Dental emergencies happen when you least expect them. If you hold a valid government concession card and are experiencing an urgent dental issue, you may be eligible to receive priority, subsidised treatment at Parkmore Family Dental through a Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme (VEDS) voucher.
Our Keysborough team provides prompt emergency dental care for VEDS patients experiencing acute concerns, including severe pain, infections, facial swelling, or dental trauma.
The VEDS is an initiative funded by the Victorian Government. If you have an urgent dental problem and the public clinics or the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne cannot offer you a timely appointment, you may be referred with a VEDS voucher to see a private dentist instead.
This voucher authorises you to receive emergency treatment, with the government subsidising most of the treatment costs.
VEDS is generally available to Victorian residents who are eligible for the public dental services, including:
Priority access may also apply to:
VEDS is designed to relieve acute pain, manage infection, and treat urgent dental injuries. Covered treatments generally include:
Note: A standard co-payment set by the Victorian Department of Health may apply, unless you are eligible for an exemption.
Please note that Parkmore Family Dental does not issue VEDS vouchers. You must first be assessed and issued a voucher by the Victorian public dental system, including Oral Health Victoria, the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne, or local community dental services, following a triage assessment.
Once you have a valid VEDS voucher, you can bring it to our Keysborough clinic. Our team will confirm the voucher details and provide the urgent care you need without delay. Vouchers are time-limited, so it’s best to book your appointment as soon as you receive one.
Having a dental emergency? Get in touch with us right away. Our friendly team will prioritise your appointment and get you into the chair as quickly as possible to get you out of discomfort.
