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Dentists fear Australians' oral health 'will get worse' amid cost-of-living-pressures

Sally Weaire and Holly Pilgrim see cost-of-living pressures affecting people's oral health. (ABC Central Victoria: Emma D'Agostino)

Victorian dentists are concerned people are delaying routine care and stretching the time between appointments because of cost-of-living pressures. 

Australian Dental Association Victorian branch chief executive Matt Hopcraft says people's oral health might deteriorate if they defer or cancel many appointments.

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