Hon Steve Martin asks about wait times for primary school children accessing the School Dental Service. The average wait time is 3.59 months for students aged 5-16.

AnsweredQoN 828Legislative Council
Asked
23 October 2025
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Health

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I refer to the School Dental Service, and I ask: (a) what is the current median wait time for a primary school-age child to access the school dental service?

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Answered
2 December 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health
Response time
7 days
(a)   As of 30 September 2025, the average wait time for students aged 5 to 16 years enrolled in the School Dental Service to access their first course of care is 3.59 months.

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