- 6 fund partnerships · 5 clinics
Preferred provider dentists across Melbourne's south-east
Every My Dentist Network clinic accepts all Australian health funds with instant HICAPS claiming. On top of that, our clinics have been admitted to six of the country’s most competitive fund networks — so members pay less, and often nothing, on preventive care.
Our partnerships
Bupa
Members First Platinum
Medibank
Members' Choice Advantage
HCF
More for Teeth
nib
First Choice network
CBHS
Choice Network
HIF
Preferred Provider
We accept every Australian health fund — not just these ones
Whoever you're insured with, you can claim your rebate instantly at the chair through HICAPS at all five My Dentist Network clinics. Just bring your physical or digital fund card and you'll only ever pay the difference. The partnerships below are additional benefits we've negotiated on top of that.
More back in your pocket — every visit
Same treatment. Same dentist. Same chair. The difference is that when you see a preferred provider, your fund pays a higher benefit and we’ve agreed to charge your fund’s capped fees. Both sides of the sum move in your favour — so the gap you actually pay gets smaller.
A higher benefit
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An agreed, capped fee
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Less out of your pocket
You get a bigger rebate
At a preferred provider, your fund pays a higher benefit than it does at a non-network clinic. Same procedure — more of it comes back to you.
Our fees are capped
We charge your fund’s agreed price list rates negotiated to sit below what clinics outside the network typically charge for the same work.
So your gap shrinks
Bigger rebate plus a capped fee means less to pay at the desk. On preventive care with several of our funds, that gap can be $0.
Nothing to claim back
It’s all settled at the chair through HICAPS. Your rebate applies instantly you pay the gap, if there is one, and leave.
The honest caveat: exactly what you get back depends on your level of cover, how much of your annual limit is left, and any waiting periods. Bring your card and we’ll run a free HICAPS quote before we start, so you know your out-of-pocket cost up front. Full terms at the foot of this page.
Which clinic is preferred for which fund
Preferred provider arrangements vary by clinic – see your clinic’s page for the funds it is preferred with.
| Health fund | Lynbrook | Carrum Downs | Cranbourne | Langwarrin | Lang Lang |
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BupaMembers First Platinum |
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MedibankMembers' Choice Advantage |
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HCFMembers' Choice Advantage |
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nibFirst Choice network |
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CBHSChoice Network |
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HIFPreferred Provider |
Important: a ✓ means that clinic is a preferred provider for that fund. A — means we are not a preferred provider there — but we still accept that fund and claim it instantly through HICAPS, exactly like every other Australian health fund.
What each partnership gives you
Platinum tier
Members First Platinum
100% back on up to two 6-monthly check-up and cleans every year
Part of Bupa’s Members First dental network.
Exclusive:Â only MDN clinic with this status
Members' Choice Advantage
100% back on up to two check-ups a year
A select group within Medibank’s Members’ Choice network.
Also at:Â Carrum Downs, Cranbourne, Langwarrin, Lang Lang
More for Teeth
100% back on your check-up, scale & clean and fluoride
Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund.
Also at:Â Carrum Downs, Cranbourne, Lang Lang
First Choice network
Agreed rates that stretch your extras limits further
nib’s agreed-rate provider network.
Also at:Â Carrum Downs, Cranbourne, Langwarrin, Lang Lang
Choice Network
Higher benefits and a known, lower gap
One of 9,000+ hand-picked Choice Network providers.
Also at:Â Carrum Downs, Cranbourne, Langwarrin, Lang Lang
Preferred Provider
Reduced gaps on your extras dental
HIF’s preferred dental network.
Also at:Â Carrum Downs, Cranbourne, Langwarrin, Lang Lang
Whatever you need, we do it here
From a routine check-up through to a full smile transformation all under one roof.
Orthodontics
Orthodontics and Aligners
With thousands of cases completed, we treat patients of all ages — using both traditional braces and digital clear aligners, including Invisalign™.
Implants
Full Mouth Implants
Regain your smile and avoid loose dentures with permanent implants placed by our specialist surgeon, and new teeth provided in two days — with your final smile just a few months later.
Cosmetic
Smile Makeovers
We love designing new smiles, and it’s easier than you think. With the latest digital technologies and our own laboratory, we can help you regain your confidence.
