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Aug
Dental Health Week (2024)
Dental Health Week (DHW) is the Australian Dental Association’s (ADA) major annual oral health campaign. The campaign focuses on the importance of taking steps to care for your teeth and gums to help you keep your teeth and smile for life.
Download your campaign resources
Gum disease factsheets
Gum disease factsheets can be downloaded and printed for free. Available in English, Arabic, Vietnamese, Chinese Traditional, Greek and Punjabi.
See the full range of factsheets and translated factsheets.
Watch Your Mouth podcast
Listen to and share our latest podcast episodes on gum disease released as part of Dental Health Week. These short episodes focus on gingivitis and periodontitis and are full of helpful information.
Find a volunteer dentist
Thank you to everyone who applied for a dental education talk. Applications have now closed.
Resources for educators
Are you an educator or teacher looking to discuss dental health during Dental Health Week? Below are resources that are free to download and use.
The ADA created the Guardians of the Gums story book and lessons together with SugarByHalf and Cool Australia. These lessons are for early childhood to grade 3 and are aligned with the national curriculum. These are free to access through Cool Australia.
The story is free to access as an e-book in the full version and shorted 'early learning version,' while the hardcopy can be purchased. Access these below.
Keep your smile for life
Brush teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste.
Clean between your teeth daily using floss or interdental brushes.
Eat a healthy, balanced diet and limit added sugar intake.
Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care.
Media enquiries
If you are interested in putting together a story for Dental Health Week, the Australian Dental Association has a number of spokespeople, and information on a range of oral health topics, infographics and ADA research data.
To contact the ADA's Media Advisor Jenny Barlass, fill out the below form, call 0497 748 331, or email ADA Media at media@ada.org.au.
Proud supporters
The Australian Dental Association extends its appreciation to its Colgate-Palmolive for their invaluable commitment and support.
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