Dr Robin Whyman: NZ Dental Association Policy Director on current dental system costing $5.6 billion in lost productivity and life satisfaction

A new report suggests a fully funded dental system could cost less than the current approach. Lost productivity and life satisfaction is costing New Zealand around $5.6 billion, prompting fresh calls for universal dental healthcare. NZ Dental Association Policy Director Dr Robin Whyman tells Mike Hosking the association wants to increase the free dental care scheme to include those into their mid-twenties. The scheme currently covers those up to 18 years of age. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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