Hospital beds unnecessarily occupied by children with dental problems

Danielle Cetinski
Updated January 13 2020 - 5:47pm, first published 5:30pm
NOT SO SCARY: Orange dentist Dr Francois Bothma says prevention is better than cure.
NOT SO SCARY: Orange dentist Dr Francois Bothma says prevention is better than cure.

CHILDREN in the Orange region have occupied hospital beds for more than 200 nights for avoidable dental conditions, a figure which has astounded one of the city's dentists.

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Danielle Cetinski

Danielle Cetinski

Central Western Daily senior journalist

Danielle started at the Kiama Independent in 2010 before moving to the Central Western Daily in 2014. She covers council, court, politics, general news and business, and elections are her favourite time of the year. Got a tip? Email danielle.cetinski@centralwesterndaily.com.au

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