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Links
www.latrobe.edu.au
www.oralmentalhealth.com.au
Improving Your Oral Health – Consumer
Happy Teeth Program
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/oralhealth/promo_programs/happy_teeth.asp
Guide to brushing
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/InteractiveGuides/BrushTool.cvsp
Fresh breath assessment
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/InteractiveGuides/FreshBreathTool/Detect.cvsp
Improving my smile: Tooth whitening and bonding
Orthodontics
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/ToothWhiteningCosDent/Orthodontics.cvsp
Common Oral Health Problems – Consumer
Periodontal Disease
Gingivitis
What are the stages of Gum disease?
Fighting Gum Disease: How to keep your teeth
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding)
Cracked Tooth Syndrome
Dental Emergencies
Important Oral Health Issues – Consumer
Can Medications Have an Effect on My Oral Health?
Common Medications can have oral side effects?
The mouth body connection
Sports Safety
Put your health where your mouth is
http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=1456051&sponsor
ORAL HEALTH Preventing Cavities, Gum Disease and Tooth Loss
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/publications/aag/doh.htm
Understanding Oral Health – Consumer
University of Cincinnati – Dental and Oral Health Centre
http://www.netwellness.org/healthtopics/dental/
The Dentist Visit and What to Expect
How often should you go to the dentist?
How much do you know about gum disease?
http://www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/InteractiveGuides/SmileSaver.cvsp
Better Health Channel – Teeth quiz
http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/teeth_quiz?open
Fillings
Crowns/bridges
Root canal treatment
Dentures and Dental implants
Tooth Removal/extraction
Dental Sealants
Dental Fears and Phobias – Consumer
Save Your Smile – Philadelphia – Conquer your fear of the Dentist
http://www.saveyoursmile.com/healtharticles/dzdentalanxiety.html
Dental Fear Central
http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/
What is Dental Phobia?
http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/what_is_dental_phobia.html
Dental Fears – The basics
http://www.dentalfearcentral.org/dental_phobias_and_fears.html
Dental Fear.com
Defeat Dental Fear with Laughter – Bill Cosby clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSw1Qav0L2E&feature=related
Beyond Fear
Overcoming Dental Anxiety
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/dental_anxiety.html?print
Overcoming Dental Anxiety Questions and Answers
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/qanda/dental_anxiety_qanda.html
The Reality of Dental Fear – Health Professionals
Dental Anxiety Network
Accessing Dental Services – Consumer
Find a dentist
Dentistry in Victoria
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/dentistry/links.htm
Victorian Public Dental Fees Policy
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/dentistry/policy/publicfees.htm
Victorian Public Dental Urgent Denture Care wait list policy
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/dentistry/policy/urgent.htm
Victorian Public Dental non urgent-care wait list policy
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/dentistry/policy/nonurgent.htm
Victoria’s public dental system
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/dentistry/clients/dental_system.htm
Updated Dental Waiting Times
Find a dentist – ADA resource
http://www.ada.org.au/OralHealth/FindADentistTCs.aspx
Facilitating improved oral health care – Health Professionals
Identifying people who may have complicated dental care – Health Professionals
Oral Health: Special Needs Care for People with a Mental Illness/disability
http://www.nrchc.com.au/oralhealth/special.htm
Dental health of residents in aged care facilities
http://www.agedcarecrisis.com/dental-health-of-residents
Inequality in Oral Health in Australia
http://www.australianreview.net/digest/2007/election/spencer_harford.html
A guide to Mental Health Terminology
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/termnlgy.htm
Mental illness: the facts
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/illnesses/facts.htm#1
Useful Links about mental Illness
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/mhcarer/
Mental Illness – the facts
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/illnesses/facts.htm
Mental Illness and Oral Health
http://www.nrchc.com.au/oralhealth/mental_illness.htm#oralhealth
Oral Health Information for Mental Health workers
http://www.nrchc.com.au/oralhealth/oral.htm
Common side effects of psychiatric medications
http://www.nrchc.com.au/oralhealth/common.htm
MAOI Antidepressants
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/druginfo/maoi.htm
Psychotropic Drugs and Dentistry
http://www.australianprescriber.com/magazine/30/4/98/101/
Therapeutic Guidelines – topics in Oral and Dental
http://www.tg.org.au/index.php?sectionid=130
