DVA Dentist in East Melbourne

East Melbourne Dental Group is registered to provide dental services to eligible members of the veteran community under DVA arrangements. If you hold a Gold Card and White DVA card, you may be eligible to access a broad range of dental treatments at our East Melbourne dental clinic, with all claims billed directly to the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

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Our DVA dental services in East Melbourne

We offer a full range of dental services for veterans in Melbourne under DVA arrangements. All treatment is based on assessed clinical need and provided in line with the current DVA dental fee schedule.

These may include regular check-ups and cleaning, prevention of tooth decay, treatment for cavities, dentures and emergency dental care.

How it works

Some treatments may require prior approval from DVA before we can proceed. Here's how the DVA dental schedule works and how we simplify it for you.

Contact us to confirm your DVA eligbility

Call East Melbourne Dental Group on 03 9417 5874 or book online and let us know you hold a DVA Gold or White Card. We'll confirm we can see you under DVA arrangements before you come in.

Attend your appointment

Bring your DVA card to your first visit. Our dentist will examine your teeth, discuss your needs and determine the right course of treatment based on assessed clinical need.

We manage the paperwork & approval process

Where prior DVA approval is required, we prepare and submit your treatment plan to DVA on your behalf. Once approved, we notify you and schedule your treatment.

Your treatment begins

Once approved, your treatment proceeds. There are no upfront costs and no paperwork for you to manage. We submit your claim directly to DVA through the Medicare portal.

Am I eligible for DVA dental services?

DVA dental entitlements depend on the type of Veteran Card you hold. Gold Card holders can access up to $5,980.30 in dental treatment on a fixed DVA fee schedule, with no out-of-pocket costs for covered services. White Card holders may also be eligible for treatment related to their accepted condition You can call DVA directly on 1800 838 372 to confirm your entitlements.

If you have any questions,  simply contact our team. We're happy to help and can assist with booking your appointment.

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*Eligibility for DVA dental services is subject to Veteran Card type and accepted conditions. An Annual Monetary Limit (AML) of $2,920.05 per calendar year applies to Schedule C items; AML exemptions apply to ex-prisoners of war and veterans with DVA-accepted disabilities or malignant neoplasia conditions related to their dental need. Services listed under Schedule B and certain other treatments require prior DVA approval before treatment can commence — treatment will not begin until approval is received and confirmed. Veterans are encouraged to confirm their entitlements directly with DVA on 1800 838 372. Information on this page is sourced from dva.gov.au and is subject to change.