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.
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When people have good oral health, they’re more likely to have better overall health and wellbeing.
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Good oral health takes all of us
Read more: Good oral health takes all of usGood oral health takes collective action. Discover how communities, health professionals, services and policymakers can work together to make prevention more accessible and improve oral health and wellbeing for all Australians.
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FRED receives philanthropic funding boost
Read more: FRED receives philanthropic funding boostNew philanthropic funding will help FRED expand its partnerships and develop practical, evidence-based resources that support better oral health outcomes for women and children experiencing vulnerability in regional communities.
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Why oral health belongs in allied health conversations
Read more: Why oral health belongs in allied health conversationsOral health is deeply connected to overall health and wellbeing. Allied health professionals can help make prevention more accessible by including simple, practical oral health support in everyday care.
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Reflections from the PHAA Preventive Health Conference 2026
Read more: Reflections from the PHAA Preventive Health Conference 2026FRED reflects on the ideas, connections and conversations that shaped the 2026 Preventive Health Conference—and why collaboration is essential to making oral health part of Australia’s broader prevention agenda.