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ADA congratulates dentists recognised in Australia Day Honours List

27 January 2022

In recognition of their considerable services to Australian dentistry and to the health and wellbeing of the wider Australian and global community, these dentists were recognised as part of the 2022 Australia Day Honours.
Australia becomes ratified Party to Minamata Convention on Mercury

25 January 2022

In a landmark move last month, Australia deposited its Instrument of Ratification for the Minamata Convention on Mercury with the UN with the treaty coming into force for Australia on 7 March 2022.
Using renewable energy in dentistry

21 January 2022

Solar power is an increasingly popular means of energy production - not only is it a practical way people can help with climate change, but it also helps reduce the energy bills of your dental practice in the process.
The ADA commissions Indigenous artwork to promote oral health resources

19 January 2022

The artwork, by professional illustrator and animator Ty Waigana to promote culturally appropriate oral health resources for First Nations peoples.
Scam alert

13 January 2022

If you receive a call from "AKC Global or Jenny D'Souza, these calls are not in any way affiliated with the ADA and either likely to be unsolicited calls or some form of scam.
Teeth.org.au: Australia’s new home of healthy smiles is looking great!

5 January 2022

The ADA has launched teeth.org.au, a consumer oral health education and promotion website, which replaces Your Dental Health on the ADA’s main website.
Lending a hand: How dental volunteering is changing lives

29 December 2021

As Australia and the world continues on the road to recovery from the pandemic of 2020 and 2021, there are so many pathways by which we can give some of our time and energy toward dental volunteering.
The ADRF: Expanding research parameters and introducing greater innovation

23 December 2021

The Australian Dental Research Foundation plays a key role in supporting early career researchers and helping progress their careers in dental research.
Glass ionomer: Ten years on

21 December 2021

A decade ago, a clinical trial used glass-ionomer restorative material in a selection of class I and II cavities; now, a recent randomised and controlled follow-up has shed light on its longer term capabilities, writes Dr Anu Polster.
Patients encouraged to keep their teeth healthy over the Christmas break

17 December 2021

Even with all the schedule disruptions that come with social events, travel, and late nights, the ADA is reminding people that they still need to pay attention to maintaining good oral health.