Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch About Us MISSION
The ADAVB is committed to the oral health of all Victorians and the professional lives of its members.
ABOUT THE ADAVB
The ADAVB is the professional association of Victorian dentists which aims to improve the oral health of all Victorians, promote the highest standards of professional dental care and enhance the professional lives of members. The ADAVB provides services and information to members, undertakes extensive government liaison and advocacy activities and maintains strong links with Victoria’s two dental schools – La Trobe University and The University of Melbourne.
MEMBER SERVICES
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Advocacy and representation on issues that affect the oral health of the community and professional lives of members Benevolent Fund Code of Ethics (Conduct) Community relations – patient helpline and professional advice Continuing professional development program Defence and legal support eviDent Dental Practice Based Research Network Member assistance program – counselling and support Practice Plus – practice management training and consulting Professional support including industrial relations and HR Advisory Service Recent and overseas graduate career support and training Resources, guidelines, ADA library access and news bulletins Superannuation (Professional Provident Fund) Sports and social networking events Victorian Dentist publication and website with member access
PRESIDENT Dr Kevin Morris BDSc(Melb.) GradDipClinDent(Syd.) FRACDS DCD(Perio) FRACDS(Perio) Kevin is a specialist periodontist who practices in both the private and public sectors. He was elected to Council in 2014 and has served on a number of committees since then.
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CEO Clin A/Prof Matthew Hopcraft BDSc, MDSc, BA PhD, FICD Matthew is a public health dentist who has held roles in public and private dental practice, teaching and research. He previously served on Branch and Federal Councils and was Branch President in 2011/12.
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AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION VICTORIAN BRANCH INC. LEVEL 3, 10 YARRA ST. (P.O.BOX 9015) SOUTH YARRA 3141 TEL: (03) 8825 4600 FAX: (03) 8825 4644 ask@adavb.org ABN 80 263 088 594 ARBN 152 948 680 Reg’d Assoc. No. A0022649E
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Membership consists of over 3800 dentists in private and public practice, along with students, new graduates and international dental graduates.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
The ADAVB provides information to the public on dental matters such as treatment, privacy isues and dental fees. A patient helpline is available to assist patients with issues with Guild insured members. As Professional Consultants they can advise all members on general professional or clinical matters, as long as the matter would not be considered a notifiable event under an indemnity insurance policy. The ADAVB was formed in 1928 through the amalgamation of the Odontological Society of Victoria (est. 1884) and the Australian College of Dentistry Alumni Society (est. 1915). The ADAVB was formally incorporated in 1991.
HISTORY
AFFILIATION
The ADAVB is a member of the federated organisation, the Australian Dental Association Inc., and provides members with automatic membership of the federal association.
AFFILIATED SOCIETIES/ GROUPS
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Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists Australasian Osseointegration Society Victoria Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry Australian Society of Forensic Odontology Inc.
REPRESENTATION ON STATUTORY AND OTHER BODIES
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Victorian Department of Health and Human Services reference and working groups Dental Health Services Victoria committees and working groups Cancer Council Victoria Department of Oral Health, La Trobe University Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne RMIT University
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CONTACT US
Telephone: 03 8825 4600 Website: www.adavb.net Email: ask@adavb.org Twitter: @adavbceo @adavb Facebook: @AusDentalVic
June 2018
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AUSTRALIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION VICTORIAN BRANCH INC. LEVEL 3, 10 YARRA ST. (P.O.BOX 9015) SOUTH YARRA 3141 TEL: (03) 8825 4600 FAX: (03) 8825 4644 ask@adavb.org ABN 80 263 088 594 ARBN 152 948 680 Reg’d Assoc. No. A0022649E