Introduction to the dental profession handbook 2019/20
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Contents Welcome to the profession All the support you need Backed by a state and national association You’re part of a changing association Four great reasons to be a member
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GETTING STARTED
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Starting your job search Free human resources (HR) and employment advice Checklist for getting started New graduate registration Ethical practice Professional indemnity insurance Discounted graduate membership
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STAY CONNEC TED WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES
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Connect with us Get social Fundraise Join your ADAVB group Volunteer Get to know your Council
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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CPD and training Essential publications and resources
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TAILORED GRADUATE SUPPORT FROM OUR PARTNERS
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WELLBEING AND LIFEST YLE
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Personal support to get you through Occupational health and safety Personal and team development Lifestyle benefits to enjoy every day
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Welcome to the profession Congratulations on completing your dentistry studies and welcome to the profession! You’ve chosen a rewarding and fulfilling occupation which is more than ‘just a job’; it’s a lifelong journey. The ADAVB will support you throughout this journey as a dentist, a leader in oral health care, and so much more. First up, we’ll help you launch your dentistry career. Ongoingly, we’ll provide services and benefits that will guide and support you professionally and personally. From looking for your first job, legislation compliance, employment conditions and ongoing professional development to personal counselling, social and networking opportunities and work life balance, we’ve got you covered. Your ADAVB membership is free and continues to be free until 30 June 2020. This also includes membership with the federal ADA. We listened to our young members’ concerns about starting out in dentistry and juggling expenses and we introduced significant new discounts to help you continue your membership after June 2020. Look out for your membership renewal email in May/June 2020 – this is when your free membership ends and graduate discount fees kick in. You save 67 per cent off the full rate in your first year of graduate membership - you pay less than $2 per day. In your second year you save 34 per cent off the full rate, that’s less than $4 per day. For less than a coffee a day you’ll have all the support you need to get started in your career and the peace of mind that you have access to everything you need to help you develop and succeed along the way. Your ADAVB member benefits include free online career and employment tools, support forums and workshops, advice from community relations officers and professional consultants, free Guild insurance and free and discounted continuing professional development (CPD) such as the Early Clinical Essential Series tailored for recent graduates. Have some fun too! Save with our lifestyle benefits such as discounted cinema and theme park tickets, travel, entertainment and shopping offers and the popular new car assist buying service. From experience I can say that dentistry is very rewarding but can also be very isolating. It is important to remain connected with your peers and to build your networks. I encourage you to maintain your connection to ADAVB members by attending ADAVB group meetings and events. Come along to the ADAVB’s many discounted CPD events, conferences and social events. This will keep you up to date with the latest dental developments, changes in your profession and of course, provides invaluable networking. Get to know your group chairs and councillors and contact them if you would like to share ideas, concerns or achievements. You can contact me too – this is what I’m here for, to represent you as a valued member. 4
We all expect proactive and decisive action from our leaders and that is what we strive to provide you as a member of the ADAVB. The ADAVB is the peak body representing the profession and the oral health of the community. We’ll represent your needs but we also need your ongoing support to remain relevant in the community, to speak with one strong united voice on issues such as corporatisation, private health insurance and professional relationship structures; and to make effective impacts on government policy and decisions that affect our professional lives and the oral health of the community. Recently we made sure that all public dentists in Victoria are covered by new Enterprise Bargaining Agreements. This resulted in a pay rise, sign on bonuses and CPD and membership allowances, as well as a good foundation to build on in the future. This was a great result and an example of what the ADAVB and our members can achieve together as a united front. Corporatisation of dentistry is an issue many of our members are concerned about. We need to ensure that patients are being treated to result in the best oral health outcome for them and not what is profitable. It is important that we as clinicians remain ethical and only do what is best for our patients and what we deem is necessary. Do it yourself (DIY) dentistry is on the rise, so patient education remains as important as ever, as does our advocacy on this issue. It is up to us, as healthcare providers, to help our patients and the general public make informed decisions that won’t harm their dental health. The ADAVB will continue lobbying about these issues and many more and we need members like you to maintain a strong and effective profession. Support your profession by not only being a member, but also by urging your colleagues to join the ADAVB and by contributing as an ADAVB volunteer or committee member. Nominate for Council and/ or committees and help steer the ADAVB and the dental profession in Australia! This guide provides many ways that you can get involved in the ADAVB. I encourage you to put yourself forward for the many leadership opportunities that are available. Be engaged in your profession and make your voice and your generation be heard. I wish you well as you embark on your dentistry career and look forward to meeting you or hearing from you soon. Dr Gitika Sanghvi ADAVB President president@adavb.org
All the support you need The Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB) is your professional association, for dentists by dentists. We’re here to support you throughout your dentistry career. We’re dentists too, so we know what it’s like when you finish dental school, start looking for work and begin your career. We’re guided by a council and committees that consist of dentists working in the public and private sector, in different specialities and at different stages of their careers – including students and recent graduates. They have graduated from universities across Australia and the world, and have worked in both metropolitan and regional locations. There is always more to know and more to learn from our new members, so we encourage your contributions. YOU are the ADAVB. This booklet highlights the specific benefits available to you as a valued ADA member in Victoria, and includes handy hints and tips as you commence your dentistry career. We also recommend you refer to the ADA’s Dental Graduate Handbook – a comprehensive manual for dental graduates starting out in Australia.
