DENTISTS are warning the oral health of millions of Australians is in the balance with the current National Partnership Agreements (NPA) on Public Dental Services for Adults set to expire on 30 Jun.
In a statement issued this morning, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) called on the National Cabinet to renew the arrangements.
ADA President, Dr Carmelo Bonanno, said a two-year extension of the deal would allow a more permanent solution to be developed.
"If the NPA funding isn't extended, we estimate around 720 patients a day, or 180,000 a year, will miss out on dental services they so badly need," Bonanno said.
"This will result in waiting lists getting even longer, and people's dental issues will get even worse as they wait years for treatment.
"The National Partnership Agreements expires on June 30 and as yet there's no concrete plan for its continuation or replacement."
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