The Australian Dental Association - partnering with you in your journey through dentistry
No matter where you are in your career, the ADA is in your corner – with training, support, advice and advocacy.
Professional value, every step of the way
- As the peak body for dentistry in Australia, the ADA offers a unified and authoritative voice for the profession with government, regulators, and in the media.
- FREE advice on HR & industrial relations, Pharma advice on medicines, dento-legal issues and clinical practice.
- CPD resources through the ADA’s CPD Portal, the National Digital Library, the Australian Dental Journal, and over 800 live or recorded learning events a year.
- Access to best practice resources and guides on compliance, practice management, and risk mitigation including the Therapeutic Guidelines and the Schedule & Glossary.
- Online and in-person networking opportunities including the Biennial Australian Dental Congress and Peer, the ADA’s exclusive member-only online community.
- Industry news - when it matters. The ADA monitors developments closely and delivers the information that impacts you most.
- National advocacy - a unified and authoritative national voice, advocating for members with regulators and government.
- Access to the quarterly Australian Dental Journal, publishing papers on research, clinical developments, clinical opinions and treatments.
Recent advocacy work on behalf of the profession
- Led representation on work force supply which led to visa requirement changes and increased supply of dental assistants.
- Ongoing work to ensure the Child Dental Benefits Schedule and Department of Veterans Affairs dental services remain valuable to recipients.
- Campaigning for a Senior Dental Benefits Schedule to address critical oral health issues for older Australians.
- Scrutiny of private health fund activities and regular consultation with the industry to address systemic issues.
- Leading section campaigns including addressing an Australia-wide shortage of dental assistants, changes to TGA devices rulings and oral health initiatives such as Dental Health Week and World Oral Health Day.
- Launched a major consumer-facing, peer-reviewed oral health information site, Teeth.org.au, for patients.
- Increased the capacity of the ADA to lead public debate on dental issues through print, TV, radio.
Already an ADA member? Renew now!
Now is the time to renew your membership with the ADA to retain access to the full range of member services. If you are located in NSW, NT, SA or overseas, please log in securely on the RENEW NOW button below and renew your membership before 30 June.
Member services like Find a Dentist and logging CPD rely on up-to-date information. Once logged in, please also ensure your details are current and up to date.
If you are an ADA member outside NSW, NT, SA or overseas, please renew directly with your local Branch.
Not a member of the ADA yet?
Now’s the time to join the peak body for dentists in Australia. We exist to support members with professional development, national advocacy and connection to a vibrant professional community. Contact us using the button below to find out more.