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.
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Response rates from 234k Australia voters.
89% Yes |
11% No |
88% Yes |
11% No |
1% Yes, but only for children and senior citizens |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 234k Australia voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 234k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@4VX9G3D4yrs4Y
Why should we fund laziness? Dental hygiene is a choice, just like taking a shower
@4XC6S944yrs4Y
More important to control what people eat. Tax sugar and junk food
@4T7QBXQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only in cases of birth or genetic defects, not in cases of rot from poor self-care.
@4WRQK9R4yrs4Y
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.
@4WDTFMZ4yrs4Y
People only need dental care because of western processed diet. Flouride and fillings are so bad for you
@9LQPCTG7mos7MO
No, it should be redirected towards overall universal healthcare as dental isn't a massive issue at the moment.
@9LP9GNK7mos7MO
Yes, but only with strict diagnostic criteria and auditing of dentists to ensure that they don’t over-treat.
@9DF9MJT1yr1Y
Yes for children and students to age20
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