Dental Health Week 2008

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Research tells us that dental decay in children has risen in recent years, compared with the decay rates of the 1990's. Additionally, a significant proportion of people don't regularly visit their dentist for a check-up.

The Australian Dental Association believes educating parents, teachers and children is one of the ways we can try to reverse this trend. Please download the pages provided in this section of the site and use this knowledge to improve children's oral health.

During Dental Health Week, parents and teachers can improve their knowledge of oral health issues so that they can then educate their children and students.

Parents

Your Child's Diet

Your Child's First Dental Visit

Fluoride

First Aid for Teeth

Teachers

Let's Talk Teeth

Let's Look At Our Teeth

Food and Teeth

Looking After Our Teeth

Remember to download the kids activities from
the kids' corner!

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

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)

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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