The Australian Dental Association recently hosted an interactive virtual member forum to explore the findings of its Future of Dentistry. The forum brought together members from across the country to reflect on the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping dentistry in Australia. Dentistry is evolving—are you ready for what’s next? Workforce maldistribution is a complex problem, with regional and rural areas struggling to attract and retain dentists. Find out more at https://ada.org.au/ad

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has significant concerns about the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and National Boards’ consultation on streamlined registration pathways for experienced internationally qualified practitioners, including dentistry. The ADA, are deeply concerned that the proposed changes risk lowering safeguards and undermining the rigorous standards that protect patient safety and public confidence in the dental profession. The ADA does not suppor

The Australian Dental Association recently hosted an interactive virtual member forum to explore the findings of its Future of Dentistry. The forum brought together members from across the country to reflect on the key trends, challenges and opportunities shaping dentistry in Australia. Dentistry is evolving—are you ready for what’s next? Topics discussed included discussions on as AI tools rapidly multiply, dentists must adopt them thoughtfully—using AI safely and responsibly to build efficient

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The ADA says poor oral health among Australian seniors is further highlighted in a recent survey of 25,000 Australians. Over the last 12 months, more than half (55%) of Australians aged 65 delayed seeking dental care. The main reason? Affordability, with two-thirds (64%) citing costs as the barrier. The consequences are stark, with nearly half (47%) of seniors reporting serious oral issues like tooth pain, infections, or swelling. Even more concerning, these delays have led to 16,000 preventable

Tune into the latest Dental Files episode, the carbon footprint of oral healthcare: reducing emissions in the dental industry with Dr Akshee Shah. In this episode, we look at how the dental industry contributes to global carbon emissions and introduce strategies to minimize the carbon footprint of dental practices, and how adopting sustainable materials, improving energy efficiency, and leveraging digital innovations, dental professionals can play a vital role in reducing emissions while maintai

As a strong advocate for oral health in Australia, getting the message across to Australians about looking after the health of their teeth and gums is vitally important. It's exciting to see the ADA's Oral Health Promoter, Dr Monica Farrelly hitting the ground running early in 2026 on ABC Radio's "I Don't Get It" with James O'Loghlin, where she talked about why canine teeth are 'more yellow' and the important evolutionary role of our #3 teeth (in eating & function!). #oralhealthpromotion #Austra