❓ Hon Adele Farina questions the Minister for Health regarding public dental services in the South West region, specifically waiting lists, service locations, waiting times, and staffing levels. The answer provides staffing information for Bunbury and Busselton.
AnsweredQoN 2949Legislative Council
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I refer to public dental health services in the South West, and ask -
(1) How many people are on the public dental waiting lists in the South West region?
(2) As at 1 September 2009 and at 1 September 2010, which towns in the South West region provide a public dental service?
(3) In relation to (2), for each of the dates specified, -
(a) what is the average waiting period for a dental appointment in each of these towns; and
(b) how many FTE dentists, dental therapists, dental assistants and dental nurses work in the public dental service in each town?
(1) How many people are on the public dental waiting lists in the South West region?
(2) As at 1 September 2009 and at 1 September 2010, which towns in the South West region provide a public dental service?
(3) In relation to (2), for each of the dates specified, -
(a) what is the average waiting period for a dental appointment in each of these towns; and
(b) how many FTE dentists, dental therapists, dental assistants and dental nurses work in the public dental service in each town?
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Answered
23 November 2010
Responded by
Minister for Transport representing the Minister for Health
Response time
34 days
Dental Clinic Position FTE Bunbury Dentists 3.60 Dental Therapists 0.51 Dental Clinic Assistants 8.71 Dental Nurses 0.00 TOTAL 12.82 Busselton Dentists 0.80 Dental Therapists 0.00 Dental Clinic Assistants 2.70 Dental Nurses 0.00 TOTAL 3.50 Note: 2 FTE Dentists commenced at Bunbury Dental Clinic and 1 FTE Dentist commenced at Busselton Dental Clinic in October 2010. Also 3 FTE Dentists have been recruited to commence at Bunbury Dental Clinic in early 2011. Notice: This document is created or edited using unregistered or evaluation copy of rtLib valid for testing or development purposes only. To use it for productive or any other purposes please register it. You may purchase the license on http://www.rtlib.com
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