DHAA WA Branch http://www.dhaawa.com Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:33:41 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Radiology in dentistry; where are we at now? http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/radiology-in-dentistry-where-are-we-at-now/ http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/radiology-in-dentistry-where-are-we-at-now/#comments Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:14:59 +0000 DHAA WA http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/radiology-in-dentistry-where-are-we-at-now/ Continue reading →]]> Wednesday March 21, 2012 – Wednesday March 21, 2012

54-58 Havelock Street

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Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia (WA Branch) Supper Meeting
Date: 21st March 2012
Venue: ADA House – 54-58 Havelock Street, West Perth WA
Price: Members – FREE, Non Members – $25
Speaker: Bernard Koong
Outline: “Radiology in dentistry; where are we at now?”
Various imaging modalities including OPG, multidetector CT, cone beam CT and MRI will be introduced. Multiple examples will be used to highlight the application and interpretation of these studies.

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]]> http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/radiology-in-dentistry-where-are-we-at-now/feed/ 0 Dental Hygienists can treat DVA patients http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/dental-hygienists-can-treat-dva-patients/ http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/dental-hygienists-can-treat-dva-patients/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:47:03 +0000 DHAA WA http://www.dhaawa.com/?p=893 Continue reading →]]> Thank you to DHAA National Committee for the hard work of lobbying for Dental Hygienists to treat DVA patients.

The following is extracted from www.dhaa.asn.au, please visit the website for more details.

All members of the DHAA Inc. who are registered hygienists and provide OHT services are fully covered by the resumption of services to the Department of Veterans Affairs patients via our agreement with Medicare and DVA.

DHAA Inc. has achieved in record time (less than 48 hours) a resumption of services. We have also enhanced our good working relationship with Medicare for the future.

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The following notification re-instates Hygiene Services immediately

Under DVA’s long-standing arrangements, funding of preventive dental services is limited to those services provided by dentists and dental specialists. To address this issue, I wish to confirm that under subsection 84(3) of the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 and subsection 287(2) of Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004, the Repatriation Commission and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission determined that services provided by dental hygienists under the direction of a dentist or dental specialist can continue for veteran patients and be legitimately claimed under DVA’s current schedule arrangements.

This notification negates all previous correspondence regarding DVA services
provided by hygienists.

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Save the date!

SARRAH National Conference in Launceston, Tasmania on the 20th to 23rd September.

Visit SARRAH for more details

 

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It is absolutely imperative for our cause that all letters to DVA, any local members, Ministers or anyone at all MUST CEASE IMMEDIATELY until further notice.

Please ensure that you thank anyone who has been assisting us to date including all the wonderful patients for their wonderful support. However, it is currently very important that all communications from anyone in relation to this issue cease immediately, so our good work is not undone.

Visit: www.dhaa.asn.au  for more details

 

]]> http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/urgent-cddsepadva-lobbying/feed/ 0 Whitening Course Registration http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/whitening-course-registration/ http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/whitening-course-registration/#comments Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:48:32 +0000 DHAA WA http://www.dhaawa.com/?p=820 Continue reading →]]> Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia WA Branch is happy to announce that our second In-Office Tooth Whitening Course Registrations are now open for the public!

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In Office Tooth Whitening for Hygienists & Therapists

Description:

DATE:  Sunday 26th February
VENUE: OCHWA 5th Year Undergrad Dental Clinic
Dental Clinic West Room G.10
Ground Floor, North Block
TIMES: 8.15am Registration
Course: 8.30am – 4.30pm
CPD Hours: 6
FEES: $725 DHAA WA Branch members
$840 DHAA Interstate/DTHA/ADOTA Members
$890 Non Association member

Sponsor: 

Refreshments at breaks provided

**Registrants will need to provide the following**

  • Safety Glasses
  • Cheek retractors
  • Clinical coats
  • Bib Chain

OUTLINE

There is significant literature on the safety of various types of whitening procedures and on the use of peroxides for clinical procedures. There are particular aspects that must be addressed for completing in-office whitening procedures safely and for maximal effectiveness, independent of the brand or system used.

These issues are addressed fully in the approved course which is objective and evidence-based in nature and not aligned to any manufacturer or supplier. The hands-on clinical component is undertaken in small groups. The course addresses the mechanisms of action of products used in in-office whitening, as well as the clinical armamentarium (such as retractors, flowable composite resin and the use of high intensity light sources). It stresses the safety issues relating to these light sources and also from the application of irritant and corrosive materials in the mouth. The course also provides an introduction to recognition of different forms of tooth discolouration and in determining shades of teeth.

