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Key policies
Dental Health Program funding model and data set
A new funding model and data set for the Dental Health Program commenced on 1 July 2011.
The new funding model changes the way public dental services are funded and monitored. It applies to public dental services delivered by public and private providers that are purchased by Dental Health Services Victoria on behalf of the department.
The new funding model is activity based and the activity measure is a completed course of care. The funding unit is a Dental Unit of Value (DuV). Agencies will be set DuV targets based on their total service delivery funding.
The modelling in work associated with the development of the new funding model highlighted the need for robust, unit level data. The new dental data set will streamline data submission and analysis.
A two-year transition phase will allow time to validate the new funding model and reporting arrangements.
Further information on the new Dental Health Program funding model and data set is attached below.
Guide to funding and accountability reform June 2011
Dental Health Program Data Set Manual v1.0
The attached documents contain certain concepts, data elements and rules which define data collection and reporting requirements for the Dental Health Program.
Dental Health Program Data Set Manual v1.0
Dental Health Program Data Set Manual v1.0 - Large value domains
Dental Health Program Data Set Client Registration Guide
The attached document complements the Dental Health Program Data Set Manual and assists agency staff to accurately report the mandatory client information for the Dental Health Program Data Set.
Dental Health Program Data Set Client Registration Guide June 2011
Victoria's dental voucher schemes
To deliver more public dental services the private sector is sometimes relied on to provide care. Private dental clinicians provide care through three schemes:
- Victorian Emergency Dental Scheme
- Victorian General Dental Scheme
- Victorian Denture Scheme
For further information about participating in these schemes please contact Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) or your local community dental clinic.
Location of public dental services across Victoria
2011-12 State Rate fees for Private Schemes Update
Effective 1 February 2012.
The price paid for services delivered by private providers to public clients. These prices are inclusive of patient contributions (client fees) and will be indexed annually.
State Rate fees for Private Schemes February 2012
There are caps for:
Emergency (VEDS) $262.61
General (VGDS) $740.09
Dental health program fees policy
Public dental fees policy July 2011
Waiting list, eligibility and fees policies
Dental health program waiting list policies
Public dental urgent denture care wait list policy July 2007
Public dental non-urgent care wait list policy July 2007
Dental health program eligibility and priority access policy
Eligibility and priority access for public dental services policy March 2010
