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Vaccination FAQs. The ADA is meeting weekly with the Department of Health, the Vaccine Taskforce, and relevant industry bodies to gather current information and how it applies to the dental team. This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available. In response to the Government's new advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19

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Advertise online. Advertising Code. Using the ADA Logo. The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care.

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8 December 2020. The Federal Government has recently announced a slight increase to the rebate fees in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (the CDBS), from January 1, 2021. This represents an average increase of 1.3% for services with the maximum amount available to eligible patients increasing by $13 to a total amount of $1013 over

two years.

AUSTRALIAN SCHEDULE AND DENTAL GLOSSARY 12 REVISED 29012020 Australian Dental Association nvii Introduction An Australian Glossary of Dental Terms was first published by the Australian Dental Association (ADA) in 1986. The Fifth Edition was expanded to The Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary (Schedule) in 1996. Since its inception, it has been universally accepted as the definitive coding system of dental treatment and is recognised

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The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for the

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COVID-19 FOR DENTAL PROFESIONALS Resources for dental professionals. During the COVID-19 pandemic additional guidelines have been designed to keep yourself, your team and your patients safe. These include looking at the whole practice and implementing measures to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19. In addition to the Guidelines, the levels of restriction on dental

VACCINATION FAQS

Vaccination FAQs. The ADA is meeting weekly with the Department of Health, the Vaccine Taskforce, and relevant industry bodies to gather current information and how it applies to the dental team. This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available. In response to the Government's new advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19

vaccine

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Advertise online. Advertising Code. Using the ADA Logo. The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care.

NEWS & MEDIA

8 December 2020. The Federal Government has recently announced a slight increase to the rebate fees in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (the CDBS), from January 1, 2021. This represents an average increase of 1.3% for services with the maximum amount available to eligible patients increasing by $13 to a total amount of $1013 over

two years.

AUSTRALIAN SCHEDULE AND DENTAL GLOSSARY 12 REVISED 29012020 Australian Dental Association nvii Introduction An Australian Glossary of Dental Terms was first published by the Australian Dental Association (ADA) in 1986. The Fifth Edition was expanded to The Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary (Schedule) in 1996. Since its inception, it has been universally accepted as the definitive coding system of dental treatment and is recognised

NEWS & MEDIA

The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral

care.

ADA COVID-19 RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE 1 ADA COVID-19 Risk Management Guidance Last updated 4 August 2020 The following information is provided as an update to the ADA Managing COVID-19 Guidelines document released in March 2020, to provide updated risk management guidance to dental practitioners. ABOUT DENTAL HEALTH WEEK Find an ADA member dentist today. Learn more about how to promote oral health from our email series starting from 6 July. A report card on preventable oral diseases and risk factors. Tracking progress for a healthier Australia by 2025. Listen to the Sugar Savvy podcast, new for Dental Health Week 2020. ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 Level 3 Restrictions Provision of dental treatments 1. that do not generate aerosols such as -dental examinations without the use of a triplex -the use of hand instruments only for periodontal infection -extractions -analgesics or antimicrobials - Urgent treatment for probable or suspected cases of soft tissue pathology e.g. ulcers provided under transmission

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The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care. ADRF HOME - THE AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION ADRF Home. Research has the capacity to impact on all areas of dentistry leading to improved delivery of care for patients, reduction of risk factors, and better management of the burden of oral disease, for the benefit of individuals, the health system and the economy. KIDS - YOUR DENTAL HEALTH The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care.

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Correct Use of PPE Resources to help you correctly use and conserve your PPE stock. Putting on and Removing PPE A poster from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) demonstrating the correct sequence for putting on and removing PPE. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) This is the final course in the Oral Surgery series. Under the close supervision of two highly experienced Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons, participants will be encouraged to apply their newly acquired oral surgical knowledge to practice oral surgical

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Advertise online. Advertising Code. Using the ADA Logo. The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care. ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 Updated 4th August The following system is designed based on published triaging systems in Australia for Dentistry taking into consideration the following key

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ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for the

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Advertise online. Advertising Code. Using the ADA Logo. The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care. ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 Updated 4th August The following system is designed based on published triaging systems in Australia for Dentistry taking into consideration the following key

objectives:

ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for the

dental profession.

AUSTRALIAN SCHEDULE AND DENTAL GLOSSARY 12 REVISED 29012020 Australian Dental Association nvii Introduction An Australian Glossary of Dental Terms was first published by the Australian Dental Association (ADA) in 1986. The Fifth Edition was expanded to The Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary (Schedule) in 1996. Since its inception, it has been universally accepted as the definitive coding system of dental treatment and is recognised

MAKE A COMPLAINT

Make a Complaint. 04/06/2021. To the Commonwealth Ombudsman. As a dentist dealing with a range of private health insurers on a daily basis, I am deeply unhappy about the way in which their behaviour is affecting the oral health of my patients. It is increasingly apparent to me that the funds are playing a far more proscriptive role in the COVID-19 FOR DENTAL PROFESIONALS Resources for dental professionals. During the COVID-19 pandemic additional guidelines have been designed to keep yourself, your team and your patients safe. These include looking at the whole practice and implementing measures to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19. In addition to the Guidelines, the levels of restriction on dental

