Welcome to ADOHTA

 

What is ADOHTA?

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.

 

 

Want to join ADOHTA?

RENEWALS AND NEW MEMBERSHIPS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2013-2014 YEAR

You are now able to JOIN ADOHTA ONLINE 

Read the benefits of Membership brochure 

Membership Categories and Fees

For membership enquiries please contact our admin support on membership@adohta.net.au

or phone 0498 664 943 

 

What is a Dental or Oral Health Therapist?

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.

 

Employers Advertise your Job Vacancies Here

 

ADOHTA Council has agreed  to provide job vacancy advertising free of charge as a service to our members.

Click here to Download information on submitting job ads

 

 

How does dental decay occur?

 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Scope of Practice Report Available online NOW!

Date Published: 2012-11-13 15:36:35

The Health Workforce Australia report on the Scope of Practice was released publicly in August. This report is available online at he HWA website. Click here for more details and link to the website.

Launch of National Innovation Website

Date Published: 2013-01-14 13:52:20

A new interactive website that features hundreds of examples of innovative health workforce reform occurring across Australia has been launched by Health Workforce Australia(HWA).

Dental Board Australia

Date Published: 2013-02-28 16:31:13

Proposed National Registration and Accreditation Scheme Data access and research policy read on..

Future of the Profession

Date Published: 2013-03-21 12:23:53

This article Future of the Profession - The Times They Are Changing was written by our guest editorial L Short. Leonie is an Associate Professor Oral Health, Central Queensland University Australia.

MAY 24 2013 NZDOHTA Conference

Date Published: 2013-03-08 16:09:14

The Northland Branch of the New Zealand Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association takes great pleasure in inviting you to join them in the Bay of Islands for the 2013 NZDOHTA Conference from 24th - 25th May 2013.

JUNE 21 2013 ADOHTA WA Conference

Date Published: 2013-03-11 16:07:18

The biennial ADOHTA WA Conference is to be held on Friday the 21st of June & Saturday the 22nd of June 2013. Early Bird cut off date is 15 March 2013

MAY 31 Social Gathering for Oral Health Practitioners Adelaide

Date Published: 2013-03-11 16:37:37

Are you a past, present or future graduate? Please join us for a social gathering of fellow oral health practitioners!

AUGUST 9 2013 VDOHTA Conference

Date Published: 2013-03-11 17:14:15

ADOHTA Victoria are holding their Annual Conference.
Integrated Oral Health - Beyond the Mouth
To be held 9th and 10th August 2013 at the Melbourne Convention Centre. SAVE THE DATE!

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