The Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists' Association is the peak national body representing dental therapists and oral health therapists. The ADOHTA Council consists of representatives from each state and territory Dental (and Oral Health) Therapists' Association. Click here for more information on the history of the associaiton and Dental Therapy in Australia.
For information on the State and Territory Branches click here.
Dental and Oral Health Therapists are highly valued members of the dental team. They provide high quality oral health care for children, adolescents and in some states young adults including examinaton, treatment and prevention. Oral Health Therapists possess qualifications in dental therapy and dental hygiene. Dental and Oral Health Therapists have a strong preventive focus and are strongly committed to fostering positive attitudes to oral health.
Read our Oral Health Therapist Job Profile here
What does it take to become a dental or oral health therapist?
Find out more information by clicking here for details of educational institutions specific to your state.
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ADOHTA Council has agreed to provide job vacancy advertising free of charge as a service to our members.
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How does decay occur?
How can you manage your own oral health?
What kinds of foods are teeth friendly?
A selection of oral health care and dietary advice are available from the Your Oral Health Page
There are many benefits to be gained from membership of a professional organisation. The members web provides much more profession-specific information – so why not join?
Information for those interested in joining can be found by clicking here
ADOHTA is currently undergoing amalgamation of all state/territory dental and oral health therapist associations.
You are now able to join ADOHTA directly. To download a membership application form click here
For membership enquiries please contact our admin support on membership@adohta.net.au or phone 0434 847 641
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Date Published: 2011-10-19 18:27:02
ADOHTA advises members regarding the provision of services under the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme (CDDS) otherwise know as Enhanced Primary Care EPC.
Date Published: 2011-12-08 18:26:01
The National Oral Health Alliance supports the Media Release from the Brotherhood of St Laurence in calling for a new approach to dental care to improve affordability and accessibility.
Date Published: 2011-12-22 10:49:00
Dental practitioners who did not renew their registration by 30 November 2011 are now in the late period. If these dental practitioners wish to keep practicing they have until 31 December 2011 to apply to renew.
Date Published: 2009-10-13 13:42:41
The 2012 ADOHTA International Conference will be held in the Australian Capital Territory
Mark your diaries now 16-18 Aug
Look for more information on our International Conference page.
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Date Published: 2011-07-25 21:00:31
Check out what is happening in the first edition of the e-Den newsletter
Date Published: 2011-11-04 16:52:29
The 21st Congress of International Association for Disability and Oral Health in 2012 is being held in Melbourne Australia from 28-31 October 2012.