Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) is committed to participating in oral health research to improve the health of all Victorians.
What is the role of DHSV in oral health research?
As detailed in our Research and Innovation Strategy (PDF, 2.27MB), DHSV aims to:
- Actively foster, support and participate in research and innovation aligned with Government and DHSV strategic priorities for oral health with a particular emphasis on those with the greatest needs or risk of poor oral health.
- Establish and extend the evidence base on the impact of poor oral health on general health.
- Develop capacity for research and innovation within the public oral health sector.
- Advocate for inclusion of oral health as a national health research priority.
- Build strategic research partnerships with people and organisations across the health, education, industry, community and government sectors.
Find out about Research Projects we have been involved in.
Are you considering a research project in oral health?
Our Research and innovation grants could help get you started.