Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan

Dentist appointments would be covered by Medicare under an election policy unveiled by the Greens. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS)

Dentist appointments could be covered by Medicare after the Greens announced they would push for the measure in a minority government.

Polls indicate Labor may lose votes at the upcoming federal election, pushing them into minority government and giving more power to the cross bench.