The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) was introduced by Medicare in 2014. Its aim was to improve access to dental services for children from Australia’s lower income households. The CDBS reduces social inequalities by providing financial support for basic dental and oral health care services for children in Australia. Now, thanks to Medicare, it is estimated that over 3+ million children have sufficient access to state-of-the-art technology for their dental and oral care needs.
The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) gives eligible children a total benefit entitlement cap of $1052 per child, which is valid over two consecutive calendar years. If your child does not use the full $1052 cap in the first year, the balance can still be used next year, as long as your child is still eligible.
For detailed information from the Department website regarding the CDBS.