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The Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry

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The ASSCID logo is a stylised Waratah - a
native Australian flower - with the three central
stamens representing the patient, carer and dentist,
working as a team to achieve the best possible outcome
for the patient.

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Putting our hands together
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The aims of ASSCID are:

  • To take an active role in educating the dental profession and other health care workers in the oral health needs of people with special needs
  • To take an active role in educating
  • To be a resource centre for oral health professionals seeking information in the management of patients with special need
  • To lobby for oral health services for people with special needs

  • To be a fraternity of oral health professionals interested in the care of people with disabilities.
The Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry is in was established in August 1997. The association has 65 members representing every state and territory in the country.

Executive Committee Members:

 President  Dr Leda Mugayar
 Vice-President
 Dr Emma Jay
 Secretary  Dr Sherene Alexander
 Treasurer Dr Bettine Webb
 Ordinary Members     
 Dr Peter King
  Dr Michele Tjeuw
  Dr Kerrie Punshon

Contact details: emma_jay@wsahs.nsw.gov.au             
                              Ph 61 2 98457423

ASSCID membership entitles you to membership of the International Association of Disability and Oral Health www.iadh.org.

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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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