Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV)

Celebrating 20 Years of Service: Pearl Dias 🌟 Congratulations to Pearl Dias on 20 incredible years as a dental assistant at RDHM! Pearl has been a guiding force for countless dental students and new assistants, assisting them through their first clinical experiences with dedication and care. Her passion for public dental health shines through her work, especially in supporting vulnerable communities. In 2010, she received the Oral Health Award in recognition of her service. Thank you, Pearl, for your unwavering commitment and the positive impact you've made on so many lives. Here’s to many more years of success! 🎉👏 #ThankYouPearl #OralHealthHero #20YearsOfExcellence

Attention Australian Dental Practitioners! Are you a registered dental practitioner currently practicing in Australia? We are conducting a study to explore oral cancer-related knowledge and screening practices among Australian dental professionals, including dental hygienists, dental prosthetists, dental therapists, dentists (both general and specialist), and oral health therapists. We invite you to participate in our anonymous survey, which takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. 👉 Follow this link to learn more about the study and take the survey: https://lnkd.in/gNy285As. This study is being conducted by the Melbourne Dental School at the University of Melbourne. For any questions, please contact the responsible researcher, Dr. Roisin McGrath PhD at [email protected].

Oral Health Fun at Connected Libraries! 🦷 We visited the Endeavour Hills library to see a preschool story time with an oral health theme! Sunny led 23 excited kids and their caregivers through dental-themed stories, songs, and activities. Families also received dental packs with brushing charts and tools to help children develop healthy habits at home. The Population Health team supports library staff with training and resources to confidently run sessions like this, encouraging better oral health for young children and their families. Big thanks to the Endeavour Hills team for helping promote healthy habits and bright smiles! #HealthySmiles #OralHealth #CommunitySupport

It was an honour and privilege to present the Occasional Address before the graduating class of 2024, Melbourne Dental School - University of Melbourne.

💜 Standing Together Against Family Violence 🧡 Over the past two weeks, DHSV & RDHM staff have united in solidarity with those impacted by family violence, showing our commitment to this critical cause. We participated in a lunchtime walk to raise awareness and even took part in a special walk with the entire Parkville precinct, including staff from the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, The Royal Women's Hospital, and The Royal Children's Hospital. It was an incredible show of collective support and strength! 🚶♀️🚶♂️💪 Additionally, we hosted a Lunch and Learn event featuring an inspiring panel of experts from Safe Steps, Orange Door, and the Victorian Police Family Violence Unit. These sessions provided invaluable insights into supporting victim-survivors and addressing family violence. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to this important campaign. Together, we can make a difference! #16DaysOfActivism #EndFamilyViolence #SupportAndSolidarity

Staff BBQ Highlights & Christmas Giving!🎄 We had a fantastic time at our staff BBQ last week—thank you to everyone who joined and made it so special! 🥳🍔 As part of our Christmas celebrations, many of our staff supported Backpacks 4 VIC Kids and the Food and Toy Drive, raising an impressive $1039 so far to help those in need. 💖 ✨ About Backpacks 4 VIC Kids: They provide crisis support and gift packs to vulnerable children in foster care or emergency accommodation. Let’s keep spreading kindness this holiday season! 🎁 You can still donate through this link: https://lnkd.in/g5ZvVu5G #GivingBack #ChristmasSpirit

What an amazing day at Werribee Open Range Zoo! Nearly 50 kids received an oral health screening, and even more took home our free oral health packs! Our Population Health Team kept families engaged with fun activities like designing personalised water bottles, learning tooth brushing techniques, and sparking their imagination by crafting vibrant fruit and veggie rainbows! 🍎🌈🎨 The excitement didn’t stop there! 🦛The Zoo Hippo Talk reminded us all that, just like the amazing hippos, we need to eat well, drink well, and clean well for healthy smiles. A big shoutout to IPC Health for their incredible support and a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful partners at Zoos Victoria for helping us create such a fantastic day for families! We’d love to hear your favorite moments from the day in the comments below!

Smiles 4 Miles is an initiative funded by Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) and is implemented locally by DPV Health. The aim of the program is to improve the oral health of Hume and Whittlesea’s preschool aged children and their families by encouraging healthy eating, healthy drinking and good oral hygiene. Learn more about the program and how to register visit: https://lnkd.in/gf7674eZ

You’re Invited to the Dental Health Services Victoria Annual General Meeting! ✨🦷 Join us as we reflect on the achievements of the 2023-24 financial year and discuss the exciting future of oral health care in Victoria. 📅 Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024 ⏰ Time: 12:30pm – 1:20pm 📍 Location: Online via Microsoft Teams Don’t miss highlights from the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and updates on our work with partners over the year – plus much more! 👉 Click here https://lnkd.in/eDv-gJxR to join the meeting at 12:30pm on 12 December and be part of shaping the future of oral health. We look forward to seeing you there! #OralHealth #DHSVAGM 

🚨 Did you know? Frequent use of betel nut can significantly increase the risk of oral cancer.   Chewing betel nut is a deep-rooted cultural and social practice in Asia and the Pacific. But what many don’t realise is that it’s also a highly addictive substance with dangerous health effects.   👉 Explore our latest betel nut and oral cancer resources to learn more about the risks and how to make healthier choices. https://lnkd.in/gbqjDj_G   Let’s protect our health and our loved ones. Avoid betel nut and related products.