Children with poor oral health are more likely to experience pain, to miss days from school and to perform poorly in the classroom.  Untreated tooth decay can lead to problems with speaking, eating and learning.  SA Dental Service sees over 80,000 children for dental care each year, but data shows that 57.5% of eligible children in SA are not using the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
There are no out of pocket costs for children covered by the Medicare -  Child Dental Benefits Schedule
All children are welcome at SA Dental clinics.