Dental decay linked to chronic diseases - the case for action
Studies show that poor dental health is connected to major chronic diseases. This report released by Dental Health Services Victoria explains how dental health is linked to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, respiratory illnesses, stroke, dementia and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Links between oral health and general health – the case for action [PDF, 1.36MB]
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Culturally and linguistically diverse communities - resource kit
This kit was developed to assist DHSV staff in providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services to meet the needs of the Victorian public who are eligible to use our services.
Culturally and linguistically diverse communities - resource kit [PDF, 582KB]
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Disability awareness guide
This guide has been compiled to improve oral health workers’ understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and consequently, increase their confidence to provide appropriate care.
Disability awareness guide [PDF, 191KB]
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Disability resource toolkit
This toolkit has been created to assist oral health services and disability services in working together to improve the oral health of people with intellectual disabilities living in residential services. This toolkit contains all resources and instructions required to implement the pilot project in this field.
Facilitator Toolkit for Oral Health Education for Disability Accomodation Services (2011) [PDF, 258KB]
If you have trouble opening this document please contact healthpromotion@dhsv.org.au for another copy.
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Oral health information for people with an intellectual disability
This publication describes the importance of promoting oral health to people with intellectual disabilities, living in residential care facilities and to people who care for them.
Oral health information for people with an intellectual disability [PDF, 435KB]
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Oral health promotion: a resource pack for children’s services
This resource aims to support early childhood services staff to promote oral health. It includes a range of curriculum activity ideas around the key oral health promotion messages: Eat well, Drink well, Clean well, Play well and Stay well and information that will assist settings to develop tooth friendly policies.
Oral health promotion: a resource pack for children’s services [PDF, 2.64MB]
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TEETH: oral health information for maternal and child health nurses
Maternal and Child Health Nurses are well placed to promote the oral health of young children. This manual has been designed to assist them in their oral health promotion, prevention, early intervention and detection roles.
TEETH: oral health information for maternal and child health nurses 2011 [PDF, 5.32MB]
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Mouth: oral health information for primary school nurses
This resource is designed to support and guide primary school nurses to promote the importance of good oral health and prevent oral disease. Early detection and intervention regarding health are key to the role of primary school nurses.
Mouth: oral health information for primary school nurses [PDF, 1.4MB]
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Oral health for older people: a practical guide for aged care services
This publication is an important step in promoting the oral health of older Victorians; particularly those who are home bound or are being cared for in residential facilities. It contains information to assist carers and service providers to improve oral health of older people in their care.
Oral health for older people: a practical guide for aged care services [PDF, 496KB]
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Radiation Protection in Dentistry
The Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Radiation Protection in Dentistry establishes the responsibilities of those involved in dental radiology, and lays down requirements for equipment and siting, image receptors and film processing, and procedures to minimise exposure to ionizing radiation. The Safety Guide provides advisory and explanatory material that will assist dentists, dental auxiliaries and staff in meeting the requirements of the Code.
Radiation Protection in Dentistry - RPS 10 [PDF, 620KB]
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