Announcement posted by 1300 Great Smile 07 Sep 2016
Dentist in Joondalup reveals the statistical consequences of not taking advantage of the ability to receive regular dental care.
Joondalup, WA, 07 September 2016 - A dentist in Joondalup recently implored readers of his blog not to take the availability of a dentist for granted. The dentist, Dr Roy Sarmidi, produced statistics compiled by the National Oral Health Alliance. The National Oral Health Alliance has a page on dental facts in Australia that demonstrates how a lack of dental care affects people who are poor, live in remote areas or both.
The fact sheet emcompasses research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Legislative Council of the NSW Parliament, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the National Survey of Adult Oral Health, 2004-2006. The statistics demonstrate that those who don’t receive regular dental health care due to lack of availability or lack of funds have an advanced statistical probability of dental health problems.
Dr Sarmidi, however, uses the information to help people in Joondalup understand the consequences of neglecting dental care, especially among those who can afford it and have ample opportunity to go to the dentist. According to Dr Sarmidi:
“These statistics are dreadful and my heart goes out to those who are being deprived of dental care by accident of birth or location. But it’s a lot more frustrating to me when I see people who have full access to multiple dentists and the funds to pay for dental care neglect their oral health.”
The statistics are, indeed, “dreadful.” 30% of Australians currently do not receive dental care because they either can’t afford it or don’t have access to a dentist. Another closely related study found that 33% of Australians either delay dental care or don’t receive it due to the cost factor alone.
Those who are the most likely to not receive dental care either don’t make enough money or live in locations so remote that it is almost impossible to find a dentist. Others who suffer from being underserved: residents of aged care facilities, sole parents, the disabled and young adults receiving financial support.
In some rural and remote areas, the waiting time to see a dentist can be as long as two years. For those who just want general treatment or preventative dentistry, the wait can be as long as four years. Dr Sarmidi wants people in Joondalup to understand how fortunate they are compared to the demographics mentioned in the statistics. According to Dr Sarmidi:
“It is heartbreaking to learn about those who don’t have access to dental care, but it might be even worse to go over an intake form from an emergency dentist and see that someone with plenty of access and plenty of financial resources doesn’t visit a dentist for 5-10 years because of neglect.”
Dr Sarmidi concluded: “Please don’t take dental privilege for granted. Call a dentist and start getting regular care.”
1300 Great Smile is a mainstay for people who need a dentist in Joondalup. They offer a wide range of dental services, including dental implants, Invisalign invisible braces and porcelain veneers. They have an emergency dentist on hand seven days a week with long hours on weekdays because they know dental emergencies don’t happen on office time. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 1300 473 287 or visit their website: http://www.1300greatsmile.com.au/.
The fact sheet emcompasses research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Legislative Council of the NSW Parliament, the Brotherhood of St Laurence and the National Survey of Adult Oral Health, 2004-2006. The statistics demonstrate that those who don’t receive regular dental health care due to lack of availability or lack of funds have an advanced statistical probability of dental health problems.
Dr Sarmidi, however, uses the information to help people in Joondalup understand the consequences of neglecting dental care, especially among those who can afford it and have ample opportunity to go to the dentist. According to Dr Sarmidi:
“These statistics are dreadful and my heart goes out to those who are being deprived of dental care by accident of birth or location. But it’s a lot more frustrating to me when I see people who have full access to multiple dentists and the funds to pay for dental care neglect their oral health.”
The statistics are, indeed, “dreadful.” 30% of Australians currently do not receive dental care because they either can’t afford it or don’t have access to a dentist. Another closely related study found that 33% of Australians either delay dental care or don’t receive it due to the cost factor alone.
Those who are the most likely to not receive dental care either don’t make enough money or live in locations so remote that it is almost impossible to find a dentist. Others who suffer from being underserved: residents of aged care facilities, sole parents, the disabled and young adults receiving financial support.
In some rural and remote areas, the waiting time to see a dentist can be as long as two years. For those who just want general treatment or preventative dentistry, the wait can be as long as four years. Dr Sarmidi wants people in Joondalup to understand how fortunate they are compared to the demographics mentioned in the statistics. According to Dr Sarmidi:
“It is heartbreaking to learn about those who don’t have access to dental care, but it might be even worse to go over an intake form from an emergency dentist and see that someone with plenty of access and plenty of financial resources doesn’t visit a dentist for 5-10 years because of neglect.”
Dr Sarmidi concluded: “Please don’t take dental privilege for granted. Call a dentist and start getting regular care.”
1300 Great Smile is a mainstay for people who need a dentist in Joondalup. They offer a wide range of dental services, including dental implants, Invisalign invisible braces and porcelain veneers. They have an emergency dentist on hand seven days a week with long hours on weekdays because they know dental emergencies don’t happen on office time. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 1300 473 287 or visit their website: http://www.1300greatsmile.com.au/.