Public Oral Health Conference 2025

Hosted by Oral Health Victoria, the Public Oral Health Conference 2025 brings together over 550 oral health professionals, educators, policymakers and sector leaders for a dynamic day of insight, collaboration and forward thinking.

• Date: Friday October 31 2025
• Venue: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

This is your opportunity to connect with leaders from across the oral health sector. View the agenda to plan your day.

Distinguished keynote speakers and MC

Hear from inspiring keynote speakers Daniel Nour, founder of Street Side Medics; Jane Martin, Executive Manager, Food for Health Alliance; and Sharon Hakkenees, Chief Digital Health Officer, Department of Health. Associate Professor Matt Hopcraft, a dental public health expert, will be your Master of Ceremonies. Learn more about our esteemed speakers.

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Standard pricing Effective from 1 August 2025:

– Individual ticket: $120

– Group ticket: $480 total (Buy 5 for the price of 4)

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Explore dynamic breakout sessions

This year’s program includes four breakout streams including:

• Research and emerging trends
• Advances in clinical practice
• Population health – local action, meaningful change
• Value Based Healthcare – right care, real impact.

Key presentations and discussions - beyond the clinic

The conference features compelling presentations and a crucial panel discussion. Understand how the profession is responding to key challenges including vaping and its broader health risks, Smile Squad’s engagement program, and OHV's initiative to reach people experiencing homelessness.

Hear about the power of policy and advocacy in shaping health outcomes and explore the digital future of healthcare.

Exhibition showcase 

Featuring 20 exhibitors showcasing the latest equipment, solutions and services for the oral health sector.

Call for abstracts

We invite all oral health professionals and students to submit abstracts showcasing research and policy efforts aligned with OHV’s strategic pillars. Accepted submissions can be delivered as oral or poster presentations. Discover how to share your insights and contribute to shaping the future of oral health.

Whether you're a practitioner, educator, policymaker, or student, the OHV Public Oral Health Conference is for you.

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More information

Do you want to learn more about the OHV Public Oral Health Conference? Please get in touch by emailing events@dhsv.org.au