New Zealand Dental Therapists Association

Last updated:
2 February, 2012

Events, Education and General Notices

Information presented bere may be of interest to users of this website. Details may be provided by external agencies; any comments made may not reflect the views of the NZ Dental Therapists Association.

NZDTA Conference 2012 - Rotorua - 25 - 26 May 2012

The Rotorua/Taupo Branch of the NZDTA invites you to the Oral Health Conference which will be held in Rotorua on the 25th & 26th May 2012.

'Love your Teeth' is the theme for the conference, providing a programme of speakers to challenge and inform. Further details can be seen in the newsletter, including programme, registration details, and accomodation options.

The Registration Form is now available.

Colgate Oral Health - February Family Oral Health Event

Colgate Oral Care is proud to announce we are hosting the sixth year of our February family oral health event in conjunction with the New Zealand Dental Association and Plunket. Aimed at improving the oral health of young Kiwi kids, furnishing a brush and 1000ppm paste for a new child opens dialogue about oral health. This typically takes place at the 5 month core contact.

For further details, please read the announcement letter from Colgate.

ADOHTA 2012 International Conference - Canberra 16-18 August, 2012

Further details on the conference can be found on the conference web site.

Auckland Branch, NZDTA - Office Bearers Position

3 November, 2011

At the up coming AGM in March 2012, the President and Secretary of the Auckland Branch of the NZDTA are going to step down. Prior to this date we need to look for nominations of two branch members to these posts.

Further details can be seen in the memo calling for nominations. (Members only area).

Auckland Branch, NZDTA - Christmas Function 2011

3 November, 2011

All Therapists, Assistants and office staff are invited to attend the Christmas Function held by the Auckland Branch.

Details can be seen in the flyer (members only area).

3rd Trans-Tasman Endodontic Conference

24 September, 2011

Date: 21 - 23 June 2012
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Venue: Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Website: www.tteconference.com
Email: info@tteconference.com

2012 Senior Dental Leaders Course

23 August, 2011

Information about the 2012 Senior Dental Leaders Course.
Next year this meeting will be held in London (not Boston as it has been previously).

If you or any of your colleagues would like to be considered could you please send me the following:
1. A current CV and a letter outlining their case for going (ie. how you going will help to improve children's oral health in Australia or NZ)
2. References.

Colgate will pay for the course fee (which includes meals and accommodation - $10,000USD) and the candidate will fund their own travel.

The application deadline will be November 4, 2011. The Taskforce members will then vote on the most suitable candidate to receive the Colgate funding.

Also - please note that the next Taskforce meeting will be in Sydney on Thursday September 29.

The brochure describes the program, and some background details on the SDL Conference can be read here.

Contact:
Lenore Tuckerman
Cert. Dental Therapy, B.Soc.Sc., MBA
Academic Affairs Consultant
BSBF Coordinator
Colgate Oral Care
Level 14, 345 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
Ph (02) 9229 5798

Financial Assistance with Study

NZDTA is frequently asked if financial assistance or scholarships are available to assist students who wish to study for a Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) from the University of Otago or for a Bachelor of Health Science endorsed in Oral Health (BHSc (OH) from AUT University. A list has been compiled in the hope that it may assist intending students who wish to explore the possibility of receiving financial assistance.

CALL FOR PAPERS -
The Australian Dental & Oral Health Therapists Association International Conference 2012

6 July, 2011

ADOHTA is calling for papers for presentation at their 3rd International Conference. The conference program will offer short papers, posters and workshops.

The conference themes are :
Ideas, Evidence and Oral Health

Those wishing to present a paper, poster or workshop MUST submit an abstract as described in the Abstract Guidelines section before
Closing Date: October 30 2011

For Submissions Information go to the Conference Web site:
www.dentalconference.com.au

De-Stress Workshop for Health Professionals

1 October, 2011, Saturday at AUT University, North Shore Campus

Details of this workshop can be found in the flyer. The workshop will contain a variety of talks designed to assist Dental Professionals. Events can be see in the program, and the registration form is also available here.

Health of the Health Professional Conference

3-5 November 2011, Auckland
A unique international multi disciplinary conference offering professional streams and interdisciplinary sessions is to be held at Auckland.

Details can be seen on the conference website.

The programme update can be read from this website.

Full details and registration is available from the conference website.

Healthcare Heroes - Choose Your Health Career

Pasifika Medical Association have produced an online booklet describing health occupations.

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

Medical emergencies training

The New Zealand Red Cross has developed a medical emergencies training course for dental therapists, dental hygienists and clinical dental technicians. The "Enhanced basic life support for dental therapists, dental hygienists and clinical dental technicians" course was approved as equivalent to NZRC CORE Level 3 by the Dental Council at its meeting in November.

Call free on 0800 RED CROSS (0800 733 276) for booking and price information about courses near you or visit their website http://www.redcross.org.nz/index.htm.

The course is available now.

The Dental Council have also posted a document on their website (see this link) detailing the training providers for Medical Care Training approved by the Dental Council.