The domiciliary service is for people who are completely homebound due to their medical, physical or mental condition.
What type of care is provided?
Emergency and general dental care is provided, including:
- dental examinations
- oral health advice, prevention and cleaning
- fillings
- extractions
- provision of dentures and denture care.
Where is the care provided?
Care is provided at the patient’s home or residence. The location must be clean and have:
- reasonable lighting
- easily accessible power points
- a sink with running water
- a table
- privacy
- freedom from interference from pets
- access ramp for dental equipment
- access to non-meter parking or free parking within a reasonable distance.
How much does the service cost?
This service is free if you hold one of the following cards:
- Pensioner Concession card
- Health Care Card
- Veteran Affairs Gold card.
If you are not a Government card holder, fees are payable for this service. Please contact the Domiciliary Oral Health Unit on (03) 9341 1034 for more information.
How do I apply?
An application form needs to be completed by the patient (or carer) and by the patient’s general practitioner (GP).
Download the application form (PDF, 64 KB) or request one from the Domiciliary Oral Health Unit by calling (03) 9341 1034.
Once you have returned the form to the Domiciliary Oral Health Unit, a staff member will contact you to make an appointment for your oral health examination. Appointments are arranged according to the urgency of treatment needed and geographical location. Please note that there are some waiting times for this service.
Further information
Domiciliary Oral Health Unit
The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
Phone: (03) 9341 1034