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Your key go-to is the Dental Graduate Handbook, packed full of handy info but you can also access medicines info, HR guideance, get advice from your colleagues via Peer, and much more …

What you need to know:

Get a great start on your career with the Dental Graduate Handbook which covers key aspects of the profession with which you need to familiarise yourself.

Find that perfect position through the ADA's Jobs Board which features ads from across Australia.

The ADA offers discounted membership fees through your local Branch with full access to all services and resources are available for recently graduated dentists for the first two years of practice. 

As you find your feet in the profession, Peer, the ADA's online community for members, is the perfect place to seek advice and get to know fellow practising dentists.

Recognising that having a mentor is always beneficial, your local Branch facilitates these kinds of valuable career connections.

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. 

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.

As a registered dental practitioner, you have a legal obligation to comply with the Dental Board of Australia's requirements when it comes to infection prevention and control.

Stretch your new career dollar further 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.

Members Only Dental Graduate Handbook 2024

Whether you’re a graduating student, an Australian Dental Council candidate or an employer about to hire graduates, this important publication is your go-to guide to launching a successful career as a dentist.

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.

Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control (5th Edition)

Guidelines for Infection Prevention and Control.

Members Only Treatment consent guidelines

Practical guidance to help you and other staff ensure patients are able to make well informed decisions about treatment.

Members Only Guidelines for Dental Records

Ensure you are maintaining a fully compliant set of dental records – what, how, when and for how long.

Need help?

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