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