If you’ve sustained a dental injury at work, you may be eligible to receive dental treatment through workers compensation. At Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we regularly treat patients under WorkCover for workplace-related dental trauma, including cracked teeth, tooth loss, and TMJ dysfunction. This guide walks you through the exact steps to prepare for your appointment.
What Is a Workers Compensation Dental Claim?
A workers compensation dental claim is a formal request for dental treatment coverage after a workplace injury. Common injuries include:
Broken or chipped teeth from slips or falls
Tooth loss from direct trauma
Jaw injury or TMJ dysfunction
Pain or bite issues from repetitive strain
Step 1: Get a GP Referral
Before seeing a WorkCover-approved dentist, you must visit your GP and get a referral letter. It must:
Be addressed to our clinic
Outline your dental symptoms
Confirm the injury is work-related
This is essential to validate the treatment request.
Step 2: Notify Your Employer and Lodge a Claim
Inform your employer of the injury and submit a workers compensation claim. Once your claim is approved, you’ll receive:
A claim number
An approval letter for dental treatment
Your insurance case manager’s contact details
You must bring these to your dental appointment.
Step 3: Book With a WorkCover Dentist
At Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we accept WorkCover patients and liaise directly with insurers. When booking, please provide:
Full name, date of birth, address
Claim number
Letter of approval from your insurer
GP referral letter
Insurer’s contact details
Step 4: Receive Expert Dental Care
We offer a wide range of services for workplace dental injuries, including:
Tooth replacement (dental implants)
TMJ treatment
Cracked or fractured tooth repair
Bite rehabilitation from trauma
Our holistic, gentle approach helps patients recover fully and comfortably.
Your WorkCover Dentist in Sydney
📍 G1a, 570 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park NSW
📞 (02) 9558 8988
📧 info@painfreedentistsydney.com.au
Let us help you get back to work and back to life—pain free.