light level - there is no restriction for coming to hospital to receive healthcare. Visitors are currently welcome at Metro South Health facilities, and are asked to help keep patients safe by maintaining physical distancing where possible and practising hand hygiene. See visitor restrictions and the latest Queensland Government information. [18 January 2023].
Emergency Dental Care
at Browns Plains Community Health Centre
Metro South Health offers urgent dental care for eligible adults and children at our dental clinics throughout the region.
Dental issues that require urgent treatment include:
- bleeding in the mouth that will not stop
- swelling of the face from a tooth infection
- recent injury to the teeth.
Making an appointment
If you need urgent dental treatment, simply call our Oral Health Hub:
1300 300 850 Cost of a local call. Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate. Please check with your telephone service provider.
Our friendly staff will help you make an appointment at a time and location convenient to you. You can choose from a number of dental clinics throughout the region.
The Oral Health Hub is open Monday to Friday between the following hours:
- Monday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
- Tuesday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
- Wednesday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
- Thursday 7.30 am - 3.00 pm
- Friday 7.30 am - 4.00 pm
After hours
If you require emergency treatment after hours, contact the emergency department at your local hospital or your private dentist.
Emergency Dental Care at other hospitals and centres
Last updated 13 May 2021
Last reviewed 21 May 2015