Results from Vanuatu’s 2017 National Oral Health Survey confirmed that 70% of children aged between 5-7 years had dental decay, 19% were in need of urgent treatment for pain and/or infection and 78% had bleeding gums indicative of poor oral hygiene. As a result of these key findings, the Gudfala Tut Skul Program was developed; … Read more
Recently, the Dentalife Team had an incredible opportunity to embrace nature by volunteering for TreeProject. With gumboots on our feet and gardening gloves on our hands, we ventured into the field to support this remarkable charity. TreeProject is a dedicated organisation committed to restoring indigenous vegetation and healing Victoria’s ecosystem. They collect native seeds, nurture … Read more
As part of the Dentalife giving back program, the entire team has had the privilege of volunteering with Backpacks 4 VIC Kids, an organisation dedicated to supporting displaced children. Together, we have collaborated to fill backpacks and Santa sacks with essential items such as clothes, books, and toys for those in need. Backpacks 4 VIC … Read more
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.
Australia is a country rich in diverse cultures, histories, and traditions. It is important for us to recognize and honour the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Nations of this continent, who have cared for and nurtured this land for thousands of years.
We acknowledge the deep spiritual and cultural connections Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to Country and their ongoing contributions to Australia’s heritage, society, and culture. We acknowledge the wisdom, knowledge, and resilience that has been passed down through countless generations.