Dr Dental, Dental health scheme proposed to reform ailing system
When it comes to the health of our teeth, Australians lag behind much of the developed world with high rates of tooth decay and gum disease. The reform of dentistry has been identified as a priority by the Rudd Government’s National Health and Hospital Reform Commission. Among the proposals in its interim report is a national dental health care scheme that would be funded by an increase in the Medicare levy.When it comes to the health of our teeth, Australians lag behind much of the developed world with high rates of tooth decay and gum disease. The reform of dentistry has been identified as a priority by the Rudd Government’s National Health and Hospital Reform Commission. Among the proposals in its interim report is a national dental health care scheme that would be funded by an increase in the Medicare levy.