Accessing public dental services
Eligible patients who live in the Nepean Blue Mountains NSW Local Health District can access our dental (oral health) services at the Blue Mountains Hospital Dental Clinic, Nepean Centre for Oral Health, Hawkesbury Dental Clinic and the Lithgow Hospital Dental Clinic.
We also offer referral to local and external larger dental facilities for more complex care if needed.
Children attending participating primary schools also have access to a free school-based dental check-up through the NSW Health Primary School Mobile Dental Program. Information and permission notes will be sent home through the school, or you can contact us on the numbers below if you have questions.
Who is eligible
All children aged under 18 years who live in the Nepean Blue Mountains NSW Local Health District can access free dental care at our public dental clinics. Children may also be eligible for the Australian Government's Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which is like Medicare, to help pay for dental care provided by any service provider.
Adults can access our free public dental services if they live in the Nepean Blue Mountains NSW Local Health District, have a valid Medicare card and hold one of the following Australian Government concession cards:
- Health Care Card
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
Contact us
To make an appointment call 1800 679 336. Please have your Medicare card and concession card ready if you are over 18 years of age.
What to expect
When you contact us, we will ask some questions about your dental problem and your general health.
In most cases, you will be placed on a waiting list and contacted as soon as an appointment is available. The wait time will depend on how urgent your case is. We prioritise appointments based on the NSW Health priority oral Health Program which consider the urgency of a patient’s dental needs and health condition.
If your dental condition gets worse while you’re waiting for an appointment, contact us again to be reassessed.
If your contact details change while you are waiting for an appointment, please contact us to let us know.
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Smoke-free policy
Smoke-free policy
All our hospitals and locations are smoke-free. Smoking anywhere on the grounds may result in a $300 fine. View our policy.