Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) is a national health promotion charity working towards a future where all Australians enjoy good oral health and the many benefits it brings.
Now that’s something to smile about
When people have good oral health, they’re more likely to have better overall health and wellbeing.
Latest news
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Our teeth shouldn’t cost us our retirement
Read more: Our teeth shouldn’t cost us our retirementAustralians withdrew about $1.46 billion from their superannuation on compassionate grounds in 2025-26, with the vast majority of that, about $1.42 billion, used for medical costs including dental work.
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Food, your mouth, and your body
Read more: Food, your mouth, and your bodyWhen we think about food and our health, we usually think about what happens after we swallow it. But there’s another part of the story that’s particularly important for oral health.
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FRED releases 2025–26 Annual Report
Read more: FRED releases 2025–26 Annual Report2025-26 was the year FRED began turning an ambitious idea into something tangible. We’re delighted to share FRED’s 2025-26 Annual Report, reflecting on a year spent building the foundations for the organisation we hope FRED can become.
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Victoria puts oral health on the agenda
Read more: Victoria puts oral health on the agendaFor too long, oral health has been missing from the conversation about health in Australia. That’s why an announcement from the Victorian Government over the weekend caught our attention.