Client Referral
If you or someone you know has experienced family and domestic violence and are in need of dental support, please ask your caseworker to contact us to check your eligibility.
Eligibility
Women are eligible for dental treatments and services from the Healing Smiles Program if they have
Women over the age of 18 years old
Expressed a willingness to participate in dental treatment plans as instructed by registered dentists
What to do next?
Ask your case worker to submit your application through one of our referring agencies.
All applications are reviewed by our clinical team and once accepted, progress to a general dentist volunteer for triage and treatment planning. The volunteer either undertakes the treatment themselves or refers the patient to other clinicians and specialists, as required. Our volunteers contribute their time, skills, knowledge, consumables and, if available, their auxiliary staff.
All treating practitioners are educated through our continuing professional development events to be aware of and sensitive to our distinct cohort of patients. We are trained in effective techniques to manage vulnerable women, including behavioural communication, treatment times, and facilitative understanding so that we may provide the highest level of care possible.
What's included?
Our multi-disciplinary team of specialists and general dentists are uniquely positioned to offer an unparalleled standard of care. From general examinations and conservative treatment, through to specialist care such as endodontic, prosthodontic, oral medicine and orthodontic care.
