HICAPS available at our clinic – eligible health fund members can claim their dental benefit on the spot, so you only pay the gap. No forms, no manual rebate claims. How on-the-spot HICAPS claiming works →

Dentists @ Canning Vale is a preferred provider for six major health funds — Bupa Members First Platinum, Medibank Members’ Choice Advantage, HCF More For Teeth, HBF Member Plus, nib First Choice, and CBHS Choice Network. We also accept most private health funds through HICAPS and see eligible patients under government dental programs including the Child Dental Benefits Schedule and DVA arrangements.

⭐ Preferred Provider Health Funds

As a preferred provider for these funds, Dentists @ Canning Vale has contracted agreed rates for selected dental treatments — which can mean lower out-of-pocket expenses or no-gap preventative check-ups and cleans for eligible members. Please confirm your specific entitlements with your fund before your appointment.

Preferred Provider

Bupa Members First Platinum

Eligible Bupa members may access up to two no-gap dental check-ups and cleans per year at our clinic, subject to your policy, waiting periods, annual limits and Bupa fund rules.

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Preferred Provider

Medibank Members’ Choice Advantage

Eligible Medibank members may receive 100% back on selected dental check-ups and cleans, subject to your policy, waiting periods, annual limits and Medibank fund rules.

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Preferred Provider

HCF More For Teeth

Eligible HCF members may receive 100% back on selected dental services per calendar year at our clinic, subject to your policy, annual limits and HCF fund rules.

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Preferred Provider

HBF Member Plus

HBF Member Plus dental providers may help minimise out-of-pocket costs for preventative dental services. Eligible members may receive 50%–100% back, subject to annual limits and HBF fund rules.

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Preferred Provider

nib First Choice

Eligible nib Extras members may access agreed rates on selected dental services at our clinic, depending on their policy, annual limits, waiting periods and nib fund rules.

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Preferred Provider

CBHS Choice Network

Eligible CBHS members may reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs on selected preventative dental services, subject to their policy, annual limits and CBHS fund rules.

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✓ Other Accepted Health Funds

We accept all private health funds with extras dental cover through our on-the-spot HICAPS electronic terminal. While these funds do not have a formal preferred provider agreement with our practice, eligible members can still claim their dental rebates instantly at your appointment and pay only the gap.

Accepted via HICAPS

ahm Health Insurance

Please note that we are not currently in ahm’s no gap dental provider group for WA. Please confirm your entitlements before your appointment.

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Approved Practice

Smile.com.au

Smile.com.au is a dental membership that gives members access to reduced and capped dental fees at approved practices. We are a proud Smile.com.au approved dental practice.

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Accepted via Smile

GMHBA

GMHBA has partnered with Smile.com.au. As a Smile.com.au approved practice, eligible GMHBA members may access Smile-related reduced dental fees at our clinic, subject to their GMHBA policy and fund rules.

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Accepted via nib

Qantas Assure

Qantas Health Insurance is underwritten by nib. As an nib First Choice provider, eligible Qantas Assure members can access the nib First Choice arrangement at our clinic. Confirm your entitlements before your appointment.

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Accepted via HICAPS

HIF Health Insurance

We welcome all HIF members and process claims on the spot via HICAPS. Members can claim their extras dental rebate immediately and pay only the out-of-pocket gap at their appointment.

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Accepted via HICAPS

OneMediFund & Other Funds

We accept OneMediFund and all other Australian private health funds through HICAPS. If your fund is not listed here, contact our team to confirm on-the-spot claiming for your appointment.

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🏛️ Government Dental Programs

We participate in Australian Government dental programs for eligible patients. Eligibility is determined by the relevant government authority.

Medicare Program

Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS)

An Australian Government program providing capped dental benefits for eligible children aged 0–17 years. Eligibility is assessed by Services Australia. We can see eligible children under this program.

CDBS at Dentists @ Canning Vale →

DVA Program

DVA Dental Care

We see eligible Gold Card and White Card holders under DVA arrangements. Covered services may include routine check-ups, cleaning, fillings and other eligible treatments, subject to DVA entitlements.

DVA at Dentists @ Canning Vale →

🏥 Quality Accreditation & On-the-Spot Claiming

Beyond health fund partnerships, we hold national QIP quality accreditation and provide electronic HICAPS terminal processing for immediate rebate claims at your appointment.

On-the-Spot Claiming

HICAPS Electronic Claiming

HICAPS lets most private health fund members claim their dental benefit at the clinic at the time of their appointment. Bring your physical health fund card or digital pass and pay only the gap — no forms, no waiting.

How HICAPS Works →

Quality Accreditation

QIP Quality Accreditation

Dentists @ Canning Vale holds QIP accreditation — a nationally recognised quality framework. Accreditation reflects our strict adherence to National Safety and Quality Health Service standards, hygiene, and patient safety.

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💳 Flexible Dental Payment Options & Plans

Dental care is an investment in your oral and general health. To ensure you can receive timely treatment without financial stress, Dentists @ Canning Vale partners with leading payment plan providers and compassionate early superannuation release options. Spread treatment expenses over manageable interest-free instalments.

Interest-Free Plan

National Dental Plan (NDP)

We work with National Dental Plan (NDP), facilitated through humm and Zip Money, allowing eligible patients to borrow up to $12,000 for dental treatments with interest-free terms and flexible fortnightly repayments.

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Pay in 4 Instalments

Afterpay

Pay for your appointment in 4 equal, interest-free instalments due every 2 weeks. Simply scan your Afterpay card at our reception terminal for instant mobile approval, with zero fees when paid on time.

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Dental Finance

Fund My Dental

Designed specifically for dental procedures, Fund My Dental provides interest-free payment plans up to $1,000 or $2,000 with simple weekly payments and an easy digital application completed before your appointment.

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Superannuation Access

SuperCare (Early Super Release)

In cases of essential major dental procedures (such as dental implants, crowns, and surgical extractions), you may be eligible to apply for early release of superannuation on compassionate grounds via SuperCare.

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Not sure if your fund is covered? Call us on 08 9256 2588 and we’ll check your entitlements before you come in.

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Important information about health fund benefits: Health fund rebates, no-gap benefits and preferred provider arrangements vary depending on your level of cover, annual limits, waiting periods and individual fund rules. The information on this page is a general guide only. We recommend contacting your health fund directly before your appointment to confirm your specific entitlements, whether waiting periods apply, and whether the services you need are covered under your policy.

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HICAPS On-the-Spot Claiming

Claim your health fund benefit the same day. Bring your fund card and pay only the gap.

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Payment Plans Available

Spread treatment costs with interest-free instalment options or compassionate early superannuation release.

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Check Before You Come In

Health fund benefits vary by policy, annual limits and waiting periods. Confirm entitlements with your fund before your appointment.

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References & Further Reading

This page is based on current clinical literature and guidelines from recognised Australian and international dental and health authorities.

Content reviewed by Dr Desmond Ng, BDSc (Hons) University of Queensland | Principal Dentist, Dentists at Canning Vale. Last reviewed July 2026.

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