Our work related to dentists and dental practitioners

A list of our initiatives, programs, campaigns, reforms or reviews related to dentists and dental practitioners.

Our related work

  • Better Access initiative

    The Better Access initiative gives Medicare benefits to help people access mental health professionals and care, regardless of where they live. Find out how the initiative works, who is eligible and how you can access supports.
  • BioMedTech Horizons initiative

    BioMedTech Horizons is now part of the Medical Research Commercialisation initiative under the MRFF 10-year Investment Plan.
  • Bonded Medical Places Scheme

    The Bonded Medical Places Scheme has closed to new applicants. Existing participants can either continue with this scheme or opt in to the more flexible Bonded Medical Program.
  • Bonded Medical Program

    The Bonded Medical Program helps address the shortage of medical professionals in regional, rural and remote areas of Australia. It provides a Commonwealth Supported Place in a medical course in exchange for participants working in those areas after they graduate.
  • BreastScreen Australia Program

    BreastScreen Australia is a joint initiative of the Australian and state and territory governments and aims to reduce illness and death from breast cancer by detecting the disease early. Women over 40 can have a free mammogram every 2 years and we actively invite women aged 50 to 74 to screen.
  • Bulk Billing for all Australians

    Bulk billing is now becoming more accessible for all Australians. The Australian Government has expanded eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives and established the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program meaning more GPs are now offering bulk billed appointments for Medicare-eligible patients.
  • Bulk billing incentives in general practice

    The Australian Government has expanded eligibility for MBS bulk billing incentives and established the Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program (BBPIP). These measures support general practices to bulk bill all Medicare-eligible patients for eligible services.
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