No Out of Pocket Expenses for Kids at Maven Dental*
If you receive a Government Benefit such as Family Tax Benefit Part A, you or your child may be eligible. You can easily check this by calling your nearest Maven Dental practice.
*Please note the practice will contact you directly prior to your appointment to confirm eligibility for CBDS.
Ensure you have your Medicare number handy.
The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including
Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work, and cannot be paid for any services provided during a stay in hospital (including day surgery).
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government program that covers part or the full cost of some dental services for eligible children, up to $1,158 per child.
The scheme allows for $1,158 of dental cover per eligible child over a two calendar year period. The new indexed cap rate for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) of $1,158 comes into effect on 1 January 2026 and is applicable until 31 December 2026. The increased $1,158 cap applies only if a child’s CDBS treatment period begins in 2026. The $1,132 cap applies to those starting in 2025, even if their treatment continues into 2026.
If your child isn't eligible for the CDBS, we encourage you to speak with your local Maven Dental practice and ask if any additional offers are available.
Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) Terms and Conditions:
Bulk billed dental items are subject to Medicare requirements.
Children must be aged between 0-17 years
There are limitations to certain items numbers being performed
Up to $1,158 benefit over two consecutive calendar years per child
Covers examinations, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals, extractions and partial dentures. Many of these services have claiming restrictions.
Does not cover Orthodontic and Cosmetic dental.
The new indexed cap rate for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) of $1,158 comes into effect on 1 January 2026 and is applicable until 31 December 2026.