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.