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Australian Child Dental Policy Improves Treatment, Not Prevention.

Journal of dentistry · Schuch HS, Queiroz ABL, Do LG, Ha DH · 2026-09-30

Among Australian children eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, the scheme was associated with increased dental visits and treatment of existing decay, but not with reduced overall caries experience compared to non-users.

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