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Government Dental Programs
Caneland Dental accepts patients under several government-funded dental programs, including the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) and the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Gold Card. These programs can help cover the cost of dental treatment for eligible children, veterans and their dependants.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is a federal government program that provides up to $1,158 in benefits for basic dental services for eligible children aged 0 to 17, over two consecutive calendar years. Covered services include check-ups, cleans, x-rays, fillings, extractions, root canal treatments and fissure sealing. To be eligible, your child must be enrolled in Medicare and your family must receive a qualifying government payment such as Family Tax Benefit Part A.
Caneland Dental bulk bills eligible CDBS services, so there is no out-of-pocket cost for covered treatments. Let our team know your child may be eligible when you book, and we will check their status and remaining balance at the appointment. For more information, visit Services Australia or call Medicare on 132 011.
DVA Gold Card Holders
DVA Gold Card holders are generally covered for a wide range of dental treatments where there is an assessed clinical need, including check-ups, cleans, x-rays, fillings, extractions, dentures and root canal treatments. Some procedures, such as dental implants or treatment under general anaesthetic, require prior financial authorisation from DVA. White Card holders may also be eligible for dental treatment related to their accepted service-related conditions.
Caneland Dental is registered to provide dental services to DVA cardholders. Let our team know you are a DVA cardholder when you book, bring your card to your appointment, and we will verify your eligibility and process your treatment directly with DVA. For more information, visit the Department of Veterans’ Affairs or call the DVA Health Provider Line on 1800 550 457.
Book an Appointment
To find out whether you or your child is eligible for government-funded dental care, or to book an appointment using your CDBS or DVA entitlements, contact Caneland Dental at Caneland Central Shopping Centre, Mackay, or book online. Our team is happy to check your eligibility and talk you through what is covered before your visit.