Membership & Information
The Queensland Branch of the Australian Dental Association (ADAQ) is the only state body devoted to the interests of qualified dentists and dental specialists. Membership with ADAQ offers a wide range of benefits and services.
ADAQ Council and Office
ADAQ is governed by a State Council elected by the membership and is supported by a full-time administrative office. The Association office at Bowen Hills, Brisbane, has an auditorium and meeting facilities available for use by members.
State Organisation
ADAQ is organised in nine Divisions to provide representation for all members throughout the State. Each Division elects its representative(s) annually. Within the divisional structure, there are Sub-branches in:
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Far North Queensland |
Gympie |
| Townsville |
South Burnett |
| North West Queensland |
Western Queensland |
| Mackay |
Sunshine Coast |
| Rockhampton |
Toowoomba |
| Gladstone |
Ipswich |
| Bundaberg |
Gold Coast |
| Hervey Bay / Maryborough |
Warwick |
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Continuing Professional Education
ADAQ provides a wide range of post graduate development services. Regular lectures, continuing education seminars and meetings are held at the Branch and at Sub-Branch level. A number of Study Groups meet on a regular basis, and each of the Specialties has a Specialist Society which makes membership available to provisional and associate members as well as registered specialists. These Groups and Societies are available only to ADA members.
An Australian Dental Congress is held biennially in selected capital cities. Smaller regional meetings also occur on a regular basis and there are frequent lecture tours of Australia by recognised world leaders in their field arranged by ADA Inc. ADAQ also conducts lecture tours to provincial centres in Queensland.
Training
ADAQ recognises that effective staff, trained through basic and post-graduate courses, represent a valuable asset to members in both private and public practice.
Through its qualified and experienced dental assistant training staff, ADAQ provides a variety of high quality formal and informal training opportunities for dental auxiliary staff employed by members. ADAQ is a Registered Training Organisation and provides a nationally recognised Certificate III Course in Dental Assisting and Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Dental Radiography) course. Also available through UNEP (University of New England Partnerships) and supported by ADAQ is Certificate IV in Practice Management and the Diploma of Practice Management customised for dental practices. All courses are available for both metropolitan and regional students.
Ongoing training and education for all members of the dental team are also offered through a variety of workshops, lectures and seminars which are advertised in the ADAQ News Magazine.
Publications
The ADAQ News Magazine is distributed on a monthly basis as a membership service to all members. It provides up-to-date information of ADAQ activities, legislative changes affecting dentistry, social activities, education and training courses, meetings, UQ news and classified advertisements.
ADA Inc publishes the Australian Dental Journal, which carries articles primarily of a scientific nature, and the ADA Inc News Bulletin which provides information on national level activities as well as clinical and product information.
Social
Members can meet socially at Branch meetings, golf days, dinners and other functions as notified in the ADAQ Calendar of Events.
Employment Register
ADAQ maintains a register of positions available for dentists requiring employment, and a record of people seeking work as dental assistants and dental receptionists.
Membership Benefits and Services
These include:
- Continuing professional education courses, seminars, lectures, workshops and online programs
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Industrial Relations and Employment Matters - telephone advice service on industrial relations and pay award matters
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Discounted Professional Indemnity Insurance
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Advice, assistance and management of professional indemnity incidents and claims
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Patient liaison, assistance with complaint resolution and public telephone enquiry service
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Training of Dental Assistants and Staff
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Employment register of dentists and staff
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Practice management advice and fee information
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MIMS access via ADA website
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Infection control accreditation
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Liaison with health funds
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Access to the UQ School of Dentistry library
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Access to Doctors Health Advisory Service
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Public information brochures, resources and products such as Medical History and Consent Forms
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Support for meetings of members and affiliate groups including venue, catering facility, audiovisual equipment and car parking
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Social functions, sporting days, dinners, membership of affiliated interest groups, study clubs and sub-branches
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Regular publications with professional information, scientific papers, trade news, Association news, members’ opinions, practice data, event calendars and more in:
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Other Publications and Resources include:
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The Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary: 8th edition 2004
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ADA Dental Directory
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Practical Guides for Successful Dentistry
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Policy and Resource Documents
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ADAQ video and general library
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Infection Control Practice Manual
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Workplace Health and Safety Manual
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Dental Practice Manual
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