Service Overview

PLEASE NOTE: BCH Dental Services will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 to Monday 6 January 2025.

Proudly supporting our community’s oral health needs

Bellarine Community Health Dental Clinic offers both a GENERAL and EMERGENCY dental service that is government funded. Low-cost fees apply; (see the Dental fee Tab).

There are 2 pathways for Public Dental Care.

GENERAL CARE

  • Examinations
  • Fillings
  • Radiographs
  • Extractions
  • Root Canals Treatments
  • Cleaning
  • Professional and dietary advice and referrals
  • Dentures

Waiting lists may apply for public non-emergency general dental care

EMERGENCY CARE

  • Care related to dental pain and facial swelling. (Limited examination)
  • Broken Dentures

Call to be assessed for eligibility.

Priority is given according to the severity of the condition.

For after-hours emergency care, please call the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne on 1800 833 039

Priority access – We provide priority access to dental care for children, young people, pregnant women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, refugees and asylum seekers and registered clients of mental health and disability services

To make an appointment, phone 5258 0828OR COMPLETE ONLINE DENTAL REGISTRATION

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can use this service?
    Our service is available to people living on the Bellarine Peninsula and extend to include resident in surrounding areas. Clients using the Adult Dental Program or Emergency Service must be aged 18 years or over, and have a valid Pension Concession Card or Health Care Card. A waiting list applies for the Adult Dental Program. Our Youth Dental Program can be accessed by young people ages 13 to 17 years who have a concession card or are dependants of a concession card holder. See the Child and Youth page for more information.

    All children under 13 years – Free. See the Child and Youth page for more information.

    We also accept self-referrals. Clients who have a current Health Care Card or Pension Concession Card will be placed on a waiting list for Adult Dental Program. Appointments for all clients under 18 years of age are to be booked by a parent or guardian.

  • What does it cost?
    Please refer to our Dental Cost page.
  • How do I make an appointment?
    To book an appointment at Our Point Lonsdale clinic, call 5258 0828.

Eligibility & Pricing

  • Government subsidised

  • Private

Service Offered

  • Point Lonsdale

For emergencies phone 000

For after-hours emergency care, please call the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne on 1800 833 039