Free Kids Dental in Cranbourne - Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS) at Shine Dental Group
As a parent, your number one priority is ensuring that your child has good health, including their oral health. If your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS), there will be no charge for their dental services through this Medicare-funded program.
There is up to $1,132 available for dental services for MAY children aged 2 to 17 under the CDBS, with funding available for a maximum of two full calendar years განმავლობაში. Shine Dental Group in Cranbourne wholly bills these services, providing no out-of-pocket costs to you or your family for the costs of dental care to your child.
We treat children throughout Cranbourne in the surrounding communities — Cranbourne West, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne East, Lyndhurst, Lynbrook, Botanic Ridge, Junction Village, and Hampton Park — and throughout the entire City of Casey. If your child is eligible, we will make dental services easy, fast, and completely free for you and your family!
What Is the Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS)?
The Child Dental Benefit Schedule, or CDBS, is a dental program run by the Australian Government that provides up to $1,132 in funding for essential dental care for eligible children over two continuous calendar years.
Think of it as an additional form of support from Medicare to help pay for select dental services for your child. If your child qualifies, Services Australia will automatically send you a letter or email advising you of the amount of CDBS funds your child has available to them through the mail or by your myGov account. As a result, there is no need to register and apply for CDBS funds; they are already there for you.
As a bulk-billed children's dentist in Cranbourne, Shine Dental Group makes bulk billing claims directly to Medicare for dental services for eligible children under the CDBS for dental services paid for at the time of service. Therefore, you do not pay anything upfront, receive any invoices or have to complete any paperwork for the CDBS funding received for your child.
The CDBS is one of the most important health benefits each Australian family with children receive. Families in Cranbourne that have children eligible for the CDBS already have access to it.
Is Your Child Eligible? — CDBS Eligibility Check for Cranbourne Families
Wondering if your child qualifies for Medicare dental in Cranbourne? Here's a simple checklist. Verify now!
To qualify for CDBS in 2026, your child must meet all of the following criteria:
- They must be between the ages of 2 and 17 years old for at least one day of the current calendar year
- They must receive or have received Medicare and have, or be listed by someone else on the current Medicare Bill.
- You (or your child) have received an eligible Australian Government payment at any time throughout the calendar year.
Qualifying Payments Include:
- Family Tax Benefit Part A (most common, if you get this, chances are; your child will also receive the payment)
- ABSTUDY (Living Allowance)
- Youth Allowance
- Parenting Payments (Partnered/Single)
- Carer Payment
- Disability Support Pension
- Double Orphan Pension
- Veteran's Children Education Assistance Scheme
Most important: If you are unsure if your child is eligible, do not guess - CALL US AT SHINE DENTAL CRANBOURNE. We can find out if your child has CDBS entitlement or if there is ANY MONEY owing from your child's current CDBS balance in under five minutes, with direct access to Medicare for verification.
📞 Ready to Check? Call Shine Dental Cranbourne Now
Call us at (03) 5995 9789 and be sure to have your Medicare card ready when you do. We will check your child's CDBS balance and book the appointment for you in one quick call.
📍 Shop 1/1060 Thompsons Road, Cranbourne West VIC 3977
How to Apply for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule — How It Works at Shine Dental
You don’t have to “apply” for the CDBS - if your child qualifies, Services Australia will automatically enroll your child. What you need is to see a bulk-billing dentist in Cranbourne who will submit a claim on your behalf. We are that bulk-billing dentist.
The Shine Dental Group will perform the following steps for you:
Step 1 – Call us or book online
Inform our staff that you want to use the CDBS when you bring in your child for an appointment. Make sure that you have your Medicare card with you, and we will check everything else.
Step 2 – We will verify both your child’s eligibility and balance
Prior to your child’s appointment, we will check your child’s CDBS eligibility directly through Medicare. This will allow us to determine how much is available for your child's treatment (i.e., how much is fully covered).
Step 3 – Your child will receive dental care
Your child will be seen by Dr. Rose Mathew and Dr. Kirolos Tadros or one of our other experienced team members. Your child will be welcomed and made to feel comfortable and secure during the appointment.
Step 4 – We bulking bill Medicare directly
After your child has been treated, we will process your child’s CDBS claim with Medicare. You will not be required to pay a gap, invoice, or any out-of-pocket costs.
Step 5 - We provide you with a copy of the claim.
You will have a copy of your claim to keep on file for your records with Medicare. And that's it! You're done!
Child Dental Benefits Schedule 2026 — What's Covered?
A wide variety of essential dental services are provided for eligible children under the CDBS. At the Shine Dental Group you can use the CDBS to bulk-bill you for any of the following services.
| CDBS Covered Service | What It Means for Your Child |
|---|---|
| Dental examination (check-up) | Comprehensive exam of your child's teeth, gums, bite, and overall oral health |
| Digital dental X-rays | Dental images taken digitally using very low levels of radiation, which can detect hidden problems underneath your child's teeth |
| Professional teeth cleaning | Cleaning of debris off of your child's teeth, which will help keep the gums healthy. |
| Fissure sealants | A surface coating applied to your child's back teeth to help prevent decay. This is especially useful for younger children. |
| Tooth-coloured fillings | A natural appearing, white filling that is used to restore decay. |
| Root canal treatment | Treatment of an infected tooth to save it from extraction. Eligible benefits for children. |
| Tooth extractions | A gentle and painless way to remove teeth that cannot be restored. |
| Partial dentures | Used for replacing several missing teeth from a patient's mouth, when it is clinically appropriate. |
Services Not Covered by CDBS:
Orthodontics (braces or aligners), dental work that is solely cosmetic, teeth whitening, and any dental services that are provided at a hospital are not covered by CDBS. If your child requires treatment other than what is covered by the CDBS, we will provide you with full details of the cost, prior to proceeding.
