Government Programs

Maintaining excellent dental health for our children throughout their childhood provides them with the best possible chance of maintaining excellent dental health in adulthood. This is why the Australian Federal Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule is such an important public health initiative.

At our clinic, we are proud to offer fully Bulk Billed dental services under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is designed to provide dental care to approximately 3.4 million Australian children aged from 2 to 17 years old. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule covers up to $1,158 over a 2 calendar year period for basic dental services such as dental exams, dental x-rays, dental fillings, fissure sealants, extractions, root canals and partial dentures. The CDBS $1,158 is replenished every two years.

We have been overwhelmed by the positive response of the community to this government initiative and it has been extremely rewarding to help so many deserving children achieve excellent dental health.

At our clinic we offer the full range of dental services specified in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. To be eligible to claim the $1,158 worth of dental care under the CDBS, you will need to be eligible for Medicare, receive a Family Tax Benefit Part A or equivalent government payment for at least part of the calendar year and be aged from 2 to 17 years for at least one day of the calendar year.

Over the years the Child Dental Benefits Schedule has helped thousands of children access much needed dental care. Helping so many children in need has been one of the most rewarding experiences for us.

It is great to be able to provide such high quality dental treatments to these children and to help set them up for a lifetime of healthy dental habits. Starting children on healthy dental habits early can help prevent many dental problems later in life.

To check your eligibility for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, please contact one of our friendly receptionists.  They can advise you of your eligibility by checking online government portal.

Manor Lakes Dental Centre Supports Veterans
DVA cardholders have given so much for this great country and we believe they deserve the very best care.

Do I Need Prior Approval From DVA?
We provide all accepted dental procedures for DVA gold card holders and white card holders. Generally, prior financial approval is not needed for DVA gold card holders and is not needed for white card holders as long as the treatment relates to their accepted condition(s).

What Is Covered?
DVA covers a broad range of dental treatments. This includes most dental treatments that a veteran is likely to need in a lifetime including: fillings (white and metal), root canal treatments, dentures (metal and acrylic), crowns (gold, porcelain fused to metal and all ceramic crowns such as zirconia and Emax), gum disease treatments, preventative and diagnostic services (such as exams, x-rays and fluoride treatments), dental extractions, bite splints for teeth grinding, and even snoring appliances (to help with mild to moderate sleep apnea).

If you are on a waiting list for public dental treatment, you may be offered an dental voucher to complete your dental treatment with a private practice. There are two different vouchers that can be given to you, either a General Voucher or an Emergency Voucher.

Victorian General Dental Scheme (VGDS)
VGDS is a public dental scheme intended to provide basic preventative and restorative oral heal care benefits to eligible Victorians. It was established with the view of making it easier for Victorians to access affordable dental services.
When your local community dental practice cannot give you primary care, you may be issued a voucher to visit a private practice. You will be charged the same amount as if you were visiting community dental clinic. However, the voucher may not cover certain dental services. The vouchers are valid only for 3 months from the day they are issued.

Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS)
VEDS is a public dental scheme intended to provide emergency treatment to eligible Victorians. You will be charged the same amount as if you were visiting community dental clinic.
Only the emergency problem will be treated at this time. Emergency vouchers are valid for 1 month from the day they are issued.

Eligibility:
To receive a government voucher for dental care, you must be a resident and belong to any of the following valid criteria:

1. Has a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
2. Has Veteran Gold Card or Veteran Pensioner Concession Card.
3. Indigenous peoples, such as Aboriginals, and Torres Strait Islanders.
4. Asylum seekers and refugees alike.