Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS) – Emergency Dental Care at Clover Dental
At Clover Dental, we are proud to support the Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS), offering urgent dental care to eligible residents across Victoria. This program is particularly valuable for people living in rural or outer-metropolitan areas who may face delays accessing treatment through community dental clinics.
What is the Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme?
The Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS) allows patients in need of immediate care to access private dental services through a government-issued voucher. This ensures that those experiencing dental emergencies can receive timely treatment without prolonged waits.
- Cost: Patients contribute a fee similar to what they would pay at a community dental clinic. The fee is $31.50 per visit, with vouchers covering up to $333.00 of emergency care. For further information, please contact us directly.
- Treatment Scope: VEDS vouchers are strictly for addressing emergency dental issues such as relieving severe pain or infection, temporary fillings and extractions, emergency root canal treatment, repairing broken or damaged teeth, and managing dental trauma.
- For ongoing or routine treatments, patients will need to make arrangements with a community dental clinic or private dentist.
- Voucher Validity: Vouchers are valid for 28 days from the date of issue, so it’s important to act promptly.
Who is Eligible for the Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme?
The program is designed to assist specific groups, ensuring access to emergency dental services for those who need it most:
- Anyone aged 18 years and over, who is a health care or pensioner concession cardholder or dependent of a concession cardholder
- All Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- All Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Please note that children between the ages of 0 and 17 (for at least one day of the current calendar year) are covered under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) rather than VGDS, VEDS or the Victorian Denture Scheme. To be eligible for CDBS, they must be receiving an eligible Medicare payment at least once in the current calendar year.
Access Emergency Dental Care with VEDS at Clover Dental
If you qualify for the Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS), Clover Dental is here to provide expert care in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Our experienced team is committed to ensuring you receive the attention you need during dental emergencies. For more information about VEDS, your eligibility, or to schedule an emergency dental appointment, please contact Clover Dental today. We’re here to help!