# Balmain, NSW — Dental Clinics

**Parent:** [Australia.md](../../../Australia.md) → [Medical & Healthcare](../../medical.md) → Dental · NSW
**Suburb:** Balmain · Postcode 2041 · Council: Inner West Council
**Authoritative registration source:** [Dental Board of Australia](https://www.dentalboard.gov.au) · Click "Look up practitioners" to search the register
**Last Verified:** 2026-05-22

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## Overview

**Balmain** (postcode 2041) is a mixed residential and commercial suburb in the Inner West Council local government area, approximately 2 km west of the Sydney CBD. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 10,454 people in Balmain. The suburb occupies part of the Balmain peninsula and is bordered by Rozelle, Birchgrove and Balmain East around Mort Bay, White Bay and Iron Cove. Its Darling Street and Rowntree Street village streets support publicly listed dental services with verified Balmain street addresses.

All dental practitioners listed below are required to hold current registration with the **Dental Board of Australia** under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law. Registration status for any individual practitioner can be verified at [Dental Board of Australia](https://www.dentalboard.gov.au) by clicking "Look up practitioners".

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## Dental Clinics — Balmain NSW 2041

### 1. Smile Dentistry

| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| **Address** | 43 Rowntree Street, Balmain NSW 2041 |
| **Phone** | (02) 9818 3951 |
| **Hours** | Mon–Fri 9:00am–6:00pm · Sat 8:00am–12:00pm · Sun Closed |
| **AHPRA Registration** | [Dental Board of Australia](https://www.dentalboard.gov.au) — Click "Look up practitioners" |

**Registered Practitioners (sourced from practice profile and public directories):**

| Practitioner | Qualification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Christina Howard | BDS, BA, University of Sydney, 1980 | Practice profile states more than 30 years of experience, with interests in orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry and sleep medicine study. |

**Services:** General dentistry, children's dentistry, orthodontics, implants, sleep and snore solutions, teeth whitening, veneers and cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges, splint and TMJ therapy, sports mouthguards, preventative care, hygiene care, and periodontal treatment and maintenance.

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## AHPRA Registration Verification

All dental practitioners in Australia must hold current registration with the **Dental Board of Australia**. Registration status, conditions, and disciplinary history are publicly searchable:

- **Website:** [Dental Board of Australia](https://www.dentalboard.gov.au)
- **How to search:** Click the "Look up practitioners" button and search by practitioner name

> **Note:** AHPRA registration numbers were not available from public web sources at time of verification. Registration status must be confirmed directly via the AHPRA practitioner register.

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## Data Sources

| Source | URL |
|---|---|
| Healthdirect Australia | https://www.healthdirect.gov.au |
| Australia Post postcode search | https://auspost.com.au/postcode/balmain |
| Australian Bureau of Statistics QuickStats | https://www.abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL10165 |
| Smile Dentistry | https://www.smiledentistry.com.au/ |
| Dr Christina Howard profile | https://www.smiledentistry.com.au/dr-christina-howard-bds-ba-syd-uni/ |
| Dental Board of Australia | https://www.dentalboard.gov.au |
| AHPRA Practitioner Register | https://practitioners.ahpra.gov.au |

**Data limitations:** Practitioner rosters and hours are sourced from publicly available directories and clinic websites as at 2026-05-22. Rosters change; always verify current practitioners and hours directly with the clinic.