Budget does not change waiting time
The waiting times for public dental services remains at 23 months, according to the 2010-11 Victorian Budget papers. Likewise, the waiting time for dentures stays at 22 months.
The Budget has increased funding for dental services by $9.8 million to $164.3 million. A target of 331,000 people will be treated for the year.
The increase in the cost of dental supplies and equipment along with the State’s rapidly growing population has to be weighed against the Budget increase.
The papers also make mention of the State investing $39 million in a range of preventative health programs including $20 million over four years to improve access to public dental care.
The Budget has increased funding for dental services by $9.8 million to $164.3 million. A target of 331,000 people will be treated for the year.
The increase in the cost of dental supplies and equipment along with the State’s rapidly growing population has to be weighed against the Budget increase.
The papers also make mention of the State investing $39 million in a range of preventative health programs including $20 million over four years to improve access to public dental care.
posted by Grant Aldous at 2:12 pm
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