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About the ADA

What is the ADA?

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Overview The Australian Dental Association is an organisation of dentists which has as its aim the encouragement of the health of the public and the promotion of the art and science of dentistry.

Functions There are Branches of the Association in all States and Territories. Membership is voluntary and over 90% of dentists in Australia are members.

Strategic Plan The Australian Dental Association Inc is a national association of dentists committed to promoting the art, science and ethical practice of dentistry, improving the oral health of the community and enhancing the professional lives of its members. To achieve this Mission for the period 2005 to 2008, seven major goals have been set.

News Feature

Talking Healthy on 3AW

Dr John Matthews, Federal President, was a guest on Dr Sally Cockburn (Dr Feelgood) on Sunday 2nd November. The program runs for two hours and deals mostly with listeners general dental health enquiries but also touches on osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), jaw surgery and the enhanced primary care scheme.

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Oral Cancer
Interview with Dr. Michael Cairn, chairman, Dept. of Oral and Facial Pathology, University of Boston who talks about dental hygiene. Cairn talks about the different types of cancer you can get in your mouth and throat and how many people contract the disease.
Dentist's drill and the toothbrush could soon be redundant
The dentist's drill and the toothbrush could soon be redundant.
Nutrition and Your Oral Health
Nutrition plays an important role in overall wellness, including oral health. Eating well and maintaining a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing problems in your mouth, including periodontal disease.

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The ADA and the Local Organising Committee invite all associated with dentistry to participate in the Australian Dental Congress and Exhibition in Perth.
Mark the dates in your diaries 12-15 March 2009

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Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2008 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 30-50 year olds and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 4 - 10 is Dental Health Week

Click here for previous Dental Health Week material.


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Mouthguard Awareness

The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2008. 
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On the 23rd July 2007 the ADA wrote to the major political parties seeking their policies on dental health issues. Click here to review the ADA Inc Report Card on Dental Health Policies Election 07 (PDF 122 KB) 



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As part of a community campaign to promote good oral health care for babies and toddlers the ADA has developed oral hygiene tips for parents and carers of young children. 
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