The Medicare CDBS (Chrildrens Dental Benefit Scheme) was implemented to give eligible children access to government funded dental care through their private dentist.
There are indications that the upcoming May Budget will not provide any further funding for the scheme, effectively axing it and cutting off the thousands of families that benefit from it.
We are asking all patients to sign the petition
https://www.change.org/p/federal-minister-for-health-the-hon-sussan-ley-mp-stop-the-government-axing-free-dental-care-for-kids
to let the government know that such a decision will lead to a loss of quality healthcare for many Australian children aged 2-17.
The petition is a last ditched effort to save the benefit, however it appears as though more than likely the scheme will be ending soon. Any patients who are currently eligible for the scheme are encouraged to make an appointment for their children before July to have any necessary treatment completed.