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National Dental Update - 2008

The 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.

October Dental volunteers in Australia (PDF 89 KB)
September
The dental health profile of Australians
August  Dental Health Week - 4-10 August 2008
July  Enhanced Primary Care Dental Scheme
June  Aged care dental initiatives
May  Dental health delivery needs not met by Federal Budget
April  Federal dental funding 2008
March  Dentistry is not suitable under Medicare
February  Dental Workforce Review timely to address rural health workforce crisis
January ADA warns against 'dental holidays'
 
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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

Click here for previous Dental Health Week material.


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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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