Insurance and Payment Options

Going to the dentist is expensive in Australia and we do everything we can at our practice to make payment easier for you. We work with you to make sure you claim everything you are entitled to and minimise your gap, or provide a higher rebate for certain health funds. There are no hidden cost and we are totally transparent with our fees so you know exactly what you will be paying for each treatment.

 

Hicaps

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We accept all major private health insurances for dental cover. With our Hicaps machine we can claim on the spot for you, saving you a trip to your health fund to claim your rebate.

 

Medibank Private – Sunnybank only

 

insurance-payment-medibankWe are the preferred provider for Medibank Private (Members’ Choice Provider). Most plans offer you  regular dental checkups and cleans at no out of pocket expense once or twice a year. Contact Medibank Private for details depending on your plan. For other treatments, members also receive a higher rebate compared to other non preferred providers at a fixed fee schedule set by Medibank Private.

 

BUPA 

 

insurance-payment-bupaWe are the preferred provider for BUPA (Members First). Most plans offer you a No Gap Kids Dental, and give you a good indication of the out of pocket expenses you will  need to pay for each treatment. Members also receive a higher rebate compared to other non preferred providers at a fixed fee schedule set by BUPA. Contact BUPA for details depending on your plan.

 

HCF 

 

We are part of HCF’s More for Teeth program for our patients to get 100% back on a range of the most common diagnostic and preventive services, including: 1 or 2 check-ups per calendar year, scale and clean, fluoride treatment and 2 mouthguards (limits apply).

*Benefits on these services depend on your level of cover and available limits.

 

NIB

 

Your nib Extras cover helps keep your teeth in shape. You could be entitled to 100% of the cost back for dental check-ups.

A check-up includes an examination, scale, clean, fluoride treatment and up to two bite wing x-rays per year (dentures not included). Limits apply so make sure you check your annual limits and service limits at nib Online Services before taking up this offer.

 

SMILE.COM.AU – Sunnybank Only

 

Keeping your dental costs down and keeping your dental cover simple, with no waiting, limits or restrictions.

We are proud to have partnered up with Smile.com.au to provide affordable dental care to our patients. Members of Smile.com.au receive quality dental care at upto 15-40% of normal practice fees. If you are with Defence Health, Australian Unity, GMHBA, Frank, Budget Direct, Health.com.au or Peoplecare you automatically get Smile membership for free!

 

Veteran Affairs

 

insurance-payment-vet-affairIf you are covered by the Department of Veteran Affairs you are entitled to any dental treatment required at no out of pocket expenses.

 

Child Dental Benefit Schedule

 

insurance-payment-teen-dentalWe accept and bulk bill for the Child Dental Benefit Schedule (CDBS) issued by Medicare.  This scheme started in January 2014 and will last for two calendar years. Eligible children aged between 2-17 years will receive $1,000 of dental benefit for most general dentistry.  (Check with Medicare to confirm eligibility).

 

EFTPOS

 

insurance-payment-eftposWe have the EFTPOS facility and we accept VISA, Master, Direct Debit and cash.