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Why work in public dentistry?
The public dental health system in Victoria is a multi-faceted system of programs which aim to improve and enhance the oral health of Victorians through a range of services including:
The Early Childhood Oral Health Program
The School Dental Program
The Youth Dental Program
The Community Dental Program
Special Needs Programs
Specialist Care
Rewarding and challenging clinical opportunities
The public dental health system provides dental professionals with a broad range of clinical opportunities, working with a variety of clinical settings, patients and programs.
Dental professionals work in a variety of settings including:
Schools
Universities
Community clinics
Mobile dental clinics
Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and other hospitals
Residential care facilities
All dental professionals are supported by experienced clinical mentors and are offered a number of professional development opportunities.
Our clinicians make a significant contribution to improving the oral health of Victorians, particularly low income earners and other disadvantaged groups. Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team in one of our 60 clinics throughout metropolitan and rural Victoria to treat a diverse range of community groups.
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