The Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a dental program for children and teenagers who meet the following criteria:
- Aged between 0 and 17 years old
- Eligible for Medicare
- The child, parent, carer or guardian receives an eligible Centrelink payment at least once that year.
Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule
There is no need to apply or register as you will receive a letter from Services Australia if your child is eligible. If you haven’t received a letter or any communication read about eligibility checks on their website.
How much is covered?
Your child can receive up to $1095 of general dental work, over 2 consecutive years.
What dental treatments are covered?
- check-ups
- X-rays
- cleaning
- fissure sealing
- fillings
- root canals
- extractions
What dental treatments are not covered?
- orthodontic dental work
- cosmetic dental work
- any dental services in a hospital
What happens at the dentist?
We bulk bill all services provided under CDBS, you just need to bring along your up-to-date Medicare card.
We pride ourselves on being a friendly kids dentist in Northam. For more information or to make an appointment, please contact us or simply book online. Thank you.
Avon Valley Dental Centre
59 Duke Street, Northam WA 6401
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