A message from Daniel Andrews, Victorian Premier

The fleet of free dental vans being rolled out by the Government is ready to hit the road and begin visiting Victorian schools. The first schools are in Box Hill, Barwon South, Cranbourne and Wodonga.
Free dental for all Victorian primary and secondary school students, and that’s exactly what we’re delivering. The Victorian Budget 2019/20 includes $321.9 million for the free dental care program. The Smile Squad vans will provide free check-ups and treatment including teeth cleaning, fluoride applications, fillings and any other non-cosmetic treatments to make sure our kids have healthy teeth.
When it comes to oral health, early prevention is the key. That’s why the program is so important – it stops emerging oral health issues in their tracks, keeping kids healthy and happy, dental bills down and avoids a trip to the hospital emergency department. All Victorian public primary and secondary school students will receive their own free dental packs, complete with a toothbrush, and lots of education about the benefits of a healthy, bright smile.
The Labor Government’s landmark free dental care program will drive down big dental costs for families, with bills expected to be slashed by $400 each year for each child. It will also free up more than 100,000 places for adults in the public dental system each year, reducing wait times.
Once fully rolled out, the fleet of Smile Squad vans will provide check-ups and dental treatment for about 650,000 school kids every year.

Full list of schools to be visited by the Smile Squad this term:

• Alkira Secondary College
• Armstrong Creek School
• Bandiana Primary School
• Barunduda Primary School
• Bellbrae Primary School
• Box Hill North Primary School
• Ceres Primary School
• Clyde Primary School
• Cranbourne South Primary School
• Cranbourne Primary School
• Grovedale West Primary School
• Highton Primary School
• Laburnum Primary School
• Lyndhurst Secondary College
• Melrose Primary School
• Old Orchard Primary School
• Wodonga Middle Years College
• Wodonga Senior Secondary College
• Wodonga West Primary School