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 Top 3 Tech Updates for this month are:

MTAA RegConnect Summit 2026 - 24-25 SEPTEMBER in SYDNEY

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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.

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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.

CONSULTATION PAPER

COMPLETE THE SURVEY

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.

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

Skills and Attributes

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

On 23 and 24 July, ADIA Director of Policy and Education, Dr Sarah Raphael represented the association at the Federal Labor Business Exchange in Adelaide, held alongside the 50th Australian Labor Party National Conference.

Across the two-day program, Sarah met with senior members of the Albanese Government, including:

• Minister Mark Butler - Health and Ageing, Disability and the NDIS
• Minister Sam Rae - Aged Care and Seniors
• Assistant Minister Rebecca White - Women, Indigenous Health and Health and Aged Care
• Assistant Minister Emma McBride - Mental Health and Suicide Prevention and Rural and Regional Health
• Minister Tanya Plibersek - Social Services
• Assistant Minister Ged Kearney - Social Services and the Prevention of Family Violence
• Minister Jess Walsh - Early Childhood Education and Youth
• Minister Anne Aly - International Development, Small Business and Multicultural Affairs

The meetings provided an important opportunity to discuss the dental industry’s priorities and strengthen relationships with ministers responsible for health, aged care, social services and small business, all which intersect with the dental industry.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered the keynote address at the Business Exchange lunch.

A Roadmap to Oral Health Reform

A significant outcome from the National Conference was the passage of an amendment to Labor’s policy platform committing the party to develop a roadmap to include dental services in Medicare. The roadmap would use a staged and evidence-based approach to improve access, prioritising people at the highest risk in the community. This represents an important policy development for oral health and provides a foundation for further engagement on how any future expansion could be designed and delivered.

Last week ADIA returned to Australian Parliament House for its 2026 Parliamentary Roundtable. President Ryan Green together with ADIA Board directors and members met with parliamentarians and senior departmental representatives to discuss opportunities to improve oral health outcomes across Australia.

The Roundtable provided a direct forum for ADIA delegates to raise priority issues affecting the dental industry and the broader community. Discussions focused on improving awareness and uptake of the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, supporting better access to oral health care in aged care, and ensuring product regulation balances patient safety expectations with the ability to foster innovative product technology in Australia.

A key focus of the day was ADIA’s Bite Sized Beginnings pilot, which attracted strong interest from both parliamentarians and senior members of the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing. The program was recognised for its potential to support early childhood oral health education, reach families through early learning settings, and help identify oral health issues before they become serious. The discussions highlighted the value of case studies, stronger data and practical evidence to demonstrate how prevention can reduce avoidable hospitalisations and improve outcomes for children.

The roundtable also marked an important advocacy milestone, with the Parliamentary Friends of Dental and Oral Health group reformed and co-chaired by Senator Helen Polley and Dr Monique Ryan MP.

ADIA welcomed this important opportunity to engage with Parliamentarians and Departmental staff and guests in a constructive day of discussion. The insights shared will help inform ADIA’s ongoing advocacy for a stronger dental industry and better oral health for all Australians.

If you would like to discuss any areas of ADIA’s Government advocacy, please get in touch with ADIA Director of Policy and Education, Dr Sarah Raphael at advocacy@adia.org.au

A focused day of clinical excellence, business strategy and genuine connection

Adelaide Dental Symposium returns to the Adelaide Convention Centre on Friday 21 August 2026, bringing South Australia’s dental community together for a focused day of professional learning, clinical updates, business strategy and industry connection.

Designed for dental professionals who want practical ideas to take back to their teams, the 2026 symposium will feature two focused learning streams across aesthetic dentistry and practice management, an exhibition and standout keynote speakers: Todd Sampson and Turia Pitt.

Two keynote speakers you will want to hear from

This year’s program brings together two powerful keynote voices, each offering a different perspective on performance, resilience, communication and leadership.

Todd Sampson will bring his well-known insight into creativity, behaviour and big-picture thinking, giving attendees a chance to step outside the day-to-day of practice and consider how people think, make decisions and respond to challenge.

Turia Pitt will close the symposium with a keynote centred on resilience, mindset and determination. Her story is widely known, but her message continues to resonate because it is practical, human and deeply relevant to anyone working in a demanding profession.

A full day designed around real practice needs

Adelaide Dental Symposium provides a timely opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, hear from experienced presenters and connect with peers who are navigating the same opportunities and challenges. Across the program, attendees can expect practical learning, relevant discussion and the chance to explore new products, services and solutions from over 45 leading exhibitors. See the full lineup here. 

Two streams of CPD 

The 2026 program features two focused streams, giving attendees the flexibility to choose sessions of interest while staying part of one connected event experience. The Aesthetic Stream explores composite bonding, veneers, whitening and digital workflows, while the Practice Stream focuses on the business, operational, strategy and leadership skills that support stronger practice performance. View the full program here. 

Why attend?

• Hear from Todd Sampson and Turia Pitt in two memorable keynote sessions
• Learn from an exceptional lineup of clinicians and dental experts across the Aesthetic and Practice streams 
• Connect with colleagues from across South Australia’s dental community and enjoy fully catered networking breaks
• Explore the latest products, materials and practice equipment from Australia's leading dental suppliers 
• Take advantage of exclusive show-day purchasing specials 
• Return to work with fresh ideas and useful takeaways 

Secure your spot

For dental professionals across South Australia, the Adelaide Dental Symposium is a practical opportunity to learn, connect and reset for the year ahead. With two specialist streams, a curated exhibition and keynote presentations from Todd Sampson and Turia Pitt, this is one date worth blocking out early.

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