If your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, they can receive up to $1,158 of essential dental care at no cost to you. We bulk-bill — so there's nothing to pay on the day, and no claim forms to fill out.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is a Commonwealth program administered by Services Australia. Eligibility is determined by Services Australia, not by this practice, and depends on your family's receipt of a qualifying payment. The benefit cap applies across all providers over a two-calendar-year period, so any amount already claimed elsewhere reduces the balance available here.
Bulk billing applies only to services covered by the Schedule. Treatment that falls outside the Schedule, or that exceeds the available balance, is charged at our standard fees and will be quoted to you before it is carried out. We will confirm your child's remaining balance with Services Australia before beginning treatment.
All dental treatment carries some risk, and your dentist will discuss any risks relevant to your child's treatment with you before obtaining your consent.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a national program funded by the Australian Government. It gives eligible children a capped benefit to cover the cost of basic dental services — encouraging preventative care and healthy habits from a young age.
At Your Family Dentist, we make it effortless: we bulk-bill eligible children, handle the Medicare claim for you, and create a warm, gentle, kid-friendly experience your little one will actually enjoy.
More than free care — it's a foundation for your child's lifelong healthy smile.
Makes essential dental care accessible & affordable for families.
Regular check-ups & cleans keep little teeth healthy.
Catches issues early — before they become serious or costly.
Regular prevention can reduce the need for more involved treatment later.
A healthy smile boosts your child's self-esteem.
To qualify for the CDBS, your child must meet all three of these criteria:
Eligibility is assessed at the start of each calendar year. Not sure? We'll happily check your child's eligibility and remaining balance for you — just ask.
The CDBS covers a wide range of basic dental services:
Three easy steps — and we take care of all the paperwork.
Call or book online and bring your child's Medicare card.
We confirm eligibility, check the balance, and gently care for your child.
We bulk-bill Medicare directly. No bills, no forms, no gap.*
The CDBS works on a two-year cycle. Each eligible child receives up to $1,158 (2026 cap, indexed yearly on 1 January) across that period. You can use the full amount in the first year or spread it across both.
Confirm current details and your child's balance anytime at servicesaustralia.gov.au or via your myGov Medicare account.
Led by Dr Shaveta Bhayani and Dr Nick Bhayani with 25+ years of combined experience, our team specialises in gentle, friendly care that makes little ones feel safe and happy.
We bulk-bill all eligible CDBS children, handle every Medicare claim for you, and create a calm, welcoming environment — so your child builds positive dental habits for life, without any cost stress for you.
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Read Our Google ReviewsThe CDBS is an Australian Government program that provides eligible children with a capped benefit for essential dental services — helping promote preventive care and good oral health.
Children aged 0–17 who are eligible for Medicare and part of a family receiving certain government payments, like Family Tax Benefit Part A, may qualify. Eligibility is assessed at the start of each calendar year.
When we bulk-bill, your child pays nothing out-of-pocket for covered services up to their available CDBS cap. We claim the benefit directly from Medicare — no gap, no co-payment and no claim forms for you.
It covers exams, cleans, X-rays, fissure sealants, fillings, root canals, extractions and some partial dentures — with certain limits over a two-year cycle. It does not cover orthodontics, cosmetic work or hospital dentistry.
Up to $1,158 per eligible child (2026 cap, indexed yearly) over a two-year cycle. You can use the full amount in the first year or spread it across both — but any unused balance doesn't carry over after the cycle ends.
Log in to your myGov Medicare account and view your child's CDBS statement, or call Medicare on 132 011. We're also happy to check the remaining balance for you when you book.
If your child is CDBS-eligible, don't let those benefits go to waste. Book their gap-free visit online today at our Liverpool & Blacktown clinics.
The complimentary initial consultation is available to new patients and includes a visual examination and a discussion of your treatment options with a dentist. It does not include radiographs (X-rays), OPG or CBCT imaging, clinical photographs, diagnostic records, scale and clean, or any treatment — these are charged at our standard fees, which will be quoted to you in writing before anything is carried out. One consultation per person. Attending a consultation carries no obligation to proceed with treatment. Bookings are subject to practitioner availability. This offer applies until withdrawn, and notice of withdrawal will be published on this page.
All dental treatment carries risks. Information on this website is general in nature, is not a substitute for a clinical examination, and does not take your individual circumstances into account. Individual results vary. Any prices shown are indicative and will be confirmed in a written treatment plan following examination. You are encouraged to seek a second opinion from another appropriately qualified health practitioner before proceeding with treatment.
