Student Dental

Dental:

From school age, routine dental visits are recommended every one to two years. Please find enclosed some information about dental care and the Community Dental Service. If you wish to make an appointment please contact the Community Dental Service on the number provided.

Contact :

Djerriwarrh Health Services

Phone : 97477609

Address: 195 – 209 Barries Rd Melton West

Available appointment days: Monday – Friday

Who can access dental care?

The Commonwealth Child Dental Benefits Schedule provides assistance for basic dental treatment over a two-year period for eligible 2–17 year olds.

2-17 year olds are eligible if they receive Family Tax Benefit A or other relevant Australian Government payments.

Treatment is bulk billed through Medicare. Eligible children pay $0 - no out of pocket costs. No wait list - your child will have the next available appointment.

What dental treatments are available?

Dental check-ups and cleaning teeth

Fissure sealants and Fillings

Dental X-rays

Extractions

Root canals

A child is eligible if they are aged 2–17 years, are eligible for Medicare and receive Family Tax Benefit Part A or other relevant Australian Government payments, including:   Youth Allowance, ABSTUDY, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment Special Benefit, Carer Payment, Double Orphan Pension, Veteran's Children Education Scheme, if the child is 16 or over, Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (if the child is 16 or over).

Wellbeing Team