Child Dental Benefit Scheme

Eligible children will have access to a benefit cap of $1,013 over a two calendar year period. This will cover services such as examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fillings, root canals and extractions. Orthodontics or any cosmetic dental treatment are not covered under this scheme.

To be eligible a child must be aged between 2-17 years and their family must receive Family Tax Benefit Part A or a relevant Australian Government payment.

If you are unsure whether your child is eligible, please contact Department of Human services or St Marys Dental Care.