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Have your say on ADIA’s future
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ADIA Survey 2026: Have Your Say
ADIA is developing its strategic plan for the next three years, and we want to hear from you.
Our 2026 ADIA Survey is now open, giving members, industry stakeholders and the broader dental community an opportunity to help shape ADIA’s future priorities.
Tell us what matters to you
Your feedback will help us understand what ADIA is doing well, where there is room to improve and where you would like to see greater focus in the years ahead.
Whether you engage with ADIA through membership, events, education, advocacy, industry programs or other activities, your perspective can help inform the direction of the Association.
The survey takes about 10–15 minutes to complete, and every response helps give us a clearer picture of what ADIA should be focusing on.
Your feedback will remain confidential
The survey is being conducted on ADIA’s behalf by Strategic Membership Solutions, an independent agency. Responses will be de-identified and collated before the results are provided to ADIA, allowing participants to provide honest and objective feedback.
Have your say by 9 October
The survey is open now and closes Friday 9 October 2026.
Thank you for taking the time to tell us what matters to you.
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Celebrating decades of service across Australia’s dental industry
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Recognising our industry milestones
ADIA recently had the privilege of recognising an extraordinary collection of career milestones at our State Branch Briefings, celebrating members of the dental industry who have contributed between 10 and 60 years of service.
Together, these milestones represent hundreds of years of experience, knowledge and commitment to Australia’s dental industry.
ADIA congratulates:
- Louis Rouessart Snr, LR Dental – 60 years
- Leon Gritter, Gritter Dental – 40 years
- Frank Papadopoulos, Centaur Software – 30 years
- Karen Gerakis, Dentavision – 30 years
- Lisa Conway, Primary Dental – 30 years
- James Lee, Ivoclar – 20 years
- Jeremy Jackman, Ivoclar – 20 years
- Joanne Challinor-Rogers, Dentsply Sirona – 20 years
- Jackie Marco, Medi-Dent – 10 years
Celebrating our people
Celebrating these career milestones alongside fellow members was a fitting reminder that the strength of Australia’s dental industry is built not only on products, businesses and innovation, but on the knowledge, relationships and experience of the people behind them.
Congratulations to each of those recognised, and thank you for your ongoing contribution to Australia’s dental industry.
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Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026: A Day of Learning and Connection
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Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026 Wrap-Up
The Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026 brought the dental community together at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 21 August for a full day of professional learning, industry connection and practical ideas.
A Full Day Of Learning
Across two dedicated education streams, attendees explored a mix of aesthetic and practice-focused topics, with sessions designed to provide practical takeaways and fresh perspectives.
Keynote speakers Todd Sampson and Turia Pitt also inspired attendees to think differently, bringing their perspectives on performance, resilience, leadership and navigating change to the Adelaide stage.
Connecting With The Dental Industry
The exhibition featured 50+ exhibitors, giving delegates the opportunity to discover new technology, equipment and solutions, speak directly with suppliers and reconnect with colleagues from across the dental industry.
Thank You To The Adelaide Dental Community
Thank you to our presenters, exhibitors, sponsors, partners and everyone who joined us for the Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026. We were pleased to bring the dental community together for a day of learning, conversation and connection, and we look forward to doing it again.
Relive The Adelaide Dental Symposium
Take a look back at some of the people, conversations and moments from the Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026 in our event photo gallery.
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ADIA CEO Update: August Regulatory & Technical Update
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Welcome to your monthly TGA and technical update. As your industry representative, your views shape the responses we make to consultations on everything from fees and charges to patient safety and sharing of your medical device data. If you have feedback on regulatory and technical matters, please get in contact at any time.
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
The TGA's primary role is to ensure the safety, quality, and performance of therapeutic goods, including medical devices. This has been under the media spotlight in the past month. ADIA continues to foster a strong relationship with the TGA to facilitate an environment that balances patient safety with access to innovative health solutions, creating an environment where ADIA member businesses can thrive and continue to empower oral health professionals to advance the health and well-being of all Australians. Our next opportunity to engage with the TGA will be at the Regulatory and Technical Forum held in Canberra on 8 September 2026. If you have any issues to raise or require further clarification on TGA matters, please get in contact by Friday 28 August. |
The Top 3 Tech Updates for this month are:
MTAA RegConnect Summit 2026 - 24-25 SEPTEMBER in SYDNEY
Is Medical Device regulation part of your world?
Then the MTAA RegConnect Summit 2026 is a must for you!
The Summit is bringing together regulatory professionals, global health authorities, industry leaders and key stakeholders over the two day program, to explore the most pressing challenges and emerging opportunities in medical device regulation.
Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code
The TGA is currently consulting on Improvements to the Therapeutic Goods Advertising Code. This impacts:
- Advertising of Orthodontic Aligners
- Advertising requirements for Software-based Medical Devices
as well as proposed clarifications and amendments, mandatory statements and requirements for citations to research in advertising.
If you would like to have your views included in the ADIA submission, please send your comments and feedback to advocacy@adia.org.au by 25 August 2026.
Patient Matched Medical Devices (PMMDs)
The TGA are continuing consultations on the proposed regulatory reforms for PMMDs. ADIA attended an information session on 30 July to receive updates on the process. A Dental Sector specific session will be held in September and two public information webinars will follow.
We will continue to update you on this important issue in the coming months.
If you have information or issues you would like to raise, please contact us at advocacy@adia.org.au by 4 September 2026.
Questions & Feedback
We'd love to hear from you!
Contact Dr Sarah Raphael
Email: advocacy@adia.org.au
Phone: 0412 918 848
Please reach out to let us know what other Technical and Regulatory information you would find valuable in these monthly updates.
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2026 ADIA Board Election
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Submit Your Nomination For Election For The 2026 ADIA Board Election
On behalf of the ADIA Board, I am calling for nominations for election to the Board of the ADIA from appropriately credentialed individuals to serve as a Director for a two-year term, commencing after the 2026 AGM in November.
The call for nominations for three Director positions will be held between 27 August and 10 September 2026.
Commitment
Directors should expect to attend quarterly board meetings in their role, as well as represent ADIA at other meetings or events as required. |
Skills and Attributes
Given the complex governance issues that are brought to ADIA Board meetings, it is expected the elected Director/s will hold a position of Proprietor / General Manager / Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer within their business (whether large or small). Please distribute this communication within your organisation as appropriate. Experience in corporate law, audit and finance, human resource management or event management is highly regarded but not essential. |
Next Steps
To nominate for the election, please forward a recent photo, short bio, and a paragraph of no more than 100 words outlining your reasons for wanting to support the dental industry as an ADIA Director, to the Association by COB Monday, 24 August 2026.
Nominations are to be emailed to Kym De Britt at ceo@adia.org.au
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