The Federal Government ihas announced it will provide $490 million over five years for the Medicare Teen Dental Plan.

 

Since 1st July 2008, Medicare has provided vouchers to eligible teenagers towards an annual preventative dental check, including an oral examination and, if required, x-rays, a scale and clean, removal of calculus, fluoride treatment, oral hygiene instruction, dietary advice, and/or fissure sealing.

 

Vouchers may be used through either a private dentist, or through the public oral health service.