About 

A not-for-profit professional membership organisation, the ADA is governed by elected members who are empowered to set the strategic direction, vision, and high level operation of the Association.

The ADA has a continued vision to be the recognised leader and voice in oral health for the community, government and media. 

These documents provide the structure through which the Association accomplishes its role as the peak dental organisation in Australia.

The ADA's policies are the foundation of its governance and guide its public statements on a host of different issues affecting the dental profession.

Made up of a range of highly-skilled dental practitioners, the dental profession is driven by a prevailing concern and advocacy for the oral health of all Australians.

The ADA maintains an active presence in every state and territory, providing education and face-to-face assistance to members, delivering public oral health advisory services, and advocating on key issues affecting the profession. 

These organisations actively work in partnership with the ADA for the advancement of the dental profession as a whole. 

The ADA greatly values the contributions of those who have given so much to the dental profession; here you will find the recipients of the awards the Association bestows on many deserving recipients. 

The ADA supports and promotes two foundations - the ADA Dental Health Foundation (ADA DHF), which works to improve the dental health of disadvantaged Australians, and the Australian Dental Research Foundation, which promotes dental research in Australia.

Advice and opportunities on volunteering for events and organisations, both in Australia and around the world.

A range of study grants for post-graduate, Indigenous, rural and remote students, and those involved in nursing and allied health professions.