A total of thirty-five recommendations have been made following a federal inquiry to improve dental care across Australia, including increasing access in rural areas.
The inquiry into the provision of and access to dental services in Australia began on 8 March, 2023, and quickly found that 97 per cent of the community supports the idea of supporting free dental care services.
In the inquiry, it was identified that people who live outside of capital cities have fewer teeth, and that rural-based patients are the exception when it comes to people with private health insurance having good oral health and adequate access to services…