As Australia’s local Dentist, Pacific Smiles Dental has over 110 centres to allow convenient access to the dental services you need.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government-funded program that provides financial support for basic dental services to eligible children under 18 years old.
(CDBS) provides eligible children up to $1,132 in free dental* benefits for a range of bulk billed dental services.
These dental treatments could include:
A child is eligible if they are:
The CDBS continues to be means tested, which means that for your family to be eligible, they must be under 18 years old and be eligible for Medicare.
You can check a child’s eligibility online through Health Professional Online Services or by calling Services Australia on 132 150 (call charges may apply).
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The CDBS is a government-funded program that provides financial support for basic dental services to eligible children under 18 years old.
Providing up to $1,132 in free dental*, the CDBS includes preventative check-ups and a range of other basic dental services.
However, it does not cover orthodontics, cosmetic dental work, or services provided in hospitals.
Check with your dentist if there are any item or time restrictions.
You can claim up to $1,132* for each child over two consecutive calendar years.
The two-year period starts at the beginning of the calendar year in which your child both:
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As Australia’s local Dentist, Pacific Smiles Dental has over 110 centres to allow convenient access to the dental services you need.
*Free when services covered by the Australian Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) are bulk billed by participating Practitioners for treatments provided to eligible patients.