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Reduce your out-of-pocket costs on dental when you visit a smile.com.au dentist^. 

Peoplecare has partnered with the smile.com.au dental network, which means Peoplecare members with Extras can visit any of the smile.com.au dentists around the country and receive:

  • 15%–40% OFF their usual fee for all dental treatments
  • Up to 2 No Gap* check-up and cleans per financial year
  • 1 No Gap Mouthguard per financial year#

^Subject to annual limits and waiting periods apply.

#Subject to annual limits and waiting periods apply. Item number 151

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who are smile.com.au? 

They’re a network of over 4,000 quality dentists across Australia, so chances are there’s one near you. 

Where can I find a smile.com.au dentist?

You can find a smile.com.au dentist using the search function below.

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What is included in a No Gap Check-up and Clean?

A No Gap* check-up and clean includes

  • Examination
  • Scale
  • Clean
  • Fluoride treatment
  • Diagnostic X-Rays where clinically required

*‘No gap’ means there are no out-of-pocket costs on a selected range of dental treatments (as long as your annual dental limit hasn’t been used). Preventative dental covers consultation, scale & clean, X-rays and fluoride as part of a check-up and clean package only. Excludes treatment-only appointments.

How many No Gap check-up and cleans am I entitled to?

If you hold Extras cover with Peoplecare you can receive up to 2 No Gap check-up and cleans per financial year. Providing you have not reached your annual dental limits.

How many No Gap mouthguards am I entitled to?

If you hold Extras cover with Peoplecare you are entitled to 1 No Gap mouthguard per financial year. Item number 151. Providing you have not reached your annual dental limits and have served your waiting periods.

What percentage saving will I receive? 

The percentage saving on treatments will depend on the practice's regular fees. There is a maximum Smile Fee for around 60 of the most common dental treatments. If the smile.com.au dentist has a high regular fee, the percentage saving will be higher. 

Remember, if you have Peoplecare Extras cover, you’ll get at least 15% off and up to 40% off the usual practice fee on all dental services such as check-ups & cleans, fillings, dentures, root canals, crown & bridges. 

How do I receive the savings? 

When you show your Peoplecare membership card, the dentist’s billing system will automatically reduce your fees. The claim will then be automatically processed when your Peoplecare membership card is swiped through HICAPS.

Have any questions about costs? Contact your dentist. 

How can I tell what I'll pay if I visit a network dentist? 

If you visit a network dentist, you'll receive a minimum of 15%–40% off their usual treatment fee. The percentage saving on treatments will depend on the practice's regular fees. 

How much do smile.com.au dentists save me for common dental work? 

Below we show you how Peoplecare members have recently saved money by using their local smile.com.au network dentist. 

Common check-up services Average out of pocket cost  
Smile Non-Smile Difference %
Comprehensive oral examination: dental item no. 011 $25.35 $33.33 $7.98 24%
Removal of plaque and tartar (the cleaning part): 114 $45.90 $67.39 $21.49 32%
Application of fluoride: 121 $10.34 $15.56 $5.22 34%
Two X-rays: 022 $33.18 $45.81 $12.63 28%
Per visit total $114.77 $162.09 $47.32 29%

Data: Peoplecare members who used smile.com.au in the last 12 months between June 2024 - May 2025.

Common dental treatments Average out of pocket cost  
Smile Non-Smile Difference %
Fillings to 4 surfaces of the back tooth: dental item no. 534 $121.62 $168.79 $47.17 28%
Crown – non-metallic – indirect: 613 $870.95 $1,149.41 $278.46 24%
Simple extraction: 311 $97.86 $142.87 $45.00 32%

Data: Peoplecare members who used smile.com.au in the last 12 months between June 2024 - May 2025. 

Root canal – 2 canals with crown Average out of pocket cost  
Smile Non-Smile Difference %
X-rays: dental item no. 022 $16.59 $22.90 $6.31 28%
Complete preparation of root canal – one canal: 415 $145.34 $278.75 $133.41 48%
Complete preparation of root canal – each additional canal: 416 $81.37 $139.22 $57.86 42%
Root canal filling – one canal: 417 $158.93 $311.99 $153.06 49%
Root canal filling – each additional canal: 418 $99.70 $146.83 $47.12 32%
Full crown – veneered – indirect: 615 $858.96 $1,031.28 $172.32 17%
Total $1,360.88 $1,930.97 $570.08 30%

Data: Peoplecare members who used smile.com.au in the last 12 months between June 2024 - May 2025. 

This offer is only available to Peoplecare members with Extras cover who visit a smile.com.au dentist. Simply show your Peoplecare membership card in store to receive your discount. Offer not available on OSHC extras product.