Blogs

One of the ADA’s three core objectives is to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public. In line with our commitment to this, we’ve been working very hard on a new site for oral health resources for the public. We’re delighted to announce that Teeth.org.au has finally launched! Teeth.org.au has been designed to be the trusted source for the public when searching for oral health information. All the content on teeth.org.au has been thoroughly researched, peer-reviewed, and references high-quality studies and information to support the topic under discussion. The site contains articles about recent oral health issues, ...

The TGA has just approved rapid antigen tests for use by dental practices in Australia, to detect COVID-19 in asymptomatic staff and patients seeking emergency treatment. The webinar will help you unpack what impact the introduction of rapid antigen testing will have on dental practices, including: • Key considerations when choosing whether to implement • HR implications for employees, staff, and contractors • Infection control applications • Training and purchase requirements • Recording and reporting Recorded on the 31st of August the webinar is now available for members on the CPD Portal: View Webinar

There’s never been a more important time to assess and manage infection control risks. The ADA’s Infection Control Committee has spent significant time considering the published evidence and are very pleased to provide you with the 4th Edition of the ADA’s Guidelines for Infection Prevention & Control . n the development of this new edition, the ADA's Infection Control Committee has taken into consideration the most recent published evidence and recommendations around infection prevention and control, following the principles of assessing risk and adapting the required protective and preventive measures. The fourth edition incorporates revised information ...

Phase 1b of the vaccination rollout is starting this coming Monday 22 March. The Department of Health has just released the list of GP practices and other locations where COVID-19 vaccinations will be available. Members and dental staff can find a list of vaccination clinics here . We encourage members to book an appointment as soon as possible through the Government’s vaccine eligibility checker as most GPs will have limited supplies of the vaccine in the initial rollout stages. You may find that your regular GP is not participating yet and you may need to visit a practice that you don’t normally attend. The Government is aiming to progressively increase ...

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has recently announced changes to legislation taking effect on 25 February 2021, that will affect any dentist who is manufacturing, importing or supplying custom-made medical devices. The main impact of these changes is that devices currently being supplied as custom-made medical devices will now need to be included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). The ADA is recommending that dentists familiarise themselves with the TGA Guidelines (see below) and determine if they meet the criteria for manufacturing and importing patient-matched devices under the new definitions. To qualify for transitional ...

The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has announced it will commence auditing registered dental practitioners for compliance with registration standards this February. The audits will cover the registration period of 1 December 2019 through to 30 November 2020 and are undertaken to ensure “that practitioners are meeting the mandatory registration standards and provide important assurance to the community and the Boards.” Dentists who are selected for an audit will receive a checklist which outlines the supporting documentation they will require to demonstrate they meet the standard(s) being audited which may include but is not limited to: ...

I am honoured to write to you having been elected Federal President of our great association. I would like to take this opportunity to recognise the fantastic work of Dr Carmelo Bonanno through his tenure and his leadership as President in what can only be described as the most challenging year many of us have ever faced. Below you'll find a brief introduction to the full Federal Executive team, all of whom are passionate advocates and dedicated dentists, fully committed to achieving the vision of our association. For completeness, I've included my own bio. It's a pleasure having the opportunity to serve as President and I look forward to working with the ...