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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

This new research highlights the need to invest further upstream. We need both better access to affordable dental care and greater investment in prevention. 3/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Emergency departments are not designed to provide definitive treatment to most preventable dental disease.” - A/Prof Sobia Zafar 2/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

“This is not simply a dental problem; it’s an access and health equity problem. The children who are already experiencing the greatest socio-economic disadvantage are up to 16 times more likely to present to hospital with dental pain than those living in the most advantaged areas. 🧵1/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

There’s plenty happening in oral health, and plenty of reasons to keep prevention and equity firmly on the agenda. Catch up on the September edition: us16.campaign-archive.com?u=e645d46ce6... #oralhealth #PreventiveHealth #dental #PublicHealth #auspol 3/3

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🦷 FRED eNewsletter | September 2026

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🌏 Global action to advance universal health coverage for oral health 🥤 New Australian research on the potential oral health benefits of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax 🗞️ The latest oral health news and research we’re following 2/3

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Our September eNewsletter is out, featuring: 🦷 FRED’s 2025-26 Annual Report 🏛️ The latest on national dental health reform 🧵 1/3

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

A big thank you to Issi for sharing her experience, for Sjogren's Australia for inviting us, and to everyone involved in creating such an important learning opportunity for the next generation of doctors. Learn more about Sjogren's: www.sjogrensaustralia.com.au #PublicHealth #Dental #Auspol 5/5

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Sjögren’s Australia | Support, Connect, Educate, Advocate

Sjögren’s Australia is a not-for-profit organisation providing education, connection, advocacy and support for those living with Sjögren’s disease in Australia.

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

We believe #oralhealth is part of whole-person health, and that better health outcomes come when we break down silos, listen to people with lived expertise, and equip health professionals with the knowledge and confidence to provide the right support. 4/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Her message to future doctors was to listen to patients, recognise the signs, and understand that delays in diagnosis can have consequences not only for someone’s health, but for their quality of life. 3/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One of the most powerful parts of the event was hearing from medical student Issi, who shared her own experience of growing up with juvenile Sjögren’s disease. 2/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today, our Co-Founder Dr Alexandra Jones attended an event at Charles Sturt University focused on building medical students’ understanding of #Sjögren’s disease. 🧵 1/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We’re looking forward to joining Generation Smile for World Oral Health Day on 20 March 2027, and helping build a future where everyone can enjoy good oral health and the many benefits it brings. #GenerationSmile #WorldOralHealthDay #WOHD27 #OralHealth #Prevention #HealthEquity 7/7

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It also means building healthier environments, strengthening health and community services, addressing barriers to care, and creating policies and systems that make good oral health easier and more achievable for everyone. 6/7

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

That’s why prevention needs to happen at every level. It means giving people practical, evidence-based information and support. 5/7

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Our oral health is shaped by the environments we live in, the information and support available to us, the health systems we rely on, and commercial factors that influence what products are promoted, affordable and accessible. 4/7

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy good oral health throughout life. 3/7

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Led by FDI World Dental Federation, Generation Smile brings people of all ages, backgrounds and cultures together to highlight that oral health is essential to our overall health and wellbeing, and everyone has a role to play. 2/7

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

We’re excited to see the launch of Generation Smile, the new global movement for World Oral Health Day 2027! 🌏😁 🧵 1/7

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Our Chair and Co-Founder Dr Alexandra Jones will be presenting on Wednesday in the "Eyes, Ears and Teeth" Session. She'll explore our emerging model for preventive oral health for rural Australia. Come and say hello 😃 2/2 #Prevention #PublicHealth #OralHealth #RuralHealth #Dental #AusPol #18NRHC

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

We're excited to be at the National Rural Health Alliance's 18th National Rural Health Conference in Tarntanya/Adelaide this week. 🧵 1/2

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

We’re proud of what we’ve achieved, and even more excited about what comes next! To our Board, Advisory Board, funders, partners, collaborators and growing community of supporters, thank you for backing this work and believing that Australia can do oral health differently. 4/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

