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Dentists call for free oral health care for seniors

Published 19 March 2025, 8:21 am
Thousands of Australians over the age of 65 are being hospitalised for preventative dental issues, with many unable to afford the cost of going to the dentist. The crisis has prompted the Australian Dental Association to renew calls for the federal government to fund basic dental care for seniors ahead of next week's budget.
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