Working as a dentist
There’s a great deal you need be across as a practising dentist from regulatory requirements to CPD to running a practice, all here in one easily accessible area.
What you need to know:
As a registered dental practitioner, you have a legal obligation to familiarise yourself with and be compliant with the full slate of Dental Board of Australia's requirements.
CPD is required for every registered dentist. The ADA's CPD Portal, National Digital Library and national and local events all offer great online and face-to-face learning opportunities.
Your guide to the definitive three-digit coding system for items and clinical procedures, the Schedule and Glossary comes in both PDF form and an online searchable database known as the Online Schedule and Glossary.
Peer is your safe place to connect, discuss and seek advice from fellow ADA members.
Your guide to the ADA guidelines which help you to integrate best-practice and regulations into your practice.
Catch up on all the latest news and clinical and practice insights in the member-only monthly News Bulletin and also the official journal of the ADA, the Australian Dental Journal.
Benchmark your practice against others with the Dental Fees Survey, Dental Workforce and Practice Survey, Practice Accreditation and the Dental Insights Report.
Policies outline the ADA’s position on a host of different issues affecting the dental profession.
Lifestyle Benefits offers a wide of range of goods & services at prices only available to members.
Resources
Locate policies, guidelines and publications quickly and easily.
The Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary 13th Edition
Download PDFThe Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary 13th Edition
This edition came into effect on 1 July 2022. If you have any questions join the discussion on Peer. Ask an item number question and tag the Schedule and Item Number Committee.
July 01, 2022
The Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary 13th Edition
This edition came into effect on 1 July 2022. If you have any questions join the discussion on Peer. Ask an item number question and tag the Schedule and Item Number Committee.
July 01, 2022
Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control
Download PDFGuidelines for Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control.
January 01, 2021
Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control
Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control.
January 01, 2021
Practical Guide to Infection Control
Download PDFPractical Guide to Infection Control
This publication outlines the most effective practical procedures for implementing the ADA’s Infection Control Guidelines in a dental practice.
July 01, 2015
Practical Guide to Infection Control
This publication outlines the most effective practical procedures for implementing the ADA’s Infection Control Guidelines in a dental practice.
July 01, 2015
Guide to Dental Radiology
Download PDFGuide to Dental Radiology
A comprehensive hands-on clinical guide to dental radiology - technology, prescription, interpretation and application. Developed by dental radiology experts for the ADA.
January 15, 2020
Guide to Dental Radiology
A comprehensive hands-on clinical guide to dental radiology - technology, prescription, interpretation and application. Developed by dental radiology experts for the ADA.
January 15, 2020
Prevention of endocarditis: dental procedures
Download PDFPrevention of endocarditis: dental procedures
This publication provides a guide to treating patients at high risk of developing Endocarditis and those with transplants, artificial implants and congenital heart disease.
July 01, 2014
Prevention of endocarditis: dental procedures
This publication provides a guide to treating patients at high risk of developing Endocarditis and those with transplants, artificial implants and congenital heart disease.
July 01, 2014
ADA Practical Guide for the Use of Fluorides
Download PDFADA Practical Guide for the Use of Fluorides
A graphical representation of fluoride dosage and usage, including mouth rinses, toothpastes, supplements (drops and tablets), varnish, gel, and silver diamine fluoride.
March 16, 2020
ADA Practical Guide for the Use of Fluorides
A graphical representation of fluoride dosage and usage, including mouth rinses, toothpastes, supplements (drops and tablets), varnish, gel, and silver diamine fluoride.
March 16, 2020
Guidelines for the Fabrication, Use and Maintenance of Sports Mouthguards
Download PDFGuidelines for the Fabrication, Use and Maintenance of Sports Mouthguards
You are welcome to download this publication and print out a copy for your practice.
July 01, 2022
Guidelines for the Fabrication, Use and Maintenance of Sports Mouthguards
You are welcome to download this publication and print out a copy for your practice.
July 01, 2022
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