The Dental Clinic provides basic emergency, general and denture services.
Where there is insufficient capacity at our dental clinic, people may be referred to a private dentist or prosthetist.
Specialist dental care is provided at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
Who is eligible to see the WRHS Dental Clinic?
Concession card holders and their dependants.
School age children from year 9 upwards, who's parents have a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card.
WRHS Dental Clinic
The charge will depend on the type and amount of treatment you need, with a minimum of $20 for a course of care:
- Emergency visit - $22.50
- General Care - for a full course of treatment (checkup, fillings, clean). The cost will be a minimum or $22.50, up to a maximum of $90.
- Dentures - the charge is dependent on the type of denture with the maximum charge for a full upper and lower acrylic denture of $101.
- Specialist Care - the charge will depend on the treatment you receive. This will be discussed with you prior to commencing treatment.
- Exemptions for charges may be available for people with special needs. This should be discussed with the dental clinic prior to care commencing.
Emergency Care
If you are in pain you should contact your local community dental clinic. You will be assessed within the next 24 hours.
Location
The WRHS Dental Clinic is located in Vermont Street, Wodonga, just prior to the entry to Martin Park Football Oval.
The clinic is open Monday to Friday except public holidays.
Waiting Times
WRHS Dental Clinic will be able to advise you on waiting times.
Quality Care
Public dental clinics are committed to providing quality services. Information regarding your rights and responsibilities is outlined in the Department of Human Services brochure Charter of Client Rights and Responsibilities for Public Dental Services. Copies can be obtained at community dental clinics or by contacting the hot-line listed below.
How Can I get more information?
The Dental Health Services Victoria hot-line will answer your questions about public dental services including your closest public dental clinic.
Phone: 1300 360 054 (for the cost of a local call).
