What is the ADA?

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. There are Branches of the Association in all States and Territories. Membership is voluntary and over 90% of dentists in Australia are members. This membership implies an obligation for members to practise their profession in accordance with the high standards laid down by the Association.

Functions 

  •  Maintain a national body representing organised dentistry in
     Australia;
    namely, the Federal Council of the Australian Dental
     Association and its Federal Executive.
  •  Maintain a national headquarters for the Association.
  •  Manage the Association's finances.
  •  Determine policy, and generate expert advice through the Association's
     
    Committees.
  •  Conduct seminars and workshops for policy generation.
  •  Provide administrative support for the work of the Federal Council,
     Federal Executive and Committees.
  •  Maintain a continuing communication with the membership.
  •  Maintain the international relationships of the Australian dental
     profession.
  •  Respond to enquiries by the general public and other organisations in
     Australia and overseas.
  •  Maintain the records of Association activities and history.


Strategy

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.


Items of Interest

ADA Pre Budget Submission

1/27/2012

Equity & Timely Access of Dental Care for Vulnerable & Underserviced Populations

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Dental Benefits Amendment Rules 2011-change of rate
12/13/2011
The Dental Benefits Amendment Rules 2011 (the Rules) have been amended to index the benefit for the preventative dental check (item 88000) from $159.85 to $163.05.
ABC News: Australian Dental Care
12/8/2011
ADA President Dr Shane Fryer explains the need for a targeted dental scheme as opposed to a universal dental scheme.
AIHW release report on Oral Health and Dental Care in Australia
12/8/2011
A summary of the most up-to-date information available on the oral health and dental visiting of the Australian population.

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