Should dental care be part of Medicare?
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Addressing Australia's Oral Health Crisis
This chapter examines the financial and social challenges posed by oral disease in Australia, with an emphasis on proposed reforms from the National Oral Health Alliance. Key recommendations include appointing a chief dental officer, implementing free dental care for seniors, and proposing a sugar tax. The discussion highlights the urgency of improved public dental services, particularly for vulnerable populations, and the implications of whether dental care should be included in Medicare.
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