A 1 year wait for dentures?

[i-need-a-martini]

This woman had to wait 17 months which is outrageous. But then the article goes on to say that the wait is NORMALLY 1 year.

I didn't realise this the norm. 

I know that the public health system has this weird process whereas they will pay for you to go to a subsidised dentist to have all of your teeth removed if they are unstable or rotting. But surely this can be followed up immediately with replacement dentures? 

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/apology-for-woman-left-with-no-teeth-for-17-months-20140126...

[purple_haize]

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@newstart2380 wrote:

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@boris1gary wrote:

Thankyou newstart for your simplistic suggestions I am sure that those whose dental health has been affected by other health issues such as cancer, HIV, diabetes etc, or those of our elders who didn't retire with large super pay out's, or the homeless, or our indigenous brothers and sisters , or the unemployed, the low paid, etc ect really appreciate your constructive list.

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Just being realistic and speaking generally not picking on specific groups.

Your groups involve children and indigenous people and did you know

The Medicare Teen Dental Plan helps you with the cost of an annual preventative dental check. It is available for all teenagers who:

• are aged between 12 to 17 years
• receive (or their family/guardian/carer receives) certain government benefits, such as the Family Tax Benefit (Part A) for at least part of the calendar year
• are eligible for Medicare

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There is a new dental plan in place for kids with teeth problems, started at the beginning of this yr for kids 2yrs to 17yrs.

The other plan no longer exists.

[newstart2380]

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@purple_haize wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

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@boris1gary wrote:

Thankyou newstart for your simplistic suggestions I am sure that those whose dental health has been affected by other health issues such as cancer, HIV, diabetes etc, or those of our elders who didn't retire with large super pay out's, or the homeless, or our indigenous brothers and sisters , or the unemployed, the low paid, etc ect really appreciate your constructive list.

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Just being realistic and speaking generally not picking on specific groups.

Your groups involve children and indigenous people and did you know

The Medicare Teen Dental Plan helps you with the cost of an annual preventative dental check. It is available for all teenagers who:

• are aged between 12 to 17 years
• receive (or their family/guardian/carer receives) certain government benefits, such as the Family Tax Benefit (Part A) for at least part of the calendar year
• are eligible for Medicare

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There is a new dental plan in place for kids with teeth problems, started at the beginning of this yr for kids 2yrs to 17yrs.

The other plan no longer exists.

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The Medicare Teen Dental Plan will be replaced by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule from 1 January 2014. You can still access the Medicare Teen Dental Plan until 31 December 2013.

[newstart2380]

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@newstart2380 wrote:

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@purple_haize wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

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@boris1gary wrote:

Thankyou newstart for your simplistic suggestions I am sure that those whose dental health has been affected by other health issues such as cancer, HIV, diabetes etc, or those of our elders who didn't retire with large super pay out's, or the homeless, or our indigenous brothers and sisters , or the unemployed, the low paid, etc ect really appreciate your constructive list.

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Just being realistic and speaking generally not picking on specific groups.

Your groups involve children and indigenous people and did you know

The Medicare Teen Dental Plan helps you with the cost of an annual preventative dental check. It is available for all teenagers who:

• are aged between 12 to 17 years
• receive (or their family/guardian/carer receives) certain government benefits, such as the Family Tax Benefit (Part A) for at least part of the calendar year
• are eligible for Medicare

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There is a new dental plan in place for kids with teeth problems, started at the beginning of this yr for kids 2yrs to 17yrs.

The other plan no longer exists.

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The Medicare Teen Dental Plan will be replaced by the Child Dental Benefits Schedule from 1 January 2014. You can still access the Medicare Teen Dental Plan until 31 December 2013.

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Yep just looked it up and it is great that kids 2 to 17 will have over $1000 available so no excuses for having bad teeth, any child with bad teeth can blame it on the parents for being to lazy to visit the dentist.

[boris1gary]

That's good news for teens....................

[newstart2380]

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@purple_haize wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

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@purple_haize wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

Simple soluton

Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness.

Join a private health fund particularly if you are working and don't rely on the public health system.

Go to Bali or Thailand where you can have anything done quickly, cheaply and from friends experience, very good job.

In conclusion - be responsible for the condition and care of your own teeth.

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Some of us are on pensions (age) and cant afford private health care.

And who are you calling lazy?

Not everyone wants to go overseas to get their teeth done.....

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Who am I calling lazy ? don't know but if the show fits - - - - - - -.

I have friends on the aged pension and they have private health care so I guess if you are doing some casual work that would be a priority particularly as more things go wrong as you get older.

