This monograph has been developed from papers presented at the Dental Statistics and Research Unit workshop that focused on Public Perceptions of Dentistry. Its publication aims to provide a record of the substantive material presented at the workshop which arose out of components of the statistical collections maintained by the Unit. It is hoped thatthis report will stimulate discussion around public perceptions of dentistry and how they might be improved. This report will be informative and stimulating to those who are interested in improving the oral health and wellbeing of Australians.