MY JOURNEY. The NDF and my involvement with it

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2 MY JOURNEY The NDF and my involvement with it Involved in a Rotary project in East Timor in 2005 Reflecting on the dental situation for the needy in Australia I concluded where I worked in comfortable Bellevue Hill, I was sheltered from real dental problems of those less fortunate Volunteering in difficult third world situations is not for everyone

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5 MY JOURNEY Visiting Timor with Drs. Sheen, Meihubers et al What about Sydney, NSW and Australia? Trial days at BHD YOTS & Matt Talbot Interest from colleagues Contact from Merv Saultry, Dental Innovations Birth of the NDF

6 EARLY DAYS Dental Innovations - Mr Merv Saultry Freehills Solicitors Mr. Simon Bailey Victoria trial day - Dr John Osborne NSW 2 or 3 early Volunteer Days

7 Jennifer one of our many successes She never smiled Now she is happy to!

8 It is easier to get work when you can smile and have more confidence

9 WHO ARE WE? The National Dental Foundation is a dentist initiated registered charity, acting as a focal point for charitable work in the Australian dental industry. The Foundation has been incorporated and has received ATO Endorsement as a Public Benevolent Institution. We link Dental Professionals and their teams who give their time and expertise, and the people who need our help - via charities and NDF coordinators, who liaise between the two groups. The Foundation acts as a coordinating and fund raising body at Federal level directed by State members of the Board.

10 Board Members & Directors CHAIRMAN: Dr. David Digges Sydney, NSW DIRECTORS AND STATE CHAIRS: Dr. David Digges NSW Dr. Russell Gordon WA Dr. Henry Gilkes SA Dr. Peter Waltham Victoria Dr. Julee Birch Queensland Dr. Jim Rushton Tasmania Mr. Mike Covey Managing Director, Henry Schein Halas

11 FUNDING Federal Government funding for 3 years from 2012 Allowed for appointment of part time State Coordinators and a National Coordinator At present NSW is the only state that financially supports NDF. COHS is integral to this Corporate Funding Pacific Smiles Group have been the major sponsor since 2015 ADIA Support at Trade functions and ADIA Trade shows

12 THE MODEL Dentists are asked to volunteer their practice to treat disadvantaged patients Each patient is referred by registered charities and assessed by our network of State Coordinators prior to the appointment Many patients attend with a case worker A lot of cases are people in desperate need and in pain and have fallen through the safety net of public services

13 DENTAL RESCUE DAYS The Dental Rescue Day program is targeted specifically at people working towards becoming productive and self supporting members of the community again Dental treatment aims to improve dental health, speech, presentation and self esteem Charities register to participate, support clients attending appointments and ensure referred clients meet specified guidelines

14 DENTISTS We greatly value dentists time We are well aware of the challenges to home, work, life balance Charities are highly respectful of your contribution

15 I ve never thought we could change everything, however, I am very pleased that we can get to those people who are the most needy. It might just get someone a job or even give them confidence to take part in society at a higher level. Some of these people have been damaged by different circumstances of life. Some of them simply need a bit more tender loving care than can be offered through the public system.

16 NOT JUST DENTISTS Dental industry, ADIA Dental technicians Dental Hygienists and Therapists Nurses

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19 CLIENTS We support clients from registered charities who may be participating in one of the following programs: Domestic and family violence support / accommodation services Drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation Homeless support services Low socioeconomic background support services Recovering from a long term illness or injury

20 MAKING A DIFFERENCE

21 MAKING A DIFFERENCE

22 Feedback "[Treatment] not only relieves their pain but it's great for their selfesteem they feel like someone cares about them.'' (Parramatta News, June 2007) It is very worthwhile; most of my clients have never been to a dentist. When I take them all together to such a beautiful surgery, it s like a trip out for the day. They are a lot more health conscious afterwards (Coordinator HopeStreet Community program, Wooloomooloo) ALL the people attending this clinic were overwhelmed with Dr. XX s generosity. Everyone attending the clinic was treated with dignity and respect. This is very much appreciated and valued by our residents. (Program Manager, Kooloorah Centre)

23 Marion Centre Marion Centre residents made and laminated appreciation certificates and celebrated the gift of dental care. I had never seen her smile before. I love smiling now (big grin) and it really helped with the job interview. Look up the Marion Centre closure and why we are needed and why we learn not to be dependant on Government funding

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28 NEW SOUTH WALES Of course, close to my heart. Under State Coordinator, Ms Wendy Chin the program has evolved and grown especially with the assistance of the ADA NSW Since 2011, NDF NSW has facilitated more than $1,400,000 worth of treatment,round Australia close to double this figure - around $4m About 100 dentists have now volunteered Many more nurses, hygienists, dental lab technicians

29 Maroubra Dental Avenue, Maroubra

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31 Donors and Sponsors Pacific Smiles Group Major Sponsor since 2015 Henry Schein Halas Colgate Southern Cross Dental Laboratories Praktika Software

32 Donors and Sponsors Pierre Fauchard Academy Trust Company The Trust Fund NSW Dept. of Health Dental Innovations, Melbourne ESDG, Sydney Lord Mayors Charitable Foundation, Melbourne ADIA and support from Mr Troy Williams

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34 THE FUTURE Futureproofing merger with ADAF As current directors look to the future we need younger volunteer dentists with the same vision to take us forward ADA at State and National (Inc.) level is closely involved We recognize most of us are ADA members and as a result want seamless cooperation We are grateful to the ADA for this NDF is an Independent Foundation and as such can raise funds and claim Tax deductions

35 You don t always hear the good stories, but I've seen many dentists who volunteer for this program year after year without expecting anything in return. NDF NSW as an organised pro bono program helps us connect and support each other and brings the important message of oral health to the most disadvantaged in our communities.

36 NDF Contacts National Coordinator NSW/ACT VIC/TAS QLD/NT SA WA

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