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At the local level your ADA Branch is your professional community that strengthens your practice with face-to-face CPD, peer advice and support, mentoring and networking opportunities, and more.
At the federal level ADA sets the standards that protect your profession. Clinical guidelines, expert advice and regulatory updates keep you practicing safe and compliant, with effective national advocacy that amplifies your voice and shapes the future of dentistry.
See the federal benefits of your ADA membership below.
Clinical guidance
Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary ©
ADA's definitive reference sets the standard for dental practitioners, health funds and the sector. (13th edition).
ADA Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines library
Comprehensive member library of infection control guidelines, manuals, tools and risk assessments.
Therapeutic Guidelines - Oral and Dental (Version 4)
Digital access to Therapeutic Guidelines V4, plus the printed "clown book" for fee paying members - or for purchase.
An expansive, practical range of ADA clinical guidelines
Fluoride, treatment consent, amalgam waste, mouthguard fabrication, CDBS, CRS, sustainability and more.
Advice and support
HR Advisory Service
Contracts advice, award and pay guides, WHS, migration, payroll - for associates, employees and employers.
Practice Accreditation
We help you every step of the way with guidelines, templates and practical professional support from your branch.
Medicines information
Access leading medicines journals for expert clinical advice, plus a discount subscription to MIMS Drugs4dent©.
Regulatory and compliance
Stay up to date with changes to federal laws and regulations to keep your practice safe and compliant.
National advocacy - add your voice
Your issues are our agenda. The ADA represents the dental profession, influences government policy, and shapes the future of dentistry.
Professional development
CPD on demand
High quality, peer reviewed clinical, extra oral, regulatory and compliance CPD topics keep you practising safely.
ADA National Digital Library
One stop shop where you can search across 100s of eJournals, eBooks, multimedia and databases.
Australian Dental Journal
Papers on research, clinical developments, clinical opinions and treatments, and other key issues.
ADA policy statements
Developed by ADA Members to guide our public position on issues affecting the dental profession and oral health.
Stay connected
ADA News Bulletin
News and trends with clinical, medical, medicines, materials and technology updates plus CPD, reviews and opinion
Peer Community
A moderated online community to connect with colleagues, ask questions, get advice and share achievements
Oral Health Promotion
Connect your patients with quality, easy to follow oral health information on Teeth.org.au and during Dental Health Week
ADA Member Committees
Nominate for an ADA Committee to connect with your peers, contribute to your profession, and grow your career
Australian Dental Congress 2027
Adelaide Convention Centre, 19-22 May 2027 - The region's premier event for the dental profession organised by ADA, with +200 hours of presentations, workshops and informal learning sessions led by Australian and international expert keynote speakers in various fields of dentistry.
More benefits
Grants
Study grants for post-grad, Indigenous, rural and remote students, and nursing and allied health research grants
Recognise your peers
ADA Awards recognise and thank members for significant contributions to the dental profession
Dental Careers Hub
Advertise nationally or find your next job – dentists, specialists, hygienists, assistants, practice managers and more.
Dental Classifieds - Buy and Sell
Buying equipment? Selling or leasing your practice? Reach thousands of dentists, students, and other dental professionals
Affiliate network
Australian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF)
Join a dedicated team of ADA members who volunteer to improve dental health for disadvantaged communities
Australian Dental Research Foundation (ADRF)
Joint initiative of ADA and ADIA to fund dental and oral health research, supporting priority research grants
ADA Affilitate Organisations
ADA affiliate organisations are specialists in their field, affiliated to the practice of dentistry
FDI World Dental Federation
FDI represents more than one million dentists worldwide to promote oral health and safeguard health
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