Village Dental Outreach

25/04/2026

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25/04/2026

22/04/2026

This Earth Day, let's smile brighter and tread lighter on our planet! 🌱

Village Dental Outreach is proud to practice eco-dentistry, prioritising sustainable practices for healthier smiles and a healthier Earth. Join us in our mission to promote eco-friendly dental care and make a positive impact on our environment. Happy Earth Day! 🌎

17/04/2026

A huge thank you to Dr Ash Shah for presenting an important topic last night - Bringing Sustainability Beyond the Dental Clinic.
This was one of our FREE CPD lectures available exclusively for ADAWA members.
Our next free course is ‘When the Red Doesn’t Stop’ with Specialist in Special Needs Dentistry, Dr Jee-Yun Leung on May 27. To book your free seat for this or another one of the free lectures, visit our website, cpd.adawa.com.au

13/04/2026

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜 🌍

Dr Ash will be presenting a CPD lecture for ADAWA members on the 16th, exploring how sustainability extends beyond the dental clinic.

What impact does a clinic have beyond its walls? Every practice is part of a neighbourhood, a wider community, and a local health ecosystem.

Sustainable oral care isn’t just about greener clinics — it’s about building healthier systems for people and the planet. 💡

🗓️ ADAWA Member Event | Free CPD

Learn More: https://cpd.adawa.com.au/w/courses/82-bringing-sustainability-beyond-the-dental-clinic-free-event/91

07/04/2026

This outreach program was a meaningful and joyful day of learning, collaboration, and community engagement. The program empowered young children to care for both their smiles and their surroundings.

We are grateful to our partners, volunteers, and the Sithulpawwa Rajamaha Viharaya community for making this project a success.

A big thank you from Dr Ash, Dhruv, Ahren and the Village Dental Outreach team.

07/04/2026

Last Sunday, Village Dental Outreach delivered an Oral Health and Sustainability talk to 100 children at Wallimathagama Buddhist Sunday School in Sithulpawwa, Kataragama, in collaboration with Wild Lanka Trust (WLT). 🦷🪥🌿

Kataragama is a sacred and historically significant area in southeastern Sri Lanka, located close to Yala National Park, the country’s second-largest wildlife sanctuary. In this region, local communities live alongside rich biodiversity, where religion, tourism, conservation, and daily village life meet. WLT plays an important role in protecting wildlife, restoring ecological balance, and educating communities about conservation and sustainable living.

During our visit, we saw signs of human-wildlife conflict and climate change in Buffer Zone 1: damaged forest areas, waterlogged land, and disrupted ecosystems that affect both animals and local livelihoods. Tourism adds pressure too, with plastic waste, campfires, and poor disposal practices threatening the fragile environment.

The community is mostly rural and traditional, but change is coming fast. That’s why it’s so important to share basic health and sustainability knowledge now before bigger changes to society occur.

With support from Mr. Sameer and the WLT team, we shared simple, practical tips on oral health and sustainability—connecting everyday habits to community well-being. Our pamphlets were delivered in Sinhala, and Mr. Sameer’s translation made the session smooth and engaging.

We also handed out exercise books and pens to help with learning, and wrapped up the morning with a fresh fruit salad—simple, healthy, and a sweet way to end a meaningful day.

This outreach reminded us how education, environment, and health go hand in hand and how small efforts can spark lasting impact. 🙌💚

06/04/2026

The children of Saranapal Satvik Vidyalaya welcomed us with music 🎵🍇

Their fruit salad song and national anthem filled the morning with joy, reminding us that oral health outreach is about more than teeth — it’s about community, culture, and connection 🙌.

06/04/2026

Last Thursday, Village Dental Outreach held a hands-on oral health talk at Saranapal Satvik Vidyalaya in Pedinnoruwa.🦷🪥🌿

We were warmly welcomed by Principal Mr. Nishantha, Coordinator Mr. Dilshan, 32 children, and 7 teachers. Dr. Ash and her family delivered our oral health program in Sinhala, both in written and verbal forms. With the help of some enthusiastic young assistants, they led tooth brushing demonstrations and distributed bamboo brushes.

We explored the connection between preserving traditional diets and lifestyles, caring for the environment, and maintaining oral health. A tooth-friendly morning tea of fruit, cheese sandwiches, and milk reminded everyone that healthy smiles start with everyday choices 🙌

Since Sri Lanka doesn’t have a formal waste disposal or recycling program, the children learned to reuse plastic containers. Disposable cutlery was given. 🌱

With no dental concerns reported, the community’s support from their local government clinic shines as a model of preventive care and resilience 💚.

09/03/2026

A look at Shenton Park Village Dental's outreach in Vanuatu, India and Bali, supporting communities with dental care and education.

09/03/2026

Behind brighter smiles is a powerhouse team of women! 💪🦷

Strong, skilled, and making smiles brighter every day! We're proud to have a team of mostly women leading the way in patient care.

Happy International Women’s Day from all of us at SPVD! 🌸