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

Advertising Guidelines - Testimonials

5/24/2013

Members may have recently received invitations to support a petition against the current restrictions on the use of patient testimonials to advertise one's practice.

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Request for ACCC Confirmation Regarding Take Home Teeth Whitening Kits
4/4/2013
The ADA sought confirmation from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s view in light of the recent decision by the Department of Health and Ageing about take home teeth whitening products.
ACCC Allows Dentists in Shared Practices to Agree on Fees
3/27/2013
The ACCC has decided to allow dental practitioners whom operate in shared practices to reach agreements on the fees that they charge their patients, where at least one party to the agreement is a member of the ADA.
Special Arrangements in Place for Easter Holidays
3/22/2013
ADA Members are advised that the Department of Human Services has special arrangements in place during the Easter and ANZAC Day holiday periods to ensure people are not inconvenienced by office closures.

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