Dental Tips: How Can the Child Dental Benefits Schedule Help Children?
A survey from the University of Adelaide has revealed the dental health of Australian children is at risk.
The study showed that 25% of Australian children, ages ten and below, suffer from untreated tooth decay.
The lead researcher, Associate Professor Loc Do reported, “Over 40 per cent of children aged 5 to 10 years had decay in their primary [baby] teeth.
One-quarter of children in that same age group had never received treatment for their tooth decay. On average, Australian children aged 5 to 10 had 1.5 primary teeth with decay”.
In children aged 9-14, 33% suffered permanent teeth with decay, and one-seventh of the children have never received treatment for decay in their permanent teeth.
Finally, 11% of Australian children have never seen a dentist under any circumstance.
At Warner Lakes Dental, we are concerned about the health of all Australians, but particularly our children in Warner and its surrounds.
If your child, or a child you know, is suffering dental issues for lack of funds, Warner Lakes Dental has some great news.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) can help many children receive the dental care they need and deserve.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
The Commonwealth Child Dental Benefits Schedule is a dental benefits program supporting eligible children from 2–17 years of age.
It provides benefits over two years to the child for essential dental services. It covers more than 3 million children, making them eligible for dental care funded through Medicare.
What services are offered?
The CDBS covers a range of essential dental services including:
- Examinations
- Clean, scale, and polish
- Fillings
- Fissure sealing
- X-rays
- Root canal treatment
- Extractions
- Emergencies
According to the Department of Human Services web page, Benefits will not be paid for cosmetic or orthodontic dental work, or services provided in a hospital.
Also, “CDBS services won’t count towards the Medicare Safety Net or the Extended Medicare Safety Net thresholds.”
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, you must be:
- Aged between 2 and 17 for at least one day of the calendar year
- Eligible for Medicare, and
- Receiving one of the payments in the table below for at least one day of the calendar year.
A child is eligible if the child’s parent, guardian, or carer, is a recipient of:
- Family Tax Benefit Part A
- Parenting Payment, or
- Double Orphan Pension
- ABSTUDY
A child is eligible if they receive:
- Family Tax Benefit Part A
- Carer Payment
- Disability Support Pension
- Parenting Payment
- Special Benefit
- Youth Allowance
- Some instances of financial assistance under the Veterans’ Children Education Scheme (VCES), or
- Some cases of financial assistance under the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme (MRCAETS)
You’ll get a letter to confirm the eligibility of your child for the CDBS if you’re a:
- Parent or guardian
- Approved care organisation
Older children getting payments under their name may also receive a letter.
How Warner Lakes Dental helps kids
Children’s dentistry services and more are available at Warner Lakes Dental. We have a full range of services for all ages, conveniently under one roof.
Make your CDBS claim:
- At Warner Lakes Dental
- By calling Medicare
- By downloading a Medicare claim form and posting it to the Department of Human Services, GPO Box 9822.
- Submitting your claim personally at the local MedicareService Centre.
Further information on the Child Dental Benefits Schedule is available on the Department of Health Website.
Please call us at Warner Lakes Dental on (07) 3477 9925 to make an appointment for your child and take advantage of your benefits under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Family dentistry at Warner Lakes Dental
Warner Lakes Dental is your reliable dental care partner and your trusted family Warner dentist.
New or existing patient, you will be treated like family at Warner Lakes Dental. We treat every patient, from children to seniors, and provide the outstanding care they truly deserve.
We take pride in the ability to treat all patients, including those with special needs.
We focus on prevention and treatment at reasonable prices. Our team is composed of skilled and friendly doctors and staff.
More about family dentistry at Warner Lakes Dental
The Warner Lakes Dental Experience
Warner Lakes Dental wants your visit to be the best dental experience possible. From entering our parking lot to leaving it, we make the entire process as straightforward and painless as possible.
From simple check-ups and cleans to root canals, extractions, and cosmetic procedures; Warner Lakes Dental is your partner in dental health.
We want you and your family to enjoy life with a stunning smile and a healthy mouth, teeth, and gums!
Warner dentist also serves the local communities in Whiteside, Cashmere, Bray Park, Albany Creek, Brendale, Strathpine, Joyner, Griffin, Lawnton, and Petrie.
For more information, call us on (07) 3477 9925 or visit us at Warner Lakes Medical Precinct, 1185B Old North Road in Warner.