Welcome to the
Australian Dental Foundation
The Australian Dental Foundation is an independent, award-winning health promotion charity working to improve Australia’s oral health outcomes and well-being, for a future without oral disease. We address the inequalities which exist in oral health to enable quality oral care for those who need it most.
Our Programs
Aged Care Dental Program
Supports the management and prevention of oral conditions for seniors in aged care facilities and/or residential living complexes.
Products
Developed by leading Australian dentists, our exciting new oral care products are now available across selected dental clinics. All proceeds are reinvested into our local oral care and education programs.
My School Dentist Program
No out of pocket expense, onsite oral health care and education for students at kindergartens, primary schools and secondary schools.
Smile Friendly Program
Smile Friendly is a partnership that recognises and rewards your commitment to improving oral health in our community.
Emergency Dental Hotline
From a broken tooth to major swelling and dental trauma, we are here to help. Our free hotline triage service is available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Tele-Dentistry Program
A convenient, accessible and efficient option for you to receive care where face-to-face consultations may not be possible or difficult.
Latest News
On the Road with Smiles for Miles
Access to dental care should never depend on where you live. That’s why we’re so proud to be taking the Australian Dental Foundation’s (ADFi) mobile dental service to schools and aged care facilities across South Australian regional communities. Through our Smiles for Miles initiative, ADFi is bringing essential dental care directly to regional communities across …
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It’s not long now until the Royal Adelaide show comes knocking at our doors! We’re so excited to announce that we’ll be back at the Show in 2026! The Adelaide Show is a time for families and friends to come together, make memories and enjoy a day out. But for many Australians, the rising cost …
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The Australian Dental Foundation (ADFi) is proud to support vulnerable communities wherever the need exists. Recently, we donated toothpaste to a social home in Vietnam that provides a safe place for children who have experienced significant hardship. While often referred to as an orphanage, the social home cares not only for children without parents, but …
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On 8th July, at the Southern NAIDOC Community Day, we had the privilege of witnessing beautiful cultural dance performances that carried stories of heritage, identity and belonging. For us, being a part of this celebration was about more than bringing our mobile dental clinic to the community. It was about showing up, listening, connecting and …
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