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Changes to the MDA Dental Indemnity PolicyMember News

Changes to the MDA Dental Indemnity Policy

Significant Changes to the Dental Indemnity Policy V.7 Outlined in the link below is a…
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ADA Dental Health Foundation programsVolunteerism

ADA Dental Health Foundation programs

National Volunteering Week is in May, but there are opportunities to give back year-round! If…
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A volunteerism cultureVolunteerism

A volunteerism culture

Many of the staff at Toothbuds are engaged with volunteerism both individually and collectively as…
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Shaping the future of dentistryClinical

Shaping the future of dentistry

Do you want a flexible workplace, where you can make a difference to the profession?…
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Meet Dr Mohammed El-HakimCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Mohammed El-Hakim

In the lead up to his course, Basic Posterior Composites, we caught up with Dr…
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Being an ADAWA memberMembership

Being an ADAWA member

Are you aware of your ADAWA member benefits? We look into the many benefits available…
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Edition 3 2025Western Articulator

Edition 3 2025

Do you know the many benefits of being an ADAWA member? Find out in this…
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Treating patients with AutismWorld Days

Treating patients with Autism

World Autism Day is on April 2. We look into the Autism Association of Western…
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Meet Dr Roslyn Franklin and Steve LinesCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Roslyn Franklin and Steve Lines

In the lead-up to their Practical Infection control course in June, we caught up with…
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How prepared is your practice for a cyber-attack?Advertorial

How prepared is your practice for a cyber-attack?

Recent statistics indicate that 48% of all cyber-attacks are against the small-medium business sector, with…
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Making a differenceVolunteerism

Making a difference

We spoke to Dr Allie Mackie about her experience volunteering at St Pat’s. Dr Allie…
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A milestone for Practical Oral SurgeryGeneral Dental

A milestone for Practical Oral Surgery

The Practical Oral Surgery course has been a popular continuing professional education course for an…
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Healing Smiles New ClinicVolunteerism

Healing Smiles New Clinic

New clinic opening marks exciting milestone for Healing Smiles, expanding dental care for vulnerable women.…
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Meet Dr Priyal ShahCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Priyal Shah

We caught up with Dentist and Dietitian, Dr Priyal Shah, who will be presenting a…
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A humbling momentGeneral Dental

A humbling moment

Dr Simon Shanahan was recognised with a Distinguished Service Award at the ADAWA Annual General…
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Edition 2 2025Western Articulator

Edition 2 2025

In the latest edition of the Western Articulator, read about: how practice owners can grow…
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An honourGeneral Dental

An honour

Dr Nick Albatis was recognised with ADAWA Honorary Life Membership at the ADAWA Annual General…
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Dentists give backVolunteerism

Dentists give back

The giving nature of dentists was once again apparent at the latest ADA DHF Rescue…
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A triple celebrationGeneral Dental

A triple celebration

Dr John Owen AM had many causes for celebration recently, with his 70th birthday, 40…
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Meet Drs Sally McMullen and Justina TeoCPD Spotlight

Meet Drs Sally McMullen and Justina Teo

In the lead-up to their Digital Smile Design Dinner, we caught up with presenters, Drs…
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The best step forwardAdvertorial

The best step forward

STS Group Australia has a long history of assisting dental practices with their sterilisation and…
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Mindful SmilesGeneral Dental

Mindful Smiles

Did you know World Mental Health Day is October 10? It’s no secret that dentistry…
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Shared Care in Dental TreatmentGeneral Dental

Shared Care in Dental Treatment

By Anita Kemp, Case Manager at Dental Protection. The Australian health system is renowned for…
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AMA Financial ServicesAdvertorial

AMA Financial Services

For over 25 years, AMA Financial Services has worked as a dedicated broker and financial…
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Edition 1 2025Western Articulator

Edition 1 2025

In the first edition of the Western Articulator for 2025, read about: A new milestone…
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Edition 8 2024Western Articulator

Edition 8 2024

In the latest edition of the Western Articulator, we talk to Drs Nick Albatis and…
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Edition 7 2024Western Articulator

Edition 7 2024

In the latest edition of the Western Articulator, meet Drs Justina Teo and Sally McMullen…
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Edition 6 2024Western Articulator

Edition 6 2024

In the latest edition of the Western Articulator, we look at the Mindful Smiles Hub…
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Edition 5 2024Western Articulator

Edition 5 2024

Read part two of our special renovating your practice series. Be inspired by volunteering in…
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Edition 4 2024Western Articulator

Edition 4 2024

Read part one of our special renovating your practice series, Dr Lida Sayadelmi shares her…
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Edition 3 2024Western Articulator

Edition 3 2024

Rediscover the many benefits of being an ADAWA member, read about Dr Ken Watts and…
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Edition 2 2024Western Articulator

Edition 2 2024

In this edition, read about Dr Michael McGuinness and his remarkable career and the lifechanging…
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Edition 1 2024Western Articulator

Edition 1 2024

In the first edition of 2024, read about: A reflection on volunteerism, inclusive employment and…
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Meet Dr Davis ThomasCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Davis Thomas

In the lead-up to his first visit to Perth to present his highly anticipated Orofacial…
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Reflections on volunteerismVolunteerism

Reflections on volunteerism

As well as serving as the current Chair of the ADA DHF in WA, Dr…
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Sporty Dentists LAINE RASMUSSENSporty Dentists

Sporty Dentists LAINE RASMUSSEN

Many of our members take part in sport for fitness, fun and work-life balance. Laine…
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Meet Dr Hezel CohenCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Hezel Cohen

Prior to his upcoming course in March, we caught up with Dr Hezel Cohen. When…
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International expertiseCPD Spotlight

International expertise

Have you attended one of Dr Clarence Tam’s popular hands-on courses? There is a reason…
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Guess who is coming for dinner?CPD Spotlight

Guess who is coming for dinner?

What does an oro-facial pain specialist an oral medicine specialist, a specialist periodontist and a…
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The experience of a lifetimeCountry Dentists

The experience of a lifetime

At ADAWA, we are thrilled to assist some of our student members give back by…
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Meet Dr Geoff WanCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Geoff Wan

Meet Dr Geoff Wan Prior to his upcoming course in 2024, we caught up with…
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Supporting patients with diabetesGeneral Dental

Supporting patients with diabetes

We spoke to the experts about the prevalence of diabetes in the community, the impact…
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A Country PracticeCountry Dentists

A Country Practice

What is it like to live and work rurally? We spoke to some country members…
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Empathy, kindness and optimismVolunteerism

Empathy, kindness and optimism

Dr Shanash Bishnulall is making a difference with Healing Smiles, both as a treating dentist…
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Dr Nick Goh and VolleyballSporty Dentists

Dr Nick Goh and Volleyball

What do dentists do when they are not chairside? Many of our members take part…
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