Workplace accidents don’t always result in broken bones or back injuries—sometimes, it’s your teeth that take the hit. Whether it’s a fall, a blow to the face, or a piece of machinery gone wrong, dental injuries at work can be painful, distressing, and costly. Fortunately, workers’ compensation may cover your dental treatment costs in such cases.
Here’s what you need to know if you’ve suffered a work-related dental injury in Sydney or anywhere across Australia.
Common Work-Related Dental Injuries
Workplace accidents can result in a wide range of dental issues, including:
Chipped, cracked, or broken teeth
Tooth avulsion (completely knocked out teeth)
Dislodged or loose teeth
Jaw fractures or TMJ disorders
Damage to dental restorations (crowns, bridges, fillings)
These injuries often occur in:
Construction sites
Warehouses
Hospitality and retail industries
Healthcare environments
Any setting where physical activity or accidents are possible
Am I Covered Under Workers’ Compensation for Dental Injuries?
Yes—if your dental injury occurred during the course of your employment, you are likely eligible to claim dental treatment costs under your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. This includes:
Injuries from slips, trips, or falls at work
Assaults or physical altercations
Motor vehicle accidents while on duty
Equipment- or machinery-related trauma
What Dental Treatments Are Covered?
Depending on the injury, workers’ compensation may cover:
Emergency dental treatment
Tooth re-implantation or splinting
Root canal therapy
Dental crowns, bridges, or implants
TMJ diagnosis and management
Ongoing dental reviews and follow-up care
Pain-Free Dentist Sydney works with insurers, case managers, and medico-legal teams to provide comprehensive documentation and treatment plans.
How to Make a Workers’ Comp Dental Claim
Report the injury to your employer as soon as possible.
Visit a dentist experienced in workers’ compensation cases.
Obtain a WorkCover medical certificate or dental injury report.
Submit your claim through the appropriate WorkSafe/WorkCover authority in your state.
Keep all documentation, including receipts, reports, and X-rays.
Why Choose Pain-Free Dentist Sydney?
At Pain-Free Dentist Sydney, we specialise in helping injured workers:
Quickly diagnose and treat dental trauma
Navigate the workers' comp claim process
Get access to gentle, modern, pain-free dental care
Provide medico-legal reports when required
Offer support from start to finish, liaising with insurance providers
We understand how stressful dental trauma can be—especially when it happens unexpectedly at work. Our experienced dental team offers both emergency dental treatment and long-term rehabilitation care for workplace injuries.
Frequently Searched Questions (FAQs):
Can I choose my own dentist under workers’ compensation?
Yes. In most cases, you are allowed to select your own treating dentist for work-related injuries.
Will WorkCover pay for dental implants?
If the loss of a tooth is directly related to a workplace injury, and an implant is the best long-term solution, it may be covered—subject to insurer approval.
Do I need a referral for dental treatment under WorkCover?
No referral is needed. You can contact our clinic directly and we’ll help with the paperwork and reporting process.
Book a Dental Workers’ Comp Consultation Today
If you've experienced dental trauma at work, don't delay. Early treatment can save teeth, reduce complications, and help you heal properly. Contact Pain-Free Dentist Sydney to schedule a consultation today.
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