Posts Tagged ‘Australia dental care’
New report suggests 2 million Australians avoid going to the dentist every year due to cost
A new report suggests that 2 million dental patients are putting off going to the dentist due to cost every year in Australia. Research conducted by the Grattan Institute revealed that cost is a barrier for a growing number of adults across Australia, with more and more people putting off dental visits or going abroad […]
Australian charity backs calls for dental vouchers for seniors
A charity in Australia is backing calls for dental vouchers for seniors. The Benevolent Society is supporting Mayo politician, Rebekah Sharkie, in her quest to make dental care more affordable for older people. Ms Sharkie is launching a campaign for a new dental voucher, which would enable seniors in need to access up to $1,000 […]
Report Reveals Good News For Dentistry In Australia
A report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare will be welcomed by patients and the government; the report shows improvements in the numbers of dentists working in rural areas and an increase in the number of female dentists. According to the report, the number of dentists working in remote or very remote […]
Coonamble Residents Facing Lengthy Trip To See A Dentist
Residents in Coonamble will be forced to travel long distances to see a dentist as a result of the cessation of the Chronic Dental Disease Scheme. The Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service managed to encourage dentist to work in the rural practice in July and the post was funded by Medicare; however, just a few months […]
