A backlash over the federal government’s decision to scrap the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme has intensified.
The program ended last month, and patients in the Hunter say they’ve been left in the lurch.
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A backlash over the federal government’s decision to scrap the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme has intensified.
The program ended last month, and patients in the Hunter say they’ve been left in the lurch.
I am type 1diabetic, and have been for 25 years. I was made aware if this scheme last year in April when my teeth were so bad they began falling out. I was lucky enough to have a plate made and paid for through this scheme after having 7 teeth pulled. It is due to my illness that my teeth are in a bad condition. I was outraged and extremely upset when I found out this scheme was ending. Considering I have more teeth that are still decaying and will fall out. I can not afford to be having a dentist appointment at least once a month, and surely can not afford to have new false teeth made as more fall out. I’m scared and embarrassed. There are a lot of people out there with illnesses that NEED this scheme. I think it’s bad enough that I pay so much for my medication that I HAVE to inject four times a day. I would like to know that in the future I will feel normal with teeth.
Great blog, thanks.