Share your knowledge and experience as a Dental Assistant.

The Dental Assistants Professional Association (DAPA) is keen to hear from you about your work experiences, insights and ideas about your role.

This initiative between DAPA and the ADA is designed to gain a deeper understanding of the role of a DA and develop strategies and actions to ensure their roles are recognised and fulfilled. Your responses are critical in helping DAPA to design strategies to attract and retain talent in our sector.

All responses are anonymous unless you leave your name and details, and it is a collaboration between ADA and DAPA.

Now released - the new AS 5369:2023 Standards for Reprocessing of reusable medical devices and other devices in health and non-health related facilities

dental instruments

Just released, the long awaited Standard AS 5369:2023 is now available for purchase from Standards Australia Store
https://store.standards.org.au/product/as-5369-2023?queryID=f54eed3d9e69...

On the CUSP with DAPA

Are you interested in meeting together to share ideas, hear about new products, learn new techniques and generally share experiences in the world of dental in a safe and like-minded atmosphere?
DAPA is excited to introduce our new networking and industry consultation meet and greet On the CUSP with DAPA.

OSAP premieres updated, digital version of “If Saliva Were Red”

Many would remember the video produced by the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) entitled "If Saliva were Red". This resource was widely used to demonstrate the extent of pathogenic contamination within the dental setting. OSAP is a US based dental membership association for oral health care professionals that focuses exclusively on dental infection prevention and patient and provider safety.

Become a DAPA Member today

Keep updated with industrial changes and access to our IR and HR hotline for advice about your wage and employment conditions through Platinum level membership.
Watch this space for upcoming network meetings and professional development opportunities!
Your professional body also provides advice, education and support for you and your career.
Join today!

Infection Prevention and Control - customised training in your surgery

Training Session in Your Surgery customised for your protocols - no staff travel time!

Following the recent Covid-19 pandemic, Infection Control compliance in the dental practice is of paramount importance. DAPA welcomes enquiries about correct procedures for instrument cleaning and reprocessing, environmental cleaning and all infection prevention and control protocols. We are positioned well to assist surgeries to implement and maintain compliant procedures through in-surgery training and we want to help you set up protocols which are manageable.. As a registered training organisation and industry body, our trainers are well qualified to provide you with accurate information and advice customised to your practice needs - all in the familiar surroundings of your clinic. Contact us for more information.

The Dental Assistants Professional Association is an approved NSW Smart and Skilled* provider, and more information on this can be found at the smart and skilled website https://education.nsw.gov.au/skills-nsw
*'This training is subsidised by the NSW Government.'