Tuesday, June 27, 2017

ADAVB BOQ Specialist CPD Practice Bursary awarded to Yarra Valley Dental

BOQ Specialist Victorian Manager Diane Stewart,
2017 bursary awardee Dr Kathleen Walsh,
2016 bursary awardee Dr Monica O'Malley
 and ADAVB CPD Committee Chair Dr Ben Keith
Dr Kathleen Walsh, owner of Yarra Valley Dental in Yarra Glen, has been awarded the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB) and BOQ Specialist $10,000 Practice Bursary.
The bursary can be used for training programs and registration to ADAVB CPD courses. 
The annual ADAVB BOQ Specialist Bursary acknowledges dental practices committed to quality learning, and aims to fund further professional development for practitioners as well as professional staff members.
ADAVB President Dr Susan Wise said:
“The ADAVB values commitment to quality training for all staff within the dental practice so all practice staff members are involved in the best care of their patients. Our partnership with BOQ Specialist recognises that together we promote continuing education for all dental staff. This year’s deserving recipient, Dr Kathleen Walsh, and her team are committed to staff training and the value of this training has real benefits on the health of their patients and the wider community.”
BOQ Specialist CEO Dr Brett Robinson concluded:
“Over the 25 years BOQ Specialist has provided distinctive banking solutions to dentists we have continually seen the benefits and opportunities that upskilling and ongoing training brings to practices. We congratulate Dr Walsh for her focus on delivering the highest quality care to her patients through continuous education for her and her team.”

Radiation Regulations 2017 - How they affect your dental practice

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently contacted all Victorian registered dentists to invite them to participate in a consultation process on the proposed Radiation Regulations 2017. These regulations will replace the Radiation Regulations 2007.

These regulations determine the licensing conditions for radiation sources. The proposed regulations are very similar to those already in place, and there are few impacts expected for dentistry, with the major changes being to fee structures.

The ADAVB is preparing a submission to this consultation on behalf of members, and we invite member input. Please refer to an ADAVB Member Update email sent to all practising members on 15 June, review the DHHS Documents for Public Comment webpage, and send your comments to ask@adavb.org by Monday 26 June.

Further information:

DHHS website – Documents for public comments: Proposed radiation regulations

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

ADAVB appoints Dr Susan Wise as President

ADAVB Council has elected Dr Susan Wise, specialist periodontist in McKinnon, as 2017-2018 ADAVB President.

Dr Wise, an ADAVB Councillor since 2010, has a particular interest in oral health promotion, having served on the ADAVB Oral Health Committee since 2005 and chaired the committee from 2005 to 2009. She was the Victorian representative on the Federal ADA Oral Health Working Group from 2014 until May 2017.

Dr Wise's additional leadership roles include serving on the ADAVB Executive for the past three years, past president of the Australian Society of Periodontics Victorian Branch, secretary of the Victorian Womens’ Dental Association and secretary of Korean Adoption Families.

Dr Susan Wise, takes on the position following the completed term of Immediate Past President, Dr Andrew Gikas. The ADAVB welcomes Dr Wise and wishes her an effective, rewarding and successful term.

Three great reasons to renew your ADAVB membership

Have you renewed your ADAVB membership? Be a part of your professional association and enjoy the valuable benefits of ADA membership. Our recent ADA member survey results told us that members belong to the ADA for support, a sense of community and educational opportunities - three great reasons to renew!

1. Support, advice and assistance
  • Support from our community relations officers (plus free dispute assistance if you are Guild-insured).
  • Assistance with employment issues through the HR advisory services operated by Wentworth Advantage.
  • Confidential support on personal, family and work issues through our member assistance program courtesy of Optum.
2. Community - networking and sharing information
  • Updates on legislation and regulations that affect you, your staff and your patients.
  • Access to a range of essential guidelines, databases, publications and resources.
  • Networking opportunities at meetings, training and social events.
  • Information to guide you at your specific career stage.
3. Free and discounted CPD and training
  • Up to 11 free CPD hours through the Clinical Update, available only to ADAVB members - online and in our monthly Victorian Dentist.
  • Discounted quality unbiased CPD programs, developed to suit your career stage.
  • Access over 140 free practices resources, plus support services, to help you run your practice.
We look forward to your continued membership. We are your association – run for dentists by dentists. We lobby effectively on your behalf, and advocate on issues that are important to you and that promote the oral health of the community.

If you have any queries, or require assistance with your renewal, please contact us on ask@adavb.org or 03 8825 4600.

Further information





Sunday, June 11, 2017

ADAVB welcomes NSW Health ban on sugary drinks

An announcement by NSW Health that it would be removing sugary drinks from all its facilities over the next six months has been warmly welcomed by the Rethink Sugary Drink alliance, a partnership of leading health and community organisations which includes the ADA. 

Find out more

ADA website news
ADAVB advocacy partners and projects
Rethink Sugary Drink