Search...

As cost-of-living pressures hit home for many families, Australian Dental Association NSW (ADA NSW) is calling on parents to check their child’s eligibility for the Medicare-funded Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

Three years on from the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety (RCACQS), the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch (ADA NSW) is calling on the government to fund in the upcoming Federal Budget to introduce a phased dental benefits scheme for senior Australians. This comes as more Australians are living longer and the number of people over 85 is set to double in the next 25 years (ABS).

As the NSW school year kicks off on 30 January, with around 1.3 million students also returning to the daily routine of filling school lunchboxes, the ADA NSW has some tips for families keen to reduce hidden sugars daily and improve their kids’ oral health now and for the future.

With cost-of-living pressures still a concern for many, the Australian Dental Association NSW (ADA NSW) is urging NSW patients with most private health insurance (PHI) dental benefits having a “use it or lose it” policy before the cut-off date of 31 December 2023.

With a staggering over 23,000 people on the regional, rural and remote public dental waitlist [1]in NSW, and private practices already struggling to find enough dentists to treat patients, the Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW), is warning the problem will be exacerbated if payroll tax was applied to dental practice.

The Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW) is honouring its highly valued members and highlighting the crucial role dentistry plays in healthcare as it celebrates its 95th anniversary.

The Australian Dental Association of NSW (ADA NSW) today announces the appointment of a new CEO. Starting formally on 17 July, Jae Redden holds experience both in professional membership-based organisations and providers of health information, having been a board member of the Australasian College of Paramedicine and holding senior roles with Royal Australasian College of Physicians, Association for Tertiary Education Management and Elsevier Health.

The recipients of the prestigious 2023 Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW) and BOQ Specialist Recent Graduate Grant, which contributes significantly to the professional development of young dentists, have been revealed.

With new figures showing potentially preventable hospitalisations for dental conditions in Australia have rocketed past 80,000 a year – soaring particularly among young children – dentists say better promotion of a vital Medicare-funded dental treatment scheme for kids is now essential.

Applications are now open for the 2023 Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW) and BOQ Specialist Recent Graduate Grant, which assists the career growth and development of young NSW dental graduates.

With around 1.3 million NSW school students heading back through the school gates on 31 January, the ADA NSW has some tips for families who want to refresh their kids’ lunchbox contents and help improve their oral and overall health.

The Australian Dental Association NSW (ADA NSW) welcomes news from the government that the national Child Dental Benefits Schedule is being extended from two to four years.

The Australian Dental Association NSW (ADA NSW) is reminding us all that with the increased consumption of sugar-rich treats such as fruit mince tarts, wine, soft drinks, and candy canes, we can enjoy these in moderation and ensure we don’t get cavities in the new year.

A first-ever conference featuring a wealth of dental experts will explore how to transform Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ oral health and attract more Indigenous dental professionals.

The Australian Dental Association NSW (ADA NSW) is urging NSW patients with private health insurance (PHI) dental benefits to “use it or lose it” before the cut-off date of 31 December 2022.

Dr Rohan Krishnan has been elected President of the Australian Dental Association New South Wales (ADA NSW), the peak body for dentistry in NSW and the ACT.