What does ADRF mean in RESEARCH

The Australian Dental Research Foundation (ADRF) is a not-for-profit charitable organisation that funds dental research to improve the health and quality of life of Australians. ADRF supports research projects, academic career development programs, and scientific events to achieve its mission.

You can help support the work of the Australian Dental Research Foundation by making a donation or by volunteering your time. Donations can be made securely online via credit card or direct debit. Alternatively, you can contact us and we will provide you with further details on how to become involved.

Yes, donations made to the Australian Dental Research Foundation are tax deductible in Australia. Please follow up with your accountant for more information as donations must meet certain thresholds before they are eligible for a tax deduction.

All donations received by the ADRF are managed by our Board of Directors who ensure funds raised are used for maximum benefit in advancing dental research. Funds are distributed only after meeting strict criteria and review processes which include an outcomes plan that aligns with prescribed objectives as outlined in our mission statement.

The focus areas for research supported by ADRF includes prevention, diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases; health promotion initiatives; innovation in oral biology technologies and education; improvement in practice management principles; policy/systems changes which have an impact on oral health; workforce training & development; improvement in service delivery within primary care facilities; community engagement & empowerment strategies related to oral health topics.

Absolutely! You can get full details on past projects funded by ADRF at our website, along with updates on current projects and interviews with researchers involved in each project. Visitors also have access to post-project summaries where applicable so you can get a complete picture of how each project has contributed towards understanding and improving dental health outcomes across Australia.

Yes - we are continually looking for new ways to make an impact! Every year new initiatives emerge through our annual grants program focused on encouraging early career researchers into fields connected with dental health, creating greater opportunities for new discoveries from interdisciplinary collaborations between different institutions as well as offering larger scale long term funding that focuses on innovative solutions such as developing cutting edge technology aimed at improving patient outcomes leading towards better overall healthcare practices.

There are various grants programs available throughout the year at different times dependent upon ongoing resource availability through our donor network & partners Each year's programs are advertised through relevant industry publications & networks, as well as on our website where full details including eligibility criteria & application forms can be found under 'Grants' section located within ‘Our Work’ at adrfglobal.org/.