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Frequently asked questions

Why become an ADAWA member?

As an ADAWA member you join approximately 95% of Dentists and Dental specialists in WA. Members receive many benefits including over 33% discount on WA Dental CPD Courses, support and advocacy and lifestyle benefits.

Membership with Dental Protection

As part of your ADAWA membership you receive access to membership with Dental Protection. This membership offers you peace of mind, knowing that your career and reputation are in safe hands. The professional protection package from Dental Protection includes expert advice from a dedicated team of Dentolegal Consultants and includes an emergency advice line which is available 24/7 when you need to speak to someone straight away. You also receive access to professional indemnity insurance, underwritten by MDA National Insurance (MDANI), should your complaint escalate to a case or claim. Additionally, you can earn hours of CPD through Dental Protection’s online learning platform including podcasts and webinars. Members are encouraged to use the Dental Protection Wellbeing Hub (including a confidential counselling service) provided at no charge.

To find out more about the benefits of membership, visit us here.

HR advice

You can access national service HR Advice.

For support or resources phone 1300 232 462

Public Liability

If you have MDA/DPL through ADAWA membership, you can activate free Public Liability through Dental Essentials.

Call Dental Essentials on 08 9382 5614 and let them know you are an ADAWA member.

Dental Essentials will contact ADAWA to confirm you are a financial member and will set up free Public Liability and will send you a Certificate of Insurance.

Pharma Advice

ADA members can access national service Pharma Advice – for information regarding prescription and over-the-counter medicine.

Phone 0459 940 855

ADA Member benefits

As an ADA member, you have access to exclusive ADA Lifestyle Benefits! This includes discounts on gift cards, electronics, cars, health and beauty, dining and much more.

Available here: ada.rewards-plus.com.au

Panetta McGrath Lawyers

As a member, you are entitled to a free initial 30-minute consultation in person, by phone, or via video conference. ADAWA members are also eligible for a 15% discount on standard hourly rates (ADAWA referral required).

Contact Panetta McGrath

Bunnings Trade

Link your PowerPass card for exclusive discounts – whether you are buying something for your practice or doing some home improvements on the weekend.

To sign up or link your account email [email protected]

Renewal questions

Where can I find my renewal documents?

Your renewal documents will be sent out around the 1st June by email.

Email accounts

Some iinet, westnet, yahoo and icloud email addresses have marked renewal emails as spam. Please be sure to check your spam and junk accounts and add [email protected] to your contacts.

Viewing your renewals

  • Add your date of birth in ddmmyear format no backslashes. ie. 01011980
  • View your details on page 2 and ensure they are correct ie. category

Direct Debits

  • When paying your renewal before 30th June (as an early payment) – make sure to tick the “early payment” checkbox.
  • Early payments are best paid by 27th June to process in time (bank transfers and bpays can take a fews days to process depending on your bank).
  • Direct debits only apply for Full Membership.

Paying your renewals

  • Only a Full Membership (Member and Insurance) can pay their policy via the website link here.
  • You will also need your Reference number – found on your renewal policy.

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