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.
Latest news
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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.
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What distance teaches you about oral health
Read more: What distance teaches you about oral healthSome days, I still can’t quite believe this is my job. I board a small plane with an Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) pilot and a dental team I trust deeply, and we lift off over Central West NSW.
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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.