Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED)
@fredaustralia.bsky.social
Friends of Really Excellent Dentistry (FRED) is a national health promotion charity working towards a future where all Australians enjoy good oral health and the many benefits it brings.
www.fred.org.au
[email protected]
www.fred.org.au
[email protected]
Find out more in our latest blog🚰
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#OralHealth #HealthPolicy #Fluoride #Prevention #PublicHealth
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#OralHealth #HealthPolicy #Fluoride #Prevention #PublicHealth
Fluoride: do we still need it? — FRED
A useful way to think about fluoride isn’t to start with chemistry, but with a simpler question: How are we going with tooth decay rates in Australia? If tooth decay was no longer a problem, the fluo...
www.fred.org.au
January 19, 2026 at 5:37 AM
Find out more in our latest blog🚰
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#OralHealth #HealthPolicy #Fluoride #Prevention #PublicHealth
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#OralHealth #HealthPolicy #Fluoride #Prevention #PublicHealth
According to the @aihw.bsky.social, Australia made strong early gains in reducing tooth decay, particularly after water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste became widespread.
But progress has slowed, and in some areas it has stalled altogether.
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But progress has slowed, and in some areas it has stalled altogether.
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January 19, 2026 at 5:37 AM
According to the @aihw.bsky.social, Australia made strong early gains in reducing tooth decay, particularly after water fluoridation and fluoride toothpaste became widespread.
But progress has slowed, and in some areas it has stalled altogether.
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But progress has slowed, and in some areas it has stalled altogether.
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Read the article: theconversation.com/how-mouth-he...
#OralHealth #Diabetes #Dental #Prevention #HealthPromotion
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#OralHealth #Diabetes #Dental #Prevention #HealthPromotion
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How mouth health affects diabetes – and vice versa
Oral health is often overlooked in diabetes care, yet problems in the mouth can worsen blood sugar control – and diabetes can damage the mouth in return.
theconversation.com
January 16, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Read the article: theconversation.com/how-mouth-he...
#OralHealth #Diabetes #Dental #Prevention #HealthPromotion
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#OralHealth #Diabetes #Dental #Prevention #HealthPromotion
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Which is why at FRED we’re big on:
✨ prevention across the lifespan
✨ joining the dots between oral health and general health
✨ making good, evidence-based info easy to access
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✨ prevention across the lifespan
✨ joining the dots between oral health and general health
✨ making good, evidence-based info easy to access
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January 16, 2026 at 1:13 AM
Which is why at FRED we’re big on:
✨ prevention across the lifespan
✨ joining the dots between oral health and general health
✨ making good, evidence-based info easy to access
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✨ prevention across the lifespan
✨ joining the dots between oral health and general health
✨ making good, evidence-based info easy to access
4/5
However, dry mouth and the dental decay that follows can often be prevented if awareness is increased among the public and healthcare professionals."
It’s a good reminder that oral health is part of the whole health picture, and is intrinsically linked to the rest of our bodies.
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It’s a good reminder that oral health is part of the whole health picture, and is intrinsically linked to the rest of our bodies.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:13 AM
However, dry mouth and the dental decay that follows can often be prevented if awareness is increased among the public and healthcare professionals."
It’s a good reminder that oral health is part of the whole health picture, and is intrinsically linked to the rest of our bodies.
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It’s a good reminder that oral health is part of the whole health picture, and is intrinsically linked to the rest of our bodies.
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"My latest study showed a clear association between type 2 diabetes and severe dental decay. High blood sugar, combined with changes in saliva quantity and quality, may contribute to this progression. Many people are unaware of this link, which creates a vicious cycle...
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January 16, 2026 at 1:13 AM
"My latest study showed a clear association between type 2 diabetes and severe dental decay. High blood sugar, combined with changes in saliva quantity and quality, may contribute to this progression. Many people are unaware of this link, which creates a vicious cycle...
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More on this at the link below 👇
www.who.int/news/item/16...
#Prevention #OralHealth #Health #Policy #FRED #UN
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www.who.int/news/item/16...
#Prevention #OralHealth #Health #Policy #FRED #UN
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World leaders adopt a historic global declaration on noncommunicable diseases and mental health
Leaders from across the world at the Eightieth United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted the political declaration to combat noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health challenges thro...
www.who.int
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
More on this at the link below 👇
www.who.int/news/item/16...
#Prevention #OralHealth #Health #Policy #FRED #UN
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www.who.int/news/item/16...
#Prevention #OralHealth #Health #Policy #FRED #UN
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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.
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That’s where prevention, policy and community-led solutions really matter.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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.
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That’s where prevention, policy and community-led solutions really matter.
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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
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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
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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
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
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.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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.
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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
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👉 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
January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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
👉 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
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.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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.
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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.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
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.
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That’s why two people can do the same things and have very different oral health outcomes.
Find out more on our blog: www.fred.org.au/latestnews/w...
