Good oral health is important for people of every age, but for many Australians – including many older Australians – access to the affordable dental support they need is out of reach.
Having a good standard of oral health is fundamental to a person’s overall health and wellbeing. It’s critical to supporting our ability to eat, communicate and socialise.
But at the moment, older Australians are putting off getting the basic oral and dental treatment they need because they simply can’t afford it. In fact, recent research from the Australian Dental Association found that more than half (55 per cent) of Australians aged over 65 have delayed seeking dental treatment in the past 12 months.
That’s why COTA Australia is calling for the introduction of a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme – a scheme that would ensure that everyone can get access to the dental care they need.
With a federal election on our doorstep, it’s critical we know where our local political candidates stand on issues that matter to us.
Where do your local candidates stand on the introduction of a Seniors Dental benefit Scheme? Use the form on this page to ask them now.
As we get older, the stakes get higher when it comes to oral health. Evidence shows that poor dental health increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and chronic malnutrition in older people, as well as embarrassment and social isolation.
As we live longer, the importance of preventative health becomes even more critical – for our quality of life, our healthcare system and for the budget. It’s important for every Australian that we get this right.
Is your local candidate committed to doing the right thing and supporting the introduction of a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme? Let’s ask them now.
Good oral health is important for people of every age, but for many Australians – including many older Australians – access to the affordable dental support they need is out of reach.
Having a good standard of oral health is fundamental to a person’s overall health and wellbeing. It’s critical to supporting our ability to eat, communicate and socialise.
But at the moment, older Australians are putting off getting the basic oral and dental treatment they need because they simply can’t afford it. In fact, recent research from the Australian Dental Association found that more than half (55 per cent) of Australians aged over 65 have delayed seeking dental treatment in the past 12 months.
That’s why COTA Australia is calling for the introduction of a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme – a scheme that would ensure that everyone can get access to the dental care they need.
With a federal election on our doorstep, it’s critical we know where our local political candidates stand on issues that matter to us.
Where do your local candidates stand on the introduction of a Seniors Dental benefit Scheme? Use the form on this page to ask them now.
As we get older, the stakes get higher when it comes to oral health. Evidence shows that poor dental health increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and chronic malnutrition in older people, as well as embarrassment and social isolation.
As we live longer, the importance of preventative health becomes even more critical – for our quality of life, our healthcare system and for the budget. It’s important for every Australian that we get this right.
Is your local candidate committed to doing the right thing and supporting the introduction of a Seniors Dental Benefit Scheme? Let’s ask them now.