Special Needs Dentistry

Woden Dental Care is one of only a few clinics in Canberra and nearby NSW regions to promote the inclusion of those with special needs within the general dental community.

Special Needs Dentistry in Woden Valley, Canberra

At Woden Dental Care, we believe everyone deserves access to safe, respectful, and high-quality dental care. Our Special Needs Dentistry services are designed to support patients in Woden Valley and across Canberra who may require additional care, time, or specialised approaches during dental treatment.

We provide compassionate, patient-centred dentistry for individuals with dental anxiety or phobia, complex medical conditions, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, and other special care requirements.

Inclusive Dental Care You Can Trust

Caring for patients with special needs requires understanding, flexibility, and experience. Woden Dental Care is proud to be one of the few dental clinics in Canberra and nearby NSW regions that actively promote the inclusion of patients with special needs within a general dental practice setting.

Our experienced dental team is trained to adapt techniques, environments, and treatment plans to ensure every patient feels safe, respected, and supported.

Personalised Treatment Planning

No two patients are the same. Our dentists take time to understand each individual’s unique circumstances, including:

Treatment planning often involves close collaboration between:

This team-based approach ensures safe, effective, and appropriate care.

Sedation Options for Comfort and Safety

To help patients feel relaxed and comfortable, Woden Dental Care offers a range of sedation options depending on individual needs and treatment complexity.
Available Sedation Services:

Nitrous Oxide Sedation (Happy Gas): A gentle and safe option to reduce anxiety during dental treatment.
Intravenous (IV) Conscious Sedation: Helps patients remain calm and relaxed while still responsive.
General Anaesthesia: Provided for complex or extensive procedures when treatment cannot be safely completed under local or conscious sedation.

Nitrous oxide and IV sedation are available in our clinic. Treatment under general anaesthesia is performed at John James Private Hospital, commonly for procedures such as multiple or wisdom teeth extractions.

Why Choose Woden Dental Care?

Local, trusted dental clinic in Woden Valley, Canberra
Experienced team with a compassionate approach
Full range of sedation and anaesthesia options
Strong collaboration with families and healthcare providers
Hospital access for complex procedures
Inclusive, judgement-free environment

Conditions We Commonly Support

At Woden Dental Care, our commitment to special needs dentistry ensures that every patient, regardless of their unique challenges, receives high-quality oral healthcare in a safe and accommodating environment. We understand that traditional dental settings can be overwhelming, which is why we tailor our approach to support a wide range of conditions with patience and expertise. Our special needs dentistry services in Woden Valley support patients with:

Autism and sensory sensitivities
Intellectual or developmental disabilities
Anxiety disorders and dental phobia
Neurological or cognitive conditions
Chronic medical conditions requiring extra precautions
Inclusive, judgement-free environment

We also work closely with our preventive dentistry, general dentistry, and sedation dentistry services to ensure continuity of care.

Schedule Your Consultation

At Woden Dental Care, we believe that everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality oral healthcare. Schedule your consultation for special needs dentistry to discuss how we can tailor our environment and techniques to meet your specific sensory, physical, or cognitive requirements. Book an Appointment Online or call our Phillip surgery at (02) 6282 8558.

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Special Needs Dentistry

Woden Dental Care is one of only a few clinics in Canberra and nearby NSW regions to promote the inclusion of those with special needs within the general dental community.