At GMHBA we are dedicated to looking after the health and wellbeing of all in the community. When it comes to dental care, that starts with a healthy smile.
Check-ups are important
Regular check-ups, good oral hygiene and having a good diet will decrease the risk of tooth decay, tooth loss and gum disease. To maintain good basic oral health, we recommend you have a professional clean every 6 months and an examination every 12 months. More frequent check-ups may be required if a specific oral problem is present.
Baby teeth too
Teaching kids about dental care from a young age helps to build healthy habits and prevent tooth decay in children. Help your children brush their teeth from when the first few teeth appear and visit a dentist within the first two years of their lives to help develop healthy habits and prevent tooth decay.
Save on dental treatments
GMHBA is partnering with smile.com.au to make dental care more affordable and accessible for our members across Australia. Members with extras cover will save 15-40% off* dental treatments performed by a smile.com.au approved dentist. The smile.com.au membership is in addition to your existing GMHBA extras benefits.
*Savings may vary between dentists. It is recommended that members obtain a quote prior to treatment.
How do I save?
Your extras cover will pay a benefit up to annual and sub-limits on your remaining dental costs after the smile.com.au saving has been applied.
Check-Up & cleaning
| Item No. | Dental Service | With a smile.com.au membership# | Without a smile.com.au membership |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | Oral Examination | $51.00 | $60.00 |
| 114 | Removal of calculus - first visit | $101.15 | $119.00 |
| 121 | Fluoride treatment | $32.30 | $38.00 |
| Total Cost | $184.45 | $217.00 |
Important notes on dental fees
This is an example only, it is recommended to speak with your dentist to discuss your needs. You may need different dental services which could increase or decrease the total cost.
GMHBA extras cover offer dental benefits up to sub and annual limits. We recommend contacting your selected smile.com.au provider and checking your cover in your member area to estimate out of pocket costs.
#smile.com.au fee includes 15% savings.
Need more information? See our FAQs:
smile.com.au is a network of 2,500 dentists across Australia, with the aim to make quality dental care more affordable and accessible. smile.com.au operate as a membership organisation where members receive savings on dental treatment at participating dentists.
GMHBA members with dental cover will be eligible to receive these savings from 1 May 2018.
No. GMHBA members with dental extras cover will automatically have access to the dental plan. Simply present your GMHBA member card at a smile.com.au approved dentist to receive your reduced dental fees.
Yes. Only GMHBA members with dental will be eligible to receive the reduced dental fees.
The saving on treatments can vary between practices. You will get a guaranteed minimum saving of 15%, and up to 40%, off the regular dental fee on all dental treatment performed by any smile.com.au approved dentist throughout Australia.
