A healthy mouth is important for your overall health and wellbeing. It helps you eat, drink, sleep and feel good about yourself. Good oral health can help prevent pain and reduce the risk of infections and some long-term health problems.
Starting healthy habits early helps children for life.
If you smoke, help to quit is available through iCanQuit, NSW Quitline on 13 78 48, or your local Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCHO). Contact your local ACCHO to find out what services are available.
Some Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisations (ACCHOs) offer dental care.
The Dalarinji Oral Health Clinic in Sydney offers culturally safe dental care and supports communities across NSW.
Children under 18 years old with a Medicare card are eligible for free dental care through NSW Public Dental Services. Parents or guardians must sign a Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) Bulk Billing Patient Consent Form. If a child is not eligible for CDBS or has already used their benefit, care is still provided at no cost.
NSW Public Dental Services also provide free dental care to adults who have a Medicare card and either hold or are listed as a dependent on a valid Australian Government concession card.
To access NSW Public Dental Services call: 1800 679 336
To find a private dentist, visit Find a Dentist.
Taking care of your mob’s mouth helps protect your health for life.
