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Dental treatment in the NSW Public Hospital System

Posted By soildf55

"Dental treatment in the NSW Public Hospital System"

About: Oral Health Service (SESLHD)

(as the patient),

I am long-term unemployed, and over the last 3 years or so, I have been having dental treatments at Sutherland public hospital in Sydney. I have had many appointments to repair a legacy of dental issues which will soon be finalised when I am provided with dentures.

While there have been delays between appointments, which is probably unavoidable for non-urgent dental treatment in the public system, the treatment has been personally tailored and first-class, and I am very thankful that such treatment is available free of charge to those who cannot afford it through private dental practices.

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Response from Claire Phelan, Director, Oral Health Service, SESLHD 4 years ago
Claire Phelan
Director, Oral Health Service,
SESLHD

Submitted on 9/02/2021 at 8:53 AM
Published on Care Opinion Australia at 3:39 PM

Dear soildf55,

Thank you for your feedback, it is greatly appreciated. SESLHD Oral Health Service provides a safety net service that prioritises dental care for those whose needs are most urgent. Thank you for your understanding and patience with accessing non-urgent care; should any of our patients' dental conditions deteriorate whilst waiting for care, we encourage them to re-contact our Central Intake Centre on 1300 134 226.

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