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Nutrition now in the spotlight of oral health

20 May 2016

Launch of position statement on oral health and nutrition

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Experience matters when it comes to dental health

03 May 2016

Topics 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.

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Time to act on future of oral health in regional and rural Victoria

12 April 2016

The 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.

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Time to act on future of oral health

07 April 2016

Victorians are now invited to comment on the draft Strategic Plan for 2016-2021 and help shape Victoria’s future.

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Win for disability patients and carers in an Australian first for public hospitals

04 April 2016

RDHM has become the first public hospital in Australia to unveil a fully accredited Changing Places bathroom facility for people with disability.

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Registrations are now open for the Public Oral Health Innovations Conference

01 April 2016

You're invited to join other leading thinkers in the public oral health sector for the 2016 Public Oral Health Innovations Conference

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It’s just not true…or is it? Top dental myths exposed!

17 March 2016

In 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.

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One of a kind overnight dental service for Victoria’s patients with intellectual disability

08 March 2016

DHSV's overnight specialist dental service, located at Williamstown Hospital is the first of its kind in Victoria.

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Top civilian honour for outstanding Victorian public dentist

28 January 2016

Specialist 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.

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Use of dentures on the decline as patients choose to keep it real

12 January 2016

Figures 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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