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The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) has updated its fact sheet on using and supplying teeth whitening products for dental practitioners and this is now available on the Board's website.

The significant points of note are:

1. Only registered dental practitioners can use and supply high concentration teeth whitening products.
2. No current laws or regulations limit teeth whitening products to in-clinic use.

The fact sheet gives dental practitioners an overview of the laws and professional obligations that apply when they use teeth whitening products as part of their practice.

Thanks to our members for joining us for the August Events Forum.

It was great to receive your feedback on previous ADIA events and your suggestions on upcoming events this year and next year.

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• More than 90,000 businesses will be automatically paid a Business Costs Assistance Program Round Three grant of $2,800.
• An additional $54 million will be added to the Small Business COVID Hardship Fund announced last week.
• Eligible businesses that do not qualify for Victorian Government support programs because they are not registered for GST will be eligible for the Commonwealth's COVID-19 Disaster Payment.

Additionally, Victorian businesses that have experienced a loss in turnover of more than 30% during the pandemic are now guaranteed to receive rent reductions through the Commercial Tenancy Relief Scheme, while separate support will be provided to landlords.

For further information on these programs and other funding streams, visit the Business Victoria website.

Updated information on the current lockdown restrictions for businesses and industry is now available on the Coronavirus website. The Authorised Provider and Authorised Worker List is also available.

Canberra dental practice fined $266,400 for alleged unlawful supply of dental implants and bone grafts

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued 20 infringement notices to a Canberra-based dental practice totaling $266,400.

The alleged breaches of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 (the Act) include the importation and supply of dental implants (medical devices) and bone grafts (biologicals) that are not approved for use in Australia.

Under the Act, therapeutic goods must be entered into the ARTG before they can be lawfully supplied in Australia (unless a specific exemption, approval or authority applies).

The advice to patients contains information about the implanted products and the ongoing management of their implants.

If you suspect non-compliance in relation to therapeutic goods, you can report illegal or questionable practices online to the TGA.

This week is Australian Dental Health Week.

From Monday 2 August to Sunday 8 August, our focus is to increase awareness about the importance of oral health for every Australian and to support our members in enhancing their business and client relationships.

The ADIA supports the work of the Australian Dental Association and its goal to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, to promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry and to support members to provide safe, high quality professional oral care.

• Brushing and flossing
• Finding a dentist
• Sugar and nutrition
• Oral health resources (including in-clinic and social media marketing assets)
• Audio resources (including new ADA podcast 'Watch Your Mouth', which aims to Australians with oral health advice. The first series discusses oral health care for infants and young children).

#dentalhealthweek

Did You Know....

1. 68% of Australian adults... Usually visit their dentist when they have a problem?

How do you encourage your clients to make their dental health a priority?

2. 1 in 5 Australian adults.... Do not brush twice daily

ADA has created an Australian Dental Health Week event handbook and PowerPoint to help promote your oral health message to the wider community such as schools and your local media outlet.
Download the files here

3. Only 1/3 of Australian adults... Have a regular dentist

Building loyalty with your clients can be a full time job. The Smile for Life Australian Dental Health Week (DHW) support pack features DHW bunting, posters and colour-in sheets, pull-up banners or wear a Keep your Smile for Life t-shirt to start the conversation about the topic of oral health, and to stand out as a clinician who captures the attention of the kids.

4. Only 1 in 4 Australian adults.... Floss or clean between their teeth at least once each day.