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  • VOUCHERS

    At Carrum Downs Dental Group on Frankston-Dandenong Road, we accept the following Vouchers.

    There are 2 types of vouchers.

    General Vouchers (VGDS or Victorian General Dental Scheme)

    There are times when your local community dental clinic cannot provide you with general care. In this situation, you may be given a voucher so that you can receive treatment from a private dentist.

    You will be required to pay the same fee that you would pay at the community dental clinic.

    When you visit the private dentist, you may find that some treatments or services are not covered by your voucher. In this case, you can choose to have the treatment with the private dentist but you will have to pay the full cost.

    General vouchers are valid for 3 months from the date they are issued. If you have this voucher please call Carrum Downs Dental Group on 03-9782 1200 to book an appointment to be treated.

    Emergency Vouchers (VEDS or Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme)

    In some areas, emergency treatment may not be immediately available at the local community dental clinic. In this situation, you may be offered a voucher so that you can receive treatment from a private dentist.

    You will be required to pay the same fee that you would pay at the community dental clinic.

    Emergency vouchers are valid for 1 month from the date they are issued.

    Note* : We Don’t Do Denture Vouchers.

  • Child Dental Benefits Schedule continues to operate

    Child Dental Benefits Schedule continues to operate

    On 23 April 2016, the Australian Government announced its intention to close the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) from 1 July 2016. As the legislation was not passed by Parliament before the Government entered into caretaker arrangements on 9 May 2016, the CDBS remains open.

    The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.

    The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period. The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A or a relevant Australian Government payment.