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We acknowledge and respect the traditional custodians on whose ancestral lands we provide dental services.

We acknowledge the deep feeling of attachment and relationship of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to Country.

We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people attending our services.

We are committed to improving the oral health outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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Spit, don’t rinse

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Spit the toothpaste out but don’t rinse with water.

After brushing, spit the toothpaste out but don’t rinse with water.

When you brush your teeth, both morning and night, spit but don’t rinse.

Toothpaste contains fluoride which helps strengthen your teeth.

By not rinsing with water, fluoride in the toothpaste will stay on your teeth for longer helping to keep them strong.

See brush morning, brush night for advice on brushing your teeth

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