Update: 6 August 2020
In line with the introduction of restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), routine dental services, including Smile Squad, will remain on hold.
If you have a dental emergency or require oral health advice, please contact the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne on 9341 1000 (outside Melbourne metro call: 1800 833 039) or use the online community dental clinics search for a list of dental clinics in your area. You may also visit www.dhsv.org.au if you require any further information.
The health and wellbeing of Victorians remains our highest priority. We will actively plan for the re-commencement of all Smile Squad services once it is appropriate to do so.
We urge all Victorian children and their families to maintain their oral health by eating well, drinking tap water, and brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
If you have any concerns regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) you can call the Coronavirus Hotline on 1800 675 398 or visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au.
What is Smile Squad?
Smile Squad is a Victorian Government program that will provide free access to dental care to all Victorian public primary and secondary school students. Dental vans started visiting a limited number of schools in Term 3 2019, with the full Victorian roll-out starting in Term 1, 2020.
What services are provided?
The friendly dental team will provide free:
- High quality annual dental examinations
- Follow-up treatments
FAQs
The Smile Squad service delivery will be managed by Victoria's lead oral health agency, Dental Health Services Victoria. Find out more about the service: