Regular dental checks are important for health and wellbeing. NSW Health provides public dental services and support to people who need them in NSW.
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Am I eligible for free dental care at NSW public dental services?
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Is my child eligible for free dental care at NSW public dental services?
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Frequently asked questions for eligible patients
Am I eligible for free dental care at NSW public dental services?
Adults are eligible for NSW public dental services if they:
- are a NSW resident
- eligible for Medicare, and
- hold, or are listed as a dependent on, one of the following valid Australian Government concession cards:
- Health Care Card
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card.
Eligible adults can receive free dental care from
NSW public dental clinics. If you are not eligible for public dental services, you will need to see a
local private dentist.
Is my child eligible for free dental care at NSW public dental services?
Children (aged 0-17 years) are eligible for NSW public dental services if they:
- are a NSW resident
- are eligible for Medicare
- have their parent/guardian sign the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) Bulk Billing Patient Consent Form.
If a child is not eligible for CDBS or has exhausted their CDBS benefit, children can receive free dental care from NSW public dental clinics. Parents and carers will need to sign a Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) Bulk Billing Patient Consent Form before receiving care. It allows NSW Health to bulk bill Medicare directly on your behalf.
For other ways your child can get dental care in NSW, visit
Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Frequently asked questions for eligible patients