Community Dental Program

Who is eligible?

HOW THE DENTAL PROGRAM CAN ASSIST YOU

• Holders of a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card Holder (or a dependant)
• All children under 12 years of age

Our team of clinicians comprising registered accredited dentists, dental therapists, hygienists and prosthestist provide a wide range of treatments including:- 

• Emergency treatment 
• Check-ups and cleaning
• Fillings and extractions
• Information about dental health
• Denture work
• Appropriate specialist referrals  

What will it cost me?

In line with State Government Policy, co-payments are required for treatment. This is payable prior to each appointment.

For ages 0 to 18 (or up to year 12 whilst studying), whose parents hold a health care card or pension concession card, dental care is FREE.

For all other children up to 12 years of age, fees are $30 per child, (max. $120 per family) per course of care.

An emergency visit is $25 flat fee.

General course of care carries a maximum co-payment fee of $100 (capped).

All denture related treatments have no capped co-payments.  

For an appointment or further information, please call 9738 8801 Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 5.00 p.m.

For after hours emergency assistance, please contact the Royal Dental Hospital on 9341 1040. 

Broken appointments / cancellations and late arrivals 

If you are unable to attend your appointment it is essential you let us know as soon as possible, as a government fee applies to broken appointments, late arrivals and late cancellations (without 24 hours notice). The fee is $10.

Late arrivals - If you are late on the day of your appointment we may not be able to see you, as there may not be enough time for treatment. The above fee will apply.

Please note: If you do not attend any two appointments within one dental course of care without reasonable notice, it is assumed that you no longer require dental care and your name will be placed back on the general waiting list.  

More information......Ranges Dental Clinic

The six chair dental clinic is funded by Dental Health Services of Victoria and is productivity based.

The clinic has been proactive in promoting its services further by networking with local pharmacies and Centreink offices to reach those most disadvantaged in our community. The response is very encouraging.

The clinic continues to maintain the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and child & youth dental programs. We also integrate with other Ranges services to provide for any other needs of our clients. As part of the service provided, we advise our clients about good dental hygiene and also emphasise the importance of diet and other reasons that are known to cause dental problems. We believe that early intervention will bring the greatest benefits to clients and we prefer a preventative approach to an invasive one.

Staff periodically attend continuing education training programs and as a consequence we are able to bring to our clinic the latest developments, as we practice evidence-based dentistry. Clients continue to be pleased as evidenced by the many verbal and written positive feedback we receive.

We enjoy treating our clients. We are here for them and because of them. We look forward to continuing our service to the community.

For any more information regarding dental health you may like to visit the Dental Health Services website at www.dhsv.org.au.