National Standards Guide for Dental Practices and Services

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has collaborated with the Australian Dental Association and dental practitioners across the country to develop an updated draft National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards Guide for Dental Practices and Services.

The guide aims to assist dental practices and services to use the Standards as a framework to improve the safety and quality of care. It provides information on preparing for accreditation, practical strategies to implement the Standards and clinical scenarios highlighting how the Standards can be applied in dental settings.

The Commission says that whether receiving dental care in a private practice, community dental clinic or a large oral health service, accreditation to the Standards provides a nationally consistent statement about the level of care consumers can expect.

With many dental practitioners from both the private and public sectors having given their time and expertise in the development of the guide, the Commission is now seeking feedback on the draft guide.

ADAVB member practices seeking assistance with practice accreditation are urged to contact the Branch's Practice Plus team on 03 8825 4600.