Fees and health funds
Fees, health funds and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule
We'll always explain costs before treatment and give you a written estimate.
You can claim on your health fund on the spot, and eligible children may be covered by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule1.
Paying for your care
How payment works
Health funds
We accept all major health funds and are an HCF preferred provider. Claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap on the day.
Written estimates
Before any treatment beyond a check-up, you'll get a written estimate with item numbers, so you can check your rebate with your fund.
Payment methods
We accept EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard. Payment plans are available. Ask our friendly team about the options.
Medicare and DVA
Medicare doesn't cover most adult dental care in private clinics4. The main exception is the CDBS for eligible children. We also treat Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) patients.
For eligible children
How the Child Dental Benefits Schedule works
The CDBS is a Medicare program that helps eligible children with the cost of basic dental care. We bulk bill the CDBS, so there's nothing to pay for covered treatment while your child has benefits left.
- Who's eligible
- Children aged 0–17 at any point in the calendar year who are eligible for Medicare, where the child or their parent or carer receives an eligible government payment — such as Family Tax Benefit Part A — at some point that year13.
- How much
- Up to $1,158 in benefits over two calendar years (for two-year periods starting in 2026). The two years start in the year your child first uses the CDBS1.
- What's covered
- Check-ups, X-rays, cleans, fissure sealants, fillings, root canals, extractions and partial dentures1.
- Not covered
- Orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and treatment in hospital1.
- Do I need to apply?
- No. Services Australia sends eligible families a letter, by post or through myGov2.
Our promise
No surprises
You'll know the cost before treatment starts — including any gap after your health fund or the CDBS. If anything changes during treatment, we'll stop and talk to you first.
Questions
Common questions
What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
A Medicare program that helps eligible children aged 0–17 with basic dental care, up to $1,158 over two calendar years1. How the CDBS works.
Is my child eligible for the CDBS?
Do you bulk bill the CDBS?
Yes. We bulk bill the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, so there's nothing to pay for covered treatment while your child has benefits left. How the CDBS works.
Does the CDBS cover braces or aligners?
No. It doesn't cover orthodontics or cosmetic treatment1.
Can I claim on my health fund on the spot?
We accept all major health funds and are an HCF preferred provider. Claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap on the day.
Does Medicare cover dental care?
Do you treat DVA patients?
Yes. We treat Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) patients. Call 02 6160 0540 if you have questions about your cover.
How can I pay?
We accept EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard. Payment plans are available. Ask our friendly team about the options. You'll always know the cost before treatment.
Sources
Health information on this page is general and based on the sources below. It isn't a substitute for advice about your own situation. Last reviewed 21 October 2026.
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