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CDBS Eligibility

Check whether CDBS may apply

Submit your child’s details and Dakabin Dental can help check current CDBS eligibility and available benefit information before you arrange a children’s dental appointment.

Send the key details and we can help check eligibility and available benefits.

Have your child’s Medicare card ready, including the child’s IRN number.

Have your child’s Medicare card ready.

Quick Overview

Understand eligibility, benefits and covered services

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule can contribute towards basic dental services for eligible children aged 0 to 17. Eligibility, the applicable two-year cap and the remaining balance should be checked before treatment.

01

Two-year benefit cap

Up to $1,158 applies when 2026 is the first year of the two-calendar-year period. A period that began in 2025 keeps the earlier cap of up to $1,132.

02

Who may be eligible

Your child must be aged 0 to 17 for at least one day that year, be eligible for Medicare, and meet the eligible payment rules.

03

What to prepare

Have the Medicare number, your child’s IRN, your contact details and a brief note about the dental concern.

CDBS At A Glance

Check the three things that matter

Eligibility, the applicable two-year cap and the remaining balance determine what may be claimed.

01

Age and Medicare

Your child must meet the age, Medicare and eligible payment rules.

02

Which cap applies?

The benefit cap depends on the first year of the two-year period.

03

How much remains?

Previous CDBS claims reduce the available balance.

04

Is the service covered?

The item must be an eligible basic dental service and clinically required.

Dakabin Dental reception counter with eligibility form and tablet for CDBS check
Before You Book

Check eligibility and balance before the visit

Check before you book

Checking eligibility, the applicable cap and the remaining balance helps clarify what may be claimed. If you prefer not to submit Medicare details online, call the clinic.

Confirm eligibility and balance first, then choose the right appointment.

Current eligibility

The team can check whether your child appears eligible for the current calendar year.

Benefit balance

The applicable cap and amount already used affect what may be claimed.

Treatment and item numbers

Only eligible basic services that are clinically required can be claimed.

Costs and consent

Treatment, expected benefits and any likely private costs are discussed before care.

Before You Submit

Have these details ready

Medicare number

Enter the number shown on the current Medicare card.

Child’s IRN

This is the number next to your child’s name on the card.

Contact details

Provide an email and phone number so the team can respond.

Dental concern

Briefly note pain, sensitivity, damage or the reason for the visit.

Call the clinic instead if you prefer not to submit Medicare details online.

What Happens Next

What happens after you submit

The team will use the supplied details to check eligibility and available benefit information where possible, then contact you. Submitting the form does not automatically book treatment.

  • We check the supplied Medicare and IRN details
  • We check the current eligibility status and available balance
  • We contact you about the result and suitable appointment type
  • We discuss proposed treatment, benefits and costs before care

This form requests an eligibility check only. It does not confirm treatment suitability or create an appointment.

Request An Eligibility Check

Request a CDBS eligibility check

Complete the details below and the team will contact you after checking current eligibility and available benefit information where possible.

By submitting this form, you agree for Dakabin Dental to use these details for a CDBS eligibility and balance check where possible, and to contact you about the enquiry. Call the clinic instead if you prefer not to submit Medicare details online.

Do not use this form for urgent dental concerns. If your child has swelling, trauma or significant pain, call the clinic directly. For medical emergencies, call 000.

After You Submit

What happens next

1

Details are checked

The team checks eligibility and available benefit information where possible.

2

We contact you

You are told the result and the suitable appointment type.

3

Treatment and costs are discussed

Proposed services, benefits and likely private costs are explained before care.

Child-friendly dental care items in a Dakabin Dental treatment room
Covered Services

Basic dental services CDBS may cover

What may be covered

Eligible services can include examinations, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canal treatment and extractions. Orthodontic, cosmetic and hospital dental services are not covered.

CDBS covers eligible basic dental services—not every type of treatment.

Exams and cleaning

Examinations, cleaning and fissure sealing may be covered where eligible.

X-rays

Dental X-rays may be covered when clinically required.

Fillings and extractions

Eligible restorative and extraction items may be covered within the balance.

Important exclusions

Orthodontic, cosmetic and hospital dental services are excluded.

Covered Services

Basic care may be claimable

Coverage depends on eligibility, the remaining balance, clinical need and CDBS item rules.

Preventive care

Examinations, cleaning and fissure sealing may be covered.

Diagnostic care

X-rays may be covered when clinically required.

Restorative care

Eligible fillings, root canal items and extractions may be covered.

Not covered

Orthodontic, cosmetic and hospital dental services are excluded.

Clinic Details

Contact Dakabin Dental about CDBS

Call if you would rather provide Medicare details by phone or need help choosing an appointment.

Location and Contact

Dakabin Dental

Address: Shop 16/1 Alma Rd, Dakabin QLD 4503

Phone: 07 3888 7752

Convenient for families from Dakabin, North Lakes, Kallangur, Mango Hill, Narangba, Griffin, Rothwell and Deception Bay.

Opening Hours

When to call

Monday: 8:00am – 7:00pm

Tuesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm

Thursday: 8:00am – 7:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday: By appointment only

Sunday: Closed

CDBS FAQs

Common questions

What is CDBS?

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is an Australian Government program that contributes towards eligible basic dental services for children and teenagers who meet the age, Medicare and eligible payment rules.

Who can be eligible for CDBS?

A child must be aged 0 to 17 for at least one day in the calendar year, be eligible for Medicare, and either the child or a parent, carer or guardian must receive an eligible payment at least once that year.

How much can CDBS cover in 2026?

The cap is up to $1,158 over two consecutive calendar years when 2026 is the first year of the benefit period. If 2025 was the first year, the cap remains up to $1,132 for that period. Previous claims reduce the remaining balance.

What dental services may be covered?

Eligible services can include examinations, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canal treatment and extractions. Orthodontic, cosmetic and hospital dental services are not covered.

Will CDBS make every appointment free?

No. The amount claimable depends on eligibility, the applicable cap, remaining balance, item rules, clinical need and the clinic’s fees. Proposed treatment, expected benefits and any likely private costs are discussed before care.

What happens after I submit the eligibility form?

Dakabin Dental will check current eligibility and available benefit information where possible, then contact you about the result and suitable next step. Submitting the form does not automatically create an appointment.

Important Information

This information is general and does not replace professional dental advice. CDBS eligibility, the applicable two-year cap, available balance, item restrictions, treatment needs and private costs vary between children.

Services Australia determines CDBS eligibility and benefit information. Before treatment, the proposed services, expected benefits and any likely private costs should be explained and consent obtained. If your child has difficulty breathing, rapidly increasing facial swelling or a medical emergency, call 000.

Check your child’s CDBS eligibility

Complete the form or call Dakabin Dental. The team can help check eligibility and balance information, then explain the appropriate next step.