We are helping to improve Australia’s oral health
outcomes and well-being.
We are helping to improve Australia’s oral health
outcomes and well-being.
We are helping to improve Australia’s oral health
outcomes and well-being.
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
We were pleased to be able to provide pro-bono treatment for Rachel, a young Mum from Vanuatu this week. Rachel was visited in Vanuatu in response to a request for help for her son. Rachel’s son was born with club foot, a condition impacting his ability to walk to school, play with friends and giving him pain. …
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While a cavity seems like a small issue, its impact can be profound in children’s development. Tooth decay is surprisingly the most common chronic disease among children worldwide, with over 530 million children impacted (World Health Organisation, 2017). Poor oral hygiene not only causes extreme discomfort but also increases the risk of gum disease, speech …
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Playground accidents, sporting injuries, farming mishaps and after-hours shenanigans can all lead to dental injuries and patients in pain turning up at emergency departments. Thirty-five emergency surgeons from around Australia gave up their Sunday morning recently to learn how to triage and treat patients who show up at their hospitals with dental emergencies. The workshop …
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Our Foundation is honoured to have been recognised in the 2024 SA Child Protection Awards for our work with vulnerable children in our community. Recently we were presented with the Outstanding Service Award – Wellbeing and Development by Minister for Child Protection Katrine Hildyard, who has been a great supporter of our work. It all started in …
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