Oral Health Home

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.

02/12/2025

✨ It’s the little things… ✨
Sometimes the smallest tools make the biggest difference. It’s feedback like this that reminds us why we love what we do. 🦷 🪥 ⏰ 🥰

01/12/2025

Oral health assessment in progress: toddler edition no appointment needed 😂

28/11/2025

Today’s session brought some big sensory feelings. Our young client was very oral-averse, so we shifted gears & moved into a play-based beauty parlour. A sparkly manicure, sensory-friendly choices, & a little imaginative play helped her feel safe, regulated, & in control. Once she felt settled, she was ready for her mouth-care routine. Nail care & tooth care can be a fun combo, but really, it’s all about helping a young nervous system say “yes” instead of “overwhelm.” 😉💕🌈✨🦷💅🏻

26/11/2025

Christmas cheer for little ones! We need a Santa sack for our packs!! 🎄 ✨

24/11/2025

What an amazing office for the day! Nothing makes us more happy than travelling to communities who need us 👌🏼⛴️ 🏝️🦷🪥 🩵😎