Dental Care

The Commonwealth Child Dental Benefits Schedule allows for up to $1000* basic dental treatment over a two-year period for eligible 2–17 year olds.

2-17 year olds are eligible if they receive Family Tax Benefit A or other relevant Australian Government payments.

 

Notes:
Treatment is bulk billed through Medicare

Eligible children pay $0 – no out of pocket costs

No wait list – your child will have the next available appointment

 

What dental treatments are available?

Dental check-ups and cleaning teeth
Fissure sealants and Fillings
Dental X-rays
Extractions
Root canals

Note that in Victoria, homeschoolers over the age of 16 are currently ineligible for the Family Tax Benefit Part A and the associated health care card. If you are on a health care card and will continue to home educate without the FTB A after their 16th birthday, we recommend you take advantage of the Dental Benefits Schedule before your child turns 16.

Victoria: Anyone can receive emergency dental care (including non-concession card holders) through The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. You can also access emergency dental care through your local community dental clinic if you are eligible.

Last updated on
Share via
Copy link
Powered by Social Snap