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.
To book an appointment, please phone 1800 002 507.
The following towns are scheduled to be visited next:
2023:
- Greenvale: 4 July to 8 July
- Richmond: 11 July to 20 July
- Julia Creek: 25 July to 3 August
- Camooweal: 15 August to 19 August
- Dajarra: 21 August to 25 August
- Boulia: 5 September to 14 September
- Bedourie: 26 September to 30 September
- Winton: 3 October to 13 October - 17 October to 26 October
- Jundah: 31 October to 4 November
- Tambo: 7 November to 16 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.
