Explore answers to common questions from the public, including where to find reliable oral health information and how the ADA supports safe, high quality dental care in Australia.
What does the ADA do?
The Australian Dental Association Ltd (ADA) supports the dental profession and promotes good oral health for the community. We provide advocacy, clinical guidance, education, professional support and public oral health information. Our work helps ensure high quality and safe dental care for all Australians.
What do I do if I have a concern about a dentist?
Concerns or complaints about a registered dental practitioner should be directed to the national regulator, AHPRA or the Australian Dental Association Branch in your state.
I'd like information about specialist dental practitioners.
A number of affiliate [link] societies and professional organisations represent the different dental specialties and sectors in Australia. These groups provide information about specialist training pathways, the scope of practice for each specialty and professional support. Please contact the relevant specialist society for more information.
Dental Anaesthesiology: Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology
Dental Assistants: Dental Assistants Professional Association
Dental Hygiene and Oral Health Therapy: Oral Health Association of Australia
Endodontics: Australian Society of Endodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists
Forensic Odontology: Australian Society of Forensic Odontology
Implantology: Australasian Osseointegration Society Ltd, Australian Society of Implant Dentistry
Paediatric Dentistry: Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Oral Medicine: Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia
Oral Pathology: Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia
Orthodontics: Australian Society of Orthodontists, Australasian Association of Orofacial Orthopaedics
Periodontics: Australian Society of Periodontology, Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontists
Prosthodontics: Australian Dental Prosthetists Association Ltd, Australian Prosthodontic Society, Academy of Australian & New Zealand Prosthodontists
Radiology: Australian Academy of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology
Sleep Dentistry: Australasian Sleep Association
Special Needs Dentistry: Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry, Australia and New Zealand Academy for Special Needs Dentistry
