Impact of health policy on the delivery of dental services and child oral health outcomes [ 2011 - 2015 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof A. John Spencer (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Loc Do ,  Dr Gloria Mejia ,  Prof David Brennan ,  Prof Kaye Roberts-Thomson

Brief description This project will study the use of dental services by children and adolescents in Australia and how use relates to oral health outcomes. Variation in the support for the use of private dentists and the organisation and delivery of school dental services will be compared both within and across all states and territories so as to inform policy discussions on how to best improve child oral health.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,304,799.90

Funding Scheme Partnerships

Notes Partnership Project for Better Health