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We provide a range of dental services to eligible adults.

About this service

General dental services

Our general dental services are provided by dentists and include:

  • check ups of your mouth, teeth and gums
  • x-rays of your teeth and jaw
  • cleaning and fluoride treatment
  • fillings
  • tooth extractions
  • advice on healthy eating
  • advice on how to care for your mouth, teeth and gums
  • root canal treatment on eligible teeth
  • removable dentures.

If you need to be referred to a specialist, we will discuss this with you.

We do not provide crowns, implants, braces and some other services such as bridges.

Emergency dental services

You may be able to access emergency dental services if you meet the emergency criteria after being triaged.

A dental emergency could be:

  • an injury to your teeth or face resulting in a tooth being knocked out or a loose or broken tooth
  • swelling in your mouth or swelling you can see on your face or neck
  • difficulty sleeping or opening your mouth because of your teeth.

Call Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977 to be assessed for an emergency appointment.

Who we care for

Adult dental services are available to ACT residents who are the primary holder of:

Interstate Centrelink Concession Card holders who are visiting the ACT for short periods of time AND who are assessed as needing an emergency appointment can access one off services. Please note this does not include the surrounding areas of the ACT such as Yass, Murrumbateman, Queanbeyan, Cooma and Goulburn.

How to access this service

Call Central Health Intake on (02) 5124 9977 to book a dental appointment. Please have your Medicare and current Concession card details available when you call.

There are waiting lists for some adult restorative and denture services. To join the waiting list, complete the CHS Dental Health Waitlist form.

We will contact you by phone or letter to offer you a check-up appointment when you are at the top of the waiting list.

What to expect

Your costs for public dental care will depend on your circumstances. Co-payments may apply, this includes Gold Veteran Card holders.

Please note that while we strive to schedule all your dental appointments with the same clinician, it may not always be possible. Additionally, in certain situations such as when the clinician is no longer available, you may be assigned to a different clinician for your scheduled appointment. Thank you for your understanding.

General dental services

There is a cap of $515 per treatment plan. This does not include root canal therapy, splints or denture work.

Emergency dental services

An emergency appointment is $50.85. Treatment of your most urgent dental problem will be done at this appointment.

Denture services

The cost of dentures depends on the type of denture you need. A denture repair has a minimum co-payment of $49.15.

What to bring to your appointment

  • Medicare card
  • Current Services Australia issued Pension Concession or Health Care card (if you have one)
  • Current Veteran Card, ACT Services Access card, or Commonwealth Seniors Health card (if you have one)
  • Any letters or correspondence from your GP
  • List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including herbal supplements and vitamins.

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