Also here: general dentistry, children’s dental, wisdom teeth, emergency care and interest-free payment plans.
Find your clinic
Five clinics across Melbourne’s south-east. Tap through for that clinic’s full fund detail.
Cranbourne Family Dental
Shop 8, Hunt Club Shopping Centre, 1A Linsell Blvd, Cranbourne East VIC 3977
Langwarrin Family Dental
Shop 2, The Gateway Shopping Centre, 230 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd, Langwarrin VIC 3910
All five clinics accept every Australian health fund with HICAPS on-the-spot claiming. See the full network overview →
Common questions
Which My Dentist Network clinics are preferred providers for which funds?
Medibank Members’ Choice Advantage, nib First Choice, CBHS Choice and HIF apply at all five clinics. HCF More for Teeth applies at Lynbrook, Carrum Downs, Cranbourne and Lang Lang. Bupa Members First Platinum is exclusive to Lynbrook Dental Care. The table on this page shows the full breakdown.
Do you accept health funds you're not a preferred provider for?
Yes — every Australian health fund, at all five clinics, with instant HICAPS claiming at the chair. Preferred provider status simply adds extra benefits for members of those particular funds.
What is a preferred provider, and why is it hard to become one?
Preferred provider networks are closed and capped. Funds assess a practice’s clinical governance, infection control, facilities, fee structure and patient outcomes, and limit how many practices they admit per area. Practices that are accepted agree to charge the fund’s negotiated fee schedule — which is why members pay less.
Will I get no-gap treatment?
On preventive care — check-ups, cleans, some x-rays — several of our fund partnerships offer 100% back for members with eligible cover and available limits. It is never automatic: it depends on your policy, your limits and your waiting periods. Call your nearest clinic and we’ll quote you for free before you book.
Can I use my cover at more than one of your clinics?
Yes. Your fund membership works at any clinic where we hold that partnership — so a Medibank member can be seen at any of the five.
Make your extras cover work harder
Find your nearest clinic and book online — or call and we’ll check your entitlements first.
Important information about health fund benefits
- Benefits, rebates and out-of-pocket costs depend entirely on your individual level of cover, your annual limits, any waiting periods, and each fund's rules. The information below is a general summary only and is not a guarantee of benefit. Always confirm your entitlements directly with your fund before treatment — or ask our reception team and we'll run a HICAPS quote for you at no cost.
- Bupa Members First Platinum: 100% back on up to two 6-monthly check-up and cleans every year is available at Members First Platinum and Members First Ultimate providers; cover eligibility and yearly limits vary. "50% or more back on most dental services" depends on your level of cover and is up to yearly limits. 100% back on general dental fillings is available at Members First Ultimate providers only and does not apply here. Waiting periods, benefit claiming restrictions, policy and fund rules apply. Check your cover in myBupa. Full details at Bupa.
- Medibank Members' Choice Advantage: Eligible members on Medibank extras (excluding Healthy Living Extras and Gold Ultra Health) can claim a maximum of two 100%-back check-ups per member per year at a Members' Choice Advantage provider. Healthy Living Extras: one check-up. Gold Ultra Health: up to three. Two-month waiting period applies. Annual limits, waiting periods and fund rules apply. Check your cover summary. Full details at Medibank.
- HCF More for Teeth: 100% back on preventive dental is available to HCF members on selected eligible extras covers, at participating More for You providers, and is subject to your annual limits and any waiting periods. Unlike some funds, these services count towards your annual limit. Log in to HCF online member services to confirm your cover. Full details at HCF.
- nib First Choice network: nib First Choice providers offer agreed fees on many commonly claimed treatments. First Choice is an agreed-rate network — it is separate from nib's No Gap dental network. Fees are reviewed at least annually and are subject to change. Annual limits, waiting periods and T&Cs apply. Benefits depend on your level of nib Extras cover. Full details at nib.
- CBHS Choice Network: Benefits depend on your level of CBHS extras cover. Annual limits, waiting periods and fund rules apply. Confirm your entitlements with CBHS before treatment. Full details at CBHS.
- HIF Preferred Provider: Benefits depend on your level of HIF extras cover. Annual limits, waiting periods and fund rules apply. Confirm your entitlements with HIF before treatment. Full details at HIF.
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