❓ Dr. Constable asks about specialist dental services at the Oral Health Centre of WA, including staffing, patient numbers, waiting lists, and initiatives to address delays. The Minister for Health provides detailed data and outlines government actions to improve access to specialist dental care.
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(1) How many FTE dental specialists worked at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia at 16 August 2004?
(2) How many patients did the dental specialists at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia see in each month including and, subsequent to, January 2004?
(3) How many patients were on the waiting list for an initial consultation with a specialist dentist at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia at 16 August 2004?
(4) How many patients requiring specialist dental work, after having attended an initial consultation, were on the waiting list for treatment at 16 August 2004?
(5) What was the average amount of time (in weeks) that patients requiring specialist dental work spent on the waiting list for treatment at 16 August 2004?
(6) What initiatives, if any, have been implemented to address delays in patient treatment provision at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia?
(2) How many patients did the dental specialists at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia see in each month including and, subsequent to, January 2004?
(3) How many patients were on the waiting list for an initial consultation with a specialist dentist at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia at 16 August 2004?
(4) How many patients requiring specialist dental work, after having attended an initial consultation, were on the waiting list for treatment at 16 August 2004?
(5) What was the average amount of time (in weeks) that patients requiring specialist dental work spent on the waiting list for treatment at 16 August 2004?
(6) What initiatives, if any, have been implemented to address delays in patient treatment provision at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia?
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9 November 2004
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Minister for Health
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75 days
Endodontics 1.0 Oral Surgery 0.6 Orthodontics 1.4 Periodontics 1.0 Prosthodontics (Special Restorative) 1.0 In addition to these specialist dentist appointments, OHCWA had, at 16 August 2004, 2.5 FTE of general dentists with lengthy experience in the specialties of oral pathology/medicine and paediatric dentistry and who operate solely within these disciplines, plus a number of general dentists capable of undertaking a limited range of specialist procedures. OHCWA also has 17 post-graduate students providing specialist services under the supervision of specialist dentists, as well as visiting specialist tutors who oversee the treatment of patients by both undergraduate and post-graduate students. A specialist consultant is also engaged to supervise OHCWA's Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) clinic. A 3 hour session is conducted every month for patients with diagnosed or possible TMJ problems. 2. 2004 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Endodontics 84 116 143 115 138 140 129 147 Oral Pathology/Med 7 155 166 121 121 146 135 114 Oral Surgery 113 137 151 115 155 132 159 154 Special Restorative/TMJ 11 28 34 17 22 25 17 31 Orthodontics 434 660 709 566 763 655 842 927 Paedodontics 12 17 43 34 20 28 26 24 Periodontics 55 72 86 96 102 104 152 143 TOTAL 716 1185 1332 1064 1321 1230 1460 1540 These figures reflect the number of patients receiving specialist treatment each month and is not a reflection of the number of new patients treated. Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to receive treatment in more than one specialist area within a single month and could therefore be represented more than once within that month. 3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
A specialist consultant is also engaged to supervise OHCWA's Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) clinic. A 3 hour session is conducted every month for patients with diagnosed or possible TMJ problems. 2. 2004 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Endodontics 84 116 143 115 138 140 129 147 Oral Pathology/Med 7 155 166 121 121 146 135 114 Oral Surgery 113 137 151 115 155 132 159 154 Special Restorative/TMJ 11 28 34 17 22 25 17 31 Orthodontics 434 660 709 566 763 655 842 927 Paedodontics 12 17 43 34 20 28 26 24 Periodontics 55 72 86 96 102 104 152 143 TOTAL 716 1185 1332 1064 1321 1230 1460 1540 These figures reflect the number of patients receiving specialist treatment each month and is not a reflection of the number of new patients treated. Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to receive treatment in more than one specialist area within a single month and could therefore be represented more than once within that month. 3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
2. 2004 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Endodontics 84 116 143 115 138 140 129 147 Oral Pathology/Med 7 155 166 121 121 146 135 114 Oral Surgery 113 137 151 115 155 132 159 154 Special Restorative/TMJ 11 28 34 17 22 25 17 31 Orthodontics 434 660 709 566 763 655 842 927 Paedodontics 12 17 43 34 20 28 26 24 Periodontics 55 72 86 96 102 104 152 143 TOTAL 716 1185 1332 1064 1321 1230 1460 1540 These figures reflect the number of patients receiving specialist treatment each month and is not a reflection of the number of new patients treated. Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to receive treatment in more than one specialist area within a single month and could therefore be represented more than once within that month. 3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
