Child Dental Benefit Scheme

The Australian Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a program that provides financial assistance to eligible families to help cover the cost of basic dental services for their children. The program is available to children between the ages of 2 and 17 years who are eligible for Medicare and whose families receive certain government benefits.

Under the CDBS, eligible children can receive up to $1,000 worth of dental services over a two-year period. These services include examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals, and extractions.

The CDBS covers services provided by private dentists who have been approved by Medicare, and it does not cover orthodontic or cosmetic dental work.

To access the CDBS, parents or guardians need to check their child's eligibility and ensure that their dentist is registered with Medicare. The dentist will then submit a claim for payment directly to Medicare on behalf of the patient.

Overall, the CDBS aims to improve the oral health of Australian children by providing affordable access to dental services, particularly for those from low-income families.