Dentists swoop on oral health in the Mallee

An ABC camera crew recently recorded the work of volunteers on the Royal Flying Doctor Service’s (RFDS) mobile dental van in the northern Mallee. The story screened last Friday on the 7.30 Victoria program.

Blackburn dentist Dr Tony Robertson and visiting UK pediatric dentist Dr Andrea Aspinall were filmed examining and treating patients and making presentations to school groups. Dr Robertson also spoke about the program this morning on the ABC's regional radio stations.

The specially fitted van – based at Robinvale - is operated by the RFDS Victoria in association with Dental Health Services Victoria, LaTrobe University and the ADAVB. The project works with the dental arm of Robinvale District Health Services and the Murray Valley Aboriginal Co-operative.