Child Dental Benefits Schedule Salisbury
Keeping your child’s teeth healthy is easier when cost is under control. Child Dental Benefits Schedule Salisbury care at Parabanks Dental helps eligible families use government support so children can receive important dental treatment without extra strain on the household budget.
We work with you to check eligibility, plan treatment within the benefit cap, and make visits positive for your child.
What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is an Australian Government program that helps cover basic dental services for eligible children aged 0–17. Each eligible child receives a set benefit amount (indexed from time to time) to use over a two‑year period for approved dental items.
You will usually receive a letter from Services Australia or you can check online to see if your child qualifies. Eligibility generally depends on:
- Your child’s age
- Medicare enrolment
- Whether your family receives certain government payments
We can help you confirm this if you are unsure.
What treatments can the CDBS cover?
Under Child Dental Benefits Schedule Salisbury care, eligible children can access a range of common services, including:
- Routine check‑ups and examinations
- Dental X‑rays (where needed)
- Professional cleans and fluoride treatments
- Fissure sealants to protect back teeth
- Fillings for decay
- Root canal treatment for baby or adult teeth (if required)
- Tooth extractions when a tooth cannot be saved
The CDBS does not cover orthodontic treatment (such as braces) or cosmetic procedures. We will always let you know which parts of a proposed plan are covered and which are not.
How we use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule at Parabanks Dental
Using the CDBS with us is straightforward:
- Check eligibility
You can check your child’s eligibility through your Medicare online account, the Express Plus Medicare app, or by calling Medicare. If you prefer, bring your Medicare card to the appointment and we can help you look into it. - Book a CDBS appointment
When you call us, tell our reception team that your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. We will book a suitable time and note that you want to use the benefit. - Examination and treatment plan
At the visit we carry out a full check‑up, explain what we find, and discuss recommended treatment. We clearly list which items can be claimed under the CDBS and how much of your child’s remaining benefit they will use. - Consent and treatment
Before we start treatment, we ask you to sign a consent form that outlines the services and estimated benefit use. For eligible CDBS items that we bulk‑bill, there is no out‑of‑pocket cost as long as your child has enough benefit remaining. - Ongoing care
We keep you informed of how much of the benefit cap is left and can help plan visits across the two‑year period so your child gets the most value from the program.
How we use the Child Dental Benefits Schedule at Parabanks Dental
Choosing Parabanks Dental for your child’s CDBS care means you receive:
- A friendly team experienced in treating children and families
- Clear explanations about what the CDBS covers and how far the benefit will go
- Preventive‑focused care that aims to keep small issues from becoming bigger problems
- Consistent records and recall reminders so your child’s oral health stays on track
We welcome CDBS patients from Salisbury, Elizabeth Grove, Elizabeth Vale, Salisbury North, Salisbury Plain, Salisbury Park, Brahma Lodge, Salisbury Downs, Paralowie, Edinburgh, and nearby areas.
FAQs
Eligibility is based on age, Medicare enrolment, and certain government payments. You can check through your Medicare online account, the Express Plus Medicare app, or by calling Medicare. We can also help you check at the practice if you bring your Medicare card.
If we bulk‑bill an eligible service and your child has enough benefit remaining, there is usually no out‑of‑pocket cost. If the benefit cap has been reached or a service is not covered, we will discuss fees with you before treatment.
No. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule only covers basic dental services such as check‑ups, cleans, fillings, sealants, and extractions. Orthodontic treatment and cosmetic procedures are outside the program.
Once the two‑year benefit cap is reached, further treatment is no longer covered until a new period and benefit amount begin. We will let you know when the limit is close and discuss options and costs for any ongoing care your child needs.
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