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Is your child missing out on up to $1,158 in free dental care?

By Meredith Wellard

Most Shepparton families have never heard of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule- but it could be worth over a thousand dollars for your kids' teeth.

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The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is an Australian Government program that covers the cost of basic dental services for eligible children. Each eligible child can receive up to $1,158 in dental benefits across two consecutive calendar years. Services Australia And here's the part most families don't realise: Goulburn Valley Dental Group bulk bills eligible families under the CDBS - meaning no gap, no out-of-pocket costs, nothing to pay at the door.

So who's eligible?

To qualify, your child must be aged 0 to 17 for at least one day of the calendar year, and either they or a parent, carer or guardian must be receiving a payment from Services Australia at least once that year. Eligible payments include Family Tax Benefit Part A, Parenting Payment, and a range of other Centrelink payments.

Covered services include check-ups, cleans, X-rays, fillings, extractions and more. The CDBS does not cover orthodontic or cosmetic dental work, or services provided in hospital.

At Goulburn Valley Dental Group, they understand that a trip to the dentist can feel daunting for little ones. Their friendly, experienced team - including dedicated oral health therapists who specialise in children's dental care - work hard to make every visit relaxed, positive and stress-free. It's the kind of practice where kids actually leave smiling.

Serving Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley for over 40 years, Goulburn Valley Dental Group has two convenient locations. Contact them today to find out if your child is eligible:

Shepparton: 167 Nixon Street| (03) 5821 2576

Numurkah: 2 Katamatite Road| (03) 5862 0300

Learn more about the Child Dental Benefits Schedule at Services Australia.