Welcome to The Strengthening Knowledge of Oral Health Project

The aim of The Strengthening Knowledge of Oral Health Project is to improve quality of life for rural mental health clients.

This website is one of the resources developed to improve oral health knowledge and skills of health professionals and mental health consumers. The website is presented with a user friendly layout and provides useful information on a variety of relevant issues. Further information for health professionals regarding oral and mental health, as well as the project’s final report  accessed via the contact page.

The Strengthening Knowledge of Oral Health Project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. The views expressed on this website do not necessarily represent the position of the Australian Government.

FEATURED ARTICLE

 

Meet Your Dentist

Types of Problems

Dry Mouth

Various factors can cause a persistenly dry mouth, including prescription medications, medical treatments and certain autoimmune diseases.

Mouth ulcers

Some of the causes include certain drugs, chemicals and infectious diseases such as herpes or thrush.

 

To find out more information

about mouth problems, including other problems that may affect your oral health, click here.

To learn more about your oral health, simply explore this site.