Fears for tens of thousands access to critical dental treatment

By Richard Willingham, State Political Correspondent
Updated December 4 2016 - 6:13pm, first published 5:18pm
There are concerns over federal funding for access to public dental spots.  Photo: iStock
There are concerns over federal funding for access to public dental spots. Photo: iStock
Health Minister Jill Hennessy is worried about 66,000 Victorians access to public dental programs. Photo: Paul Jeffers
Health Minister Jill Hennessy is worried about 66,000 Victorians access to public dental programs. Photo: Paul Jeffers

Tens of thousands of vulnerable Victorians could miss out on critical dental treatment unless the Turnbull government extends funding to affordable dental programs, the health sector and Victorian government have warned.

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