These figures reflect the number of patients receiving specialist treatment each month and is not a reflection of the number of new patients treated. Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to receive treatment in more than one specialist area within a single month and could therefore be represented more than once within that month. 3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
A specialist consultant is also engaged to supervise OHCWA's Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) clinic. A 3 hour session is conducted every month for patients with diagnosed or possible TMJ problems. 2. 2004 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Endodontics 84 116 143 115 138 140 129 147 Oral Pathology/Med 7 155 166 121 121 146 135 114 Oral Surgery 113 137 151 115 155 132 159 154 Special Restorative/TMJ 11 28 34 17 22 25 17 31 Orthodontics 434 660 709 566 763 655 842 927 Paedodontics 12 17 43 34 20 28 26 24 Periodontics 55 72 86 96 102 104 152 143 TOTAL 716 1185 1332 1064 1321 1230 1460 1540 These figures reflect the number of patients receiving specialist treatment each month and is not a reflection of the number of new patients treated. Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to receive treatment in more than one specialist area within a single month and could therefore be represented more than once within that month. 3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
2. 2004 Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Endodontics 84 116 143 115 138 140 129 147 Oral Pathology/Med 7 155 166 121 121 146 135 114 Oral Surgery 113 137 151 115 155 132 159 154 Special Restorative/TMJ 11 28 34 17 22 25 17 31 Orthodontics 434 660 709 566 763 655 842 927 Paedodontics 12 17 43 34 20 28 26 24 Periodontics 55 72 86 96 102 104 152 143 TOTAL 716 1185 1332 1064 1321 1230 1460 1540 These figures reflect the number of patients receiving specialist treatment each month and is not a reflection of the number of new patients treated. Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to receive treatment in more than one specialist area within a single month and could therefore be represented more than once within that month. 3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
These figures reflect the number of patients receiving specialist treatment each month and is not a reflection of the number of new patients treated. Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to receive treatment in more than one specialist area within a single month and could therefore be represented more than once within that month. 3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
3. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004, these being: 4466; comprising: Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
Endodontics 106 Oral Pathology/Medicine 7 Oral Surgery 793 Orthodontics 2698 Paedodontics 194 Periodontics 392 Special Restorative/TMJ 276 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. 4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
4. Accurate figures are only available as at 31 August 2004: 408; comprising: Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
Oral Surgery 209 Paedodontics 10 Periodontics 163 Special Restorative/TMJ 26 Whilst not common, it is possible for a patient to be waiting for treatment in more than one specialist area and could therefore be represented more than once in the above figures. Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
Note: Patients who have had an Endodontic, Oral Pathology/Medicine or Orthodontic consultation are not placed on a further waiting list. 5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
5. Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
Dental Speciality Median Waiting Time (weeks) as at 22 October 2004 Endodontics: Initial Consultation 10 Oral Pathology/Med: Initial Consultation 5 Oral Surgery: Initial Consultation (Metro') Initial Consultation (Country) Treatment - Local Anaesthetic Treatment - General Anaesthetic 16 7 18 3 Orthodontics: Initial Consultation 54 Paedodontics: Initial Consultation Treatment - General Anaesthetic 10 1 Periodontics: Initial Consultation Surgical OHCWA Hygienist Curtin Uni Hygienist Students Post-Graduate Students 24 9 8 no wait 35 Special Restorative: Prosthodontic Initial Consultation TMJ Initial Consultation TMJ Multidisciplinary Clinic TMJ Surgical TMJ MRI Follow Up 13 11 15 no wait 7 6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
6. 6.1 Since February of this year, the Government has made additional funding available to OHCWA to treat patients from other Government clinics who have been on waiting lists for an extended period. The majority of this funding has been utilised to treat patients from country centres, and to provide them with financial assistance for the travel and accommodation costs incurred in coming to Perth for treatment. 6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
6.2 OHCWA has developed Specialist Referral Guidelines to clarify the eligibility of patients for specialist dental services. These assist in informing general dentists who might refer a patient for specialist treatment to know what services will be provided and under what conditions. It also ensures that OHCWA's specialist resources are not expended in the provision of unnecessary treatment. 6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
6.3 OHCWA has almost doubled its number of post-graduate students from 2003 to 2004, with the result that a greater volume of specialist treatment is able to be provided by the Centre. Post-graduate courses exist in most specialist disciplines, and it is hoped that courses in other disciplines will commence soon. 6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
6.4 Waiting lists in some disciplines are examined intermittently to determine whether a patient is on the correct waiting list and whether their treatment might be expedited. As a consequence, a patient might be moved to another waiting list (eg for undergraduate or postgraduate student treatment) and part or all of their treatment commenced sooner.
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