3/3
#OralHealth #Prevention #FRED #PublicHealth #Dental
Find out more on our blog: www.fred.org.au/latestnews/w...
3/3
#OralHealth #Prevention #FRED #PublicHealth #Dental
Why we can’t always clean our way to good oral health — FRED
If you grew up believing that tooth troubles were a sign you didn’t brush well enough, or didn’t care enough, you’re not alone. Many people feel embarrassed or even ashamed about their oral health, ev...
www.fred.org.au
January 8, 2026 at 6:36 AM
That’s why two people can do the same things and have very different oral health outcomes.
Find out more on our blog: www.fred.org.au/latestnews/w...
3/3
#OralHealth #Prevention #FRED #PublicHealth #Dental
Find out more on our blog: www.fred.org.au/latestnews/w...
3/3
#OralHealth #Prevention #FRED #PublicHealth #Dental
🧐 But they’re not the whole story.
Our mouths are shaped by lots of things working together: genetics, saliva, stress, diet, hydration, past dental work, and the care we’ve been able to access across our lives.
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Our mouths are shaped by lots of things working together: genetics, saliva, stress, diet, hydration, past dental work, and the care we’ve been able to access across our lives.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:36 AM
🧐 But they’re not the whole story.
Our mouths are shaped by lots of things working together: genetics, saliva, stress, diet, hydration, past dental work, and the care we’ve been able to access across our lives.
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Our mouths are shaped by lots of things working together: genetics, saliva, stress, diet, hydration, past dental work, and the care we’ve been able to access across our lives.
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Thanks for being part of the FRED community!
#HappyNewYear #OralHealthForAll #PublicHealth #Prevention #FRED
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#HappyNewYear #OralHealthForAll #PublicHealth #Prevention #FRED
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January 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Thanks for being part of the FRED community!
#HappyNewYear #OralHealthForAll #PublicHealth #Prevention #FRED
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#HappyNewYear #OralHealthForAll #PublicHealth #Prevention #FRED
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Here’s how to keep in touch:
✨ Sign up to our eNewsletter for monthly tips, resources and good vibes
✨ Follow us here on Bluesky
✨ Connect with us on LinkedIn
✨ Reach out to our team anytime at [email protected] if you’d like to partner, collaborate or just say hi
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✨ Sign up to our eNewsletter for monthly tips, resources and good vibes
✨ Follow us here on Bluesky
✨ Connect with us on LinkedIn
✨ Reach out to our team anytime at [email protected] if you’d like to partner, collaborate or just say hi
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January 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Here’s how to keep in touch:
✨ Sign up to our eNewsletter for monthly tips, resources and good vibes
✨ Follow us here on Bluesky
✨ Connect with us on LinkedIn
✨ Reach out to our team anytime at [email protected] if you’d like to partner, collaborate or just say hi
3/4
✨ Sign up to our eNewsletter for monthly tips, resources and good vibes
✨ Follow us here on Bluesky
✨ Connect with us on LinkedIn
✨ Reach out to our team anytime at [email protected] if you’d like to partner, collaborate or just say hi
3/4
This year, we’d love you to stay connected with us for simple, science-based tips, fresh resources, and updates on how we’re working to make preventive oral health more accessible and easier for everyone.
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January 4, 2026 at 10:46 PM
This year, we’d love you to stay connected with us for simple, science-based tips, fresh resources, and updates on how we’re working to make preventive oral health more accessible and easier for everyone.
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Find out more on our blog:
www.fred.org.au/latestnews/o...
#Prevention #OralHealth #PublicHealth #Summer #FRED
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#Prevention #OralHealth #PublicHealth #Summer #FRED
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Top tips for looking after your mouth this summer — FRED
Summer is a time where we hopefully enjoy some slower days, salty swims, picnics, and long road trips. But it can be a surprisingly rough season for your oral health.
www.fred.org.au
December 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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#Prevention #OralHealth #PublicHealth #Summer #FRED
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#Prevention #OralHealth #PublicHealth #Summer #FRED
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It's the little things that make a big difference like:
🚰 staying hydrated
🦞 having a break between snacks and meals
🍵 choosing non-alcoholic drink options
🧘♂️ taking a moment to relax your jaw if you’re prone to clenching
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🚰 staying hydrated
🦞 having a break between snacks and meals
🍵 choosing non-alcoholic drink options
🧘♂️ taking a moment to relax your jaw if you’re prone to clenching
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December 29, 2025 at 2:22 AM
It's the little things that make a big difference like:
🚰 staying hydrated
🦞 having a break between snacks and meals
🍵 choosing non-alcoholic drink options
🧘♂️ taking a moment to relax your jaw if you’re prone to clenching
2/3
🚰 staying hydrated
🦞 having a break between snacks and meals
🍵 choosing non-alcoholic drink options
🧘♂️ taking a moment to relax your jaw if you’re prone to clenching
2/3