New Zealand Dental Therapists Association


 
 
 
 
Last updated:
28 July, 2010

Events

21st Congress of the International Association for Disability and Oral Health
Sydney, Australia, 17 - 20 October 2012
 
In October 2012, Sydney will host this important international Disability and Oral Health forum - the IADH 2012 Congress.
 
IADH 2012 will be a very exciting and productive Congress. The Scientific Program is being designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas, knowledge and information on special needs dentistry. The venue is the stunning Hilton Hotel located in the heart of the city. The Congress will attract a high level of decision makers in the field of Disability and Oral Health.
 
The Scientific Program will befit a meeting with a quality and range that will be of interest and benefit to everyone in the world interested in dentistry and disability. Importantly, the scientific program will span the latest developments and best practice in this field and will be delivered by renowned international, national and local speakers.
 
We are expecting many of the leaders from around the world to attend with over 800 dentists, therapist, dental nurses and other dental professionals expected to participate.
 
For further details please see the flyer
 

NSW Dental and Oral Health Therapists (DOHTA) Conference
The NSW Dental and Oral Health Therapist Association Inc (NSW DOHTA) is pleased to invite you to attend their 2010 conference to be held at the historic Newcastle City Hall.
 
Dates - 28th October to 30th October 2010. Further details and registration form can be seen in the Registration Form.
 

NZDA Conference - Dental Therapists day
The 'Pathways' 2010 Biennial NZDA Conference is to be held at the Christchurch Convention Centre and the NZDA invites participation in a day conference for dental therapists. Thursday 19th August sees an exciting day planned for dental therapists with both national and international speakers. Take the path to enlightenment, be informed and entertained. Early Bird registration fee is $180 up to 4 June ($275 from 5 June) so well worth signing up early for your attendance. For full information on the programme, speakers and registration go to www.conference.co.nz/index.cfm/nzda10/Registration.
 
The NZDA would like to welcome all dental therapists to this day of the conference.
 

The New Zealand Pain Society
The Society is holding its 36th Annual Scientific Meeting from 17-20 March 2011. The programme will feature speakers and topics that may be of interest to members.
 
The attached flyer shows further details, and even more is available from the Society website.
 

ANZSPD biennial conference
The NZ Branch of the Australia & New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry, are hosting the ANZSPD biennial conference in Queenstown on 28-30th March 2010.
 
Full details can be seen on the conference website:
 
www.conference.co.nz/index.cfm/anzspd2010
 

University of Melbourne CPD Courses 2010
The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Dental School, Continuing Professional Development program is running a CPD course during 2010 which may be of interest to the New Zealand, therapists and hygienists.
 
Local Analgesia for Dental Hygienists
14-16 July, 2010
 
This course comprises a combination of didactic and practical work incorporating supported clinical experience and small group work. It will include clinical experience in the administration of local analgesia and also externally supervised practice experience.
Further details and registration form.
 
Intra-Oral Radiography
17-18 June, 2010
 
This two-day course consists of theory and practical experience for dental therapists and hygienists wishing to learn to expose intra oral films or to upgrade/refresh their skills. This course will concentrate specifically on periapical, bitewing and occlusal films. The techniques covered will be the bisecting angle and paralleling techniques.
Further details and registration form.
 

NZDTA 2010 Annual General Meeting
Members can see details for this on the Other Matters page.
 

NZDTA Conference 2011 - Queenstown
28 - 29 May 2011
Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown
 
Hosted by the Southland Branch of the NZDTA. Details to follow soon...
 

Trans-Tasman Endodontic Conference
4-6 November 2010
Christchurch, New Zealand
 
Endodontics - Continue the Learning
 
After the success of the inaugural Trans-Tasman Endodontic Conference in Hobart, Tasmania in November 2008 the Australian Society of Endodontology is proud to invite you to attend their next conference to be held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Christchurch, New Zealand between Thursday 4 and Saturday 6 November 2010.
 
Further information can be seen in the flyer or on the website www.tteconference.com.
 

1988/1989 Draft 66 reunion
18 May, 2009
 
20 year Reunion 2010
 
All interested people from this draft who would like to have a get-together for our 20 year reunion in 2010, please contact Tara Haan at the following email address:
mike.tara@clear.net.nz
 
Hope to have a great turnout.