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Below are the latest quarterly key statistics for public dental care provided by Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV).

Since 30 March 2020, there has been significant impact on public dental service activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic response. With restrictions on non-urgent public dental services being eased, activity has continued to improve, however care needs to be taken when assessing results and comparing to prior periods.

 

Average waiting time for general dental care
16.7
months
Average waiting time for dental specialists (ortho, endo, prostho)
14
months