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The Check Up: September 2026 | Australian Dental Industry News

Posted by ADIA on 30 September 2026
The Check Up: September 2026 | Australian Dental Industry News

The Check Up | September 2026

News, people, achievements and updates from across Australia's dental industry. Catch up on what's been happening across the ADIA community this September.

Insight
Dr Joanne Challinor-Rogers and Dr Sarah Raphael at the TGA Regulatory and Technical Forum

TGA Regulatory and Technical Forum

Dr Joanne Challinor-Rogers, pictured recently with Sam Thalassinos and Kym De Britt, receiving her 20-year ADIA service pin. Jo and Dr Sarah Raphael represented ADIA at the TGA Regulatory and Technical Forum in Canberra.

The forum enables direct engagement with the TGA on current and emerging medical device regulatory reforms.

People
Seija Keeble from Professional Dentist Supplies

PDS Enters A New Chapter

A proud milestone for Professional Dentist Supplies (PDS), with Seija Keeble stepping into the role of Owner and Director as the family business moves into its second generation. Founded in 1989 by Dr Geoffrey Knight AM and Sinikka Knight, PDS has supported the Australian dental profession for 37 years, with Geoffrey and Sinikka remaining trusted advisers as Seija leads the next chapter.

Toni Bryan from Henry Schein

20 Years At Henry Schein

Congratulations to Toni Bryan, who celebrates 20 years with Henry Schein this September. Across seven different roles, Toni has built a career shaped by growth, collaboration and strong relationships, with the people she has worked alongside remaining the standout part of the journey.

After Hours
Dr Sarah Raphael at Australiana Night

A Night On The Harbour

ADIA Director of Policy & Education, Dr Sarah Raphael, is pictured at Australiana Night with Dr Peter Norton and Organising Committee Chair Dr Bill Kahler after helping deliver the International Federation of Endodontic Associations World Congress.

The congress welcomed around 1,000 delegates from more than 50 countries, with many ADIA members also supporting the event as sponsors and exhibitors.

Milestones
Smilo.ai at the 2026 Patient's Choice Awards

Smilo.ai Takes Home Digital Health Service Award

ADIA member Smilo.ai has received the Outstanding Digital Health Service Award at the 2026 Patient's Choice Awards, recognising the team's work in AI-powered screening and preventive oral healthcare.

Read more
Community
Central Smiles in Ceduna

Central Smiles Launches In Ceduna

The Australian Dental Foundation and Straumann Group Foundation have launched Central Smiles, providing free dental treatment, prevention and oral health education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, beginning in Ceduna, South Australia.

Learn more
Grants and Scholarships
Credabl Helping Hand Grants

$50,000 Available Through Credabl's Helping Hand Grants

Credabl is offering five $10,000 Helping Hand Grants for healthcare professionals with ideas that could benefit their patients, practice, team or community. Applications close 30 November 2026.

Apply now
Coming Up

Women in Dentistry Breakfast | 10 October 2026

Join the dental community for the Women in Dentistry Breakfast on the final morning of ADX Brisbane.

View breakfast details

ADX Brisbane | 8–10 October 2026

Join the dental community at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre for three days of learning, connection and industry engagement at the ADX exhibition.

Register for ADX Brisbane

Got news to share?

Share your milestones, achievements, team news, community initiatives or industry insights for consideration in an upcoming edition of The Check Up.

SUBMIT YOUR NEWS

Submissions are subject to editorial review. Promotional content, sales offers and commercial event listings are not included.

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Have your say on ADIA’s future

Posted by ADIA on 21 September 2026
Have your say on ADIA’s future

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.

COMPLETE SURVEY

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Celebrating decades of service across Australia’s dental industry

Posted by ADIA on 15 September 2026
Celebrating decades of service across Australia’s dental industry

 

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 members recognised for industry service milestones
Ryan Green, Lisa Conway, Louis Rouessart Snr and Frank Papadopoulos

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

Posted by ADIA on 1 September 2026
Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026: A Day of Learning and Connection

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.

Adelaide Dental Symposium 2026

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.

VIEW EVENT GALLERY

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ADIA CEO Update: August Regulatory & Technical Update

Posted by ADIA on 14 August 2026
ADIA CEO Update: August Regulatory & Technical Update

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.

REGISTER HERE

VIEW PROGRAM

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.

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