Oral Health Promotion Strategic Plan 2017-22

This plan is designed to improve the health of Tasmanian people through better oral health. We will do this by:

supporting programs that will help all Tasmanians manage their wellbeing through good oral health
prioritising Tasmanians most in need
focusing on early intervention and prevention
making healthier choices easier for people.

Oral Health Services Tasmania’s health promotion strategy is underpinned by the Australian National Oral Health Plan 2015-24 which recognises the need for:

Oral health to be seen as an integral part of general health.
A population health approach, with a strong focus on promoting health and the prevention and early identification of oral disease.
Access to appropriate and affordable services – health promotion, prevention and early intervention and treatment.
Education to achieve a sufficient and appropriately skilled workforce, and communities that effectively support and promote oral health.
Address oral health inequities for the most vulnerable communities.
Consistent evidence-based oral health messages.

Important Oral Health Tasmania partners

Learn more about health organisations we partner with in Tasmania.