ACT Health Dental Health Program Child and Youth Dental Clinic

We provide comprehensive assessment, individual oral health plans and general preventive, restorative and emergency treatment for children and young people in the ACT.

Please book your appointment using the Central Health Intake line on 02 5124 9977 or visit the Community Health Centres page for more information.

For emergency treatment, please call the Central Health Intake line on 02 5124 9977 from Monday to Friday or call 02 6205 1653 for weekend and public holidays emergencies.

Who can use the service?
Our dental services are available to:

• all children under 5 who live in the ACT
• all children between 5 and 14 years who live or attend school in the ACT
• young people living or attending school in the ACT under the age of 18 who are covered by a current Centrelink Concession card.

Cost
Standard fees apply for our services:

• Children aged 5 to 14 – $69.10 per child per “Course of Care”
• Children under 5 years (who require treatment) – No fee
• Children under the age of 18 years who are listed on a Health Care Card or Pension concession card – No fees for general treatment
• Copayments apply for children for items such as space maintainers, splints and if eligible orthodontic services.