At Dandenong Smile Health, we proudly support families in our community by participating in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). As a trusted CDBS clinic in Dandenong, we provide quality dental care for eligible children aged 0 to 17—with up to $1,132 in free dental services covered by Medicare over a two-year period.
The CDBS is an Australian Government program that provides financial support for basic dental services for eligible children. If your child qualifies, they can access essential dental treatments without any out-of-pocket costs when visiting our CDBS clinic near you.
Your child may be entitled to up to $1,132 in free dental treatment under the CDBS. We’re a trusted CDBS clinic in Dandenong—book now to check eligibility.
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Our experienced dental team offers a range of treatments under the CDBS, including:
Dental check-ups and examinations
X-rays
Teeth cleaning
Fissure sealing
Fillings
Tooth extractions
All services are provided with a gentle and caring approach to make your child’s dental visit as comfortable as possible.
To access free dental care through the CDBS, your child must:
Be aged between 0 and 17 years at any point during the calendar year
Be eligible for Medicare
Receive a relevant Centrelink payment (e.g. Family Tax Benefit Part A) at least once a year, or have a parent or guardian who receives it
Eligibility can apply if the child is under the care of:
A parent or legal guardian
An approved care organisation
You can easily check your child’s eligibility through your Medicare online account linked to myGov, or via the Medicare Express App.
Sign in to your myGov account
Select Medicare
Go to History and Statements
Select Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Open the app
Tap Menu
Select Child Dental Benefits Schedule
At Dandenong Smile Health, we welcome all eligible families to take advantage of this government-funded program. We’re open during school holidays, making it easier to fit your child’s dental visit into your schedule.
To confirm your child’s eligibility or to book an appointment, contact our friendly team today.
The CDBS is a government program providing eligible children aged 0-17 with up to $1,095 in dental benefits over two consecutive calendar years.
Children receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or certain government payments are automatically eligible; Medicare will notify you of eligibility status.
CDBS covers examinations, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealants, fillings, root canals, and extractions, but excludes orthodontics and cosmetic treatments.
Yes, we bulk-bill all eligible CDBS services, so there are no out-of-pocket costs for covered treatments.
You can check via your myGov account linked to Medicare or by using the Medicare Express App.
Yes, as long as your child remains eligible and within the $1,132 cap across the two-year period.
Unused funds do not carry over after the two-year period. A new cycle may start if eligibility is renewed.
Yes, please bring your Medicare card and confirm your child’s CDBS eligibility before the appointment.
No, we bulk bill eligible services directly to Medicare, meaning there are no out-of-pocket costs for covered treatments within the benefit cap.
Yes, we’re a registered CDBS provider and process claims directly, making dental care accessible and affordable for eligible children.
Yes, unused benefits expire at the end of each two-year calendar period and don’t roll over, so regular dental visits maximise available benefits.
At Dandenong Smile Health, we are committed to providing you with exceptional dental care and service. If you have any questions, need to schedule an appointment, or want to provide feedback, please feel free to reach out to us using one of the methods below.
At Dandenong Smile Health, we are committed to providing you with a seamless and comfortable dental experience. Our detailed procedures and processes ensure that you receive high-quality care throughout your general dentistry treatments.
Visit Dandenong Smile Health, your trusted Dandenong dentist, offering expert care for all your dental needs. Experience personalised treatments at our state-of-the-art clinic, open on Saturday and Sunday by prior appointment.
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