National Dental Update - 2005

National Dental Update is distributed on a monthly basis to relevant government departments, members of Federal Parliament and media organizations with the aim to increase awareness of the Australian Dental Association and its activities on a wide range of issues.

December	Incentives for dentists to work in rural and remote communities
November	The public health benefits of water fluoridation
October	Health expenditure Australia
September	Time for a new Commonwealth Dental Health Program
August	Access to rural oral health care
July	National Oral Health Day - Oral health for children
June	Australias National Oral Health Plan 2004-2013 - Part 4 - Groups with particular oral health needs
May	Trends in dental care expenditure
April	Private health insurance and dental cover
March	Dentistry and Medicare
February	Recruitment of overseas dentists - a solution or "quick fix"?
January	Is dentistry a business?

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2004

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

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)

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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