Australia; VIC
Kids from families with the lowest incomes are more likely to have dental caries, or cavities in their teeth, according to Australian research, but universal dental care could help change that. The study looked at the rates of tooth cavities across four high-income countries, including Australia and found that kids of mothers with the lowest level of education, and those from the poorest families had a higher risk of cavities. The authors say free universal dental care for both adults and children, and water fluoridation may help address this inequality.
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