Dental Health Week, which takes place in the first full week of August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Its aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health in every aspect of their lives.

DHW has three main objectives:

• Promote oral health education and awareness in the general community

• Motivate and educate dental professionals to promote oral health

• Encourage ongoing collaboration within the dental profession.