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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 regulationsinto your practice.

Catch up on all the latest news and clinical and practice insights in the member-only monthly News Bulletinand also theofficial 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

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 Practical Guide to Dental Radiology

This inaugural edition has been developed by dental radiology experts for the ADA, to provide the ultimate hands-on information specific to dental practice. It is a comprehensive guide to dental radiology - the types of technology, their prescription, interpretation and application.

Members Only 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.

Members Only 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.