SERVICES & SUPPORT / ​HEALTH SERVICES / ​DENTAL CLINIC
DENTAL CLINIC
The dental clinic at Kambu Health, Ipswich strives to provide high-quality dental treatments and services to you, in a safe and culturally appropriate environment. Tooth be told, we would love to see you!
Eligibility
You’re welcome to access our Kambu Health dental service if you:
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Identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, or
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If you are a direct family member of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
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You are a regular client at one of our primary health care clinics.
Clinics
We have a permanent three chair clinic open each weekday, ensuring that your dental needs are met.
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It is recommended that you visit the dentist at least every six to 12 months for check-ups and preventative treatment.
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Fun Fact: Your mouth is the access point into your body and is an essential part of your general health and well-being. Good oral health helps protect your body by reducing the risk of some infections and diseases. There is a direct correlation between our oral health and major chronic diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Our Dentists and Oral Health Therapist services provided:
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Emergency treatment for toothache, trauma, and wisdom teeth.
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Routine dental check-ups and screening.
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Fillings.
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Extractions.
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Root canal treatment.
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Wisdom teeth extractions.
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Dentures and crowns (referral).
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Mouthguards and splints (referral).
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Specialist referrals.
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Scaling and cleaning with oral health promotion.
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Regular recalls and follow up.
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In cases where we cannot provide the necessary treatment, referrals are made to appropriate specialist/specialist services.
DENTAL CLINIC
MON: 8:30am – 4:00pm
TUE: 8:30am – 4:00pm
WED: 8:30am – 4:00pm
THU: 8:30am – 4:00pm
FRI: 8:30am – 4:00pm
SAT: Closed
SUN: Closed
Fees
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There are no fees for general dental care provided the eligibility criteria is met.
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Treatment is provided to most children via the Child Dental Benefits Scheme.
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Aged pensioners and concession cardholders may be eligible for free acrylic dentures (referral to Woolloongabba Dental Clinic).
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Fees do apply for laboratory work, e.g., mouthguards, denture, and crown work (referral to Woolloongabba Dental Clinic)
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No referral is needed for Kambu Health clients so, to make an appointment contact our Ipswich clinic.