Children’s Dental
Regular dental check-ups keep children’s teeth healthy and help prevent fillings and extractions. All children under 18 can use our services.
What is the Child Dental Benefit Scheme?
The Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) is a Medicare funded program that allows for up to $750 of dental treatment over a 2 year period for 2–17 year olds, if the family is receiving Family Assistance Tax Benefit A.
Children can have their check-ups, fissure sealants, cleaning, fillings, x-rays, extractions and root canals as needed. CDBS excludes orthodontic or cosmetic dental work.
You will not have any out-of-pocket costs as long as you bring your Medicare card to the appointment with you. The bulk bill claim will be processed electronically before you leave the clinic.
Emergency Care Free for all children 12 years and under.
Available for all other children aged 13 to 18. Fees vary depending on the type of treatment.
General Care Check ups, fillings, extractions and sealants.
Free for all children 17 years and under who are:
- Government concession card holders
- Dependents of concession card holders
- Refugees or asylum seekers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
- In out-of-home care provided by the Children, Youth and Families Division of the Department of Human Services
- Attending a special or special development school
- Attending a government-funded school.
Fees Free (bulk-billed) up to $1,095 over a 2 year period for Child Dental Benefits Scheme (CDBS) beneficiaries aged 2-17 years.
$38 per course of treatment for all other children 12 years and under, capped at $152 per family (children only).
For more information, visit our Fees page.
Smile Squad
Your Community Health are thrilled to be part of the Smile Squad program, with our team offering students free dental care at 87 government schools in Melbourne’s north.
Smile Squad’s free check-ups and treatment include teeth cleaning, fluoride application, fissure sealants and fillings – so your children can enjoy healthy smiles and you can save time and money on dental appointments!
For more information on Smile Squad, talk to your child’s school and visit the Victoria Health website.
Call us today to book your appointment!
Related Services
Our expert dental team are here to help keep your teeth healthy, help prevent oral health problems and provide high quality treatment when needed. Our clinic is open to everyone. You may be eligible for prioritised or subsidised services.
Our Paediatric Clinic provides quality, personalised care for children 11 years and under living in the City of Darebin.