VACCINATION FAQS

Vaccination FAQs. The ADA is meeting weekly with the Department of Health, the Vaccine Taskforce, and relevant industry bodies to gather current information and how it applies to the dental team. This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available. In response to the Government's new advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19

vaccine

PRACTICE START UP

Close off the drain control for the wastewater. Turn the power on. Watch as the sterilizer goes through its start-up procedure. If there is a date/time shown on the display, check that this is correct, and adjust as needed. Check that the chamber is empty (other than for racks), and run a warm-up cycle. For a pre-vacuum sterilizer, now run

the

NEWS & MEDIA

8 December 2020. The Federal Government has recently announced a slight increase to the rebate fees in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (the CDBS), from January 1, 2021. This represents an average increase of 1.3% for services with the maximum amount available to eligible patients increasing by $13 to a total amount of $1013 over

two years.

ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for the

dental profession.

BRUSHING (18-30YRS)

In dentistry, practices must meet the first six of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Once the practice has completed all the required documentation, they are assessed by an independent accreditation agency who awards the accreditation. Next time you visit the dentist, keep an eye out for their accreditation certificate

CORRECT USE OF PPE

Correct Use of PPE Resources to help you correctly use and conserve your PPE stock. Putting on and Removing PPE A poster from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) demonstrating the correct sequence for putting on and removing PPE. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) This is the final course in the Oral Surgery series. Under the close supervision of two highly experienced Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons, participants will be encouraged to apply their newly acquired oral surgical knowledge to practice oral surgical

NEWS & MEDIA

The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral

care.

JOIN THE ADA

The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for the

dental profession.

COVID-19 FOR DENTAL PROFESIONALS Resources for dental professionals. During the COVID-19 pandemic additional guidelines have been designed to keep yourself, your team and your patients safe. These include looking at the whole practice and implementing measures to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19. In addition to the Guidelines, the levels of restriction on dental

VACCINATION FAQS

Vaccination FAQs. The ADA is meeting weekly with the Department of Health, the Vaccine Taskforce, and relevant industry bodies to gather current information and how it applies to the dental team. This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available. In response to the Government's new advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19

vaccine

LOGIN - ADA

Advertise online. Advertising Code. Using the ADA Logo. The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care. ADA DENTAL SERVICE RESTRICTIONS IN COVID-19 The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for the

dental profession.

JOIN THE ADA

The Australian Dental Association is the peak national body for the

dental profession.

COVID-19 FOR DENTAL PROFESIONALS Resources for dental professionals. During the COVID-19 pandemic additional guidelines have been designed to keep yourself, your team and your patients safe. These include looking at the whole practice and implementing measures to minimise the risk of spreading COVID-19. In addition to the Guidelines, the levels of restriction on dental

VACCINATION FAQS

Vaccination FAQs. The ADA is meeting weekly with the Department of Health, the Vaccine Taskforce, and relevant industry bodies to gather current information and how it applies to the dental team. This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available. In response to the Government's new advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19

vaccine

LOGIN - ADA

Advertise online. Advertising Code. Using the ADA Logo. The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care.

VACCINATION FAQS

Vaccination FAQs. The ADA is meeting weekly with the Department of Health, the Vaccine Taskforce, and relevant industry bodies to gather current information and how it applies to the dental team. This page will be updated regularly as information becomes available. In response to the Government's new advice on the AstraZeneca COVID-19

vaccine

ADA COVID-19 RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE 1 ADA COVID-19 Risk Management Guidance Last updated 4 August 2020 The following information is provided as an update to the ADA Managing COVID-19 Guidelines document released in March 2020, to provide updated risk management guidance to dental practitioners. ADA ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING AND DISINFECTION GUIDANCE FOR ADA Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Guidance for Dental Practitioners in the Context of COVID-19 The following Guidance is

provided as a

PRACTICE START UP

Close off the drain control for the wastewater. Turn the power on. Watch as the sterilizer goes through its start-up procedure. If there is a date/time shown on the display, check that this is correct, and adjust as needed. Check that the chamber is empty (other than for racks), and run a warm-up cycle. For a pre-vacuum sterilizer, now run

the

NEWS & MEDIA

The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association (ABN 95 174 118 424) are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral

care.

STRATEGIC PLAN 2018-2021 Australian Dental Association Strategic Plan 2018-2021 | Page 6 Aim The profession is the recognised leader in the development and promotion of standards that apply to dentistry.

BRUSHING (18-30YRS)

In dentistry, practices must meet the first six of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Once the practice has completed all the required documentation, they are assessed by an independent accreditation agency who awards the accreditation. Next time you visit the dentist, keep an eye out for their accreditation certificate

MAKE A COMPLAINT

Make a Complaint. 26/05/2021. To the Commonwealth Ombudsman. As a dentist dealing with a range of private health insurers on a daily basis, I am deeply unhappy about the way in which their behaviour is affecting the oral health of my patients. It is increasingly apparent to me that the funds are playing a far more proscriptive role in the TRANSMISSION BASED PRECAUTIONS Transmission based precautions are applied in addition to standard precautions to target infective agents based on their mode of transmission. When undertaking transmission based precautions, the patient should not be kept waiting in the waiting area. A streamlined process for entry in, and exit out of the facility, reduces the risk

of

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) The primary objectives of the Australian Dental Association are to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care.

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