DHAA - Dental Hygienists Association of Australia
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What are the DPBV requirements? The role of a dental hygienist is to remove plaque, stain and calculus (tartar) from teeth and to teach patients how to maintain oral health.
Welcome to the DHAA Victorian Branch

The DHAA Inc is continually striving to improve standards of care and conduct in relations between allied health professionals, patients, the public and other dental hygienists.

Events

NEW DENTAL BOARD OF AUSTRALIA

For all information related to your registration and professional legal obligations, go to: http://www.dentalboard.gov.au

For all information relating to the Dental Board of Australia, go to: http://www.ahpra.gov.au

Industrial Relations Report

DHAA Inc successfully secured the exclusion of all private sector dental hygienists from coverage of the 'Health Professional and Support Services Award 2010'.
Our successful submission, the Commission Decision and Order can be viewed by following this link: http://www.airc.gov.au/awardmod/fullbench/modernawards/matters_
documents.cfm?number=AM2009/37

For all information relating to the Dental Board of Australia, go to: http://www.ahpra.gov.au

The Oral Health Promotion Clearing House

On-line resource to loads of information relating to oral health promotion and prevention strategies.
www.adelaide.edu.au/oral-health-promotion/

Colgate Dinner Meeting

Dr Mark Evans - Endodontist
'Dental Pain, Diagnosis & Diagnostic Pitfalls'
Date: Wed 24th March 2010
Venue: Pugg Mahones Irish Pub
171-175 Elgin St Carlton
Time: 6.45pm Welcome & Trade Display
Cost: DHAA Member $60
Non-member $85
Student $20
RSVP: Thurs 11th March
CPD: 1 point
Click here for invite

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Prevention of Endocarditis Update

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Smoking Cessation Tools

Cancer Council Queensland has a fantastic resource with practical tips and resources to help all dental professionals in assisting people to become non-smokers. Register for the online training and you will be able to download information such as charts, pamphlets and receive a certificate of completion. Go to www.cancerqld.org.au/onlinetraining

QUIT Victoria run 2 day courses to become an accredited QUIT Educator. For details log onto www.quit.org.au and go to the "Professionals Helping Others" page.

 

Membership Update

Update your membership details - it's easy

Did you know you can update your personal details on the DHAA Inc website? Update changes to your postal address or email address and be certain you?ll receive publications, information about meetings, dental company mail-outs/freebies, CPD events, e-Blasts and other relevant announcements.

Follow these simple step-by-step instructions:

  • Go to www.dhaa.asn.au
  • Go to Get Started icon
  • Login with your membership number and password to the Members Only section of the website
  • Go to My Profile on the left
  • Click on the Change icon to change your details
  • Save your changes

If you have difficulty making changes or can't login to DHAA National Branch site, contact the DHAA National Branch website co-ordinator at members_support@dhaa.asn.au

   
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