As far as going to Bali or thailand, my friend had 4 implants in 10 days 12 years ago, perfect job and 1/3 the cost of having them done here. That is the total cost BTW, includes all accommodation, air fares and food etc.

So good teeth, great holiday and no problems.

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You were the one that mentioned laziness, not me.

Not all pensioners do casual work.

Good on you for having friends that have private health care........it is so expensive to have when on a pension and not doing casual work.

Not everyone wants to go to Bali of all places to get their teeth fixed.

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Yes but this is my quote "Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness."

This was not a finger pointing excersise at you or anyone in particular, a general comment.

You sound almost envious that you don't have private health cover, that is something as a responsible adult that you have to deal with. Have you considered ( I don't know your age or abilities) ironing at home, knitting, mending, etc etc. There are so many casual easy jobs one can do without leaving the house that can earn extra money. 

[grumpy*cat*rocks]

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@newstart2380 wrote:

Simple soluton

Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness.

Join a private health fund particularly if you are working and don't rely on the public health system.

Go to Bali or Thailand where you can have anything done quickly, cheaply and from friends experience, very good job.

In conclusion - be responsible for the condition and care of your own teeth.

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What a callous comment to make when you have no idea of what might be going on that has led someone to be in the position of having all their teeth removed.

I also find your quote at the bottom of your posts somewhat ironic in view of your comment here. Perhaps you need to take a note of what it says before posting such things.

[newstart2380]

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@grumpy*cat*rocks wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

Simple soluton

Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness.

Join a private health fund particularly if you are working and don't rely on the public health system.

Go to Bali or Thailand where you can have anything done quickly, cheaply and from friends experience, very good job.

In conclusion - be responsible for the condition and care of your own teeth.

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What a callous comment to make when you have no idea of what might be going on that has led someone to be in the position of having all their teeth removed.

I also find your quote at the bottom of your posts somewhat ironic in view of your comment here. Perhaps you need to take a note of what it says before posting such things.

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I make general comments and thought the over-all advise offered was quite realistic and not callous because it was not pointed at individuals, groups, races or religions. If you saw it as callous TT.

I have no idea and don't really care about another individuals teeth and mouth hygiene unless it is my family and then like everyone else I make the choice to go to the dentist or not, whether it be free or covered by private health insurance.

If you don't like my quote, don't read it.

[purple_haize]

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@newstart2380 wrote:

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@purple_haize wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

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@purple_haize wrote:

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@newstart2380 wrote:

Simple soluton

Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness.

Join a private health fund particularly if you are working and don't rely on the public health system.

Go to Bali or Thailand where you can have anything done quickly, cheaply and from friends experience, very good job.

In conclusion - be responsible for the condition and care of your own teeth.

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Some of us are on pensions (age) and cant afford private health care.

And who are you calling lazy?

Not everyone wants to go overseas to get their teeth done.....

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Who am I calling lazy ? don't know but if the show fits - - - - - - -.

I have friends on the aged pension and they have private health care so I guess if you are doing some casual work that would be a priority particularly as more things go wrong as you get older.

As far as going to Bali or thailand, my friend had 4 implants in 10 days 12 years ago, perfect job and 1/3 the cost of having them done here. That is the total cost BTW, includes all accommodation, air fares and food etc.

So good teeth, great holiday and no problems.

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You were the one that mentioned laziness, not me.

Not all pensioners do casual work.

Good on you for having friends that have private health care........it is so expensive to have when on a pension and not doing casual work.

Not everyone wants to go to Bali of all places to get their teeth fixed.

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Yes but this is my quote "Clean your teeth and floss regularly and don't expect dentists to fix your laziness."

This was not a finger pointing excersise at you or anyone in particular, a general comment.

You sound almost envious that you don't have private health cover, that is something as a responsible adult that you have to deal with. Have you considered ( I don't know your age or abilities) ironing at home, knitting, mending, etc etc. There are so many casual easy jobs one can do without leaving the house that can earn extra money. 

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I think you have a problem. I can assure you that I am not one bit envious of anyone who has private health cover.

You know nothing about me.......I am on the aged pension plus I have spinal issues, so dont tell me that I should be out doing a casual job, and I dont want or need extra money.

How about you look after you, and leave it to me to look after me...................

[purple_haize]

Newstart..........out of curiosity how old are you?

No where near the age pension, I bet.

[latina4621]

Antibiotics can rot your teeth and other meds too

so no amount of  brushing and flossing will fix that

i got one  of those letters and threw it in the bin

sounded too complicated in order to get the  money

besides i pay into private dental

as i wouldn't allow my DD to go to a public dentist around here as they are like butchers