How old is the person seeking dental care?
Based on your answers the following options are available to you for your dental problem and circumstances.
Emergency dental care
A dental emergency could be:
- swelling of the face, especially if it is hard to breathe
- trauma to the face, especially if it is hard to breathe
- bleeding from the mouth that will not stop
- an ulcer or sore in your mouth that has not healed for 2 weeks or more
- severe mouth pain that keeps you awake
- tooth fracture, an opening the tooth’s nerve
- significant dental trauma for example your tooth has been knocked out
Actions you can take
- Contact us on 9341 1000
- Learn more about our emergency dental care
Based on your answers the following options are available to you for your dental problem and circumstances
Dental services provided by CDBS
The Commonwealth Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) provides assistance for basic dental treatment for eligible 2–17-year-old. This includes:
- dental check-ups and cleaning teeth
- fissure sealants and fillings
- x-rays
- extractions
- root canals
Smile Squad
Smile Squad is a Victorian Government program that will provide free access to dental care to all Victorian public primary and secondary school students. Dental vans started visiting schools in late-2019.
Dental Teaching Clinics
If you have a valid Health care or Pensioner Concession Card in some cases, treatment can be provided by dental or oral health students at teaching clinics throughout Victoria. This service is available during University semesters and can take a bit longer. Treatment here is free. All students are under the supervision of qualified oral health professionals. If you are interested contact (03) 9341 1000.
Actions you can take
1. Learn more about dental care for children and young people
2. Find a clinic close to you
Find a dental clinic to make an appointment
3. Contact us to get more information
Call us on 9341 1000 for more information or emergency care.
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