Dental Health Week 2008

Just a quick reminder that this week is Dental Health Week (August 4 -10).

With the overall theme "The Caring Generation", the ADA is leading a campaign targeting 30-50 year olds and we have developed a strong media campaign around this age group with media releases discussing:

* Receding Gums and Decay
* Periodontal Disease
* Dental Erosion

As part of Dental Health Week (DHW), the ADA is also conducting an online 7 Day Dental Boot Camp which is available at www.dentalhealthweek.com.au. This website has a variety of dental health fact sheets and children's activity sheets available for all to read and download.

At this time, the ADA encourages all our members to get involved. Promote DHW in your local community. Display your DHW poster from the July issue of the News Bulletin in your practice. Challenge your patients to enrol in the ADA's Dental Boot Camp.

If you have any further queries regarding Dental Health Week or would like additional promotional materials such as posters, fact sheets or postcards, please do not hesitate to contact the Marketing Team at the Federal Office of the ADA on 02 9906 4412.

The ADA and the Local Organising Committee invite all associated with dentistry to participate in the Australian Dental Congress and Exhibition in Perth.

Mark the dates in your diaries 12-15 March 2009

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Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2008 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 30-50 year olds and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 4 - 10 is Dental Health Week

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On the 23rd July 2007 the ADA wrote to the major political parties seeking their policies on dental health issues. Click here to review the ADA Inc Report Card on Dental Health Policies Election 07 (PDF 122 KB) 

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As part of a community campaign to promote good oral health care for babies and toddlers the ADA has developed oral hygiene tips for parents and carers of young children. 
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Click Here for information on the ADA Awards for Excellence in Dental Journalism

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