Dear Colleagues and Friends
We are delighted to invite you to join us at the Oral Health Association of Australia (OHAA) Congress 2026, to be held in Hobart, Tasmania, where history, innovation, and inspiration come together beneath the southern skies.
This Congress marks a truly significant moment for our profession. In 2026, we will celebrate 60 years of dental therapy and 30 years of oral health therapy in Australia. It is especially fitting that this milestone is honoured in Tasmania - the birthplace of dental therapy education in Australia.
Our theme “Illuminating Oral Health under Southern Skies” draws inspiration from Tasmania’s natural wonders, including the Aurora Australis. Like the Southern Lights, the Congress represents clarity, brilliance, and transformation—illuminating the progress of our profession while guiding the path forward through research, innovation, and collaboration.
The Congress will feature respected speakers, through leaders, and cutting-edge research, and will attract oral health practitioners, educators, researchers, and industry partners from across Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia-Pacific region.
A highlight of the event will be our Aurora Australis–themed Gala Dinner, a signature evening designed to celebrate our profession’s milestones in a memorable and elegant setting. This special event will honour our history, recognise excellence, and bring delegates together for an unforgettable night under the Southern Lights.
Together, beneath the Southern Lights, we will illuminate the next chapter of oral health in Australia.
Warm regards
Jessica Pennay
Congress Chair 2026
Oral Health Association of Australia
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