Oral Health Home

04/02/2026

Thanks for having us!! I also introduce the term 'oral hypofunction' and answer if mouthrises are a good sub for brushing

12/01/2026

A lot of what we do at Oral Health Home happens quietly — not just in the community, but behind the scenes too.

Alongside her clinical and community work, Carol also spends time advocating for oral health therapists, dental hygienists and dental therapists. This includes work around provider numbers, recognition through DVA, private health fund engagement, and contributing to reviews of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

This kind of advocacy isn’t about recognition — it’s about making sure prevention-focused oral health care is properly supported, accessible, and sustainable for the people who need it most.

We’re proud to stand for both our communities and our profession, even when the work happens quietly.

11/01/2026

Do your selves a favour, make a cuppa & listen to Dr Helena Popovic - 'The Nutrition Link to Dementia'. It’s a great use of your time (only 40 mins) thanks Margie Puk🧠👄🦷

Dr Helena Popovic MBBS is a medical doctor and international speaker who shows people how to boost their brain at any age or stage of life. She graduated fro...

08/01/2026

✨It was a privilege to spend time today chatting with the team at Community Enterprise Queensland (CEQ). CEQ is an incredible organisation that does so much to support individuals who truly need it, & the depth of care & commitment across the team was evident to us today.

The discussion focused on oral hypofunction & its impact on individuals living with neurological disabilities, including those who are tube-fed. We chatted about how oral function is about far more than teeth alone, it encompasses comfort, dignity, communication, nutrition, cognitive decline, fragility, & overall quality of life 👄 🧠🫀🫁🗣️🪥🦷 🤍

26/12/2025

It’s time we talk about oral function & how it shapes healthy ageing.

We’re not just fixing teeth, we’re supporting people to chew, swallow, speak, smile, enjoy food, stay socially connected & maintain independence as they age. Oral health is deeply linked to nutrition, cognition, mental wellbeing & quality of life.

As raised by Prof Babar:
Are we training future clinicians to treat teeth, or to enable healthy ageing?

With an ageing population, we need education & practice that go beyond fillings and restorations; toward function-focused, prevention-driven care, & collaboration across health fields.

At Oral Health Home, we stand behind this shift.

Healthy ageing begins with a healthy mouth, & that means protecting & promoting function, not just structure.

It’s time for this conversation.
And it’s time to prioritise oral health as a foundation for ageing well 🗣️👄

23/12/2025

A little end-of-year celebration. Here’s to peace, joy & a Merry Christmas from us all🎄🤍🦷💚

22/12/2025

Today’s oral-health session with our friend was all about hands-on learning & a little bit of Christmas fun 🎄

We kicked things off with cookie decorating, which might look like just a treat, but it’s actually brilliant fine-motor practice. Squeezing icing tubes, controlling pressure, aiming carefully, & coordinating hands are fine movements needed for effective toothbrushing. Same muscles, same skills… just a little sweet motivation 🤗 🍪

🩵 Why we love sessions like this:
• Fine motor skills build brushing independence
• Play reduces anxiety & increases engagement
• Visual feedback improves accuracy & awareness
• Repetition builds strength & routine

⭐️Fun, functional, & evidence-based. Merry Christmas friends 🤍 🦷 🪥🎄

07/12/2025

❤️Yuggera yalbin. Hello & warm greetings to everyone. As the working year for us comes to a close, we send heartfelt festive wishes to all the families, Elders, & community members we’ve had the privilege of caring for in 2025.

🧡Thank you for welcoming us into your homes, routines, & communities. Your trust & collaboration have helped us reach more families, children, & seniors, & together we’ve made a meaningful difference.

💛Listed below are a few holiday oral health reminders 🤔 👄

🎄 Save sweets for mealtimes to help reduce acid attacks during the day.
🦷 Brush twice daily with fluoride toothpaste. Just 2 minutes protects your smile.
💧 Choose water often as it refreshes & rinses away sugars & acids.
😁 Keep smiling, it lifts spirits & strengthens connection.

💚With deep gratitude we wish to acknowledge our Community Partners🙏

🩵The following Community Hubs:-
Springfield Lakes • Riverview • Ellen Grove • Hosanna Village Connect Logan

💙The following Playgroups & Childcare:- Kyabra • Glugor • Jabiru • Jarjums • Kummara • Jimbulang • KindyLinQ • Micah • Benevolent Society • Logan Mums & Bubs • 54 Reasons • Nat Miller Playgroups • Little Wishes Chermside• Playmates Sunnybank Special • Goodna Queen Street Kids • The Staines College • Redcliffe Play Stars • Brisbane Adventist College • Mini Movers Caboolture • Baby Bunch Caboolture • Little Runchies • New Creations Burpengary • Pepe Playgroup • Zillmere Baby Playgroup • AEIOU Forest Lake, Nathan, Meadowbrook

💜The following Schools:-Hemmant Flexi • Riverview • Mable Park • Ipswich North • Tivoli • Darling Point Special • Deception Bay • Camira • Bellmere State Schools

🩷The following connectors to our seniors:- OzCare Mackay • Beenleigh Seniors • Hamilton Rotary Club

💗& to every family, thank you!
Your kindness & trust inspire everything we do.

💝To our volunteers & clinicians thank you 🙏 Nicole, Emma, Christina, Sarah & Margaret

💖To our supporters, thank you!
Your encouragement helps us continue uplifting our communities through better oral health.

With respect & warm wishes,
Carol & Leigh 🎄🤍🦷

04/12/2025

Jimbulang means “family” in Jagera language & yep, that’s exactly the vibe today! Such a fun morning with mob, full of connection, giggles & little chaos in the best way. Big thanks to Mel for creating a deadly, welcoming space for everyone. 🦷🤭✨ 🪥 ✨

03/12/2025

Beautiful flowers from the most beautiful young lady & her lovely family. Thank you Phoebe, but honestly, the pleasure has truly been all mine. 💐❤️

02/12/2025

Today is International Day of People with Disability, & it’s such an important reminder of what we can achieve when we all come together. Here in Australia, it is a shared effort, from government & schools to organisations, community groups, businesses, & each of us as individuals.

I loved hearing the Ambassadors in this video talk about their big questions & hopes for a more inclusive society. Their voices are powerful, & their message really makes you stop & think.

Let’s keep learning, listening, & doing our part to make inclusion something we live, not just talk about 🙏❤️

IDPwD 2025 Ambassadors discuss their big questions on how we can build a more inclusive society.