Our Research
Population oral health research provides the basis for an important area of public health policy and service provision.
Focus areas
ARCPOH’s research is concerned with promoting oral health and preventing dental disease in the population. Our areas of focus include:
- monitoring and surveillance of population oral health
- oral epidemiology
- access to and provision of dental care
- Indigenous oral health and investigation of critical research themes such as social inequalities in oral health
- the oral health of key population groups such as children and the elderly
Research units
Indigenous Oral Health Unit
The Indigenous Oral Health Unit (IOHU) seeks to improve oral health and better dental care for all Indigenous Australians. The unit was launched in 2011 as part of the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH) and is one of the most respected in the world.
Dental Statistics and Research Unit
The Dental Statistics and Research Unit (DSRU) aims to improve the oral health of Australians through the collection, analysis and reporting of dental statistics and through research on dental health status, dental practices and use of dental services.
Dental Practice Education and Research Unit
The Dental Practice Education and Research Unit (DPERU) has as its objective to identify and meet the information needs of not only the dental professionals and also the general public while promoting the provision of preventive services.
Projects
Our past projects
We have a long history in research, providing evidence for public policy and extensive collaborative linkages.