In 2012 the government implemented a dental plan that would allocate $4 billion in funding through 2018. The program will provide dental services to children, Medicare recipients and low income adults who live in rural areas.
89% Yes |
11% No |
88% Yes |
11% No |
1% Yes, but only for children and senior citizens |
See how support for each position on “Universal Dental Care” has changed over time for 242k Australia voters.
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See how importance of “Universal Dental Care” has changed over time for 242k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@4XC6S943yrs3Y
More important to control what people eat. Tax sugar and junk food
@4VX9G3D3yrs3Y
Why should we fund laziness? Dental hygiene is a choice, just like taking a shower
@4T7QBXQ3yrs3Y
Yes, but only in cases of birth or genetic defects, not in cases of rot from poor self-care.
@4WRQK9R3yrs3Y
I thought fluoridating our water aimed at this, however, high sugar diets and childhood consumption of too much sugary drinks have reversed preventative dental care. Tax the sugary drinks.
@4WDTFMZ3yrs3Y
People only need dental care because of western processed diet. Flouride and fillings are so bad for you
@8KBY4TS3yrs3Y
Yes but only basic otherwise people will grow lazy on brushing/flossing/taking care of their teeth.
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