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UK Against Fluoridation

Sunday, September 24, 2006

Australia - Same problems as rest of Western world.

DENTAL health is a national disgrace and dentist bills should be covered under Medicare, the vast majority of Australians believe.A Newspoll survey found many people endured chronic dental problems because they could not afford to get them fixed.
More than 90 per cent of the 1200 people surveyed said dentist bills should be treated no differently to other medical expenses and covered under Medicare.
Three-year-old Cooper Agius from western Sydney is the perfect example of why the system is failing.
The toddler needs new crowns and root treatment - but his parents have been told to sedate him for 12 months until he can get public emergency dental treatment.
"Australia prides itself on its universal healthcare system and yet we have this huge gap in the services we provide.
"Having to wait years for treatment for painful tooth and gum problems is totally unacceptable," he said.
75% fluoridated Australia NYSCOF

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