We provide quality and affordable dental services for you and your family.
Our expert dental team are here to help keep your teeth healthy, help prevent oral health problems and provide high quality treatment when needed. Our clinic is open to everyone. You may be eligible for prioritised or subsidised services.
Public services
We are proud to be a provider of free and low cost public dental services for you an your family. Please note that there is a waiting list for these services.
Children and youth
We offer free or low cost emergency and general care for all children. Families receiving government concessions may be eligible for free services. There is no waiting list for children.
The Child Dental Benefits Scheme is available for children aged 2-17 years if the family is receiving Family Assistance Tax Benefit A. These services are bulk-billed. You will be offered the first available appointment.
Concessions
This service is available for anyone with a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card. A small co-payment may apply to this service, starting from $27.50. There is a waiting list for this service.
Please note: The Department of Health and Human Services is revising co-payment fees. As of 1 October 2017, co-payment fees will start at $28.00.
Priority access
You may be entitled to free services and reduced waiting times, if you are:
- A Refugee or Asylum Seeker
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
- Homeless
- Pregnant
- Registered with a mental health support organisation
Dentures
We can fit dentures for children and adults. Fees are dependent on the type of dentures required – $65.50 per denture, capped at $128 for a full upper and lower denture.
Please note: The Department of Health and Human Services is revising denture co-payment fees. As of 1 October 2017, fees will be $67.50 per denture, capped at $135 for a full upper and lower denture.
What if I have a dental emergency?
Clients needing emergency treatment are triaged and offered dental care according to their needs. We will see you for an emergency if appointment times are available. Alternatively contact the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne at 720 Swanston Street, Carlton, VIC. Call (03) 9485 9000 or after-hours on 1300 667 689.