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Public dental care

We deliver comprehensive general dentistry and emergency dental care to residents of the Bass Coast and South Gippsland

What we do

Bass Coast Dental Service offers community dental services that follow Dental Health Services Victoria guidelines.

Public dental services are provided by dentists, oral health therapists, oral health educators and dental assistants.

We offer the following programs:

  • Early Childhood Oral Health Program
  • Youth Dental Program
  • General Adult Dental Services
  • Emergency Dental
  • Denture Service
  • Public Dental Care

Eligibility and fees information

Eligibility for children 0-12 years of age:

  • No waiting list
  • Free service for health care card holders/pensioner concession card holders
  • Bulk billed treatment is available for all children eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).
  • Non card holders without CDBS may access service for a small, capped co-payment fee for a complete dental course of care
  • No fees for Emergency Appointments

Eligibility for youths 13-17 years of age:

  • No waiting list
  • Free service for health care card holders/pensioner concession card holders
  • Non card holders with CDBS are able to access bulk billed dental care at Bayside Health Regional

Non card holders 0-17 years of age are also eligible if they are:

  • In out-of-home care provided by the Children Youth and Families Division of the Department of Human Services
  • Youth justice clients in custodial care

Adult:

  • Must hold current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card
  • Capped costs and waiting times may apply

For more information on eligibility and priority groups please contact our reception team on (03) 5671 3268

What to bring with you

Every time you come:

  • Medicare card
  • Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
  • Private health insurance card (if applicable/if you want to use it)
  • Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
  • Previous X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports
  • Medicines you need to take while you are here
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have bought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
  • Glasses, hearing aid(s) and/or walking frame if needed

Bringing these items helps us give you the best care possible and ensures your visit goes smoothly.

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule

The Commonwealth Government has introduced Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

This entitles children aged 2 up to 17 years to $1,132 of general dental care over two calendar years.

You may have received a letter from Medicare saying your child /children are eligible. If you are not sure please contact us and we will check for you.

Our services are bulk billed, so you won’t have any out-of-pocket costs.

Dental Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

Our Aboriginal Health team and Dental Team have been collaborating to help bridge the gap in oral health needs in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. 

For more information, please follow the link to the Dental Health Services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People or more information about our Aboriginal Health team. 

For more information or to book an appointment contact us today: 

Bass Coast Dental Service:
Where: Wonthaggi Hospital, 235 Graham Street, Wonthaggi
When: Monday to Thursday 8:45am — 4:00pm, Friday 8:45am — 1:30pm
Phone: (03) 5671 3268

Wonthaggi Hospital
Address

235 Graham St
Wonthaggi VIC 3995

Phone

(03) 5671 3268

Opening hours

Bass Coast Dental Service
Monday to Thursday
8:45am — 4:00pm
Friday 8:45am — 1:30pm

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