At Pain Free Dentist Sydney, we often help patients who’ve sustained dental injuries at work—whether it’s a cracked tooth from a fall, TMJ dysfunction from trauma, or tooth loss due to an accident. If you're pursuing a workers compensation dental claim, it's important to come prepared with the right documentation before your dental visit.
This blog will guide you through what’s needed to get started and how we support you through the process.
✅ What Is a Workers Compensation Dental Claim?
If you’ve experienced a dental injury while performing your job—whether through a direct blow, repetitive strain, or trauma-related incident—you may be eligible for dental care funded by workers compensation. This applies to injuries affecting your teeth, jaw, TMJ joint, or facial bones.
📝 What You Need to Bring to Your First Dental Appointment
To ensure your appointment runs smoothly and your treatment can proceed without delay, please bring the following documents:
Personal Details
Full name
Date of birth
Home address
Contact number
Claim Number
This is issued by your insurance company and is essential for tracking your case.Letter of Approval
This letter from the insurer confirms that dental treatment is covered under your claim. Without this, we cannot proceed with billing the insurer directly.Insurer’s Contact Details
Include the case manager's name, phone number, email, and the insurance company's name.Insurer’s Written Consent
Sometimes separate from the approval letter, this document authorises your chosen dental provider to perform and bill for treatment.Referral Letter from Your GP
This letter should be addressed to our clinic and must state the reason for the dental referral as related to your workplace injury. It helps confirm the medical basis for dental intervention.
💬 Why This Information Matters
When it comes to workers compensation, the insurer will only cover dental treatment directly related to the work-related incident. Providing this documentation upfront helps us:
Accurately diagnose and document the extent of your injury
Streamline communication with your insurer
Avoid out-of-pocket costs or claim rejections
Begin treatment as soon as possible
📍 Visit Us at Pain Free Dentist Sydney
If you have a workers compensation claim involving a dental injury, we’re here to help.
📍 G1a, 570 New Canterbury Road, Hurlstone Park NSW
📞 (02) 9558 8988
📧 info@painfreedentistsydney.com.au
We’ll guide you through the paperwork, communicate with your insurer, and help you return to health—pain free.