The course includes a written examination. The course includes material relating to the use of Class 4 lasers (namely diode lasers and KTP lasers) for accelerating whitening by photothermal or photodynamic processes respectively, but practitioners wishing to use these lasers must complete the licensing requirements and for that purpose the course “Laser Training for Hygienists” is recommended or practitioners can undertake the external/distance course “Applications in Laser Dentistry”

Presenters

Professor Laurence Walsh - Prof Walsh Bio

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]]> http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/02/whitening-course-registration/feed/ 0 Hygienists and the Medicare DVA Scheme http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/01/hygienists-and-the-medicare-dva-scheme/ http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/01/hygienists-and-the-medicare-dva-scheme/#comments Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:35:21 +0000 DHAA WA http://www.dhaawa.com/?p=799 Continue reading →]]> As posted on the DHAA National Website: www.dhaa.asn.au

URGENT NOTICE: Hygienists unable to provide treatment under Medicare DVA Scheme

The DHAA Inc. wish to advise all dental Hygienist practitioners legislation prohibits services provided by Dental Hygienists to Department of Veteran Affairs patients.

Department of Veterans Affairs have published Guidance Notes which may be view at
http://www.dva.gov.au/service_providers/dental_allied/Pages/index.aspx

The DHAA Inc. have been in very regular communication with the ADA regarding this issue and the ADA will be publishing advice to their members that treatment must be done only by listed providers.

There is no doubt the legislation is flawed and this presents an untenable situation and has implications for the aged community general health and oral health. Hygienists have operated within scope of practice and historically provided quality care for veterans.

We have been in contact with Department of Veteran Affairs who have verbally advised hygienists are unable to provide services under current legislation. ADA has received this information in writing.

The DHAA Inc. have written to the Health Minister Hon Tanya Plibersek and have requested a meeting regarding Legislation changes, we also lobbying members of the Senate and advocating Legislative Changes.

The DHAA Inc. is meeting with ADA and will also request a meeting with Hon. Warren Snowden Minister of Veteran Affairs

We are circulating this information to correspond with ADA and ANZAP, ASP and DPL information to members.

We acknowledge this is an unacceptable public health issue and are working hard to change legislation to restore historical service.

We strongly advise you discuss this matter with your employer and contact your local member of parliament and ask your Veteran Affairs patients to do the same.

 

Hellen Checker
National President
DHAA Inc.

]]> http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/01/hygienists-and-the-medicare-dva-scheme/feed/ 0 Tooth Whitening Registrations Now Open! http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/01/tooth-whitening-registrations-now-open/ http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/01/tooth-whitening-registrations-now-open/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:12:19 +0000 DHAA WA http://www.dhaawa.com/?p=779 Continue reading →]]> Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia WA Branch is happy to announce that our second In-Office Tooth Whitening Course Registrations are now open for DHAA WA Members until the 5th of February. After which, it will be open to the public.

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Sorry for the inconvenience and delay.

]]> http://www.dhaawa.com/2012/01/whitening-course/feed/ 0 Tooth Whitening Wait-list http://www.dhaawa.com/2011/11/tooth-whitening-wait-list/ http://www.dhaawa.com/2011/11/tooth-whitening-wait-list/#comments Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:06:21 +0000 DHAA WA http://www.dhaawa.com/?p=760 Continue reading →]]> Due to popular demand, the Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia WA Branch have plans for another In-Office Tooth Whitening Course in February 2012!

For those who wish to be notified of the Whitening Workshop once details are finalised, please register your details on the waiting list below.

This event has expired or is no longer available.

]]> http://www.dhaawa.com/2011/11/tooth-whitening-wait-list/feed/ 0 Save the date http://www.dhaawa.com/2011/11/save-the-date/ http://www.dhaawa.com/2011/11/save-the-date/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:34:30 +0000 DHAA WA http://www.dhaawa.com/?p=766 Continue reading →]]> The Dental Hygienists’ Association of Australia WA Branch will be holding a 2 Day Seminar in August 2012.

Save these dates: August 10-11th 2012
Venue: Frasers Kings Park, Perth.

Speakers and topics are still being confirmed.

Check back regularly for more details on registration.

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