Frequently Asked Questions
Please have a read through our frequently asked questions below. If you have any further questions, please feel free to get in contact with us.
How much will the treatment cost?
Why do you not do treatment on the first visit, even though I have been referred by dentist?
I have health fund extras cover, can I claim when I pay?
Are General Anaesthetics undertaken at KDC?
Do you provide orthodontic treatment as well?
What payment options do you offer?
We have Hicaps facilities to assist patients with on the spot claiming from their private health insurance. We are preferred providers for BUPA at our Essendon Clinic only. All fees are to be paid in full on the day as we do not invoice any accounts.
Medicare:
We do not bulk bill under the Child Dental Benefits Scheme. Specialist dentists fees apply and parents need to be aware that they will always have an out of pocket expense for all dental services through Kiddies Dental Care. Patients are required to pay in full on the day and we provide a receipt with the Medicare item numbers so parents can then claim directly from Medicare.
Visa, Mastercard, Cash, EFTPOS (no cheques)
I have a health care card can I be treated at your practice?
If you have been referred to our practice from your regular dentist, you can also be referred to Royal Dental Hospital , please contact your dentist directly for this.
If your child holds a current Health Care Card and is requiring treatment under general anaesthetic, you are able to go directly to the Royal Dental Hospital Paediatric department for treatment under the public dental health system without a referral as well Please note depending on funding , the waiting list for treatment could be fairly extensive so please contact them directly to enquire about the current waiting times.
* Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.