About

The Oral Health CRC addresses the major challenge faced by Australia of the substantial economic ($6.7 billion per year) and social burden of oral diseases and disorders. The CRC combines world-class multidisciplinary researchers with Australian manufacturers and global marketing experience to make Australia a global leader in oral health.

The Oral Health CRC is a joint venture between universities and private industry focusing on the challenges of reducing oral diseases and disorders.

Participants in the Oral Health CRC joint venture are:

  • Cadbury Enterprises Pte Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Kraft Foods)
  • CSL Ltd
  • GC Australasia Pty Ltd
  • Murray Goulburn Cooperative Ltd
  • The University of Melbourne
  • Colgate Palmolive Company (participating in specific projects)
  • Monash University (participating in specific projects)
  • The University of Queensland (participating in specific projects)

The Oral Health CRC was established in January 2010 under the Australian Federal Government's Cooperative Research Centres Programme.