What do dentists think about dental being covered by Medicare?

24/04/2025 51 min
What do dentists think about dental being covered by Medicare?

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A new survey of dentists has revealed that there is significant support for dental to be included in Medicare, in this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore the report findings and look at just how much people are falling behind with their dental checks. Also, surveys by ABC NEWS and the Royal Australian College of GPs show only a small proportion of doctors believe they could bulk-bill more patients, despite government commitments incentivising it. Plus we get all the latest from Bells Beach and learn about a resource for motorcyclists to assess the safety of their gear.