| Publication: | The Australian |
|---|---|
| Date: | 13 March 2010 |
| Section: | National |
Article excerpt:
One unidentified Sydney dentist was revealed yesterday to have claimed about $4 million in benefits since the scheme began in November, 2007. The federal government has twice sought to scrap the scheme and replace it with a more targeted program - but been blocked by the Senate. Allegations of rorting and other dubious practices are also continuing to spread, with some dentists engaging in mass leaflet drops of entire suburbs and others apparently using the $4250 available under the scheme to provide costly crowns and other treatments while ignoring the more urgent work such as fillings. Federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon said the latest evidence of rising uptake made the case for scrapping or amending the scheme more urgent.
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