Victorians lose their teeth as wait lists for public dentists blow out
Poor and disadvantaged Victorians are losing their teeth after long delays to see public dentists, as waiting lists for state services blow out. Dentists recommend that people get a check up at least once every year or more regularly if they are at higher risk of decay or gum disease. But if you are pensioner, health card holder or refugee living in Victoria you can expect to wait an average of 32.7 months in-between visits, equivalent to almost three years.
