We are committed to improving the oral health of Aboriginal people in South Australia.
We provide dental care for eligible Aboriginal people at school and community dental service clinics in metro and country South Australia.
Adults

Aboriginal Liaison Program
Eligible Aboriginal adults can access priority general and emergency dental care at SA Dental Service Clinics.
To be eligible you need to:
> be of Aboriginal origin
> hold a current Centrelink concession card
> be aged 18 years and older

Emergency and general dental care is FREE through the program.
There may be fees for some specialist services. Any payments required will be discussed at time of treatment. Dentures are at no cost.

Pregnancy Pathway
To be eligible for one course of dental care per pregnancy, under the Aboriginal Liaison Program, women need to be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander or pregnant with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander child.
For women 18 years and over, dental care will be provided at a Community Dental Clinic (women must hold a current Centrelink concession card). For women under the age of 18, dental care will be provided at a School Dental Clinic.

Children
Dental care is FREE for all babies, children not yet at school and most children up to 18 years, at the School Dental Service. A small fee may apply for children who are not eligible for Medicare Child Dental Benefit Schedule. The SA Dental Service recommends a first dental visit from about 12 to 18 months of age.

To find your closest clinic please copy and paste this link into your browser:-

http://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/health+services/dental+services/dental+clinic+search

Emergencies
If you have a dental concern during business hours, contact one of our clinics. After hours, call healthdirect Australia on 1800 022 222 for advice.

Aboriginal Services Directory

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SA Dental Service – Aboriginal Oral Health Program