〰️ contributing to national policy conversations and shared advocacy with values-aligned organisations 〰️ securing our first philanthropic grants to pilot and evaluate our digital preventive oral health solutions in community settings 3/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Over the past year, we’ve been building the foundations to help make that future possible: 〰️ launching our first Strategic Plan 〰️ strengthening partnerships across government, health, research and community sectors 2/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

✨ We’re proud to share our 2025-26 Annual Report ✨ FRED is a small but mighty team of people with a vision of everyone in Australia having the opportunity to enjoy good oral health, and the many benefits it brings. 1/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

At FRED, we’re looking forward to playing our part by delivering practical, evidence-based preventive oral health solutions that can reach communities who experience the greatest barriers to good oral health. #oralhealth #preventativehealth #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #auspol 4/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’re excited about the upcoming release of the new National Oral Health Plan and the opportunity it presents to put prevention, equity and oral health more firmly on Australia’s health agenda. 3/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Everyone we spoke to agrees that good oral health is fundamental to our overall health and wellbeing, and too many people still face barriers to the information, support and care they need. 2/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Great to be at Australian Parliament House this week, meeting with decision-makers, leaders and organisations working towards a healthier Australia for all. 1/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

We look forward to working with you on advancing this and ensuring that equity and prevention are centred in future strategies and programs. www.health.gov.au/sites/defaul... 6/6 #PreventiveHealth #OralHealth #PublicHealth #Dental #AusPol

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Thank you to Asst Minister White, @markbutlermp.bsky.social and all Australian Health Ministers for this commitment to prioritising our oral health. 5/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is why it is so critical that governments continue to advance actions that focus on improving our overall oral health, including a focus on prevention and early interventions. 4/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Our oral health is integral to overall wellbeing – poor oral health impacts on our broader physical health, our mental and emotional health and our overall wellbeing. It affects our ability to communicate, eat, and engage with our communities. 3/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This follows a commitment by the Australian Government that a new National Oral Health Plan will commence in 2026. Together these announcements demonstrate the importance of oral health prevention, early intervention and treatment. 2/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

We welcome the decision by Australian Health Ministers for the establishment of ‘a National Oral Health and Dental Reform Senior Officials Group to progress dental health reform as a national priority.’ 🧵1/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The audit also points to research showing 77 per cent of Australians surveyed want governments to take action to encourage sugary drink companies to reduce the sugar in their products. 5/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Some 600ml soft drinks contain around 16 teaspoons of sugar, while the @who.int recommends no more than 12 teaspoons of free sugar a day, and ideally six. 4/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

This comes alongside a new audit from the Food for Health Alliance, showing just how much sugar is contained in some popular drinks sold in Australia. 3/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

The potential impact on oral health is significant over 25 years, researchers estimate it could prevent: 🦷 3.7 million cases of tooth decay 🦷 191,000 cases of gum disease 🦷 115,000 cases of complete tooth loss 2/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New Australian research has modelled what could happen if Australia introduced a 20 per cent tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. 🧵1/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Oral health deserves a place in our health policies, our investments and our election commitments. 4/4 #Dental #OralHealth #AusPol #Prevention #PublicHealth www.fred.org.au/victoria-put...

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Victoria puts oral health on the agenda – FRED

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

And by connecting accessible services with prevention, we have an opportunity to help people maintain good oral health throughout their lives. We’d love to see this momentum continue in Victoria and across Australia. 3/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

For too long, oral health has been left out of the broader conversation about health in Australia. Improving access to dental care will help more people get the care they need, earlier. 2/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Over the weekend, Victorian Premier Ben Carroll announced a significant commitment to establish 10 new public dental clinics across Victoria, providing free dental care to more than 100,000 Victorians each year once fully established. 🧵1/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

She also reflects on why we need to reach people earlier, with trusted information, preventive support and care closer to home. 5/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Alex writes about the people and communities she meets, the barriers that can make dental care feel out of reach, and the importance of creating care that is safe, respectful and free from judgement. 4/6

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

In her latest blog post, our Co-Founder and Chair, Dr Alexandra Jones shares what working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia across rural and remote NSW has taught her about oral health, distance, dignity and care. 3/6

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