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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health

Description

Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) provides quality public oral healthcare for Victorians. These services are provided through the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and through community health agencies throughout Victoria, from whom DHSV puchases dental services for public patients.

Services provided

  • Bulk-billed dental care for children
  • Free dental work performed by undergraduate dental students. Eligibility criteria apply.
  • Free dental treatment. Eligibility criteria apply.

Services provided

  • Bulk-billed dental care for children
  • Free dental work performed by undergraduate dental students. Eligibility criteria apply.
  • Free dental treatment. Eligibility criteria apply.

Eligibility

For a full list of eligibility criteria regarding free dental treatment, visit https://www.dhsv.org.au/patients-and-public/who-is-eligibleExternal Link

How to access

If you have a Dental emergency, call 1300 360 054
General dental, call (metropolitan) (03) 9341 1000
General dental, call (rural) 1800 833 039

Visit the Dental Health Services VictoriaExternal Link website.

The National Relay Service (NRS)External Link is available to help callers who are d/Deaf, or find it hard to hear or speak to hearing people on the phone.

The Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS National)External Link is available (24 hours, 7 days) for callers who speak other languages. Call 131 450.

Costs

DHSV services are free, subject to eligibility criteria. Visit the DHSV websiteExternal Link .


Calls to the 1800 number are free for Victorians.
Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.

Tip

  • Remember to take your health care card with you.
  • Write down a list of questions to ask while you’re there.