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Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Australia - Push for dental subsidy

TASMANIANS are being urged to join an internet campaign for better dental health care.The campaign was launched this week by Australia Fair, a new national initiative by the Australian Council of Social Services.
The campaign follows a survey which revealed gaping holes in the treatment of Australians' gums and teeth.
ACOSS executive director Andrew Johnson said many Australians waited 27 months for access to public dental care, demonstrating a dental care crisis, particularly for those on low incomes.
"When one in four Australians haven't seen a dentist in more than two years is Australia fair?" Mr Johnson said.
Recently the Sunday Tasmanian revealed a looming dental health crisis for children, with research showing tooth decay in 14- and 15-year-olds rising by 71 per cent in just six years.The new survey released by Australia Fair shows that 40 per cent of Australians could not access dental care when they needed it and more than half a million people were on waiting lists for general care from public dental services.
"The research revealed that although 90 per cent of people think regular visits to the dentist are important to maintain healthy teeth and mouths, 23 per cent of people haven't seen a dentist in more than two years," Mr Johnson said.
Of the people surveyed 46 per cent also indicated that the cost of dental care influenced their decision to visit a dentist and it would be difficult for them to pay for basic preventative treatment.
Most said the Federal Government should share funding for dental care.
"Australia Fair has released an online letter (at www.australiafair.org.au) which Australians can email to their federal MPs asking for Federal Government support for dental care for people on low incomes," Mr Johnson said.

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