Public general news stories
Nutrition now in the spotlight of oral health
20 May 2016Launch of position statement on oral health and nutrition
More detailsExperience matters when it comes to dental health
03 May 2016Topics explored at this year's conference include GLBTIQ perspectives on visiting a dentist, using music & dance to connect with indigenous communities, tooth-brushing in school breakfast clubs and new ways of extending the reach.
More detailsTime to act on future of oral health in regional and rural Victoria
12 April 2016The average number of teeth with untreated decay in rural areas is 18% higher in children and 47% higher in adults compared with metro areas for clients presenting to public dental clinics.
More detailsTime to act on future of oral health
07 April 2016Victorians are now invited to comment on the draft Strategic Plan for 2016-2021 and help shape Victoria’s future.
More detailsWin for disability patients and carers in an Australian first for public hospitals
04 April 2016RDHM has become the first public hospital in Australia to unveil a fully accredited Changing Places bathroom facility for people with disability.
More detailsRegistrations are now open for the Public Oral Health Innovations Conference
01 April 2016You're invited to join other leading thinkers in the public oral health sector for the 2016 Public Oral Health Innovations Conference
More detailsIt’s just not true…or is it? Top dental myths exposed!
17 March 2016In the lead up to World Oral Health Day this Sunday DHSV is busting through some long held myths about things you thought you knew when it comes to your teeth and mouth.
More detailsOne of a kind overnight dental service for Victoria’s patients with intellectual disability
08 March 2016DHSV's overnight specialist dental service, located at Williamstown Hospital is the first of its kind in Victoria.
More detailsTop civilian honour for outstanding Victorian public dentist
28 January 2016Specialist Dentist at RDHM, Dr Sajeev Koshy, has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for his service to public dentistry in Victoria.
More detailsUse of dentures on the decline as patients choose to keep it real
12 January 2016Figures released today by Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) show more elderly people in Victoria are keeping their natural teeth and avoiding the need for dentures.
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