Change in Dental Visits Among Eligible Children Under the Impact of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Australia

In Australia, although there have been some improvements, child oral health continues to be a major public health issue. The Australian Government introduced the means-tested Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) in 2014 to support access to dental services for children and adolescents aged 0-17 years from low-income families.

Citation:
Nguyen L, Connelly LB, Birch S, Nguyen HT. Change in Dental Visits Among Eligible Children Under the Impact of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule in Australia. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2025.

Keywords:
Adolescents; children; dental care; government programs; longitudinal studies

Abstract:
In Australia, although there have been some improvements, child oral health continues to be a major public health issue. The Australian Government introduced the means-tested Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) in 2014 to support access to dental services for children and adolescents aged 0-17 years from low-income families.