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12 August 2026

Australia experiencing rampant tooth decay as millions delay dentistry

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Australia experiencing rampant tooth decay as millions delay dentistry

Dentists say the prevalence of adult tooth decay is alarming, as they slam the federal government's inaction on a national oral health plan.

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