Public Oral Health Conference 2025

OHV Public Oral Health Conference 2025

The Public Oral Health Conference 2025, hosted by Oral Health Victoria (OHV), is now open for Early Bird registration! Secure your spot at Victoria’s premier public oral health event and take advantage of discounted pricing before August 1, 2025.

Join over 500 oral health professionals, educators, policymakers, and community leaders for a day of insights, connections, and impact.

  • 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, public health advocate Jane Martin 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 presenters.

Book your ticket

Don't miss out on early bird savings – register by 31 July 2025

  • Early bird individual ticket: $90
  • Early bird group ticket: Buy 5 for the price of 4 – $360 total

(Standard pricing from August 1, 2025: Individual $120, Group $480)

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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

The conference features compelling presentations and a crucial panel discussion. Delve into community-led health initiatives, join a vital panel discussion on vaping in Victoria chaired by Sue McKee, CEO, Oral Health Victoria, explore the digital future of healthcare and hear about the power of policy and advocacy in shaping health outcomes. 

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

Daniel Nour

Keynote speaker: Daniel Nour

Sharon Hakkennes

Featured speaker: Dr Sharon Hakkennes

Jane Martin

Featured speaker: Jane Martin

Matthew Hopcraft

Master of ceremonies: Associate Professor Matt Hopcraft