Drugs in Psychiatry – Dental implications
http://asscid.org.au/resources/documents/DRUGS_IN_PSYCHIATRY.pdf
Oral Health Links
| Organisation | Topic/Publication | Site Address |
| ARCPOH | The Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH) was established at The University of Adelaide in 2001 to undertake research and research training in population oral health that is internationally recognised to be of the highest quality. | http://www.arcpoh.adelaide.edu.au/ |
| CRC-OHS | The Cooperative Research Centre for Oral Health Science brings together industry and research institutions to work collaboratively on research projects. | http://www.crcoralhealthscience.org.au/index.php |
| Department of Human Services | The Better Health Channel website was founded in 1999 by the Victorian Department of Human Services, Australia as a consumer health information website for the Victorian community. The site’s aim has always been to provide free health and medical information in an easy to understand format and language. | www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au |
| Department of Human Services – Dental Information | The Department of Human Services (DHS) is committed to enhancing and protecting the health and well being of all Victorians, emphasizing vulnerable groups and those most in need. | http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/a-to-z/subject-category/dental |
| Dental Health Services Victoria | Dental Health Services Victoria is the state’s leading public oral health agency, promoting oral health, purchasing services and providing care to Victorians | www.dhsv.org.au |
| Australian Dental Association | The Australian Dental Association is an organisation of dentists which has as its aim the encouragement of the health of the public and the promotion of the art and science of dentistry. | www.ada.org.auwww.adavb.com.au (Vic Branch) |
| Queensland Government: Oral Health | Oral Health website, Queensland Health is a dynamic organisation committed to providing a range of services aimed at achieving good health and well-being. | http://www.health.qld.gov.au/oralhealth/ |
| National Health and Medical Research Council | The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) is Australia’s peak body for supporting health and medical research; for developing health advice for the Australian community, health professionals and governments; and for providing advice on ethical behavior in health care and in the conduct of health and medical research. | http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/subjects/oral.htm |
| The Australian Nutrition Foundation | Nutrition Australia is a non-government, non-profit, community based-organisation with offices throughout Australia refer to map for details). Nutrition Australia is an independent, member organisation that aims to promote the health and well-being of all Australians. | www.nutritionaustralia.org |
| International Assoc. for Disability and Oral Health | European Special Needs Dental Assoc are people who are concerned about those with disabilities and disadvantages, working together with those in their community, professional society and social or service organization to improve the oral health and quality of life for persons with special needs. | www.iadh.org |
| British Society for Disability and Oral Health | To promote the oral health of disabled people of all ages.To promote links with organisations representing disabled peopleTo consult with disability groups to identify their needs and demandsTo study the barriers relating to the provision of oral health care for disabled peopleTo develop Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching in the subject• To encourage research in the field of oral health for disabled people | http://www.bsdh.org.uk/ |
| Federation of Special Care Organisations in Dentistry | Foscod.org is your gateway to sites on the Internet for dentistry! Browse our resources or just try the search. | www.foscod.org |
| Dentistry and Oral Health journal databases | Dentistry and Oral Health journal databases | http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/find-info/databases/subject/dentistry.html |
| Oral Health Promotion Clearing House | The Clearing House builds oral health promotion capacity and fosters the development and implementation of effective prevention and oral health promotion strategies to improve the health of Australians. | https://www.adelaide.edu.au/oral-health-promotion/ |
Mental Health Links
| Organisation | Topic/Publication | Site Address |
| Commonwealth Department of Health & Aged Care | A collection of Mental health-related information in the Health and Ageing website. | http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/portal-Mental%20health |
| Mental Health Council of Australia | The MHCA is involved in a range of different activities designed to improve both knowledge of mental health in Australia and the services available to those in need. | http://www.mhca.org.au/ |
