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ADA Fears for Patient Safety if Dental Therapists Treat Adults

The Australian Dental Association Inc. (ADA) fears that the South Australian
Government’s plan to allow dental therapists to treat adults, against expert advice,
poses a risk to patient safety and to their long term dental health.



  

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34th Australian Dental Congress - Brisbane 30 Mar - 03 Apr 11

 

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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.   > Learn more

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ADAVB’s Convention – Dentistry2010 – will be bigger and better with the introduction of pre-Convention workshops and multiple concurrent sessions.

 

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The ADA's 2010 Advertising Planner is now available.

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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 DHW 2009 Media Release. >Click here for previous Dental Health Week material.

 

 

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The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2009.  >Read More

 

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Have you recently covered a story on dentistry or oral health? Find out more  information on the  ADA's Journalism Award.