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Make Dental Care Part of Medicare

…. In Australia, dental care is not covered by Medicare which results in many Australians having … problems. By publicly funding dental care we can improve not only dental but also overall health and … wellbeing through early intervention, saving costs. It's time our government take a long term view and make dental care part of medicare. …In many countries across Europe the public health system provides 100% cover for dental treatments … untreated serious dental problems. Studies have shown that dental ailments can cause other health…

May Kai-Best

Sydney, Australia

12,421

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May Kai-Best Sydney, Australia
12,421 supporters
Created Sep 9, 2017

Petition to Health Secretary Matt Hancock MP, Rt Hon Boris Johnson

Free Dental Treatment for All Cancer Patients

…, for dental care, there is no financial help unless on certain benefits - and not everybody … treatment for cancer. The cost of dental work can be overwhelming, even with care on the NHS. That’s why … I’m asking the Government to introduce free dental care for cancer patients. Many cancer patients … patients, and I think dental care should be too. I’m asking the Health Secretary Matt Hancock and … the Prime Minister Boris Johnson to make dental care free for cancer patients for a period of 5 years…

Michele Solak

Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom

169,404

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Michele Solak Manchester, ENG, United Kingdom
169,404 supporters
Created Jan 6, 2020

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Petition to The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association

Dental Hygienists' Union

…Hello fellow dental hygienists, and members of the public who may also wish to show support for … Canadian Dental Hygienists and sign this petition. My name is Erin Birss and I am a registered dental … dental hygiene is one of the occupations with the highest risk of exposure to disease or infections …, it has become clearer than ever that dental hygienists are uniquely exposed to many workplace risks … well as decreased access to dental treatment and services across the nation. It will also very…

Erin Birss

Canada

7,448

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Erin Birss Canada
7,448 supporters
Created Apr 22, 2020

Petition to Australian Government, Australian politicians

All Mental & Dental care through medicare.

… & Dental Health Care. This is not about the gap this is about the well being of Australians …Medicare is a government funded General Health Care system that covers Australians in urgent need … to the affordability of this system. Dental is one if not the worst kind of physical pain a human…

Boycott Australian Government Health Department

Australia

3,465

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Boycott Australian Government Health Department Australia
3,465 supporters
Created Jul 5, 2019

Petition to UK Parliament

Free dental treatment for cancer patients

… costly dental care is not included like it would be during pregnancy. It is scientifically proven … expected that cancer patients pay for their dental treatment. Prescription exempt cards are issued but … that many cancer and ongoing preventative treatments cause dental issues. But with many cancer … patients already struggling financially, many are having to suffer dental pain in silence. How is this fair given everything they are already suffering?…

Danielle Lazenby

Rainham, ENG, United Kingdom

10,808

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Danielle Lazenby Rainham, ENG, United Kingdom
10,808 supporters
Created May 29, 2018

Petition to 100000

Dental care professionals to be recognised as NHS

… start this petition, “Dental Care Professionals to be recognised as NHS!” Not only are we not being … benefits of NHS staff as we know. Please sign the petition to allow Dental Care Professionals rights to be … news about dental staff potentially being deployed to help in other areas of the NHS! I have decided to … lower than living wage! (Talking mainly from dental nurses views here) Yet our staff are being…

Amy Louise

United Kingdom

4,405

Supporters

Amy Louise United Kingdom
4,405 supporters
Created Mar 27, 2020

Petition to Chief Dental Officer Sara Hurley, Secretary of State for Health Matt Hancock

Give free specialist dental care to those receiving cancer treatment

… understandably shocked when she discovered she would have to pay for her own specialist dental care. At … of their dental care for free, just the very specific care that is required as a direct result of their treatment. … paying for this very specialist care. Please note we are not asking for cancer patients to receive all…

Kerry Dixon

Great Ayton, ENG, United Kingdom

3,883

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Kerry Dixon Great Ayton, ENG, United Kingdom
3,883 supporters
Created Sep 18, 2018

Petition to Deb Matthews, Justin Trudeau, Jane Philpott, Dr. Eric Hoskins, Kathleen Wynne, Hon Glen R. Murray

Improve Access to Dental Care in Ontario for Vulnerable Populations

… Ontario by 2025." It’s time for our government to extend the public dental care program to more … OHIP does NOT cover health care for our teeth and gums. About 17% of people in our province … – that’s 2.3 million – cannot afford to visit a dentist or dental hygienist. They experience pain and … dental pain and infection. This costs the healthcare system at least $38 million annually. Since … 2010, Ontario has been offering free public dental programs for children from low-income families, but…

Grace Shen

Los Angeles, CA, United States

3,790

Supporters

Grace Shen Los Angeles, CA, United States
3,790 supporters
Created May 24, 2017

Petition to Department of Veterans Affairs, Ted Cruz, Greg Abbott

Dental Care for All Veterans

… without dental health care due to the fact they are not able to be seen by the VA Dental Clinic. My … Department of Veteran Affairs in regards to Dental health care. I feel that the VA needs to take …Dental health is often times ignored but one of the most important things we need along with … medical health. The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Dental clinic will not see patients unless they … just the ones with a 100% disability rating. My dental health was considered a Category Level 3 when…

Tammie Harris

Houston, TX, United States

634

Supporters

Tammie Harris Houston, TX, United States
634 supporters
Created Feb 8, 2018

Petition to South African department of justice, The South African director of the National Prosecuting Authority, South african Department of Health, South African Minister of Health

#dropitandwait SA Doctor’s profession & patient care under threat.

… in a statement on Thursday.” The Medical and Dental Professions Board, under the ambit of the HPCSA …, said it believed deaths as a result of “care by a healthcare professional” should not go through…

Rinesh Chetty

Durban, South Africa

79,492

Supporters

Rinesh Chetty Durban, South Africa
79,492 supporters
Created Dec 22, 2019

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Dental care professionals to be recognised as NHS

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Dental Care for All Veterans

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Make Dental Care Part of Medicare

Free Dental Treatment for All Cancer Patients

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Dental Hygienists' Union

All Mental & Dental care through medicare.

Free dental treatment for cancer patients

Dental care professionals to be recognised as NHS

Give free specialist dental care to those receiving cancer treatment

Improve Access to Dental Care in Ontario for Vulnerable Populations

Dental Care for All Veterans

#dropitandwait SA Doctor’s profession & patient care under threat.

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