Children's Dentist at Core Dental Southbank product guide

Core Dental Group – Children's Dentistry Product Guide

Core Dental Group – Children's dentistry at Southbank

Getting your child to the dentist early and regularly is one of the most straightforward things you can do for their long-term health. At Core Dental Group's Southbank practice, the goal is simple: make every child's dental visit a good one, so they grow up without the dread that puts so many adults off going.

When should my child first visit the dentist?

The first visit is recommended by 12 months of age, or when their first tooth comes through. Coming in early means any concerns get picked up before they become problems, and your child gets used to the environment long before anyone needs to do anything to their teeth. That familiarity makes a real difference.

What we offer for children at Core Dental Group Southbank

• Gentle check-ups and cleans tailored to children
• Children's check-ups from $80 AUD
• Digital X-rays at the lowest possible radiation dose
• Fissure sealants to protect newly erupted permanent molars from decay
• Fluoride treatments to strengthen developing teeth
• Early orthodontic assessment
• Guidance for parents on diet, fluoride, brushing, and teething
• Happy gas (nitrous oxide) for children who feel anxious

Specialist referral pathway

The general dentist team at Core Dental Group Southbank is experienced with children and knows how to make appointments feel manageable rather than stressful. When a child needs specialist paediatric dental care, there's a referral pathway to paediatric dental specialists at other Core Dental Group locations, so more complex cases don't fall through the cracks.

Child Dental Benefits Schedule – bulk billing

Core Dental Group Southbank bulk bills eligible children under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). Children aged 2 to 17 from families receiving eligible Australian Government payments can access up to $1,095.60 AUD in dental benefits over a two-year period. That covers examinations, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, and extractions.

To check your child's eligibility, visit MyGov (Medicare) or call the practice directly – the team is happy to walk you through what's covered.

HICAPS on-site

HICAPS is available for instant health fund rebate processing, so you only pay the gap on the day rather than waiting for a reimbursement.

Creating positive dental experiences

Children's early dental visits shape how they feel about dental care for the rest of their lives. The Southbank team works to make appointments feel calm and unhurried – the decor is deliberately non-clinical, procedures are explained in plain, age-appropriate language, and the pace follows the child rather than the clock.

For children who feel anxious, happy gas (nitrous oxide) is available. It's mild, children stay fully conscious throughout, and it wears off within minutes of the appointment finishing.

All clinicians at Core Dental Group Southbank are AHPRA-registered and members of the Australian Dental Association.

The City Road location is easy to reach by tram along St Kilda Road or on foot from Flinders Street Station, with street parking and CBD car parks nearby. Weekday hours run until 6:00 pm, which makes it easier to fit appointments around school pick-up or a busy work schedule.

Book your child's appointment

• Phone: (03) 8547 0780
• National: 13 13 16
• Online: coredental.com.au
• Email: southbank@coredental.com.au

Visit us

55 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 Short walk from Flinders Street Station; multiple tram stops along St Kilda Road Nearby street parking and CBD car parks

Open Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 1:30 pm. Your local dental practice – coredental.com.au