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Custom-made mouthguards lessens risk of concussion

09 May 2014

Research has reinforced the importance of custom-made mouthguards for children playing contact sports.

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Public Oral Health Conference 2014

06 May 2014

Registrations are now open for the 2014 Public Oral Health Conference.

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Patient stories: Hank's smile returns with care at Boort District Health

03 April 2014

Boort Dental Clinic have helped patient, Hank van der Berg, to realise more than just the benefits of good oral care, as his recent feedback attests.

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British report reconfirms importance of water fluoridation

26 March 2014

A new report from the United Kingdom has reconfirmed the evidence that water fluoridation schemes are a safe and effective public health measure.

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World Oral Health Day children's book

25 March 2014

The FDI World Dental Federation has launched an illustrated children's book to mark World Oral Health Day 2014.

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FDI report “paints a bleak picture for oral health around the globe”

21 March 2014

A report released today by the World Dental Federation (FDI) has highlighted the high impact of oral health on absenteeism at school and work around the world.

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Minister for Health launches statewide oral health survey in schools

20 March 2014

The dental health of thousands of students aged three to 14 will be checked in Victoria's first statewide survey of child dental health.

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The Gaps in dental health

20 March 2014

National Close the Gap Day brings an opportunity to show your support, to talk about, to spread the word, and to take action to improve the oral health and general wellbeing of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members.

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Check-up finds Luna Park has good oral health

19 March 2014

The Luna Park teeth have no evidence of plaque or decay according to oral health therapist, Ms Susan Tran.

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Celebrating World Oral Health Day 2014

14 March 2014

Thursday 20 March 2014 is World Oral Health Day and, this year, the focus is on the importance of healthy mouths and teeth in our everyday activities.

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