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Child dental benefits schedule - Frequently asked questions
This fact sheet explains the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), an Australian Government program that provides eligible children aged 0–17 with up to $1,132 over two years for general dental services.
It outlines eligibility criteria, how to check enrolment, and how to use the benefit at private dentists, NSW public dental clinics, and school dental programs , including information about bulk billing and costs.
- Organisation:
- NSW Government
- Topic:
- Children's health, Dental Health
- Target audience:
- Parents or carers
- Service area:
- NSW
- Published:
- August 2025
- Last reviewed:
- April 2026
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