A Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is an Australian Government initiative that helps eligible children aged 2-17 access free basic dental services. The benefits are capped at $1,000 per child over two years and can be used for treatments such as examinations, x-rays, cleanings, fissure sealants, fillings and extractions. Families must hold a current means-tested Australian Government health care card to be eligible for the scheme or receive certain government benefits. Please contact Medicare or your local dentist for more information about the CDBS or to see if your family is eligible.