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Emergency Dental Root Canal Treatment Gum Disease Wisdom Teeth Crowns & BridgesEligible children aged 0 to 17 may access up to $1,158 in basic dental benefits over 2 consecutive calendar years when 2026 is the first year of their benefit period. Everton Hills Dental can help families arrange covered care and understand likely costs before treatment.
Eligible children may access Medicare-supported basic dental care. Bring your Medicare card and the team can explain the next step.
Bring your child’s Medicare card. Eligibility and remaining benefits are confirmed through Medicare and Services Australia.
CDBS is an Australian Government program that helps eligible families access selected preventive and basic dental services for children.
A child must be eligible for Medicare, be aged 0 to 17 for at least one day in the calendar year, and meet the eligible-payment criteria set by Services Australia.
Benefits may be used for selected basic services such as examinations, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions.
The 2-year period starts when the child first receives an eligible service. The available balance carries across that period and does not reset at every visit.
You do not need to apply for CDBS. Services Australia checks eligibility during the year and usually sends a letter when a child is eligible.
Sign in to your linked Medicare account through myGov and open Child Dental Benefits Schedule under history and statements.
The Express Plus Medicare app can show eligibility and benefit information where available.
Bring your child’s Medicare card and any eligibility letter or information to the appointment.
Official information is available from Services Australia.
For an eligible child whose 2-year benefit period starts in 2026. A period that started in an earlier year may have a different indexed cap.
Eligibility, covered items and remaining balance are controlled by Medicare and Services Australia, not the dental clinic.
The dentist will recommend care based on your child’s needs and confirm whether it may be claimed through CDBS.
Dental checks and assessment of teeth, gums and oral development.
Cleaning, fissure sealing and preventive guidance where eligible.
Imaging where clinically required to support diagnosis and planning.
Eligible fillings, root canals or extractions where clinically required.
CDBS supports selected basic dental services. It does not cover every treatment or every cost.
A cost may apply when the recommended service is not covered, the available benefit is insufficient, or the child has used the cap for the current period.
The dentist should explain the findings, treatment options, relevant CDBS limits and likely fees before treatment proceeds.
Share the main concern when booking so the team can help prepare for the visit.
Bring the Medicare card and any CDBS eligibility information.
The dentist checks your child’s oral health and explains the findings.
The team explains CDBS coverage and any likely out-of-pocket amount before care.
Use these pages to book a visit, understand payment options or learn more about common children’s dental concerns.
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These answers cover practical points not already explained above.
No. Services Australia checks eligibility during the year. If your child is eligible, you will usually receive a letter and can also check through your linked Medicare online account or the Express Plus Medicare app.
The clinic can help you understand what information to bring and discuss coverage for recommended services. Official eligibility and remaining benefit information are controlled by Medicare and Services Australia.
Bring your child’s Medicare card, any CDBS letter or benefit information, a list of relevant medicines and details of the dental concern you would like assessed.
Not always. The first visit may focus on examination, diagnosis and planning. Treatment timing depends on clinical need, consent, appointment length, CDBS coverage and the child’s comfort.
Let the team know when booking. The dentist can explain each step, allow time for questions and adjust the pace where clinically appropriate.
CDBS eligibility is determined by Medicare and Services Australia. Benefits, caps and covered items may change. Confirm your child’s eligibility and remaining balance before treatment. This information is general and does not replace professional dental advice. Your dentist will assess your child’s oral health and explain suitable options, costs and program limits before treatment begins.
Book online or call the clinic. Bring your child’s Medicare card so the team can discuss CDBS information and the next step.
