$1000 Dental Voucher QLD: How to Use It at Sandgate Bayside Dental | Sandgate Bayside Dental
QLD Government Dental Voucher: What It Covers and How to Use It at Our Practice
If you’ve been waiting for public dental treatment in Queensland, you may have been offered a dental voucher to be seen at a private practice instead. Sandgate Bayside Dental is an approved Metro North Oral Health provider — which means we can accept your voucher and get you treated sooner, closer to home.
Quick eligibility check
To qualify for a Queensland Health dental voucher you must be a Queensland resident and hold one of the following concession cards:
- Pensioner Concession Card (DVA or Centrelink)
- Health Care Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
- Queensland Seniors Card
Children and adolescents who are Queensland residents may also be eligible — see the children’s section below.
What does the Queensland dental voucher cover?
Queensland Health issues two types of dental vouchers through Metro North Oral Health Services:
General dental voucher
Up to $750
Covers general dental treatment including check-ups, fillings, extractions, scale and clean, and preventive care.
Emergency dental voucher
Up to $260
For urgent dental pain, infection or trauma. Prioritised for patients who cannot wait for a general appointment.
The voucher covers the cost of treatment up to its value. If treatment exceeds the voucher amount, your dentist will discuss a treatment plan and additional costs with you before proceeding. In some cases a second voucher can be issued by Metro North for ongoing treatment.
What does “$1000 dental voucher QLD” refer to?
The “$1,000 dental voucher” commonly searched online refers to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) — a separate Commonwealth-funded program, not a Queensland Health voucher. Under the CDBS, eligible children aged 0–17 can access up to $1,158 in dental benefits over two consecutive calendar years (2026 figure).
The two programs work differently:
| Program | Who it’s for | Value | Funded by |
|---|---|---|---|
| QLD Health Dental Voucher | Eligible concession cardholders on public waiting list | Up to $750 (general) / $260 (emergency) | Queensland Government |
| Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) | Eligible children aged 0–17 | Up to $1,158 over 2 calendar years | Australian Government |
We accept both. If you’re unsure which program applies to you, call us on 07 3269 2443 and our team can help work it out.
How to use your QLD dental voucher at Sandgate Bayside Dental
Contact Metro North Oral Health Services
Call the Metro North Oral Health Service Call Centre on 1300 300 850. Have your concession card, Medicare card and ID ready. They will assess your eligibility and, if approved, issue your voucher along with a list of participating providers.
Call us to book your appointment
Once you have your voucher, call us on 3269 2443 and let the team know you have a Metro North dental voucher. We will confirm availability and book you in as soon as possible.
Bring your voucher and ID to your appointment
Bring your voucher, your concession card, your Medicare card and one form of photo ID. Your treatment will be provided and the voucher signed off on the day.
Treatment completed
Once you’re satisfied with your treatment, you’ll sign the voucher. Your dentist submits it directly to Queensland Health — there’s nothing further you need to do.
Important: Vouchers have an expiry date. Please contact us as soon as you receive your voucher to book in before it expires. Voucher appointments are high in demand — the sooner you call, the sooner we can see you.
Dental care for children: CDBS and public dental eligibility
Children aged 0–17 who receive Family Tax Benefit Part A or certain other Centrelink payments may be eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which provides up to $1,158 in dental benefits over two consecutive calendar years. This covers check-ups, x-rays, cleans, fillings, root canal treatment and extractions — but not orthodontics or cosmetic work.
We bulk bill eligible patients under the CDBS. Find out more about children’s bulk billed dental at our practice.
Why use your voucher at Sandgate Bayside Dental?
We’ve been caring for patients in Sandgate and the surrounding northside suburbs since 1992. As an approved Metro North Oral Health provider, we’re listed on the official Queensland Health voucher provider list — so using your voucher here is straightforward.
Established practice since 1992
Over 30 years serving the North Brisbane community.
CBCT imaging on-site
Advanced 3D imaging for accurate diagnosis — no referrals to external imaging.
Payment plans available
If any treatment exceeds your voucher value, payment plans from $50/week are available.
Saturday appointments
Open Saturdays for patients who can’t attend during the week.
Ready to use your dental voucher?
Call us as soon as your voucher is issued — appointments fill quickly.
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