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Welcome to the Official page of the Australian Dental Association But more importantly we’d like to hear your feedback.

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) values the thoughts and opinions of the Australian people. We’d like to keep Australians up-to-date with news and events in Australian dentistry, activities undertaken by the ADA, and oral health information. Whether you’re a dentist, a member of the dental team, a student of dentistry, or have a general interest in dentistry, we’d like to hear what you’ve got to say. We understand that there are Australians from all walks of life with differing thoughts and beliefs. We also understand that some of you may be passionate about your beliefs and sensitive to anything contrary to them. We’re all for hearing you out as long as what you’re voicing complies with the terms: http://ow.ly/mOLCY

03/11/2026

The relationship between dietary sugar and dental caries is well established, but growing attention is being directed towards the broader impact of ultra-processed foods. A/Professor Mihiri Silva joins ADA's Dental Files to discuss what the current evidence shows on processed foods and early childhood caries.

Exclusive to ADA members, now available on the ADA CPD Portal.

02/11/2026

With summer sports, junior competitions and community games in full swing, now is the perfect time to remind patients about the importance of wearing a custom-fitted mouthguard.

A custom mouthguard helps protect teeth, gums and smiles from preventable sports injuries; so, talk to your patients about mouthguard protection before the season heats up.

Find out more about the ADA-backed factsheets available at https://teeth.org.au/factsheets

29/10/2026

It's that spooky time of the year again and this Halloween the ADA's Oral Health Promoter, Dr Monica Farrelly, is stressing to the Australian public that there's no need to be a party pooper when it comes to all the sugary treats!

The trick is knowing how to enjoy the sugar without summoning the tooth fairy's evil twin, the cavity, and making sure that people are as kind to their teeth as they are to trick or treaters coming to their door.

Read more - https://ada.org.au/boo-don-t-let-halloween-haunt-your-smile-warns-ada

29/10/2026

ADA Vice President Dr Angie Nilsson and ADA Oral Health Promoter Dr Monica Farrelly joined stakeholders from across the healthcare sector at the National Fluoride Guidelines Workshop for important conversations about fluoride modalities, prioritising vulnerable populations and helping people understand how fluoride supports their oral health.

Watch Angie and Monica share their take on a fruitful week, and why surrounding themselves with so many passionate people is so exciting. The workshop has the potential to lead to real change for clinicians and patients alike at https://ada.org.au/resources/sustainable-dentistry

28/10/2026

VOICES ON THE HILL.

Recently graduated dentists such as Dr Sarah Amr play an important role in shaping the future of oral health in Australia, ensuring the next generation of dental professionals is represented in conversations about the future of oral health care.

Dr Amr joined fellow dental professionals at Parliament House at the ADA's recent Dentists on the Hill advocacy event to call for the release of the National Oral Health Plan.

A national plan is an important step towards a healthier future for all Australians.

27/10/2026

Great patient care takes everyone in the dental team, and now there’s an ADA offering made especially for dental and oral health practitioners.

We’re excited to launch ADA Access, a brand new subscription service which gives members of your team access to selected CPD, clinical guidelines and updates, tailored for their roles.

ADA membership remains exclusively reserved for dentists, but now you can build your team up too, backed by the authoritative resources of the ADA.

Encourage your team to subscribe now at www.ada.org.au/ada-access-why-subscribe

27/10/2026

The ADA has released "A practical guide to selecting and interpreting panoramic radiographs" featuring Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Dr Tom Huang. This informative and practical presentation will assist you in making confident and evidence-based clinical decisions around the use of panoramic radiography.

Exclusive to ADA members, "A practical guide to selecting and interpreting panoramic radiographs" is now available on the ADA CPD Portal.

25/10/2026

Join the ADA's Dental Therapeutics Committee in Sydney, Saturday 5th December (12-5pm) to unpack the evidence behind the latest changes to the Oral and Dental edition of the Therapeutic Guidelines Volume 4.

Purchase your tickets here https://ada.org.au/unpacking-tg4-tg4512

22/10/2026

The latest Australian Taxation Office figures reveal a 9% increase in the release of superannuation for dental treatment.

The ADA recognises compassionate release of superannuation as an important safety net for people facing serious dental problems. However, the continued growth in withdrawals highlights a bigger issue: too many Australians cannot afford the dental care they need, which continues to be a key advocacy priority for Australia's peak dental body.

Read more at https://ada.org.au/growth-in-australians-accessing-their-super-to-pay-for-dental-care-slows

22/10/2026

In a time before ChatGPT when CDs ruled the listening world, you had to be in your car, near your stereo or the proud owner of a Discman to listen to the ADA's Dental Files.

Those days are gone! With the ADA's Dental Files now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify you can be anywhere and everywhere and still get all the authoritative CPD content you need.

Throw off the physical media shackles and listen now. https://ada.org.au/services/dental-files-ada-exclusive-podcast-about

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14-16 Chandos Street
St Leonards, NSW
2065

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+61288153333

Website

http://www.ada.org.au/

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