Your Oral Health

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ORAL HEALTH is the absence of active disease in the mouth. It affects overall well being and enables people to participate in their chosen roles without discomfort or embarrassment.

Oral health is a basic expectation of all Australians. Oral health and disease are important in their own right and for their association with general health.

This section links you to dental health information / tips, information on fluoridation, an explanation of the ADA Seal of Approval and frequently asked questions.

 

 

News Feature

World Oral Health Day - 12 September 2008

The FDI World Dental Federation is pleased to celebrate the first-ever World Oral Health Day. This special day was officially established last year by the FDI General Assembly, representing more than one million dentists worldwide.

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Time to Stop Politics and Help the Disadvantaged
“Both sides of politics need to stop playing games and implement targeted dental schemes,” Dr John Matthews, President of the Australian Dental Association (ADA) said today.
Notice - Update: Medicare chronic disease dental scheme - Senate action?
Despite the Federal Health Minister’s warning to dentists and the public that the Medicare chronic disease dental scheme would be closed down on the 26 August 2008, this has not occurred.
Sports Leaders Take A Stand Against Olympic Junk Food Promotion
Australian Olympic champions and leading public health organisations are taking a stand against the promotion of junk food in the name of sport and the Olympic Games.

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The ADA and the Local Organising Committee invite all associated with dentistry to participate in the Australian Dental Congress and Exhibition in Perth.
Mark the dates in your diaries 12-15 March 2009

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Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2008 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 30-50 year olds and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 4 - 10 is Dental Health Week

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Mouthguard Awareness

The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2008. 
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On the 23rd July 2007 the ADA wrote to the major political parties seeking their policies on dental health issues. Click here to review the ADA Inc Report Card on Dental Health Policies Election 07 (PDF 122 KB) 


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As part of a community campaign to promote good oral health care for babies and toddlers the ADA has developed oral hygiene tips for parents and carers of young children. 
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Click Here for information on the ADA Awards for Excellence in Dental Journalism


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