| Mental Health Research Institute | The Mental Health Research Institute’s mission is to further knowledge in mental health, behaviour and neuroscience. | www.mhri.edu.au |
| Australian Government: Mental Health and Well being | This website does not provide crisis services or medical advice. It will help you to find information on the Australian Government’s role and contributions to mental health reform activities in Australia. | http://www.health.gov.au/internet/mentalhealth/publishing.nsf/Content/home-1 |
| The Beyond Blue Organisation | The National Depression Initiative beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. | www.beyondblue.org.au |
| DepressioNet | DepressioNet operates around the clock improving the mental health and well being of people impacted by mild to moderate depression through; The Information Service, which provides people with the right tools to locate information on resources, healthcare professionals, causes of depression and treatment options. | http://www.depressionservices.org.au/ |
| MIND | Mind (formerly Richmond Fellowship Victoria & South Australia) has been operating for more than 30 years and is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profits, non-government providers of mental health services to people recovering from a mental illness. | www.rfv.org.au |
| Mental Illness Fellowship of Victoria | Mental Illness Fellowship is Victoria’s leading membership based not-for-profit organisation working with people with mental illness, their families and friends to improve their well being. | http://www.mifellowship.org/ |
| SANE Australia | SANE Australia is a national charity working for a better life for people affected by mental illness – through campaigning, education and research. SANE conducts innovative programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their family and friends. It also operates a busy Helpline and website, which have thousands of contacts each year from around Australia. | www.sane.org |
| VicHealth | The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, best known as VicHealth, works in partnership with organisations, communities and individuals to make health a central part of our daily lives. The focus of our work is on promoting good health and preventing ill-health. | http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/ |
| VICSERV | Psychiatric Disability Services of Victoria (VICSERV) Inc., is the peak body for Psychiatric Disability Rehabilitation and Support Services in Victoria, Australia. Our member agencies in Victoria, Australia provide housing support, home-based outreach, psychosocial and pre-vocational day programs, residential rehabilitation, mutual support and self help, employment, training and support, carer education, respite and advocacy. | www.vicserv.org.au |
| VMIAC | Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council. The VMIAC is a Victorian not-for-profit organisation whose purpose is to provide support, advocacy and referrals to people who are experiencing, or have experienced in the past, emotional or mental distress. The VMIAC also provides information and education about mental health services to consumers of mental health services and the wider community. | http://www.vmiac.com.au/ |
| Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria | Support and Information for Anxiety and Depression | http://www.adavic.org/ |
| ARAFEMI | Association of Friends & Relatives of the Emotionally & Mentally Ill. ARAFEMI supports recovery and empowerment through community support. We support people in the community to live independently and work towards common goals. Our range of innovative mental health programs focus on recovery and consumer participation – as keys to listening and supporting mental health. | http://www.arafemi.org.au/ |
| MMHA | Multicultural Mental Health Australia (MMHA) provides national leadership in building greater awareness of mental health and suicide prevention amongst Australians from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. | http://www.mmha.org.au/ |
| VTPU | Victorian Transcultural Psychiatry Unit is a state-wide service which evolved from a small clinical service to a service which supports area mental health services and psychiatric disability support services in working with consumers, carers and communities from diverse cultural backgrounds throughout Victoria. | www.vtpu.org.au |
| ADEC | Action on Disability within Ethnic Communities Inc (ADEC) strives to empower people with a disability from non-English speaking backgrounds, their carers, and families to fully participate as members of the Victorian community. ADEC is a state-wide organisation. | www.adec.org.au |
| EPPIC | Early Psychosis Prevention & Intervention Centre EPPIC is a specialist early psychosis clinical program within ORYGEN Youth Health. ORYGEN is an organisation that consists of a specialist youth mental health service, a research centre, and education, health promotion, and advocacy activities. | http://www.eppic.org.au/ |
