Interim report

REPORT - June 2023

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Terms of reference

Chapter 1 - Introduction and background

Referral and conduct of the inquiry
Acknowledgements
Notes on terminology
Structure of the report
Background
History of Commonwealth involvement in the provision of dental services
Previous inquiries and reports

Chapter 2 - Unmet need for dental services

Barriers to accessing care
Service gaps for specific populations
Impacts of poor oral health on individuals and families
Committee view

Chapter 3 - Looking forward - key questions for the inquiry

Integrate oral healthcare
Committee questions
Extend coverage under Medicare
Committee questions
Policy and administrative reform
Committee questions
Improve rural and remote dental care
Committee questions
Address workforce and training
Committee questions
Boost resources for public dental
Committee questions
Better target priority groups
Committee questions

Results

Appendix 2 - Public dental services - eligibility and fees by jurisdiction

Appendix 3 - National inquiries into dental care since 1998

Appendix 4 - Progress on key recommendations from inquiries since 1998

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