Oral Health Messages For Australia

In 2009, a highly effective consensus statement was published and enabled a focused, and strategic approach to oral health promotion in Australia. However, in the 13 years since the statement, the evidence base underpinning oral health promotion in Australia has grown. An update aligning with the general health messages recommended by Australian health authorities is required.

We are pleased to announce that the Melbourne Dental School, in conjunction with the Australian Dental Association, will lead a collaborative expert working group to update the Oral Health Messages for the Australian Public.

Thank you to all who contributed to the project.

Investigators:

• Dr Mihiri Silva
• Dr Rachelle Welti
• Ms Olivia Walsh

Advisory Committee:

• Dr Mikaela Chinotti
• Prof Paula Moynihan
• Prof Loc Do
• Prof Janet Wallace
• Dr Meredith Arcus
• Ms Kirrily Phillips
• Mr John Asgari

The project is now complete and results are available:

• Oral health messages for Australia: A national consensus statement
• Evidence pertaining to modifiable risk factors for oral diseases: an umbrella review to Inform oral health messages for Australia