Posts Tagged ‘Australia’
Queensland dentist issues warning over dental care ‘time bomb’
A dentist from Queensland has issued a warning over an impending time bomb, which is due to hit as a result of poor standards of oral healthcare for older people. Greg Moore, from Rockhampton, claims that elderly people are being let down, as a result of poor provision of dental care in care homes and […]
Concerns grow in Australia, as low-income families struggle to afford the dentist
A new survey has prompted concern over access to dental care for low-income families in parts of Australia. Research carried out by the New South Wales Council of Social Services (Ncoss) revealed that a growing proportion of people cannot afford to see a dentist on a regular basis. In a survey of 417 people from […]
Dental Shortage Contributes to Increased Levels of DIY Dentistry in Rural Australia
A shortage of dentists is contributing to increased levels of DIY dentistry in rural Australia. According to Anita Hansen, general manager of the Royal Flying Doctors Service in Queensland, dentists are seeing an increasing number of patients who require urgent care because they have attempted self-treatment. Access to dental treatment in remote areas of the […]
1 In 5 Australians Delay Dental Treatment Due To Cost
A study has revealed that a fifth of Australians delay dental treatment due to cost. According to a report commissioned by the Council of Australian Governments (Coag) Reform Council, cost is a major issue for a large proportion of dental patients. The study showed that people are less affected by the cost of GP […]
Dentist Roles Still Dominated By Men In Australia
The number of female dentists in Australia is increasing year on year; however, the latest statistics show that there is still a significant gap in numbers of men and women obtaining the highest roles. The statistics show that only a third of dentists in Australia are female, compared to a staggering 95 per cent of […]
Greens Promote Pensioner Advantageous Dental System
The Green Party in Australia is promoting a new dental system, which would benefit pensioners. The plan would act as an extension to the existing system, which is means-tested for children under the age of 17 years old and would benefit pensioners and people who receive state benefits. The new system for children is due […]
Aboriginal Dental Health In Crisis
Dental experts are concerned about the dental health of the Aboriginal population of Australia. Orthodontist, Dr John Owen, from the Kimberley Dental Team, feels that the issue is a hidden crisis, with standards of health very poor and many people suffering from problems that are largely preventable. Dr Owen is one of many dentists trying […]
Rural Australia Lagging Behind In Oral Health Standards
Standards of oral health in remote and rural areas of Australia are still lagging behind those in urban areas, according to research. A parliamentary inquiry was told that standards of oral health among people living in rural areas are lower than those among city dwellers. The inquiry is trying to establish possible changes and measures, […]
Dental Scheme Cuts Biting In Australia
The cessation of the Chronic Dental Disease Scheme is already biting in Australia. The scheme, which provided dental cover for people suffering from chronic health conditions, was axed at the beginning of December as part of an overhaul of the state dental system. Previously, people who were diagnosed with long-term illnesses were entitled to cover […]
Dentists Braced For Waiting List Increases In Australia
Dentists in Australia are preparing for waiting lists to increase as the closure of the Chronic Dental Disease Scheme looms. From next Friday, Medicare cover will not be available for patients covered by the CDDS, which began in 1986; the scheme provided patients with chronic health conditions with up to $4250 of private dental treatment […]
