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What's New on the Website Vacancies:
Last updated 28 July, 2010New vacancies are posted frequently. Check out the latest. Newsletters and Journals
Last updated 27 July, 2010(Members login required to access these files) Latest entries: Maori Health Review 2010 - Issue 27 - Health of children in sole-parent families; Spanking can make children more aggressive; - How accurate are PHO ethnicity data?; Rheumatic heart disease in NZ; Perspective on palliative care for Maori; - Considering invitations for diabetes screening; Ethnicity of severe trauma patients; - Cancer mortality excess in African Americans; Reducing racial disparities in MI care; - Bereaved mothers' life stories around Maori SIDS All newsletters can be accessed from the members page. Events:
Last updated 28 May, 2010Check the Events page frequently to view updates. Minutes - National and AGM
Last updated 21 June, 2010(Members login required to access these files) National Council minutes - May 2010 Minutes of NZDTA Annual General Meetings - 2010 Contact a NZDTA Branch
12 May, 2010The Branch contact list allows members to locate branches in each area, to find out details about meeting dates, times and venues. Rules of the NZDTA
The Rules of the NZDTA has been modified; this document shows the new
version that came into effect on 1 April, 2010.Other Matters for Members:
Last updated 17 February, 2010Check the Other Matters for Members page frequently to view updates. NZDTA Strategic Plan 2008 - 2013
Last updated 20 October, 2009The NZDTA Executive Council have 'signed off' on the strategic plan previously presented as a draft document for your comments. The strategic plan for NZDTA for 2008 - 2013 can be seen in the members area (in PDF format). Attention all dental assistants!
27 October, 2009This is for you! We have been given a chance to put our stamp on an NZDTA newsletter; our own little corner, just for us. So, how do we start this? We are spread throughout New Zealand, through public and private practices, all shapes and sizes. But until now, we haven.t really had anything to call our own. I would like to get a group together to start our own section of a website newsletter to share experiences, issues, anecdotes and opportunities. Now is your chance. If you would like to be involved please email Ngaire Mune nzdta@nzdta.co.nz and she will forward your contact details and ideas on to me. There are exciting and changing times ahead - For some DHB assistants the list includes 40 hour weeks, conferences, new facilities... So there has never been a better time for us to get together. I come from an Auckland area, DHB perspective, but really want to hear about those of you from other regions and backgrounds. Hopefully via this corner we can learn more about each other and others can learn more about us; through stories and views as different and varied as we are. Lyn Miles Dental Assistant Recent publicity surrounding the use of teething gels containing choline salicylate
20 May, 2009Medsafe have now completed their review of the evidence associated with those concerns. I attach for your information both the original press release from the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the Medsafe media release provided late last week. This material is provided to members as they are healthcare professionals who are very likely to be asked about this issue. If further advice is needed, please don't hesitate to contact Medsafe. 1988/1989 Draft 66 reunion
18 May, 200920 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. Continuing Education Opportunities:
Last updated 11 May, 2009Members can access information relating to continuing education opportunites on the Continuing Education page (login required). Last update: AUT - Undergraduate Certificate of Proficiency Opportunity News Release - Allied Health Professional Associations' Forum
Last updated 8 September, 2008Allied health professionals today combined to congratulate the Minister of Health on accepting recommendations which will mean that allied health professionals will be able to help more New Zealanders within the community. Click here for the news release. The School Dental Service and Child Public Health in New Zealand, 1920s-1950s
'The history of school dental treatment in New Zealand provides a window into the relationship between childhood, citizenship,
public health initiatives and medicine in early twentieth century New Zealand.'To read the thesis submitted by Emma Dewson in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of New Zealand Studies at Victoria University of Wellington, 2007, please click here (Member login required). MINISTRY OF HEALTH STATEMENT ON AMALGAM & OTHER DENTAL FILLING MATERIALS
Dr Robin Whyman, chief dental officer, said the Ministry of Health's positon on the use of amalgam for dental fillings had not
changed. "Despite some recent American media reports on the use of amalgam fillings, our advice remains unchanged and is very much in line with information currently provided by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Despite some claims that dental amalgam has been shown to adversely affect the health of pregnant women and of younger children, the FDA have actually said that their recent advisory panel did not believe there was enough information to answer that question at that time and the FDA is now undergoing a further process to look again at the scientific literature. "We continually monitor the latest research and literature on amalgam and other dental filling materials, and based on the evidence to date we have no reason to change our policy. Our focus is very much on preventing dental decay, however, when fillings are required, an informed consent process is standard practice. "Dental therapists obtain written or oral permission from parents or caregivers before carrying out work on children and it is usual for dentists to discuss treatment options with their adolescent and adult patients," Dr Whyman said. The Oral Health page on the Ministry of Health website has further information on amalgam and other dental filling materials - www.moh.govt.nz. The FDA website features a Question and Answer section on dental amalgam. For further information please contact Karalyn van Deursen (021) 832 459. NZDTA Statement on Water Fluoridation
The NZDTA have developed the NZDTA statement on water
fluoridation.Medical Emergencies Training
Details of course availability and other information (requiring members password to access) are provided here.Advisory on toothpastes for dental professionals
The Director-General of Health has recently issued warnings to consumers advising that Chinese-made toothpastes should not be used
because they may contain the toxic substance diethylene glycol.Further details may be seen in the Members section. |