Direct Debit Payment Plans with DentiCare
Happy Smiles For Kids offers simple, direct debit payment plans for selected dental treatments (i.e. for treatment under general anaesthesia) through DentiCare. This means you can receive the treatment you need now, without having to worry about upfront lump sum payments. The plans can be customised to suit your individual needs.
Your tailored direct debit payment plan is managed by DentiCare on behalf of your Doctor so we can focus on you, your smile, and your dental healthcare needs.
- Simple, one-page Direct Debit payment plan form
- Choose your repayment period and direct debit frequency
- Start your treatment straight away and spread the cost over time
There is no interest to pay or complicated credit or finance contracts for our practice payment plans. So please feel at ease and talk to us about payment plans so you can fulfil your dental and oral care needs.
Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)
Happy Smiles For Kids will invoice eligible patients with the appropriate CDBS dental item codes as per the Medicare schedule.
Please advise our staff at the start of the appointment if you wish to use it, as the appropriate consent documentation needs to be prepared for it.
Of note, as a specialist private practice we are not a not bulk billing service, so there will be an out of pocket gap payment once your rebate has been received from Medicare.
If you are unsure of your eligibility, our friendly staff can check for you. There is an eligibility criteria set by Medicare and only available to children 0 to 17 years of age who are eligible for Medicare. For further information, please click on the button or link below.
To provide appropriate treatment with a successful outcome, the specialist needs to clinically assess and diagnose your child's concerns in person- before they can tailor a plan that best suits them.
As children are not little adults and particularly when there have been past negative experiences, if they present at a new clinic where there is a different clinician and a foreign environment, please understand that attempted treatment is highly unlikely to be successful. It is normal for them to be fearful of the situation and the unknown. Introductions, familiarisations and preparation with our team is required to proceed with ideal treatment outcomes.
Should your child require sedation for their treatment i.e. nitrous-oxide sedation or general anaesthesia, these procedures require significant planning before the event.
Dr Evelyn Yeung is certified as a handler for Mr Miso, our certified therapy dog. Mr Miso helps create a happier and more relaxed atmosphere for children during their dental visits.
He is a miniature poodle, so he has a double non-shedding coat, so he is a great fit around people with allergies.
Yes, we offer the option of treating patients under general anesthesia at Sir John Monash Private Hospital for cases that require this level of care.
We primarily work with specialist paediatric anaesthetists to provide a comfortable experience for your child.
We offer a comprehensive range of pediatric dental services, from consultations to in-chair sedation treatments, and even procedures under general anesthesia at Sir John Monash Private Hospital.
As the old saying goes, prevention is better than a cure. At Happy Smiles For Kids we would like to identify factors that are contributing to the problem(s) and take preventive measures. There are a variety of factors that can be undertaken to aid with improving long term behaviour and comfort with being in the dental environment i.e. familiarisation techniques, and measures taken to prevent decay from developing. Depending on your child’s requirements, regular appointments may be recommended more regularly than six or twelve-month intervals. Management recommendations are made according to evidence-based publications—which include but are not limited to:
- Fissure sealants
- Remineralisation therapy i.e. fluoride applications