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smithjodi
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12 years ago

Dental Assistance PLease

Hello, I need your help. I have almost finished my cancer treatment and I want to be able to smile broadly about beating cancer.
However my teeth have become terribly discoloured, chipped, broken, fillings have fallen out and I have worn them down due to me grinding them in my sleep from stress.
I have tried (quite unsuccessfully) to continue working to support myself therefor I do not have a Healthcare card and are not on a pension.
Can anyone help me with some contact details of dentists or clinics (in Melbourne / West Melbourne / Geelong) that will offer me free dental repairs, bulk billed dental repairs or discounted dental repairs for cancer patients?
Thank you xx

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    smithjodi
    Member
    12 years ago

    I ask my rdiologist and GP about this and because I am not on a helath care card or a pension there is nothing available to me. 

    Even the government prrogram "Enhanced Primary Care" no longer covers dental assistant. 

    I am totally stuck now with shocking teeth, a horrible smile and no where to go for help.  Dental repairs are so very, very expensive - devestated.

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    smithjodi
    Member
    12 years ago

    Hi Lana, 

    I ask my rdiologist and GP about this and because I am not on a helath care card or a pension there is nothing vailanble to me. 

    Even the government prrogram "Enhanced Primary Care" no longer covers dental assistant. 

    I am totally stuck now with shocking teeth, a horrible smile and no where to go for help.  Dental repairs are so very, very expensive - devestated.

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    smithjodi
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thank you very much for your recommendation. I will be sure to ask my radioligist and oncologist to see if i can be referred to a public dental clinic at the hospital (if there is one). 

    I want to be able to smile confidently when I beat cancer.

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    smithjodi
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thank you, I will ask my Dr.  But given that this is through DHS does it only cover you if I am on a pension or health care card.  I am supporting myself and trying to contiue to work throughout all of my cancer journey and therefor i do not have either. 

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    Jo_L_
    Member
    12 years ago

    www.dhsv.org.au Hi I googled the dental health victoria plans and through DHS there are severa clinics in Geelong area. I am not sure if you need a referral or can get one through your GP. always the first port of call. Good Luck!