The Check Up: September 2026 | Australian Dental Industry News

The Check Up: September 2026 | Australian Dental Industry News

Posted on 30 September 2026
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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

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