Denti-care

[Asguard]

the federal goverment's review (i dont know the exact name) has recently recomended introducing a new model for universal dental care in australia and im interested to see what (especially the australians here) think a) of the idea of a medicare style dental health program and b) what sort of model people would favor for it.

 

[Asguard]

ok found the documents,
http://www.nhhrc.org.au/internet/nhhrc/publishing.nsf/Content/16F7A93D8F578DB4CA2574D7001830E9/$File/Improving%20oral%20health%20&%20dental%20care%20for%20Aust.pdf

this is the full recomendations

http://www.nhhrc.org.au/internet/nhhrc/publishing.nsf/Content/16F7A93D8F578DB4CA2574D7001830E9/$File/Costing%20a%20Social%20Insurance%20Scheme%20for%20Dental%20Care%20-%20November%202008.pdf

this one is on the finantial costs of the scheems

 

[srachel]

New model for universal dental care in australia

About to 2.25 per cent to extend universal coverage of health services to dental care. The plans would be funded by a new healthcare levy set as high as 14 per cent.

theaustralian.news.com.au

the federal goverment's review (i dont know the exact name) has recently recomended introducing a new model for universal dental care in australia and im interested to see what (especially the australians here) think a) of the idea of a medicare style dental health program and b) what sort of model people would favor for it.

 

[wsophie]

Dental Association

Dental associations plays a vital role in making people aware about their dental health and oral care.

 

[shirley]

It means give every Australian universal access to preventive and restorative dental care and dentures.

 

[kmguru]

The best dental preventive care is precut meat (like you find in Chinese resturants) and regular flossing. Orthodontics need special care of course.

I found that using listerine strips before bedtime, and after meals, cuts down visit to the dentists by 70%.