Victoria’s best shine in the 2016 Public Oral Health Awards

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Victoria’s best shine in the 2016 Public Oral Health Awards

Some of Victoria’s most dedicated dental professionals were honoured at the 2016 Public Oral Health Awards last night for their commitment to public dental services.

The awards, presented by Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV), are given annually to dental professionals and volunteers who go above and beyond to care for those Victorians most in need of dental treatment and care.

Here are the 2016 winners:

Community Oral Health Champion: Diana Brown, EACH Social and Community Health

Public Dental Clinic of the Year: Ballarat Health Services

Oral Health Project of the Year: Keeping Kids Smiling, Link Health and Community

Star of Public Dentistry: Dr Martin Hall, North Richmond Community Health

DHSV Chief Executive Officer, Dr Deborah Cole, said the nominees were of high calibre and showcased the meaningful work done across the state.

“I’m honoured to be working alongside exceptional people who are doing great things for public oral health in Victoria,” said Dr Cole.

“Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. There is so much passion and talent within the public oral health sector and it is great to be able to recognise that important work.”

The awards were presented at the 2016 DHSV Annual General Meeting at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne in Carlton.

Host of 7TWO’s Vasili’s Garden, Vasili Kanidiadis, was also announced as DHSV’s 2017 Smile of the Year at the event.

Download a copy of the bios of the Smile of the Year and award winners. For more information about specific categories and photos please contact Media and Community Relations Coordinator, Mingsia Lee at Mingsia.lee@dhsv.org.au or 9341 1139.