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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IMDRF Draft Guidance On Recognition of Auditing Organisations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


Anxiety Relief in Dentistry

16/08/2013 - ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development

This course will cover a spectrum of anxiety relieving alternatives. It will give the caring dentist a selection of anxiolytic techniques that can be offered to their patients including psychosedation, oral sedation and inhalation sedation. All parti ...

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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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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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The Dentist, the Patient and their Doctor

29/11/2013 - ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development

The course objectives are to develop an understanding of the pathogenesis diagnosis, immediate and long term management of each condition. Understand the implications of each disease and its management on the mouth and the influence of the mouth on e ...

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Management of the Edentulous Patient with Implants

1/11/2013 - University of Queensland, School of Dentistry

Dentists will leave the course with an understanding of the biomechanical considerations for managing edentulous patients with implants. They will receive the theoretical knowledge required to manage fixed metal and acrylic bridges for edentulous pat ...

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Introduction to Dentistry Course

11/10/2013 - ADIA National Office

The ADIA Introduction to Dentistry course is an interactive two-day program that introduces the professions, techniques and products used in contemporary dentistry. It is a customised program that has been used successfully around the world and is su ...

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Thriving in a Changing Marketplace

4/09/2013 - Prime Practice

Take advantage of the profound changes happening in the dental industry and the economy.
Learn how you can get the whole team helping to create ‘patients for life’, how to take advantage of new equipment, technology and other changes to the dental in ...

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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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Clinical Local Anaesthesia

23/08/2013 - ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development

Local anaesthetics form the backbone of pain control in dentistry. While the most commonly performed dental procedure, there are few opportunities for practitioners to update their knowledge and skills in this vital aspect of practice. This program a ...

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