Government Subsidised
Victorian Denture Scheme.

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.

Public dental clinic waiting lists across Melbourne can stretch between 12 and 18 months. If you cannot wait, you have other options. DVA Gold Card holders qualify for complete dental prosthetics with no waiting lists and $0 co-payments. If you require extractions or dental check-ups prior to dentures, our co-located sister clinic Oak Park Dental participates in public and private schemes. We also provide direct private treatment with flexible payment options.

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.

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.

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.

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 Denture Clinic for immediate private treatment with zero public delay.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.