Medicare CDBS: is your child eligible for bulk-billed dental?

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a Medicare program that provides a capped benefit towards basic dental services for eligible children aged 2 to 17.

Broadly, a child qualifies if they're the right age, are eligible for Medicare, and the family receives certain government payments such as Family Tax Benefit Part A for at least part of the year. Services Australia confirms eligibility.

You don't have to work it out yourself. Give us your child's Medicare details and we'll check both eligibility and the remaining balance before the appointment.

Basic dental services, including:

Orthodontic treatment such as braces and clear aligners, cosmetic dental work, and any services provided in hospital are excluded.

The benefit is capped over a two calendar year period and unused amounts generally don't roll over indefinitely — so it's worth using rather than saving.

At Endeavour Smiles Group we bulk bill eligible children under CDBS. Call (03) 8771 5805 and we'll check the balance for you.