04/08/2026
🦷 Dental Health Week 🦷
During Dental Health Week (3–9 August 2026) this year, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is focusing on the oral health of young Australians aged 18–25 through the ‘My Smile’ campaign.
This stage of life is full of change, with young Aussies moving out, studying or starting a job, learning to budget and taking care of their own health. Something has to give, and it's usually their oral health which means that many young adults put off going to the dentist until something is seriously wrong.
Gen Z also gets health information differently from older generations, often turning to the internet or influencers ahead of qualified professionals. That’s why this year’s campaign, along with giving young people reliable information and good early‑care habits, is stressing the importance of seeing a dentist before small issues turn into big problems.
