Commonwealth Dental Health Program research report no. 3
released: 1 Jul 1996 author: Davies M J (AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit)
This Research Report is the first to present evidence of change under the Commonwealth Dental Health Program.
The Commonwealth Dental Health Program (CDHP) is intended to address the inequalities in oral health suffered by low income adults in Australia. The CDHP was introduced in January 1994 and is directed at holders of government health concession cards. These card holders are eligible for public-funded dental care.
Cat. no. AIHW 447; 4pp.; Out of print
Full publication
Publication table of contents
- Commonwealth Dental Health Program
- Persons provided public-funded dental care
- Reason for last visit and average number of visits
- Percentage of persons and average number of extractions and fillings received
- Waiting time for dental care
- Awareness of the CDHP
- Satisfaction with dental care
- Summary
Recommended citation
Davies M J 1996. Commonwealth Dental Health Program research report no. 3. Dental statistics and research report no. 3. Cat. no. AIHW 447. Canberra: AIHW.