ADA welcomes new Cabinet

The Australian Dental Association has welcomed the swearing in of Prime Minister Tony Abbott and his Ministers.

President Dr Karin Alexander said: “Prime Minister Abbott, whose father is a dentist, was Health Minister in the Howard Government for over four years. Health Minister Dutton has represented the shadow health portfolio for over five years. Both are intimately acquainted with health and dental issues. The ADA is keen to engage with all the Ministers and Assistant Ministers with responsibilities across the health sector.

“We have enjoyed good dialogue with Mr Dutton when he was Shadow Minister and we hope to build on that relationship to continue to focus on dental health and to help deliver better dental health services for all Australians.”

The ADA also congratulated Senator Fiona Nash for her appointment as Assistant Minister for Health and Senator Marise Payne for her appointment as Minister for Human Services.

“We look forward to the Coalition Government engaging closely with the dental profession in an open and methodical manner to develop future effective funding models to improve the dental health of disadvantaged Australians,” Dr Alexander added.