Child Dental Benefits Schedule: Is Your Child Eligible?
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
The CDBS is a bulk-billed government program that provides up to $1,158 (the 2026 cap, indexed every January) for eligible children aged 2–17 to seek general and preventative dental care. We choose to bulk-bill these services to minimize out of pocket expenses to families. The types of procedures covered include:
Examination
Xrays
Cleaning
Fillings
Extractions
Emergency care
Most general dental procedures are covered, but some special procedures such as orthodontics, treatment under general anaesthetic and cosmetic treatment are not included.
Medicare's Bulk Billing Children's Dental Programme
How do I find out if my child is eligible?
We can find out for you, just ring 66 523 185 and have your Medicare card ready.
OR
Go to https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-dental-benefits-schedule if you would like to check your own eligibility.
To find out more about the CDBS, go to: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/child-dental-benefits-schedule
Orthodontics and the CDBS
Unfortunately, orthodontics is not covered as part of the CDBS program, however we have payment plans available to help you access care.
If you would like to book a consultation for your child with Dr Kate Amos or Dr Sam Rosehill at Ethical Dental on 6652 3185 or book online. If you are weighing up cover, we also list five tips for choosing dental insurance.
To find out why it is important to have a home for your family's dental needs check out our article What is a Dental Home?
