Welcome to the
Australian Dental Foundation
The Australian Dental Foundation is an independent, award-winning health promotion charity working to improve Australia’s oral health outcomes and well-being, for a future without oral disease. We address the inequalities which exist in oral health to enable quality oral care for those who need it most.
Our Programs

Aged Care Dental Program
Supports the management and prevention of oral conditions for seniors in aged care facilities and/or residential living complexes.

Products
Developed by leading Australian dentists, our exciting new oral care products are now available across selected dental clinics. All proceeds are reinvested into our local oral care and education programs.

My School Dentist Program
No out of pocket expense, onsite oral health care and education for students at kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools.

Smile Friendly Program
Smile Friendly is a partnership that recognises and rewards your commitment to improving oral health in our community.

Emergency Dental Hotline
From a broken tooth to major swelling and dental trauma, we are here to help. Our free hotline triage service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Tele-Dentistry Program
A convenient, accessible and efficient option for you to receive care where face-to-face consultations may not be possible or difficult.
Latest News

This year, the Australian Dental Foundation is proud to present the inaugural Smile Friendly Awards, a celebration of the people and organisations who go above and beyond to bring the oral health message to their communities. The awards will take place on November 6 at the Adelaide Zoo, where we’ll gather to honour those who …
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Today, the Australian Dental Foundation gave away a lifetime supply of our toothpaste, marking a special moment in our mission to help Australians maintain healthy smiles. The giveaway was promoted during the Royal Adelaide Show to anyone who followed us on Instagram, and the response was fantastic. The lucky winner was presented with a certificate …
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The Australian Dental Foundation is sharing “Toothy Pegs”, a fun and engaging toothbrushing song for kids. Created by Fiona Mitchell, this video encourages children to brush their teeth properly while enjoying a catchy tune. Perfect as a bedtime brushing song or a fun daily routine, “Toothy Pegs” helps kids develop healthy dental habits. While this …
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The Australian Dental Foundation proudly celebrated Brush for Good Day by supporting older Australians and promoting healthy smiles across the community. Our Eastern Operations Manager, Jaldi Bendaj, recently visited Calvary Health Care – Bayview to donate toothbrushes to residents, encouraging daily oral care and highlighting the importance of good dental hygiene for seniors. Small gestures …
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