The Check Up | October 2026
News, people, achievements and updates from across Australia's dental industry. Catch up on what's been happening across the ADIA community this October.

That's a Wrap On ADX Brisbane!
ADX Brisbane 2026 brought the dental community together at BCEC for three days of learning, connection and industry engagement, with more than 100 exhibitors alongside CPD, workshops, learning lab sessions, ADRF Breakfast and the Women in Dentistry Breakfast. Thank you to everyone who attended, exhibited, presented and supported another strong ADX event.

Latest AIHW data provides a snapshot of dental care
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest Oral health and dental care in Australia update provides a current snapshot of access, affordability and demand across the sector, with just 54% of Australians aged 15 and over seeing a dental professional in 2024-25. Children aged 5-9 also recorded the highest rate of potentially preventable dental hospitalisations, at 12.5 per 1,000 children.

Troy Carter Champions Growth and Partnerships
Cattani ESAM Group has appointed Troy Carter as Head of Sales, a newly created role supporting sales leadership and dealer relationships across Australia and New Zealand. Troy joined Cattani in 2020 and will also oversee the company’ s new Business Development Manager as part of the Leadership Team.

A Marathon Effort from Our CEO
ADIA CEO, Kym De Britt, swapped the office for 42.2 kilometres of road, completing the Geelong Marathon in an enormous display of endurance. Congratulations on a seriously impressive achievement, and one we are very happy to admire from the sidelines.

John Green Celebrates 80 Years
A big congratulations to John Green on celebrating his 80th birthday. The second generation of the Green family to lead William Green Dental, John remains an active and valued part of the business, continuing to share decades of knowledge, experience and passion with the next generation.

Dental Industry Unites To Support Community Dental Care
Dental industry partners are joining forces to support Adelaide University’s Community Outreach Dental Program, contributing equipment, materials, servicing and expertise. Their support is helping expand access to care for people experiencing homelessness and other significant barriers and strengthen hands-on learning for future oral health professionals.

$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.

ADIA 2027 Women in Dentistry Scholarship
The ADIA Women in Dentistry Scholarship returns for 2027, providing an opportunity for women within ADIA member companies to further develop their leadership, management and governance capabilities. Applications close 18 December.

Waymaker Dental Ltd
Waymaker Dental Ltd supplies dental professionals with a range of high-quality dental burs and instruments from established manufacturers including SS White and Edenta.
Annual General Meeting (AGM) and State Branch Briefings
Join the upcoming AGM and Q4 State Branch briefings to reflect on ADIA's performance and have your say on key association matters.
View eventsADX Melbourne | 19-21 August 2027
Join the dental community at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) for three days of learning, connection and industry engagement at the ADX exhibition.
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