Media Releases

Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Response to COTA Media Release - No Compromise in Quality of Dental Care for the Aged .
Provision of compromised quality care to the aged is not the solution for the poor delivery of oral health to the elderly.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Denture Cleansers – Potential Allergic Reactions – Recommendations .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has been alerted to the potential for denture cleansers to cause severe allergic reactions in certain cases.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
2008 ADA Award for Excellence in Dental Journalism .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) once again welcomes nominations for the ADA’s Award for Excellence in Dental Journalism.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Government Fails to Deliver on Dental Health .
The 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.
2008-09 Pre-Budget Submission .
The ADA’s pre-budget submission outlines a clear plan to improve the oral health of the Australian population.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Health Professions IGA a Backward Step .
The Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for a National Registration & Accreditation scheme for the health professions fails to deliver safety and quality as it returns to a model previously rejected by most professions.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
ADA supports global campaign to end the ‘junk food’ generation .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is pleased to support a global campaign which has been launched to reduce the marketing of unhealthy food to children.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Dentistry and Medicare do not fit .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has responded to calls that dental services be covered under Medicare by responding that they are totally misplaced.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
ADA urges Government to establish Chief Dental roles .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) calls on the Government to immediately establish new positions of a Chief Dental Officer and an advisory panel within the Department of Health and Ageing to show their commitment to deliver improved dental health care for all Australians.
Monday, March 03, 2008
NEW FEDERAL DENTAL ANNOUNCEMENTS .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) notes the two policy announcements provided over the week-end. While it congratulates the Federal Government on recognising the need for it to play a role in facilitating improved oral health in the community, it remains a little concerned as to the lack of detail associated with the Plans.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Queenslanders deserve to enjoy the benefits of water fluoridation .
The Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch), the voice of dentistry in Queensland, fully supports Premier Anna Bligh's decision to fluoridate Queensland's water supply, today (12th Feb '08) submitting over 25,000 signatures to Parliament in support.
Friday, November 09, 2007
More focus on Indigenous oral health .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) calls on the Liberal and Labor parties to place a greater focus on the oral health of Australia’s indigenous population during this election campaign.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Improved dental care for children and adolescents a good investment .
During the Federal election campaign the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is calling on the Liberal and Labor parties to do more to improve the dental health care delivery for children and adolescents.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Major parties must address increased access to dental care for those in need .
With a Federal election being held less than a month away the Australian Dental Association (ADA) calls on the Liberal and Labor parties to target funding and cohesive programs for the delivery of dental care which focuses upon socio-economically disadvantaged groups.
Friday, November 02, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS DENTAL FEE ADJUSTMENT FALLS SHORT .
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) appears intent on withdrawing dental treatment for war veterans and their families.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Dental workforce review needed .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) urges the major parties to adopt in their election platforms, a commitment to undertake a comprehensive dental workforce review, (as promised by Minister Abbott), and to direct any additional funding to improving the facilities and infrastructure of existing dental schools.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Africa to Take The Lead in Integrating Oral Health into Chronic Diseases Programmes .
Africa will be the first region of the world to take tangible action in integrating oral health into other chronic disease programmes.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The National Oral Health Alliance - Moving In The Right Direction .
The National Oral Health Alliance, of which ADA is a member, has today welcomed the commitment by the ALP to re-introduce the Commonwealth Dental Health Program but has called for greater investment over time.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Dentists in rural areas are too thinly spread .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) calls on the Federal Government to address the maldistribution of the current dental workforce which is negatively impacting on the delivery of services in areas of need such as in rural, regional and remote parts of Australia.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Increase in the EPC Scheme welcomed .
Following Minister Abbott’s announcement today, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) welcomes the Federal Government’s recognition of the role they must play in the improvement of oral health delivery to needy Australians.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Support for piercings bill .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) supports a plan to come before the Victorian Parliament which would ban people under the age of 18 from having any part of their body pierced without the written consent of their parents or guardian.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The dangers of not wearing a mouthguard .
After seeing a recent report that an Australian rugby league player’s tooth was found embedded in his opponent’s head, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) stresses the importance of wearing a mouthguard for anyone who participates in a sport that carries a risk of a knock to the face.
Tuesday, July 12, 2005
No Mouthguard – No Play! Don’t leave home without one. .
“There are far too many unnecessary, serious and permanent injuries to teeth because a mouthguard hasn’t been used or fitted correctly,” Chairman of the Oral Health Committee of the Australian Dental Association, Dr Derek Lewis, said today.

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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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