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ADIA News ― May 2013


ACCI Survey: Small Business Tells Policy Makers To Take Pressure Off

21/05/2013

The latest ACCI Small Business Survey shows that most small business trading conditions have remained below the 50 mark, separating expansion from contraction over the first quarter of 2013, albeit some indications of marginal improvement.

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IMDRF Proposes Common Unique Product Identifiers

6/05/2013

ADIA will respond to a call for industry feedback from the IMDRF on a guidance document that will provide medical device (dental product) regulators with a framework for a Unique Device Identification (UDI) system for medical devices.

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FWC Lecture: 'The ambiguities of workplace cooperation'

7/05/2013

Employees of ADIA member businesses are invited to a free lecture by Professor Mark Bray, who explores the meaning of workplace cooperation and is role in productivity, to be held on 24 May 2013 in Melbourne.

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IMDRF Draft Guidance On Recognition of Auditing Organisations

8/05/2013

ADIA is reviewing IMDRF proposals for criteria to recognise and monitor auditing organisations performing audits under their respective medical device legislation, regulations, and procedures required in its jurisdiction.

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FWC Pilots Pro Bono Legal Advice Scheme For Unfair Dismissal Hearings

10/05/2013

The FWC is piloting a pro bono legal scheme to provide independent legal advice to self-represented parties involved in unfair dismissal jurisdictional hearings. The pilot is being undertaken in Victoria, with plans to extend it to New South Wales.

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2013 Australian Government Budget Summary

15/05/2013

The Australian Government has handed down its budget for FY2013-14 where Australia’s economy is strong but deficits persist. Commitments to increase funding on dental care remain with a full break-down to be provided at the 2013 ADIA Budget Briefing.

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Current Regulatory Standards For Teeth Whitening Products

16/05/2013

New regulatory standards for teeth whitening products that came into force on 1 May 2013 have clarified the continuation of general sales status for teeth whitening products containing 6% or less hydrogen peroxide and / or 18% or less carbamide perox ...

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DBA Scope Of Practice Registration Discussion Paper

17/05/2013

On 23 May 2012 the AHWMC released the Scope of practice review oral health practitioners report that made five recommendations concerning the work of dental practitioners.

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DBA Releases Quarterly Registration Data

20/05/2013

The DBA has released its registration data, a table of statistical breakdowns of dental professionals registered, including the types of registration held, principal place of practice, endorsements, ages and gender for the March 2013 quarter.

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Dental Industry Seminars & Courses


Laser Training for Dental Practitioners

15/06/2013 - University of Queensland, School of Dentistry

This lecture course which incorporates short case presentations and videos of clinical procedures provides a basis for commencing laser use in clinical dental practice. The course includes a formal written examination and is designed to fulfil the le ...

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Forensic Dentistry and Forensic Anthropology

9/09/2014 - ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development

CPD, in conjunction with the NSW Forensic Dental Unit, are pleased to present the 28th annual forensic dentistry and forensic anthropology course. This four-day Forensic Dental course will introduce participants to the dental elements of identificati ...

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ADX14 Sydney

21/03/2014 - ADIA National Office

Australia’s premier event for all involved in dentistry is ADX14 Sydney, where you have the opportunity to see a world-class dental exhibition, buy the latest products and learn in a dental skills program that arms you with vital insights into the la ...

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ADIA New South Wales Christmas Function

12/12/2013 - ADIA New South Wales

This is Australia’s largest regular meeting of dental product manufacturers who come together to celebrate Christmas and receive updates on changes to the commercial, technical and regulatory environment.

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Dental Enamel - Attack and Defence

17/10/2013 - ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development

Participants will learn about the unique structure of enamel as seen from the latest research. We will then look at how teeth are designed for masticatory function and how restorations can be planned in concert with enamel structure. Finally, we will ...

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The Dynamic DA

4/10/2013 - Prime Practice

Your DA can make a massive impact on your success! Learn how to raise your DA’s profile, how a DA can smoothly run morning debriefs and patient handovers, have your DA support the dentist at every point in the patient journey. This course is designed ...

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Best Practice Phone Skills

3/10/2013 - Prime Practice

Mishandling calls could be costing you thousands of dollars! Learn how to maximise conversion of phone calls to patients, build relationships before your patients come into the practice, realise the potential of every call. This course is aimed at pr ...

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Applied Infection Control for the Dental Surgery

4/09/2013 - ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development

Part 1: Practical infection Control lecture Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
What is the real cost of not complying? Learn how to become and stay compliant. If you answered ‘no’ to any of the above, you should consider attending this Infection Control and Ster ...

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PrimeSpeak Seminar

28/08/2013 - Prime Practice

Get your patients to ask you for the treatment you know they need. Learn how to present the options and get your patients to make informed decisions while building trust and long lasting relationships. PrimeSpeak will help decrease ANY perception of ...

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Orthodontic Principles Part I

27/06/2013 - University of Queensland, School of Dentistry

This lecture-based course covers the following orthodontic topics: Orthodontic records, an overview of orthodontic diagnosis & treatment planning principles, roles of auxiliary staff in contemporary orthodontic practice, and several orthodontic clini ...

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