Lack of dental care leaves DV survivors missing teeth

Women escaping domestic violence are vulnerable to tooth loss, but often can't access dental care. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Some women escaping domestic violence are forced to live with missing teeth for upwards of three years because of barriers to affordable dental care.

A Senate committee into the provision and access of dental services has heard Australia has one of the worst rates of tooth loss when compared to other developed countries.