DHSV oral health promotion programs
DHSV has implemented a range of oral health promotion programs and projects focusing on Victorian communities with the greatest need. Our programs aim to engage and support Victorians in reducing factors that may negatively affect their oral health.
Factors which can influence oral health - nutrition, lifestyle, social connectedness, personal health and hygiene practices, socio-economic status, education, cultural beliefs, attitudes and level of health literacy. Factors also include the level of access to oral health services and programs.
DHSV works with partnering organisations and community groups to achieve sustainable oral health outcomes in all our programs.
Healthy Families, Healthy Smiles
The goal of this project is to enhance the community’s capacity to promote the oral health of Victorian children aged 0-3 years and pregnant women. Read more >>
Smiles 4 Miles is a DHSV initiative working in partnership with local health organisations to improve the oral health of the youngest children in the community.
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Oral cancer is on the rise in Victoria. DHSV is leading a new program with oral health professionals to promote prevention and enable earlier detection.
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DHSV has partnered with a range of disability service providers to address the oral health disparity experienced by people with disability.
Programs DHSV partners with
Achievement program
The Achievement Program is a Healthy Together Victoria initiative that aims to encourage healthier lifestyles and prevent lifestyle related diseases.
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Health Promoting Practices
The Health Promoting Practices (HPP) pilot project supports health professionals in promoting healthy lifestyle messages with their patients.
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Smokefree Smiles
The Smokefree Smiles pilot project aims to support brief smoking cessation interventions and referrals to the Quitline by oral health professionals
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Alliance for a Cavity Free Future (formerly GCOHT)
On behalf of the Alliance for a Cavity Free Future (ACFF), Dental Health Services Victoria distributes tooth packs to Victorian communities through select community based programs.
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Initiatives DHSV supports
Rethink Sugary Drink
Rethink Sugary Drink is a national social marketing campaign which aims to reduce consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages.
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The H30 challenge
Take the H30 challenge – switch sugary drinks for water for 30 days.
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LiveLighter
Victorians are being encouraged to lead healthier lifestyles by changing what they eat and drink, and being more active.
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Chalky Teeth Campaign
A world-first public-awareness initiative which seeks to convert medico-dental science into fewer cavities in our children.
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