Provision of dental care and medical care to ADF Personnel and their families

The Government has committed $12.2 million over the next four years to a trial to provide basic medical and dental care to families living in remote and regional locations.

This trial is part of the Government’s commitment to recognise the service and sacrifices of ADF personnel and the important and valuable role their families play in the achievement of the Defence mission.

In consultation with Defence, the Government has decided that implementation of the policy to provide basic dental and medical care to dependants of ADF members will be trialled at Singleton (NSW), East Sale (VIC), Cairns (QLD), Katherine (NT) and the Karratha/Pilbara region (WA).

Potential for further expansion of the policy will be determined after a review to be completed by December 2009.

For more information go to www.defence.gov.au/health/Dependant_Healthcare/i-healthcare.htm

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

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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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Click Here for information on the ADA Awards for Excellence in Dental Journalism

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