ORAL HEALTH PROMOTION FOR YOUNG ADULTS AND ADULTS

Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health

The Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, University of Adelaide has produced a series of educational patients’ pamphlets
View resources at:

• Caries Control Program
• Periodontal Education Program
• Oral Hygiene

Dental Health Services Victoria

• Fact Sheet: Protecting your mouth – mouth and tongue piercing
• Fact Sheet: Protecting your mouth – tobacco, alcohol and recreational drug use
• Fact Sheet: Tobacco, alcohol and recreational drugs – how do they affect oral health?
• DVD- A check-up for Oral Health: A health promotion DVD developed by Dental Health Services Victoria – provides a range of simple strategies for children and adults alike, in protecting their oral health

View resource at:

• A Check-up for Oral Health - Part 1
• A Check-up for Oral Health - Part 2

For further information about the resource guide, email: healthpromotion@dhsv.org.au

South Australian Dental Service

• Dental care for adults

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is holding its annual campaign to raise Mouthguard Awareness across the country.

The ADA has developed some information sheets to help teachers, PE staff, coaches, parents and children understand how best to protect teeth against injury while participating in sport. Please feel welcome to download the following information sheets and A3 Poster. You can contact the ADA on (02) 9906 4412 or go to:

http://www.ada.org.au/oralhealth/mouthguard.aspx

Queensland Government

The Queensland Government Bookshop has, amongst other publications, pamphlets and fact sheets on:

• Bad Breath
• Oral Piercing
• Wearing Braces or a Plate
• Tooth Decay