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:

• Breakout session 1: Research and emerging trends

This session covers cutting-edge topics in dental research. You'll learn about the latest trends including geographic disparities in dental workforce, the use of mobile apps for temporomandibular disorder pain, AI in public oral healthcare, the impact of vaping on oral health, and the psychological effects of orthodontic treatment.

• Breakout session 2: Advances in clinical practice

Focusing on new clinical techniques and technologies, this session will cover digital workflows for public health efficiency and the use of resin composites for deep caries and broken teeth.

• Breakout session 3: Population health – local action, meaningful change

This session highlights successful local initiatives aimed at improving community oral health. Topics include the Oral Health Champions program in early parenting centres, a pilot project on integrating oral cancer screening into general practice, and a dry toothbrushing initiative for preschoolers.

• Breakout session 4: Value Based Healthcare – delivering on the promise

This session explores how to deliver more effective and patient-centred care. It focuses on strategies for moving from consultation to consumer engagement, understanding what matters most to patients, and aligning different systems to maximise 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.

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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