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The_Happy_Mudlar... The_Happy_Mudlark View Member Profile	15/02/2013, 07:31 PM Post #1
Posts: 18 Joined: 9-September 12
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Hi,We are new to Canberra and I'm wondering what options there are here for kids dental care. I have 3 kids aged 8, 6 and 4. They are all due for a checkup and clean so I was wondering if there is a "school dental program" or some sort of public / government funded option or do most people take their kids to a private dentist? We are in the Gungahlin area. Thanks in advance, This post has been edited by The_Happy_Mudlark: 15/02/2013, 07:33 PM

LilMissChatterbo... LilMissChatterbox View Member Profile	15/02/2013, 07:45 PM Post #2
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I'm not sure what most people do but we go to a private dentist. The one we take the kids to is a pediatric dentist and he's awesome. I'll pm you the name.

The_Happy_Mudlar... The_Happy_Mudlark View Member Profile	15/02/2013, 08:21 PM Post #3
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QUOTE (LilMissChatterbox @ 15/02/2013, 08:45 PM) I'm not sure what most people do but we go to a private dentist. The one we take the kids to is a pediatric dentist and he's awesome. I'll pm you the name. Thanks, that would be great :-!

ziggy72 View Member Profile	15/02/2013, 08:28 PM Post #4
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We see Lynne at the government funded clinic in civic. You can book via 62079977. She is wonderful and all check ups are free and any treatment has a capped price of I think $50 dollars no matter how many things are required.

ThatsNotMyName View Member Profile	15/02/2013, 08:32 PM Post #5
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I think for under 5's theyre entitled to a free check up at the community health centre. Also if you happen to have private health with NIB there's a Pacific Smiles centre in Woden where all check & cleans are fully covered by NIB. I've been there twice now & they've been great.

seepi View Member Profile	15/02/2013, 11:03 PM Post #6
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the government dentist is only free if you have a health care card, or children under 5. Otherwise it is 50.00.

lovingmother View Member Profile	16/02/2013, 09:01 AM Post #7
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when you look into the eye's of a child there you will find
pediatric dentist Dr Peter Wong & Dr Fiona Bell 2/12 Napier Close, Deakin ACT 2600 ph: 0262853166 amazing place lovely staff as well.

Spikey View Member Profile	16/02/2013, 04:13 PM Post #8
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Train your dog, it's worth it!
I second Peter and Fiona. DD and her friends love them.

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