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Dental services for all kids under 18 and eligible adults
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Is this a dental emergency?
A dental emergency could be:
- swelling of the face, especially if it is hard to breathe
- trauma to the face, especially if it is hard to breathe
- bleeding from the mouth that will not stop
- an ulcer or sore in your mouth that has not healed for 2 weeks or more
- severe mouth pain that keeps you awake
- tooth fracture, an opening of the tooth’s nerve
- significant dental trauma for example your tooth has been knocked out.
It is important to act quickly
Emergency dental care
During business hours (8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday)
Please call your closest dental clinic
Outside of business hours
Please call healthdirect on 1800 022 222
For further information about healthdirect, visit the SA Health healthdirect page.
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Is the person wanting dental care under 18 years of age?
You are eligible!
Dental services for kids
Everyone under 18 years who either lives in or goes to school in South Australia can attend one of our clinics.
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Do you live in South Australia?
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Do you have a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card?
Adults need to have a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card and live in South Australia to access dental care at our clinics.
Adult dependents (under 19 years) of the card holder whose names are on the card, can access dental care.
A person listed as a “Partner” on a concession card is NOT eligible unless they have their own concession card.
Concession cards include:
I'm sorry, it doesn't look like you are eligible
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Are you experiencing a dental emergency?
Some dental problems require urgent attention of a dental professional. Learn more about our emergency dental care.
Maintaining good oral health is important for everyone
Adult dental appointments
All adults (18 years or older) who live in South Australia and hold a current Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card can attend one of our clinics.
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Oral health & diabetes
People with diabetes, particularly if they have irregular blood glucose levels, have a higher risk of tooth and gum problems.
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You are eligible!
Dental services for Adults
Based on your answers the following options are available:
General dental care – fees and waiting times apply for general dental care.
General dental care includes:
- checkup and examinations
- scale and clean
- extraction of teeth
- fillings
- x- rays
- fissure sealants
- oral health advice
- root canal treatment
Specialist dental care - Fees and waiting times apply for all specialist dental services.
Specialist dental services are available at the Adelaide Dental Hospital by referral from a SA Dental clinic or private practitioner.
Actions you can take:
- Learn more about our services and costs.
- Find a clinic close to you - Find your closest clinic to make an appointment.
- Contact us to get more information - Call us on 1300 008 222 for more information.
Leaders in oral health for 50 years
SA Dental supports individuals to improve their oral health by providing dental care to eligible adults and all kids. SA Dental is the leader in policy, advocacy, education and health promotion to improve oral health for all South Australians, with a specific focus on increasing equity in oral health for priority population groups.
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Aboriginal Oral Health Program
The Aboriginal Oral Health Program (AOHP) aims to improve the oral health of Aboriginal people by increasing oral health knowledge in the community and by improving access to dental services.
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