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Research shows smokers lose more teeth than non-smokers
Staff and patients at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne are urging smokers to quit and reduce their risk of developing the destructive gum disease, periodontitis. “Most people know that smoking...
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Health Minister supports dental research and innovation
The Victorian Health Minister David Davis, has launched the inaugural Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) Research and Innovation Grants Showcase. The event showcased ten research projects funded by...
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DHSV comments on Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill 2011
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) has submitted a comment on the Tobacco Plain Packaging Bill 2011 on 25 May 2011. The Australian Government is implementing a suite of reforms to reduce smoking...
View ArticleDHSV welcomes three new Board directors
Three high calibre Victorians have joined the Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) Board of Directors. DHSV Board Chair Mick Ellis today announced that Mrs Helene Bender OAM, Dr Pamela Dalgliesh and...
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DHSV submission in response to the draft National Clinical Practice...
Good oral health has the potential to improve the health and well-being and quality of life of women during pregnancy. It also contributes to improving the oral health of their children. Commenting on...
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DHSV submission in response to Parliamentary inquiry into Environmental...
DHSV recognises that the built and natural environments play a considerable role in addressing risk factors for oral diseases including: inappropriate diet, tobacco smoking, alcohol consumption and...
View ArticleOral cancer - Know the risks. Know the signs.
It’s one of Australia’s least understood diseases. Yet each day, at least three Australians are diagnosed with it. Oral cancer is aggressive and if not detected early, sufferers only have a 50% chance...
View ArticleQuality Committee is seeking new members
Do you want to help improve the oral health of Victorians in need? Our Quality Committee is looking for new members. If you or someone close to you has been treated at a community dental clinic or The...
View ArticlePublic Oral Healthcare Awards 2011 – Nominations now open!
Nominations are now open for the Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) Public Oral Healthcare Awards 2011. The Public Oral Healthcare Awards recognise outstanding dedication by public oral health...
View ArticleNational Advisory Council on Dental Health
The Minister for Health and Ageing, Nicola Roxon, and Greens Health Spokesperson, Senator for Victoria, Richard Di Natale have announced the establishment of a National Advisory Council on Dental...
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Oral disease now a recognised noncommunicable disease burden
The FDI World Dental Federation has been successful in their bid for oral diseases to be mentioned specifically in the Declaration from the United Nations Summit on Noncommunicable Diseases. The...
View ArticleFree Seminar: Opportunities to promote oral health through local government
Join APHIRST-OH for a free afternoon seminar called 'Opportunities to promote oral health through local government'. Where - VicHealth, Conference Room, 15-35 Pelham Street, Carlton When - Wednesday 26...
View ArticleSugar-free but not risk-free
A US study published by the British Dental Journal has found that some ‘sugar-free’ food and beverages may increase the incidence of dental erosion. The study, released on October 7 2011, looked at...
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National Children's Week
National Children’s Week runs from the 22 to 29 October and recognises the talents, skills, achievements and rights of young people. Organisations all over Australia host Children's Week activities...
View ArticleDHSV is a finalist in the 2011 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards
The finalists for the 2011 Victorian Public Healthcare Awards were announced by the Department of Health last week. We are thrilled to announce that Prof Hanny Calache, Director of Clinical Leadership,...
View ArticleFree Seminar: Evaluating Oral Health Promotion
Please join APHIRST-OH for a free afternoon workshop on 15 of November 2011. Where - VicHealth, Conference Room, 15-35 Pelham Street, Carlton When - Tuesday 15 November 2011, 2.00pm – 4.00pm...
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World Diabetes Day 2011 - Diabetes increases the risk of damaging dental disease
Research has shown that people with poorly-controlled diabetes are up to three times more likely to develop severe cases of the dental disease periodontitis - a gum disease that affects the tissues and...
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Victorian Public Healthcare Awards recognise innovation in dental care
Dental health was in the spotlight last night when a team from Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV), The University of Melbourne and La Trobe University were awarded a prestigious Victorian Public...
View Article2011 AGM & awards ceremony
DHSV will hold its Annual General Meeting this Thursday 24 November in the RMIT Lecture Theatre at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. The AGM will begin at 5pm and will be followed by the...
View ArticleDental professionals awarded for dedication to public sector
Three dedicated dental professionals were honoured with Public Oral Healthcare Awards last night for their care and commitment to public dental services. The awards, presented by Dental Health Services...
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