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Two million Aussies delay or don't go to the dentist – here's how we can fix that

  • Written by Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute
Two million Aussies delay or don't go to the dentist – here's how we can fix thatWhen did you last visit the dentist?By Concept Photo/Shutterstock

Dental care in Australia is a policy anomaly; for some reason, the mouth is treated very differently to other parts of the body. About 58% of dental costs are met directly from patients’ pockets, compared to 11% for medical primary care, and 12% for prescriptions.

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