Posts Tagged ‘Australian dentistry’
Dentists deny allegations of scamming
Australian dentists are being quizzed as part of an investigation surrounding claims of fraud. Around 250 dentists have been placed on a list by the federal government, who have set up a task force to investigate fraudulent Medicare claims. So far, eleven dentists have been audited and officials have found that over 7.5 million dollars […]
State report reveals lengthy waiting lists
A state report has revealed that waiting lists in Western Australia are alarmingly long. The latest figures show that many people are being forced to wait over a year for routine dental treatment, with residents in the Morley area waiting more than nineteen months for a dental check-up and locals in Middle Swan subjected to […]
Welfare groups unite to push for new dental scheme
Welfare and patient support groups are uniting to push for a new dental scheme in Australia. The groups are trying to encourage ministers and politicians to include dental care as a major election issue, with many citizens in Australia suffering from poor oral health as a result of a lack of access to affordable dental […]
Australians still waiting for dental care
Australian patients are waiting for long periods of time for dental care, with waiting lists for surgical procedures getting longer each year. It looks like the sorry situation is set to get worse, not better, after oral health was not included in this week’s agenda for hospital and health reform. Oral health groups and dentists […]
