About — Payment options

We have a number of payment options available at our dental surgery in Dulwich Hill. Payment is required at time of treatment and we accept cash and EFTPOS (including debit cards, MasterCard, Visa and American Express). Please note that we don’t accept cheques unless prior approval has been given.

HICAPS

We can process health fund claims electronically on your behalf, however, please be aware that Seymour Dental takes no responsibility for your health fund rebates. Any issues must be taken up directly with your health fund.

CARE CREDIT

Seymour Dental also offers for dental treatment over $250 on your Gem® Visa credit card, you automatically receive 6 months interest free.

Learn more about Gem Visa credit card.

Veterans

If you’re a returned serviceman, you may be entitled to government-funded dental treatment via the Department of Veteran Affairs.

Visit the Department of Veteran Affairs

Seniors and pensioners

A 10% discount is available to patients who are valid Senior cardholders or Health Care cardholders.

Medicare

Medicare does not cover dentistry in private practice.

Child Dental Benefits Scheme

The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) commenced on 1 January 2014 and provides access to benefits for basic dental services to children aged 2-17 years.

The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period. The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A (FTB-A) or a relevant Australian Government payment.

The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.

Learn more about the Child Dental Benefits Scheme