Affordable Bulk Billing Dentists in Sydney
We understand that your child’s first visit to the dentist can be a bit frightening. At Putney Dental Care, we go the extra mile to make them comfortable and feel right at home.
Our team is fun, friendly and attentive to make your child’s dental treatment as pleasant as possible. Making each visit a positive experience for children is what we strive for. With our famous berry-flavoured mouth rinse, they’ll love coming back to get their teeth cleaned or have a cavity filled by one of our friendly dentists.
Putney Dental is unrivalled in providing the best quality care for your children’s dental and oral health. We strive to ensure that every experience at our dental practice is positive for both you and your child which is why we offer affordable bulk billing.
Medicare Bulk Billing
Medicare benefits do offer bulk billing relief for some essential dental services for those who are eligible at Putney Dental Care.
If you have children eligible for the Medicare CDBS then our Sydney dentistry will bulk bill – this means you do not need to pay a gap for your child’s dental care treatment.
The payments are only available to families who are already receiving other government benefits.
Eligibility Criteria
All children under 18 and who are eligible for Medicare can access free public dental services in New South Wales. Eligible children may also be entitled to the Commonwealth’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
The eligibility criteria for Medicare Bulk Billing includes:
- The child is under the age of 18.
- The child is eligible for Medicare.
- The child or family receives one of the following Australian Government at least once in the year payments:
- Youth Allowance
- Family Tax Benefit Part A.
- Disability Support Pension
- Parenting Payments
- Special Benefit
- Carer Payments
- Double Orphan Pension
- If the child is over 16 years of age, the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act Education and Training Scheme or the Veteran’s Children Education Scheme
Please visit the Department of Human Services website for more information on eligible payments.
Dental Benefits for Kids (Child Dental Benefits Schedule)
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is an Australian Government program that provides $1,000 over 2 calendar years for children aged 2 to 17 for basic dental services.
At Putney Dental Care, we bulk bill for the CDBS. What this means is that you will not need to pay a gap, or submit a claim. If you are unsure of your eligibility you can contact Medicare.
Ensure that you bring your medicare card and after your dental appointment, we will bulk bill your treatment costs.
Dental Services Provided
The following services can be bulk billed to Medicare utilising the CDBS:
- General health check-ups and oral care cleaning
- Examinations
- Professional teeth cleaning
- X rays
- Fillings
- Tooth extraction
- Fissure sealants
- Root canals
- Partial dentures
- Extractions
Dental Services Not Provided
The following services cannot be bulk billed to Medicare utilising the CDBS:
- Children’s orthodontic dental treatment
- Cosmetic dental work
- Dental services requiring a hospital visit
If these dental services are required for your child’s oral health, we will attempt to accommodate your lifestyle and budget as best as we can.
Dental Costs
Putney Dental provides bulk billing so you do not need to pay us for services and claim back your payment from Medicare if you have not claimed more than $1,000 per child within two calendar years.
Once you have provided us with your consent and your child’s Medicare card details, at the conclusion of the visit we will process the Bulk Billing claim directly with Medicare and issue you with an invoice so you can track your child’s CDBS limit.
How Do I Make An Appointment?
Got any more questions about our children’s dentistry expertise? Go ahead and contact our paediatric dental specialist today.
We are based in Sydney near the following locations – Ryde, West Ryde, Gladesville and Meadowbank and are open Mondays to Saturdays.
For a dental emergency or a special appointment with a dental practitioner call (02) 98082588 now and speak with our trusted team of professionals.
FAQs
What Does Bulk Billing Dentist Mean?
A bulk billing dentist means that you will not need to pay a gap, or submit a claim, if you are eligible. All children under 18 and who are eligible for Medicare can access free public dental services in New South Wales. Eligible children may also be entitled to the Commonwealth’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). Patients often refer to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) as:
- Medicare Dental
- Bulk Billing Dental
- Free Children’s Dental
- CDBS
Does Private Health Insurance Cover Dental Care?
Absolutely. CDBS is a Medicare funding scheme that provides the eligible child with up to $1000 for dental costs of up to 2 calendar years.
What Dental Treatment Does Medicare Cover?
The following services can be bulk billed to Medicare utilising the CDBS:
- Check-ups and cleaning
- Examinations
- Professional teeth cleaning
- X rays
- Fillings
- Tooth extraction
- Fissure sealants
- Root canals
- Partial dentures
- Extractions
Need more answers? Contact us with any other queries, and we’ll be glad to help.