Developing, implementing & evaluating an alcohol & other drug oral health program for clients of Drug Health Services

Investigators

  • Prakash Poudel
  • Ajesh George
  • Stephanie Hocking

 

  • Gilbert Whitton
  • Sharon May
  • Ravi Srinivas

Collaborators

SWSLHD: South Western Sydney Local Health District

Project Overview

People who use alcohol and other drugs (AOD) are at significant risk of poor oral health. AOD clinicians have the potential to promote oral health to this population. The broad aim of this study is to develop, implement and evaluate an innovative AOD Oral Health Care (AODOC) program to improve the oral health and quality of life of the clients attending drug health services in South Western Sydney.

Aims & Objectives

The aim of this project is to develop a model of care where AOD clinicians are capacity built to promote oral health among AOD clients. The components of the model of care may include a screening tool, training program, oral health promotional resources and a dental referral pathway.

Research Output

To see the various outputs from the program, please navigate to the pages below:

Publications Presentations Awards Training resources Oral health promotion resources

Alignment with ACIOH’s themes


Workforce reoriented:

ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG CLINICIANS

This project aims to improve the capacity of AOD clinicians to promote oral health among clients


People-centred strategies:

PEOPLE WHO USE ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUG SERVICES

This project aims to understand the needs of people who use AOD services, and tailor the program to their needs