Many people don’t like visiting the dentist, but regular dental check ups and cleanings are necessary to keep your teeth and gums healthy. When you go to the dentist in Lower Plenty, you don’t want to worry about how you’re going to pay for your necessary dental treatment. That’s why St. George’s Dental accepts dental funds to help our patients with their treatment costs. So, which dental funds do we accept? Keep reading to learn more.
What Is a Dental Fund?
St. George’s Dental is a preferred provider for certain health funds; we work directly with these health funds to give you better, more affordable access to dental services. As a preferred provider, we can arrange lower dental fees and higher rebates for our patients, keeping your out-of-pocket costs to a minimum.
Dental Funds for Your Oral Health
At St. George’s Dental, we realise you may have questions about dental funds, and we are happy to help in any way we can. Our dental clinic is a preferred provider for the following private health funds:
Medibank
Since 1976, Medibank has been supporting its customers by providing a wide range of health services, including dental care. With over four million current customers, Medibank aims to provide the best health services and community support in Australia.
Bupa
The British United Provident Association Limited, or Bupa, is a health fund that offers dental services, as well as aged care and optical care. Bupa focuses on helping its customers live longer, happier and healthier lives by fostering community wellbeing.
HCF
The Hospitals Contribution Fund of Australia, or HCF, is Australia's largest not-for-profit health fund. With nearly two million members, HCF focuses on making healthcare more accessible and affordable. HCF has paid almost 90% of benefits in the last ten years. Founded in 1932, HCF has its headquarters in Sydney.
Do You Need More Information about Dental Funds?
If you want to speak to a member of our dental team about the private dental health funds we accept, call us on (03) 9432 5400. At St. George’s Dental, we want every patient to receive the dental care they deserve to maintain the best oral health possible.
We look forward to your call.