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DENTAL SERVICES

Central Gippsland Health Services operates a public dental clinic in Sale, administered by a team of friendly dental professionals.
Our dental clinic is open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on all weekdays, except public holidays, and all enquiries may be directed to 03 5143 8130.

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The clinic provides a comprehensive range of dental services for eligible adults and children. Including:

 

  • General check-ups

  • Extractions

  • Root canal treatments

  • Dentures

  • Crowns

  • Emergency care

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Who is eligible for public dental?
 

  • Adults with a current Health Care or a Concession Card

  • All children aged 12 years old and below

  • Children aged 13-17 on a current Health Care or a Concession Card, or recipients of the Child Dental Benefit from Medicare

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How does it work?

 

  • Eligible adult patients can add their names to our General Waitlist and will be sent a letter once they have reached the top of the waitlist to access care.

  • After completing General Care, eligible adult patients requiring dentures can add their names to our Denture Waitlist and will be sent a letter once they have reached the top of the waitlist to access care.

  • Eligible children are booked for the next available appointment.

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What are the fees for public dental?
 

Eligible Adults

 

  • $31.50 fee per visit, to a maximum of $124 for a general course of care

    • Includes an examination and all general dental treatment

  • $31 flat fee for an emergency course of care

    • Includes assessment and treatment of the tooth, gum or denture that is causing pain

  • $76 per denture, capped at $152 for full upper and lower dentures.


Children

 

  • There is no fee for children who attend our clinic.

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Fee Exemptions
 

Providers of public dental care do not charge fees to:

 

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

  • People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness

  • Refugees and asylum seekers

  • All people in youth justice custodial care

  • People registered with mental health or disability services, supported by a letter of recommendation from their case manager or a special developmental school

  • People receiving care from undergraduate students

  • People experiencing financial hardship (as assessed by a qualified staff member).

OUR DENTISTS

Dr Gregory Steel- Dentist
Greg originally grew up in Canberra, before moving to Melbourne for his dental training. He graduated from the Australian National University with a Bachelor of Medical Science (First Class Honours), before completing a Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Melbourne in 2021.

He enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, particularly focusing on preventative and holistic care. He is committed to providing high quality care for all his patients, and he strives to deliver clear communication throughout the appointment. Greg frequently attends professional development courses and online lectures to broaden his knowledge and skills.

Greg has a friendly and easy-going nature, which creates a stress-free environment, even for the most anxious patients.

Outside of dentistry, Greg enjoys an active lifestyle. He regularly attends the Sale Parkrun, and he also plays cricket and golf in the local area.

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