At KidsSmile Paediatric Dental, we believe nothing is more important than your child’s oral health and wellness. We understand dental care may not fit into all family budgets, which is why we accept various payment and insurance options.
Booking Deposit
A booking deposit of $150 is required for all new patient and treatment appointments. Active maintenance appointments require a $100 deposit. These deposits will be allocated to your appointment at the time of your visit.
Cancellation Policy
At KidsSmile we endeavour to run a practice with excellence in care at the forefront of everything we do. Our appointments are in high demand and we spend time preparing for your visit. Significant staff resources are allocated and materials ordered. Cancellation without sufficient notice, lateness, or failure to attend appointments disrupt the workflow of our team and impact other patients.
Please give us as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend your scheduled appointment as we do require notice to reallocate this time. If we receive less than 2 business days’ notice, your deposit will be used as a late cancellation fee and another deposit will be required to schedule a new appointment.
Late Attendance
If you are running late, please contact us to let us know as soon as possible. Arriving more than 10 minutes late will be seen as a failure to attend and although we will endeavour to see you, this can impact other patients and our workflow. We cannot compromise the level of care we provide and we may need to reschedule your appointment on such an occasion. The above cancellation policy will apply.
Payment Options
We accept credit and debit cards and bank transfer.
Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS)
Patients can use the Child Dental Benefit Scheme for dentistry at KidsSmile Paediatric Dental. The CDBS may cover part of the cost of the following basic services:
- Check-ups
- Dental x-rays
- Dental cleans
- Fissure sealants
- Fillings
- Root canals
- Extractions
It’s important to note there are some restrictions on dental services. For more information, we invite you to contact our knowledgeable team. With CDBS, children and teens can receive the dentistry they need.
The CDBS is the Commonwealth Government dental scheme which commenced on January 1st, 2014. This is currently at a limit of $1052 maximum benefit entitlement for dentistry, generally over two consecutive calendar years.
The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.
When a child is proven eligible at any time during the year, that child will be deemed eligible for that whole calendar year. Eligibility is determined solely by Medicare, not by the dentist.
Private Ancillary Health Coverage
KidsSmile Paediatric Dental accepts private ancillary health coverage. Typical plans cover partial or complete costs of the following:
- Routine preventive services – x-rays, exams, teeth cleans, fluoride and sealant treatments
- Basic services – fillings, simple extractions
- Major services – root canal therapy, dental bridges, dental crowns, dental implants, orthodontics
Our friendly and knowledgeable team can help you determine your coverage and how to maximise your benefits best.