Medicare's child dental benefits schedule

The Child Dental Benefit Schedule has been developed by Medicare to provide dental services for eligible children who are aged between 2 and 17 years. It enables eligible children to receive up to $1013 in dental services over a two year period. For more information visit:

https://www.humanservices.gov.au/individuals/services/medicare/child-dental-benefits-schedule

Bulk billed dental services

Greenland Dental proudly supports Medicare's Child Dental Benefit Schedule and bulk bills all services that are available through the schedule. 

What services are covered?

Medicare cover a range of dental services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canal treatments and extractions.  Orthodontic or cosmetic treatment is not covered by this scheme.

Who is eligible?

For your children to be eligible you must be receiving Family Tax Benefit Part A or a relevant Australian Government payment. If your child is turning 2 or 18 at any time throughout the year, they will be eligible that year, for the full year, even when they are aged 1 or 18.

Check if your child is eligible

You can confirm your child’s eligibility and balance amount by accessing your Medicare online account at my.gov.au or calling the Medicare general enquiries line on 132 011.

Our reception team can also check your child's eligibility for you. Simply call us on (07) 5495 4266 and we will find out for you within minutes.