ADAVB President

[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

Grateful to meet with @MaryAnneThomas today to advocate for improvements in dental public system, including better working conditions, and more timely access to dental care. Was great to hear an acknowledgement that oral health is an important part of general health

[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

Excited about the next year and advocating for better dental health and access for all Victorians. https://t.co/B35R2hzJ5i

[𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 🦷👨‍🍳🏃🏼‍♂️ @Matt_Hopcraft]

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

[𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 🦷👨‍🍳🏃🏼‍♂️ @Matt_Hopcraft]

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

[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

@3AW693 @TomElliott3AW Not if your a public patient waiting for dental care…. In Vic 25 months to 4 years. Npa funding poor and nothing for our seniors . So much for royal commission recommendations

[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

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 can’t afford or access to dental care. We’ve spent two years protecting the vulnerable from covid but not there for them now!

[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

@AUS_Dental What a shame! Public dental waiting lists now approaching 4.5 years in some areas with an average of 25 monthsand our elderly can’t afford or access appropriate care. The mouth is a part of the body. Oral health is part of general health .

[Australian Dental Association @AUS_Dental]

Another Federal Budget that is light on for oral health. Once again we see an extension to the National Partnership Agreement for adult dental services - another Band-Aid to a system that is broken.

[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

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[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

Dentists say teeth grinding has increased during pandemic https://t.co/aymttkamx8 via @ABCaustralia

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Including dental care, which has been severely restricted for more than 200 days 👇👇👇🦷🦷

[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

@amapresident Dentists in Victoria still not allowed to screen their patients for oral cancer or dental disease. 235 days of restricted dental care will impact their general health.

[ADAVB President @adavbpres]

@SternsonJeremy 235 days of lockdown restrictions on dentists means some people haven’t been examined for nearly two years

[JEREMY STERNSON @SternsonJeremy]

Dental care is deteriorating by the day in Victoria. https://t.co/rVPgMR1EKY

[Melbourne Dental School @unimelbMDS]

Thank you @VicDental for sharing this. A must see for #parents 🚼🦷🪥

#dentalhealthweek #healthysmile #babyteeth

[Victorian Department of Health @VicGovDH]

Teeth like routine. To keep them smiling:
🦷 brush with fluoride toothpaste morning & night
✨ floss between them daily
🥦 eat nutritious foods from the 5 food groups & limit added sugar
☑️ take them for regular dental health check-ups.

More teeth tips: https://t.co/8MZeRjIRRu

[𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 🦷👨‍🍳🏃🏼‍♂️ @Matt_Hopcraft]

Getting the word out about healthy eating, mouthguards and regular dental visits on @FootyonNine #DentalHealthWeek 🦷

[𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 🦷👨‍🍳🏃🏼‍♂️ @Matt_Hopcraft]

Getting ready for a big #DentalHealthWeek 🦷🦷🦷
@ADAVB

[𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘧𝘵 🦷👨‍🍳🏃🏼‍♂️ @Matt_Hopcraft]

Extraordinarily short-sighted decision if true - very clear recommendation from the Royal Commission to establish a seniors dental program in Medicare. Dental health needs to have the same level of priority as other areas of health. #dental 🦷
https://t.co/MTIDpf6rpV

[Kym Lang @MsKymLang]

Hi @adavbceo @adavbpres @ADAVB It is World Head & Neck Cancer Day today, please RT - thanks!