🚨Dental Emergency? Priority Care
VDS Provider & DPV Partner

Government Subsidised
Victorian Denture Scheme.

Subsidised dentures for eligible Victorian concession cardholders through community health partners. We handle the paperwork, you get the care.

Public Waitlist AdvisoryWhat You Need to Know

Have a Voucher? We Accept It. Still Waiting? You Have Options.

Private clinics cannot issue VDS vouchers directly. Vouchers must be requested through your local public community health centre (such as DPV Health, Merri Health, or Cohealth). Because public waiting lists across Melbourne can take 12 to 18 months, many patients look for faster avenues.

The Victorian Denture Scheme (VDS) is a government-funded initiative that helps concession cardholders access affordable dentures. If you hold a valid voucher from a public community dental agency, Oak Park Dental accepts your voucher and partners with our co-located dental laboratory to provide prompt, high-quality care.

How Oak Park Denture Clinic Works with VDS

At 88 Winifred Street, Oak Park Dental Clinic partners with our on-site dental laboratory (Oak Park Denture Clinic) to facilitate quality care under the Victorian Denture Scheme (VDS). We accept VDS vouchers issued by DPV Health and community dental agencies, providing accessible, precision denture solutions for eligible Victorian residents.

Our Location: 88 Winifred Street, Oak Park, VIC 3046

We serve patients from Oak Park, Glenroy, Pascoe Vale, Fawkner, Coburg, Hadfield, and surrounding Melbourne suburbs. Call us today to check your VDS eligibility.

Eligibility: Can I Access the VDS?

To qualify for subsidized dentures under the VDS, you must be a Victorian resident aged 18 or over and hold one of the following valid cards:

Pensioner Concession Card

Eligible for VDS coverage with full government subsidy.

Health Care Card

Provides access to VDS benefits and government support.

Commonwealth Seniors Card

Seniors may qualify for VDS benefits. Verify eligibility with us.

Priority Access: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, refugees, asylum seekers, and children in out-of-home care receive priority access and may skip the general waiting list.

What is Covered?

Full Dentures (Upper & Lower)
Partial Dentures
Denture Relines
Emergency Repairs
Extractions (if required)
Review Appointments

VDS Voucher Process

1

Check Eligibility

Call us on +61393065432. We verify your concession card and check your VDS eligibility immediately.

2

Get Your Voucher

If eligible, DPV Health issues a VDS Voucher. We handle all the paperwork for you.

3

Start Treatment

We start crafting your custom dentures immediately using your government voucher.

Statutory Co-payments

Service TypeStatutory Co-payment
Emergency Dental Assessment$32.00 (Flat fee)
Partial Denture (per denture)$77.50
Full Set (Upper & Lower)$160.00 (Capped)

*Co-payments are set by the Victorian Government via Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV). If you hold an exemption or a DVA Gold Card, your out-of-pocket cost is $0. We confirm your exact co-payment when you call.

Government Subsidised

Once you are confirmed eligible for the VDS, the Victorian Government subsidises your standard denture services. A small statutory co-payment may apply unless you are exempt, and we confirm the amount before any treatment starts.

Common Questions

Do I have to pay anything out of pocket?
Standard full or partial dentures under the Victorian Denture Scheme (VDS) receive substantial government subsidies. Fixed statutory co-payments set by Dental Health Services Victoria apply ($77.50 per denture, capped at $160 for a full set), with zero unexpected out-of-pocket costs for approved treatments.
What if I am stuck on a long public clinic waitlist?
Public dental waiting lists across Melbourne can take 12 to 18 months. If you cannot wait, you have other options. DVA Gold Card holders qualify for complete dental and denture treatment with no waiting lists and $0 co-payments. Patients can also access the Victorian General Dental Scheme (VGDS) for urgent general dental work, or book private treatment with flexible payment options.
What types of dentures are covered?
The VDS covers complete upper and lower full dentures, acrylic partial dentures, partial relines, and emergency denture repairs. Flexible or metal partials may also be authorized where clinically necessary.
How long does the application process take?
Once your eligibility is verified and your voucher is processed, custom fabrication in our on-site dental laboratory takes 2 to 3 weeks. Emergency repairs and relines are processed same-day.
Can I get my dentures repaired or relined under VDS?
Yes. Denture relines and emergency repairs for cracks or broken teeth are covered under VDS. Thanks to our on-site laboratory, we perform most VDS repairs in 1 to 2 hours while you wait.
How do I bypass public hospital dental waiting lists using a VDS voucher?
If your local public dental clinic (e.g. DPV Health, Merri Health) has a long waitlist, you can request a VDS Private Care Voucher. You can bring this voucher directly to Oak Park Dental Clinic for immediate private treatment without waiting for a public hospital chair.
What documents must I bring to my initial VDS consultation?
Please bring your valid Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card along with your Medicare card and official VDS voucher if already issued by a public clinic.
How often can I receive new dentures under the Victorian Denture Scheme?
Under DHS Victoria guidelines, eligible concession cardholders are entitled to new full or partial dentures every 6 years. If your dentures are lost, damaged, or your mouth structure changes significantly due to surgery, an early replacement voucher can be requested.
What is the difference between VDS and the Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS)?
VDS focuses on denture prosthetics, fabrications, relines, and structural repairs. VEDS covers urgent emergency relief of severe dental pain, acute trauma, or dental extractions required prior to denture placement.
Are flexible Valplast or metal chrome partial dentures covered under VDS?
Standard VDS vouchers cover acrylic partial dentures. If your mouth requires chrome cobalt or flexible Valplast for clinical preservation of natural teeth, prior authorization or a small co-payment difference may apply.
What happens if my VDS voucher expires before treatment starts?
VDS vouchers are generally valid for 3 months from the date of issue. If your voucher is near expiry, contact our clinic immediately. We can register your voucher into our system or assist in requesting a re-issue from the issuing health service.

Start Your Application

Call our reception team today. We will check your card details over the phone and confirm your eligibility immediately.

Call (03) 9306 5432
Culturally Sensitive Care

Inclusive Care for
Every Culture.

We believe everyone deserves expert dental care in their own language. Our clinic proudly supports Melbourne's diverse northern suburbs with multilingual resources and a welcoming environment for all.

Check Your VDS Eligibility Today

Don't wait months for your new dentures. If you have a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card, you could be eligible for government-funded dentures at Oak Park. Call us now to confirm.

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