And itโs a wrap! Great to have finished the presidency with such awesome people around me and to make it to the cover of this fictitious magazine. #adavb#flyfishing https://t.co/vH8A7LZfPl
Day #2 [daily photo of aged care oral health]
Tooth decay in multiple teeth, significant plaque & gum disease. Pain, embarrassed appearance, difficulty eating. Not a short term issue.
Solution: Medicare Seniors Dental Benefits Scheme
#MyMouthMatters#dental#HealthBudget2022
As the Head of a Dental School I find it astonishing that oral healthcare is not supported for those who need it most. We are not talking cosmetic treatments, we are talking basic care to prevent disease, systemic spread & tooth loss #putthemouthbackinthebody#oralhealthishealth
Every day between now and the election I will post a photo showing what we commonly see in aged care facilities, and why a Medicare Seniors Dental program is urgently required.
Residents deserve to have access to #dental care.
The mouth is part of the body.
#MyMouthMatters
In news that will shock no-one, no additional funding for #dental care in #HealthBudget2022
Instead we see a 1 year extension to the National Partnership funding for adult public dental services at the same level it has been for about 5 years - so in effect going backwards.
Such a shame. our public waiting lists her in Vic average 25 months and in some areas 4 years . oral health shunned again. What about the seniors that canโt afford or access to dental care. Weโve spent two years protecting the vulnerable from covid but not there for them now!
Finally โฆ. Itโs been a long hard day but even at this hour the adavb staff have been working hard to get this through so dentists can use their professional discretion to prevent disease progression whilst in the midst of a pandemic.
Congratulations to new @adavbpres Dr Jeremy Sternson. Jeremy is a @unimelbMDS graduate & has worked in both public & private practice. He is a Fellow of @RACDSEducation & board member of eviDent Foundation. Big thanks to outgoing President Angelo Pacella.
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Another day, another altercation with trespassers in full camo hunting gear being where they shouldnโt. Love being threatened. Thanks Dan Andrews for opening the state up more to these disrespectful idiots.
Photo of our lost bush hut that we hope to rebuild. #bushfiresaustralia