Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme
Under the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme, eligible patients have access to Medicare benefits for most services provided by dentists, dental specialists or dental prosthetists in private dental surgeries.
Receiving benefits for dental services
To receive a Medicare benefit for dental services, you will first need to meet certain eligibility criteria and be referred by your doctor to a dentist. In some cases, your doctor will be able to refer you directly to a dental prosthetist for denture work.
More information on dental health is available from the Department of Health and Ageing website.
Quick links
- Find your nearest DHS Service Centre.
The Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme is for people who have:
- a chronic medical condition and complex care needs and
- their oral health must also be impacting on, or likely to impact on, their general health.
Medicare benefits are available for a range of services under the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme including dental assessments, preventative services, removal of teeth, fillings and dentures.
Further information about the scheme and eligibility requirements is available on the Department of Health and Ageing website