How to Check Your Child's CDBS Balance
Do you want to find out how many benefits your child still has available through CDBS? You can find out in three ways:
1. Directly Call Shine Dental Group - This is the most efficient way to find out your child’s current CDBS balance. Simply call us at (03) 5995 9789 and have your Medicare card available for us to check the amount with Medicare before booking.
2. MyGov - Log in to myGov and go to the linked Medicare account. Look under ‘Child Dental Benefits Schedule’ to see the current amount of the balance and what claims have been made.
3. Call Services Australia - Call Medicare on 132 011 with your child’s information and Medicare card ready.
CDBS renews approximately every two years. While the CDBS benefit period is for two consecutive calendar years, if your child runs out of the $1,132 entitlement before the two years are up, a new benefit period does not commence until the old one has expired. While each child's eligibility for CDBS is evaluated every calendar year and may have changed from the previous calendar year, those children who were unable to qualify for CDBS this year may be able to qualify for CDBS next year.
Why Cranbourne Families Choose Shine Dental Group for CDBS
The longtime trusted gap-free dentist for kids by families living in Cranbourne is:
- Full bulk billing (we submit the claim directly to Medicare, so you never see a bill for CDBS eligible services)
- We see all kids of all ages (from the very first check-up of your toddler all the way through to teenage dental care)
- Dr. Rose Mathew and Dr. Kirolos Tadros make it as easy as possible for every child to be comfortable during their appointment
- 📍 Conveniently located within Cranbourne West - easy access from Cranbourne, Cranbourne North, Cranbourne East, Lyndhurst, Lynbrook, Botanic Ridge, Junction Village, Hampton Park, and all areas in Casey
- 📋 We take care of the administration - we submit your Medicare claim when you are treated
- 💬 We continually keep you informed - we tell you exactly what will occur before we start work on your child.
Frequently Asked Questions — CDBS in Cranbourne 3977
Q1: How can I find a dentist that accepts CDBS around Cranbourne area?
Begin your search at Shine Dental Group, located at 1/1060 Thompsons Rd on the corner of Cranbourne West, Vic 3977, which is less than 10 minutes from Cranbourne or Cranbourne North or Cranbourne East or Lyndhurst or Lynbrook! Shine Dental Group is a fully bulk billed Child Dental Benefit Schedule provider (meaning you do not have to pay anything out of pocket) if your child qualifies under this program.
Q2: What’s the easiest way to view my child’s CDBS balance?
A couple of options are through your MyGov account (under Centrelink > Child Dental Benefits) via phone call to Centrlink on 132011, or you could simply call our Cranbourne clinic at (03) 5995 9789 with your child’s Medicate card number and we will check your child’s balance via Medicare within a few minutes.
Q3: How long does an Child Dental Benefits Schedule last before the next one starts?
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is available for a maximum two consecutive calendar years to any eligible child and will be worth up to $1132 for the entire two year period. There is NOT an automatic reset of the benefit period; rather, a benefit works until either exhausted or 24 months from date of approval. Child eligibility must be confirmed by the families who are receiving eligible government assistance payments, which means your child may not qualify for one year, but then qualify for the next year.
Q4: Is the CDBS free? And, what does it mean to bulk bill?
Yes, you are not required to pay anything at Shine Dental Group for your child’s CDBS (as long as they meet eligibility requirements). By bulk billing your child’s CDBS treatment means we will charge Medicare directly for the treatment instead of charging you to pay up front. There will be no out of pocket expense (i.e., no gap payment) for you to pay, and there is nothing you need to do to claim back from Medicare yourself. We will complete those actions for you.
Q5: What happens if my child has exhausted all funds available to use for his/her CDBS?
If your child has completely exhausted the $1,132.00 they are entitled to use before the end of the two-year period, we would charge our normal treatment rates for any further treatments. We will always check your child’s CDBS balance at the time of making an appointment and will clearly let you know if your child does not have sufficient funds to cover all of the treatment cost before treatment begins.
Book a CDBS Appointment at Shine Dental Cranbourne Today
Your child’s dental health should not be put off - and thanks to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, you can take care of it without spending anything. Shine Dental Group in Cranbourne makes it easy for families to access the CDBS, as we bulk bill Medicare and verify your child’s balance before every appointment; we do not surprise you with a bill. Phone us now to arrange free dental care for your child’s dental health.
Shine Dental Group- Dentist in Cranbourne
📞 Phone: (03) 5995 9789
📍 Shop 1/1060 Thompsons Road, Cranbourne West VIC 3977
