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We are committed to improving the oral health of Aboriginal people in Coober Pedy. We provide dental care for eligible Aboriginal people at dental clinics in metro and country South Australia. Umoona Tjutagku Health Service was visited by SA Dental and Dietician/Diabetes educator late November 2022. Many of the chronic illnesses that disproportionately affect the Aboriginal population are also linked to dental health. SA Dental team and the dietician wanted to get out into the Coober Pedy community and provide clients with prevention and information, giving out tooth brushes, tooth paste and easy to read flyers on proper brushing techniques and healthy eating. The community was welcoming and receptive and engaging with the team, eager to learn about dental health and healthy eating.

Eligible Aboriginal adults can access FREE priority general and emergency dental care at our clinics.

To be eligible clients need to be:  Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  the holder of a current Centrelink Concession Card. aged 18 years and older. Wider Community if you require emergency care please see our nurse for a referral and an appointment. Emergency and general dental care is FREE through the program. There may be fees for some specialist services. Any payments required will be discussed at the time of treatment.

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