The Maroubra Seniors Dental Benefits Schedule Pilot tackled the oral health of 70 Eastern Sydney seniors with a chronic disease and socioeconomic disadvantage.
The pilot ran from November 2024 to March 2025.
Under the pilot, dentists provided dental treatment, hand-in-hand with bespoke advice and information designed to improve oral health and reduce the risks from dental disease on the rest of the body.
Academics from the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Medicine and Health then evaluated the effects on the participants’ dental and overall health,.
They found improvements in oral health outcomes, particularly in the management of tooth decay, gum disease, and provision of prosthodontic care.