Health Insurance (Dental Services) Determination 2007
11Purpose of service
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11 Purpose of service
(1) An item in Schedule 1 applies to a dental service only if the primary purpose of the service is to improve the oral health or function of the eligible patient.
(2) An item in Schedule 1 does not apply to a dental service if the primary purpose of the service is to improve the appearance of the eligible patient.
(3) An item in Schedule 1 applies to a dental service if the primary purpose of the service is to improve the oral health or function of the eligible patient and another purpose of the service is to improve the patient’s appearance.