Frequently Asked Questions on Mandatory
Continuing Professional Development

As at 3rd September 2010
On 1 July 2010 all Australian state based Dental Boards (with the exception of Western Australia) ceased to exist and were replaced by the Dental Board of Australia. As part of the National Registration of Dental Professionals, Mandatory Education was introduced. These frequently asked questions will assist Dental Professionals and CPD providers to understand the requirements of this scheme.

1. Who does this apply to?
Every registered dental practitioner in Australia including dentists, specialists, hygienists, oral health therapists, dental therapists and prosthetists except those registered under student, non-practising and limited registration for teaching or ...

2. How many hours do I need to complete?
60 hours over 3 years between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2013. This averages out to 20 hours per year however it is not necessary to complete exactly 20 hours per year. It is suggested however that the education be spread throughout ...

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ADA NSW CENTRE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD)

Continually further your dental professionalism by keeping up to date on new and/or revised dental techniques, equipment and procedures through events run by CPD.

Many of these events are run at the Clinical Training Centre (CTC), where practical, hands-on courses in a replicated dental surgery ensure you can learn and demonstrate your new skills faster and more easily. Presented by well-respected lecturers from a diverse dental background, CPD courses are aimed not just at dentists but also auxiliary staff, ensuring your patients will receive excellent service.

Complimenting the ‘hands on’ courses in the CTC, lecture events are also held throughout NSW and elsewhere, allowing you to choose the direction of your professional development.

You can register for courses by either sending a CPD registration form by mail or fax, or by accessing online registration through the event pages. For assistance or more information please call the Centre toll free on 1800 737 346.

Accommodation information is available for those who require a place to stay close to the Clinical Training Centre. Click here for map and driving directions  (pdf) to the Clinical Training Centre.

In addition to these programs, a wide range of educational material through Best Practice Productions is also offered, including audio and video files on CD and through the member’s area of the ADA NSW website. To aid you to listen and/or watch these files, new iPod models are available to members.

CPD also offers a venue hire service of the Clinical Training Centre, offering complete packages to assist companies to deliver quality services to their clientele.