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ORAL HEALTH is the absence of active disease in the mouth. It affects overall well being and enables people to participate in their chosen roles without discomfort or embarrassment.
Oral health is a basic expectation of all Australians. Oral health and disease are important in their own right and for their association with general health.
This section links you to dental health information / tips, information on fluoridation, an explanation of the ADA Seal of Approval and frequently asked questions.
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News Feature 2009 Queen's Birthday HonoursCongratulations to the following members of the Dental Profession for their service to the community.
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Prescribing Good Oral Hygiene for Adults The Australian Prescriber magazine has recently published an excellent article on oral hygiene and how it is important in the maintenance of a healthy mouth. Members of the public are advised to read this article as it will be of invaluable assistance to them in formulating and implementing a good oral hygiene practice. A Picture of Australia’s Children 2009 – Dental Health Must be AddressedA new report showing the latest available information on how Australia's children are faring according to key national indicators of health has been released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, A Picture of Australia’s Children 2009.
This summary will focus on dental health as a key indicator for healthy child development.
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News Feature 2009-10 Pre-Budget SubmissionThe Australian Dental Association (ADA) is pleased to present its Pre-Budget Submission to the Federal Government for the 2009-10 financial
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News Feature Government Fails to Deliver on Dental HealthThe Australian Dental Association (ADA) welcomes targeted federal funds for dental care to needy Australians, but is concerned that the newly created Commonwealth Dental Health Plan (CDHP)and Teen Dental Plan should have been better linked.
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Award Modernisation Restricts Access to Dental ServicesDespite logical and strong arguments from the ADA to create a separate award reflecting the individual arrangements required for dental health delivery, including training staff on site, the AIRC has now created a generic health Award that will impact poorly on the provision of dental care.
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The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2009.
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The ADA NSW Convention 2009 will be held in Canberra from the 5th - 8th November. Click here for more information.
ADAQ, DOHTAQ and DHAA Qld Branch join together to announce a series of combined CPD events. Click here for more.
Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2009 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 55 year olds and over and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 3rd - 9th is Dental Health Week
Click here for previous Dental Health Week material.
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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Click Here for information on the ADA Awards for Excellence in Dental Journalism
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