Smile Dental Clinic helps eligible patients claim available dental benefits in Kalgoorlie. Your rebate and out-of-pocket cost depend on your policy, waiting periods, annual limits, treatment and the item numbers provided.
HEALTH-FUND PROVIDER PROGRAMS
The following pages explain Smile Dental Clinic’s current provider arrangements and the checks patients should make before relying on a benefit.
Bupa
Information for eligible Bupa members, including policy limits, preventive benefits and possible gaps.
Medibank
Information about eligible Medibank products, benefits and policy-specific conditions.
HBF
Information about HBF dental benefits, annual limits and possible out-of-pocket costs.
HCF
Information about eligible HCF dental benefits, limits and possible gaps.
CBHS
Information for eligible CBHS members, including benefit checks and policy limits.
Other private health funds
Eligible claims may also be available through the funds below. These listings do not promise a particular rebate or no-gap treatment.
ahm
Check ahm dental extras, waiting periods, annual limits and expected benefits before treatment.
GMHBA
Check eligible GMHBA dental benefits, limits and possible out-of-pocket costs.
Qantas Health Insurance
General information for Qantas Health members without implying nib First Choice participation at Smile Dental.
HICAPS on-the-spot claiming
How HICAPS works
HICAPS can transmit eligible claims to participating health funds at the clinic. Your insurer decides whether a benefit is payable and the amount paid.
Bring your membership details
Bring your current health-fund card or digital membership details. If a claim cannot be processed, you may need to pay the account and claim directly from your fund.
Fees and payment options
Payment products are separate from health insurance. Approval, limits, fees and provider terms may apply.
Afterpay
General information about using Afterpay for eligible dental payments at the clinic.
Zip Money
General information about Zip Money applications, approval and payment conditions.
National Dental Plan
Eligible applicants may be able to spread approved treatment costs, subject to finance approval and provider terms.
SuperCare information
Information about applying for compassionate release of superannuation. Eligibility is determined by the relevant authorities, not the clinic.
Understand likely costs
Read about treatment estimates, payment methods, health-fund rebates and possible out-of-pocket costs.
Government dental programs
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Eligible children can access benefits for specified basic dental services, subject to Services Australia eligibility and program limits.
DVA dental care
Eligible DVA cardholders may receive approved dental services under DVA rules, referrals and prior-approval requirements where applicable.
What to check before booking
- Confirm that your dental extras cover is active and any waiting period has been served.
- Ask your fund about annual limits, service limits and benefits for the expected item numbers.
- Confirm the clinic’s current provider status for your specific product.
- Request a treatment estimate and allow for possible out-of-pocket costs.
This is general information only. Cover, provider arrangements and payment options can change, and financial eligibility does not determine whether treatment is clinically suitable.
Need help before your appointment?
Call Smile Dental Clinic in Kalgoorlie on (08) 9022 7199. For policy-specific benefit information, contact your health fund directly.
References & Further Reading
This page is based on current clinical literature and guidelines from recognised Australian and international dental and health authorities.
- Australian Dental Association. ada.org.au
- Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA). dentalboard.gov.au
- Australian Dental Association - Teeth.org.au Oral Health Advice. teeth.org.au
- Healthdirect Australia - Dental Care. healthdirect.gov.au
- Cochrane Oral Health Group - Systematic Reviews. cochranelibrary.com
Content reviewed by Dr Desmond Ng, BDSc (Hons) University of Queensland | Principal Dentist, Dentists at Canning Vale. Last reviewed July 2026.