One of the major focal areas in previous submissions was the lack of adequate funding, and this was largely addressed when the State Government increased recurrent dental funding by around 30% in the 2004/05 budget.  The problems besetting public dental services continue and this suggests further measures should now be considered to improve the situation.

One of the major focal areas in previous submissions was the lack of adequate funding, and this was largely addressed when the State Government increased recurrent dental funding by around 30% in the 2004/05 budget.  The problems besetting public dental services continue and this suggests further measures should now be considered to improve the situation.