The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) commenced on 1 January 2014. It aims to provide access to benefits for basic dental services to children aged 2-17 years.
Child Dental Benefit Schedule
What is the Child Dental Benefit Schedule?
To be Eligible
- Your child must be aged between 2–17 years
- receive, or their family, guardian or carer receives, certain government benefits such as Family Tax Benefit Part A for at least part of the calendar year
- Have a Medicare card
- You can confirm your child’s eligibility and balance amount by accessing your Medicare online account at myGov or calling the Medicare general inquiries line on 132 011.
What is covered
- Check-ups, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions.
- Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work
How to Claim
- Simply book an appointment with us and let us know you’re eligible for the Child Dental Benefit Schedule
- After you appointment we will bulk bill which means there is no out of pocket expenses or up front fees!
To book an appointment contact us today!