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

...Sometimes it starts in the waiting room, chatting with a parent who is worried about their child’s teeth and unsure what to do next. Sometimes it starts with slowing everything down, explaining what will happen, giving someone control, and making sure they know they can stop at any time.” 2/6

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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

“Sometimes the most important clinical work does not start in the dental chair. Sometimes it starts outside the van, sitting under a tree with someone who is terrified of coming in... 🧵1/6

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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Health sector urged to collectively address threats of populism www.croakey.org/health-secto...

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

A big thank you as well to YWCA Canberra for partnering with us on this project. We’re so excited to have the opportunity to collaborate to improve wellbeing, and inform broader system change in the ACT. #PreventiveHealth #OralHealth #HealthEquity #Canberra #CommunityHealth 5/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We’re so grateful to the John James Foundation and the Canberra Foundations Collaborative for backing this work, and for recognising the importance of prevention, dignity and equity in oral health. 4/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We’ll also support the team with resources so oral health can be addressed as part of holistic care. 3/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Together we’ll co-design and test a simple, trauma-informed digital tool that helps people identify oral health risks earlier, access practical prevention advice, and connect with the right support before issues become crisis-driven. 2/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We’re excited to share that FRED has received funding from the John James Foundation, through the Canberra Foundations Collaborative, to deliver a new preventive oral health project in partnership with YWCA Canberra. 🧵1/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Things like: 〰️ Making water your default drink 〰️ Giving your mouth a break between meals 〰️ If you drink alcohol, choosing non-alcoholic options more often 〰️ Resetting your jaw muscles (and reducing your stress) 〰️ Sticking to the basics 4/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

The flip side is that the things that protect your oral health are often the same things that protect your overall health. 3/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

〰️ Gum disease is linked to heart disease. 〰️ Oral health and diabetes influence each other. 〰️ Oral bacteria can affect respiratory health. 〰️ And emerging research is even linking oral health to cognitive function. 2/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Today is World Oral Health Day, and this year’s message is one we love: A happy mouth is a happy life. We’re proud to partner with Health and Wellbeing Queensland on a blog exploring how what happens in your mouth can influence your overall health. 🧵 1/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

We’re proud to support this campaign and call on the Federal Government to introduce clear, consistent legislation that puts our health before the profits of companies that make and market products that cause so much harm. giveusanadbreak.org.au #GiveUsAnAdBreak #OralHealth #PublicHealth 8/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

#Prevention is always more effective (and more affordable) than treatment. And it benefits everyone. 7/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

If we’re serious about prevention, we have to look upstream. Reducing the saturation marketing of harmful products is about creating healthier environments, especially for children and communities already facing #health inequities. 6/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Every year, more than 80,000 Australians are hospitalised for preventable #dental conditions. Many of these conditions are linked to the social and commercial environments we live in. 5/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

The same commercial marketing systems that promote unhealthy food and drinks are also shaping lifelong patterns of disease, including preventable oral disease. 4/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Oral health is integral to our overall health and wellbeing. Products that are high in sugars are one of the leading drivers of tooth decay, one of the most common chronic diseases in #Australia. 3/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

That’s why we’re proud to stand alongside a wide coalition of community and public health organisations calling for a new Harmful Products Marketing Act as part of the "Give Us An Ad Break" campaign. 2/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Scrolling your feed. Watching sport. Waiting for the train. These spaces should be free from ads for products that harm our health, including gambling, alcohol and unhealthy foods. But right now, they’re almost impossible to escape. 🧵 1/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

"I’m driven by a very simple idea: many oral diseases are preventable, and no one should suffer because the system failed to support them." We’re proud to share that our Co-Founder and Chair, Dr Alexandra Jones, is featured in ProBono News’ Changemaker column. 🧵1/5

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We are proud to be part of a group of people who are reshaping campaigns, culture and movements across Australia and around the world. Tickets are still available at the early bird rate until the end of January. 3/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Held from 24-25 March, the event brings together the country’s boldest change-makers, thought-leaders, policy advocates, organisers and campaigners to have big conversations, share skills, and reimagine what’s possible. 2/4

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

We're super excited that our Chair, Dr Alexandra Jones will join an incredible mix of local and international speakers at the Australian Progress Conference this year in Naarm (Melbourne) and online. 🧵 1/4

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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Over summer, we republished 60 articles highlighting key issues from 2025. In this unending calamity of a news cycle, it's helpful to reflect back on the key stories and issues from the past year as we gather ourselves collectively to face 2026... www.croakey.org/category/cro...

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The work now is translating this declaration into national sustained action, so oral health is no longer treated as optional or separate to the rest of our health and wellbeing. That’s where prevention, policy and community-led solutions really matter. 7/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

As Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus from the @who.int said, this is about changing the trajectory, not just managing the fallout. This global commitment reinforces a simple truth: 🦷 oral health is essential health 🧠 prevention is the smartest investment ⚖️ equity must be designed in from the start 6/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The declaration also sets measurable 2030 targets and calls for whole-of-government and whole-of-society action, backed by sustainable funding. This creates a real opportunity for countries like Australia to build prevention-first systems that actually reduce avoidable disease and costs. 5/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Prevention needs to happen by: 👉 embedding oral health into primary care, community services and public health programs 👉 regulating harmful products and marketing 👉 investing in prevention, education and early support 👉 meeting people where they already are, not just where services exist 4/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

The declaration signals a global shift away from siloed, treatment-focused systems and towards prevention, integration and equity. It recognises that NCDs (including oral diseases) are preventable, interconnected, and disproportionately affect people facing social and economic disadvantage. 3/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

This matters because oral health isn’t just a clinical issue, it’s shaped by the same forces driving other chronic diseases like unhealthy food environments, tobacco and vapes, alcohol products, stress and poor mental health, where people live and whether they can access care. 2/8

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

At the recent United Nations General Assembly, world leaders adopted a landmark political declaration on noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health, and for the first time, oral health is explicitly part of the picture. 🧵 1/8

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Melissa Sweet @melissasweetdr.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

Another international health organisation calls for VicHealth to remain independent and strong – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/another-inte... Statement by International Network of Health Promotion Foundations

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Another international health organisation calls for VicHealth to remain independent and strong

Introduction by Croakey: Another international health organisation has added its voice to widespread concerns about the Victorian Government’s plans to

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Our final eNewsletter of the year is hot off the press! In this edition: 🧡 Top tips for looking after your oral health this summer 🧡 Dr Alexandra Jones in @croakeynews.bsky.social about why VicHealth’s independence is foundational to its mission and success 1/2

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The Conversation AUNZ @aunz.theconversation.com · 16/12/2025

After mass violence such as the Bondi beach terror attack, distress does not stop with those directly affected.

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After mass violence, trauma spreads socially. Here are 3 ways you can help reduce it

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

In our latest blog, Dr Alexandra Jones covers: 🦷 what veneers actually are 🦷 the importance of identifying your "why" 🦷 biological costs vs aesthetic goals 🦷 the restorative cycle veneers can start 🦷 other options worth considering 2/3

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Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) @fredaustralia.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Cosmetic veneers are everywhere. Scroll through social media and you’ll find glossy before-and-after shots and fast “perfect smile” transformations. But what rarely gets airtime is the stuff that really matters when you’re making a big decision about your mouth. 🧵 1/3

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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

In Victoria, decades of progress are under threat: senior public health leader warns www.croakey.org/in-victoria-...

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In Victoria, decades of progress are under threat: senior public health leader warns

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Croakey Health Media @croakeynews.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Six ways to help save VicHealth: public health campaigner www.croakey.org/six-ways-to-...

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