Cooperative Research Centre for Oral Health
Oral Health Promotion Clearinghouse
Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapist Association (formerly Australian Dental Therapist Association)
NSW Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association
Dental Therapist and Hygienist Association WA
Victorian Dental Therapist Association
Griffith University School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Dental Statistics and Research Unit (DSRU)
Colgate Caries Control Program
Colgate Periodontal Education Program
The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice
Dental Health Services Victoria
DHHS, Tasmania - Dental and Oral Health - Child (Costs)
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Queensland Parliamentary Counsel
Legislation
Dental Practitioners Registration Act 2001
Dental Practitioners Registration Regulation 2001
The Health (Drugs and Poisons) Regulation 1996
Health Legislation Amendment Act 2003
Health Practitioners (Professional Standards) Act 1999
Radiation Safety Act 1999
Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 1992
Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1999
Health Rights Commission Act 1991
Dental Board of Queensland
Code of Practice #1 Practice of Dentistry by Dental Therapists and Dental Hygienists
Various policies and guidelines
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Australian Dental Council
Dental Council of New Zealand
The objectives of the NATIONAL DENTAL FOUNDATION are: -
• Provide a National organised and structured platform to enable volunteer dentists, Hygienists and Therapists, Dental Technicians and Dental Nurses to deliver free dental care to the genuine disadvantaged and needy who are in pain and suffering health consequences due to the long waiting time for Public Health treatment.
• To assist street children and others who have suffered abuse and rejection, To assist raise their self-esteem by showing that people do care and want to see them succeed.
• To harness the fellowship and goodwill of all dentists and associated dental industries in Australia to provide free dental services to the under privileged members of Australian society through donation of equipment, materials and personal endeavour.
• To assist all dental groups working in areas of need by publicly raising funds and donation of resources, providing an ongoing repository for knowledge and experience gained, and combining the work of dental industry volunteers with that of established organisations already on the ground and working long-term with those in genuine need.
The National Dental Foundation is keen to hear from any oral health professional regardless of the profession who is interested in volunteering their time and services. There are projects being conducted in many states and territories.
For further information or to volunteer your services or make a donation visit their website