Register for the 2024 DHSV Public Oral Health Conference
Join oral health colleagues from across the sector at DHSV’s Public Oral Health Conference this August.
We are pleased to announce that the DHSV Public Oral Health Conference is locked in for Tuesday 13 August at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Registrations for the conference are now open.
Date: Tuesday 13 August
Time: 9.30am – 3.30pm
Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Need more information to plan your journey? Learn more.
What can you expect at the 2024 DHSV Public Oral Health Conference?
This engaging one-day conference features expert speakers, interactive activities, and thought-provoking breakout sessions.
With a jam-packed program and ample opportunities to network with oral health colleagues from across the sector, you will not want to miss the 2024 DHSV Public Oral Health Conference.
MC | Emily Rice
Our MC for the conference is Emily Rice, former Health Reporter at Nine News Melbourne. Emily has more than 25 years’ experience in Australian and international media.
Emily reports on a wide range of health news, and she is also an accomplished general senior news reporter, media consultant, MC, and trainer.
Keynote speaker | Dr Ben Bravery
Dr Ben Bravery was a zoologist and science communicator. Then at just 28, he was diagnosed with bowel cancer. After 18 gruelling months of life-saving cancer treatment, Ben survived and is now a qualified doctor telling his story and advocating for a better healthcare system.
Ben will share his story and shine a light on what needs to change, and how to ensure that clinicians, patients and their families work together to put the patient at the very heart of healthcare.
Engaging presentations
During the afternoon sessions, conference attendees will enjoy a presentation from the World Health Organization's Nicole Rendell about 'The World Health Organisation Oral Health Programme and the Global Oral Health Policy Agenda'.
DHSV's Chief Executive Officer Susan McKee will then lead an afternoon panel session on 'How a value-based healthcare model focuses on the needs of the patient'. The panel will feature:
- Susan McKee, CEO, DHSV
- Dushy Umakhanthan, Director of Primary Care, RDHM
- Jonathen Teoh, Manager - Dental Services, Merri Health
- Sandra Anderson, DHSV Consumer Representative
Breakout sessions
We have locked in a fantastic group of presenters for the breakout sessions who will explore topics including clinical, research, health promotion, and more.
Breakout 1 – Research
- Part A: quick fire research presentations 6 x 6 minutes:
- Unequal oral health workforce distribution: Factors influencing dental professionals to practice in rural regions
- Cost of illness study on oral cancer in Australia
- Trajectories of Dental Attendance in Australian adults
- A 24-month cross-sectional study follow-up of intervention promoting Minimally Invasive Dentistry
- Linking oral health promotion in Residential Aged Care Facilities to health policy using the Theoretical Domains Framework – A Qualitative Study
- Unveiling a health disparity: comparative analysis of head and neck cancer trends between First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous Australians (1998-2015).
- Part B: 4D Care: a community health initiative to improve the oral health of young children with developmental concerns, autism and/or disability
Breakout 2 – Advances in clinical practice
- Part A: Managing oral surgery complications
- Part B: Artificial intelligence in diagnostic dentistry and the public oral health sector
Breakout 3 – Prevention and Equity
- Part A: Aboriginal Health Practitioner Fluoride Varnish Program: A Workforce Re-design Initiative
- Part B: Smiles 4 Miles: 20 years partnering with early years services
- Part C: genU Oral Health Champions program – promoting oral health for people with a disability living in supported accommodation
You can select your preferred breakout session during the registration process.
Earn 6 scientific CPD points
By attending this year’s conference, clinical staff will gain 6 scientific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. It's an excellent way to boost your CPD points while immersing yourself in the oral health program.
Registrations close Thursday 1 August. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the conference!
