Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) maximum claim amount over 2 years reinstated to $1000

In December 2016, the Federal Government announced the Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS) would be cut from $1000 over two years to $700.

But today (February 8, 2017) the Minister for Health Greg Hunt announced the cap would be reinstated to $1000 per child over a 2-year period.

Listen to ADA South Australia President Dr Greg Miller's comments on the recent changes by clicking below:

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a dental benefits program for eligible children aged 2-17 years that under the new arrangement provides up to $700 in benefits to the child for basic dental services over a 2 year period. Click here to learn more regarding the scheme and eligibility.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding utilising this scheme and booking an appointment with one of our clinicians.