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.

Dental

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. 

    A map of Queensland with red lines pointing to the locations the Dental Truck visits.

    The following towns are scheduled to be visited next:

    • Cherbourg: 9 January to 18 January 
    • Tara: 30 January to 8 February 
    • Wandoan: 20 February to 4 March (sponsored by Senex Energy)
    • Theodore:12 March to 21 March (sponsored by Senex Energy)
    • Rolleston: 25 March to 28 March 
    • Springsure: 3 April to 11 April 
    • Sapphire: 22 April to 1 May 
    • Clermont: 14 May to 23 May 
    • Glenden: 4 June to 13 June 
    • Collinsville: 25 June to 4 July

    Please note: the schedule is subject to operations and environmental changes.

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      Graphic: RFDS Dental Service Founding Partners

      The Flying Doctor acknowledges the support of the QCoal Group, QCoal Foundation and the Australian Government in establishing the RFDS Dental Service in 2013.