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Child Dental Benefits Schedule

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Child Dental Benefit Schedule Canley Heights

Dental services covered by CDBS include:

At Canley Heights Dental Care, we provide kid’s dental services.

Which children are eligible for dental services?

A child is eligible if they are:

  • eligible for Medicare, and
  • aged 0-17 years at any point in the calendar year, and
  • receive a relevant Australian government payment, such as Family Tax Benefit Part A, at any point in the calendar year.

Services Australia assesses a child’s eligibility from the start of each calendar year and routinely check for newly eligible children.

A notification of eligibility will be sent to the child or their parent/guardian either by post or electronically through MyGov.

It is optional for a parent/guardian or patient to present this notification to the practice at the time of the appointment.

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The Importance of Kid’s Dentistry

Children need proper dental care as much as adults do. They are more at risk to dental emergencies and several dental problems that can have life-long effects.

Our dental team in Canley Heights detects dental issues early and prevents them from progressing. Early diagnosis helps parents monitor their children’s health status. Underlying dental issues may cause severe general health problems if ignored.

Canley Heights Dental Care is dedicated to educating children about the importance of dental health. It’s important that they learn to practice proper oral hygiene as early as one year old.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Canley Heights

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule supports various services including dental examinations, X-rays, scale and cleans, fissure sealants, tooth-coloured fillings, root canal therapy, and tooth extractions.

These benefits are not available for cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Canley Heights

Bulk Bill for eligible children
Up to $1,095 worth of dental treatments over two years

If you want to know more about Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Canley Heights, please call us on (02) 9199 9678 or book your appointment online.

We are located at 1/229 Canley Vale Road in Canley Heights.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How would I check if my child is qualified for CDBS?
No application is needed for CDBS. If your child is eligible, Medicare will send you a letter.

To check your child’s eligibility, access your Medicare online account at my.gov.au or call the Medicare general enquiries hotline on 132 011.

What if my child is ineligible for the CDBS?
Your child can join the Grow Up Smiling (GuS) program at no out-of-pocket expense to the school or parents – just submit all needed information and records to their teacher by the school’s deadline.
How do I use the $1,095 benefit?

Take advantage of the benefit of $1,095 to pay for your child’s basic dental services for 2 years.

If the funds aren’t fully used up in the first year, you can still use them in the next year. After the second year, any existing balance will not be carried forward.

Will I have to pay out-of-pocket expenses?
As long as the amount of your balance can cover the fees for the appointment, you don’t need to pay any out-of-pocket expenses. Your claim will be bulk-billed via Medicare, so no patient co-payment is needed.

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