Public System
26 July 2023
Waiting times for public dental care increasing again
As predicted, waiting times for public dental treatment are starting to increase again in Victoria, sparking ongoing concerns about a public dental system in crisis.
23 February 2023
Drop in waiting times for public dental care, but concerns remain over long-term access
Concerns remain about access to dental care for more than 1.5 million eligible Victorians.
28 November 2019
Auditor General’s report shows Victorian Government still failing public dental patients
The Victorian Auditor General’s Office tabled a report in Parliament today on the follow-up to the 2016 audit of Access to Public Dental Services in Victoria.
Public oral health waiting times and workforce capacity
We highlight the urgent need for increased investment in the Victorian public dental sector. Despite oral healthcare being an essential component of overall health, affordable services are becoming increasingly inaccessible, with marginalised communities being the most significantly impacted.
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