The Sydney Dental Hospital, formerly "The United Dental Hospital of Sydney" was founded in 1905 under the Dental Hospitals Union Act 1904. Originally located in George Street, the State Government provided funds for the new hospital in
Chalmers Street and the building was completed in 1912. The building that now houses the Sydney Dental Hospital was opened in 1940 for the dual purpose of providing modern and efficient treatment for the those on low incomes, plus now additionally for those who are on Commonwealth Seniors Health Care and Pensioner cards, as well as a functional training ground for dental students at the
University of Sydney. Designed by the Sydney firm of
Stephenson & Turner, it is an early and notable Australian example of the
Streamline Moderne style. In 2016, the Sydney Dental Hospital celebrated serving the community for 110 years. == References ==