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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.
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.
GREAT NEWS FOR EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISERS
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
Want to join ADOHTA?
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 0439 608 765
Did you know we have a Facebook page too? Why not visit us there?
CDDS/EPC service provision advice
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.
Important advice regarding DVA patients
Date Published: 2012-04-04 19:17:22
ADOHTA reminds DT and OHT members that treatment of DVA patients is restricted to dentists, dental specialists and dental prosthetists and following the February directive dental hygienists under the direction of a dentist. Not a registered DH? Read on...
2012 Sedation in Paediatric Dentistry Seminar
Date Published: 2009-10-13 13:36:36
Sydney 2 November 2012
Sedation in Paediatric Dentistry Seminar will be a relevant and timely exploration of the techniques involved in sedating children.
2012 ADOHTA International Conference, Canberra ACT 16-18 Aug 2012
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.
Click Here
Online CPD opportunities with e-Den
Date Published: 2011-07-25 21:00:31
Check out what is happening in the first edition of the e-Den newsletter
21st Congress of International Association for Disability and Oral Health in 2012
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.
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