News & Events

• DHAA Inc. National Symposium:

  

  Mark your diaries now 11/12th Sept., 09 An exciting & interesting program is currently being organised for the next National Symposium that will be held in Adelaide. The theme is Changing Faces: Guest speakers are Dr. Laurie Walsh & Maria Perno Goldie (IFDH President-Elect) Social functions are planned for end of each day: Cocktail Party on Friday 11th & Gala dinner at the Adelaide Wine Centre on Saturday 12th Sept.

  Visit the DHAA Inc. National Symposium Website.

• International Symposium On Dental Hygiene International Symposium On Dental Hygiene

  

  The British Society of Dental Hygiene and Therapy (BSDHT) in conjunction with the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) would like to invite colleagues from the international community to submit their abstracts to be considered for the ISDH 2010.

  Read more in the Call for Abstracts document (PDF)

  View the full preliminary program (PDF).

• DHAA Inc. AGM 2009

  The DHAA Inc. wishes to inform its members of the Annual General Meeting scheduled for Saturday, 12th September at The Hyatt Regency, Adelaide commencing at 7.30am. The AGM will be conducted during a light breakfast and is for DHAA members only.

  Download the AGM 2009 agenda (PDF).

  View minutes from the DHAA 2008 AGM (PDF).

• ART Dentistry Workshop: Thursday 10.09.09 (half day)

  The ART (Atraumatic Restorative Technique) Dentistry Workshop will be held on Thursday 10th September 2009 at 1pm.

  Numbers are limited to 15. The location is ADA House 62 King William Street, Goodwood, Adelaide.

  Cost is $60 for DHAA Members, RSVP by 1st September 2009.

  Download the workshop flyer for more information.

• Job Opportunity: Part-time Contractor Position – Executive Officer DHAA Inc.

  Looking for the Executive Officer position description? Please contact Leah Littlejohn for more information at llittlejohn@iprimus.com.au

  Reporting directly to the DHAA Inc President, an Executive Officer is required to work two days per week (16 hours) at an attractive per diem rate plus agreed expenses.

  The Executive Officer will play a critical co-ordinating and supportive role with all key stakeholders in our industry to further and support the interests of DHAA Inc members. Accordingly, knowledge of the dental profession and a qualification in dental hygiene are mandatory.

  The Executive Officer must also possess direct corporate business experience in management or consulting and also have direct high level experience in public relations work.

  As the role is intended to play the key organisational/secretariat role with our Association, professional administration and secretarial/secretariat experience with associated technical ability is mandatory. The Executive Officer will be required to work on website development and management and demonstrate expertise in database design and management.

  Financial and budget management skills will also be required. Experience in writing public sector submissions is also mandatory.

  If you have a home office, the position offers you the ability to work from home anywhere in Australia, provided you are able to travel, sometimes at short notice. Alternatively, office premises are available for utilisation in Sydney.

  While flexibility is offered, there will be times when the days and times of the two days per week must be altered to accommodate the needs of the organisation.

  Further Information and Applications

  Expressions of interest addressing all of the criteria in the Position Description, together with a brief resume should be sent to Leah Littlejohn DHAA Inc. Vice President via email or to PO Box 10030, Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000 by 30.09.09

• IFDH Day

  IFDH Day is being celebrated during Dental Health Week and the DHAA Inc. has prepared a media release for circulation to highlight the role of the dental hygienist in the ongoing care of the older Australian.

  View the full IFDH Media Release (PDF)

• Global Educational Website

  A global educational website has been created by GlaxoSmithKline for dentists, dental hygienists and students. One of the core aims of the site is to help dental professionals keep up to date with advances in oral hygiene research, as well as issues relating to their practice and treating their patients.

  Aquafresh Science Academy: www.AquafreshScienceAcademy.com