In the news:

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has applauded announcement by the Turnbull Government
and its Health Minister, Greg Hunt, to reinstate the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
cap to $1,000.

“The Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt … advised the ADA that a number of changes to the
CDBS have been finalised and will take effect on 1 January 2019.”

If Medicare has sent you a letter informing you that your children are eligible for free
dental treatment, just bring in your Medicare card and you will receive free dental
treatment for your children.

At Coates Dental we help children develop good dental habits to maintain a healthy mouth with
healthy smiles. We recommend that your child becomes familiar with the routine practice of
regular dental checkups from as young as 3 years, you put your children on the right path to
a life of good dental health.

The early diagnosis of potential tooth problems can serve to prevent or rectify the issue
from arising in the first place and, as the child ages, a consistent record of their
development and condition can grealty assist in treating them effectively and with the great
chances of success.Our intention is to prevent or detect problems early. As your child moves
through the various developmental stages, they are subjected to numerous physical changes
and their oral health can be a cause of great anxiety as they approach their adolescent
years.

We will also provide you with oral hygiene instructions and show you brushing and
flossing techniques for a preventive home care programme. We will work with you as a
team to ensure that your child will enjoy a healthy smile for life.

At Coates Dental we are committed to the education and preventative care of all our
patients, particularly the young. The treatments that are covered under the Child
Dental Benefit Schedule include the following:

Please let us know if your children are qualified for the Child Dental Benefit Schedule when
you make an appointment for your child.

We are a family friendly dentist serving patients of all ages in Indooroopilly, Taringa,
Chelmer, Toowong, Chapel Hill, Kenmore East, Auchenflower, Graceville, Graceville East, St
Lucia South, St Lucia, Fig Tree Pocket, Mount Coot-tha, Kenmore, Bardon, Sherwood, Tennyson,
Milton and surrounding suburbs of North Brisbane and South Brisbane.