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 for general public on:
- Controlling toothy decay with a specific one on 'Young Adult Decay'
- Gum disease and periodontal health
- Oral Hygiene
Dental Health Services Victoria
The Dental Health Services Victoria website provides general dental advice specifically catered to young adults and adults.
Other resources include:
- 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. This resource can be viewed on through the following links
For further information about the resource guide, email: healthpromotion@dhsv.org.au
South Australian Dental Service
The South Australian Dental Service has a advice on dental care for adults
Australian Dental Association
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) holds an 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 free to download the information sheets and A3 Poster at http://www.ada.org.au/oralhealth/mouthguard.aspx. You can contact the ADA on (02) 9906 4412.
Queensland Government
The Queensland Government Bookshop amongst other publications, has pamphlets and fact sheets on issues that affect young and older adults such as:
- Bad Breath
- Oral Piercing
- Wearing Braces or a Plate
- Tooth Decay
