The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
With assistance from the Government, Medicare has introduced a Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) that provides children access to basic dental services from the ages of 2-17 years old. The entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child for every two calendar year period.
To be eligible, you or the child must be claiming one of the following benefits: Family Tax Benefits-Part A, Parenting Payment, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, Carer’s Payment, Disability Support Pension, Special Benefits or Double Orphan Pension. To enquire if your child is eligible, please contact Medicare on 132 001
What if my child is not eligible?
We are committed to helping all Aussie kids shine. Therefore, if your child is not eligible for CDBS funding, Happy Teeth Friends can offer a special deal that is only available through your school for a check-up, clean, fluoride treatment (and x-rays if required). We are proud to offer this for only $99 (payment plans available), which can also be rebated through Private Health Funds depending on your cover. We are committed to finding affordable solutions that help healthy little smiles grow.