The RFDS in QLD
Oral Health
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is committed to improving access to dental care in regional communities across Queensland. Since 2013, the RFDS Dental Service has delivered dental care from a purpose-built semi-trailer to towns in regional, rural and remote Queensland. The service offers preventive care and treatment for a range of oral health conditions at no cost to the patient.
The RFDS Dental Service is a fully-equipped mobile dental surgery featuring state-of-the-art equipment, including an OPG machine. It is staffed by qualified dentists and dental assistants who provide a wide range of services direct from the mobile unit, including:
- oral health maintenance
- X-rays and extractions
- treatment for acute or pre-existing conditions
- treatment for gum disease
- referral to specialist dental services.
Call 1800 002 507 to speak to the RFDS Dental Service Team.
The following towns are scheduled to be visited next:
- Clermont: 14 May to 23 May
- Glenden: 4 June to 13 June
- Collinsville: 1 July to 4 July
- Greenvale: 16 July to 20 July
- Richmond: 23 July to 30 July
- Camooweal: 6 August to 9 August
- Dajarra: 12 August to 15 August
- Boulia: 27 August to 5 September
- Winton: 10 September to 26 September
- Tambo: 9 October to 17 October
- Tara: 29 October to 7 November
Please note: the schedule is subject to operations and environmental changes.
If you would like the RFDS Dental Service to visit a town near you, please register your interest below.
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The Flying Doctor acknowledges the support of the QCoal Group, QCoal Foundation and the Australian Government in establishing the RFDS Dental Service in 2013.
