The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government initiative that provides eligible children aged 2–17 years with access to dental benefits, subject to current government eligibility requirements. Eligible patients may be able to access benefits for dental services provided in a private practice over a consecutive two-calendar-year period.
Eligibility criteria and notification processes are determined by the relevant government agencies and may change over time. Eligible children may be able to use their available benefits towards services such as:
Eligibility requirements may change. Please refer to current government guidance to confirm eligibility.
A child may be eligible if they:
For more information, visit: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/dental-health