Backed by a state and national association The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is the national association for dentists in Australia. We are a ‘federated’ organisation with one federal office, the ADA, and branches in every state and territory including the Northern Territory and Tasmania (excluding the Australian Capital Territory which is part of the NSW branch). In Victoria, we are known as the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB). The ADAVB represents you locally and delivers a range of essential services and support to assist you in your practice. Members of the ADAVB and other state branches are automatically members of the federal ADA. Each state and territory branch has a branch council. A couple of members from each branch council make up the ADA Federal Council. The state branches are very active in supporting the federal ADA on national advocacy and lobbying campaigns. Branches also advocate on behalf of the profession and the community on important issues at a state level.
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You’re part of a changing association Every member of the ADAVB, regardless of age or experience, is a valued and important part of the ADAVB. You are the ADAVB! Our diversity and strength together makes us more effective, more influential and more able to represent you.
YOU ARE THE ADAVB! Four great reasons to be a member
Our membership base is changing, and you are part of this exciting change. We now have more members aged 20-39 years and more female members than ever before.
We’re keeping up with these changes with more changes! This includes significant membership discounts for recent graduates, more discounted and free CPD, a new website coming soon, new social events and more ways to connect with you. Our ADAVB council and committees are changing too. We have the invaluable expertise and contributions of our experienced members, combined with new input from our recently graduated members. We welcome your contributions too, so refer to page 14 about how you can get involved.
We are the only peak body for dentists. No other group or organisation offers you the quality training and professional support that you need PLUS a recommended professional indemnity scheme, AND effective representation of the profession AND lifestyle rewards. No other group or organisation is looking out for you AND your patients.
Pictured above (L-R): Alan Mann (ADASA President & 2019 Australian Outstanding Young Dentist), Sean Archibald (ADAWA Vice-President), Gitika Sanghvi (ADAVB President), Norah Ayad (ADAQ Senior Vice President), Kang Kim (ADAWA Past-President), Stephen Liew (ADA Inc Federal Executive Councillor, ADAVB Past President and 2017 Australian Outstanding Young Dentist), Chris Sanzaro (ADATas Past-President & Federal Councillor)
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Reach your professional potential.
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Get the support you need.
Expand your knowledge, techniques and skills base with our support seminars and workshops, and make the most of our free resources. Save with free and discounted quality CPD and training suited to your career stage, as well as huge discounts on ADAVB Conventions and ADA Congress.
Be the best health professional you can be with HR advice, support from our community relations officers and professional consultants, recommended professional indemnity cover, and counselling on personal and work issues.
Connect and belong. Learn from colleagues, network and be in the know. Be represented and have a say on important issues that impact you and your profession. Feel a sense of belonging and connection to your profession.
Enjoy some rewards. It shouldn’t all be hard work, enjoy some rewards too. Save on shopping vouchers, movie tickets, travel and theme park entry, magazine subscriptions, electrical and household items and new car purchases through the ADA’s lifestyle benefits program.
GETTING STARTED
Starting your job search Publish your profile Get started in your job search and let the job find you! Publish your professional profile and promote your credentials to thousands of prospective employers in Australia on the ADA’s My Career online platform. Employers looking to hire new dentistry graduates use this career platform to search for new employees.
Visit www.ada.org.au/mycareer and login with your federal ADA member number. Select “Publish My Profile” and then “Job Wanted”.
GET A JOB
Extend your search There are many ways to look for work. Make sure you’re well planned with an up to date curriculum vitae, include regional and metropolitan options in your search and keep going if you have a few false starts. Stay well connected with your profession as peers and colleagues may know of job vacancies. ADA Jobs Board The My Career online platform also includes a comprehensive Jobs Board. Visit ada.org.au/Careers/Jobs-Board for a variety of dentistry roles Australia wide. Search by position type, sector, hours and location. Classifieds Keep an eye out for advertised vacancies in the monthly ADA News Bulletin and ADAVB Victorian Dentist. Groups and networks Ensure you attend ADAVB group meetings, and other social and networking events. It’s a great way to meet peers, local colleagues and make new connections. LinkedIn Update your LinkedIn qualifications and experience and upload a professional profile picture. Set job seeking preferences and receive alerts about jobs that might interest you. Employment websites Search on websites such as: • seek.com.au
• dentaljobs.org.au/Vacancies
• dentistjobsearch.com.au
• jobsearch.gov.au
• careerone.com.au
• defencejobs.gov.au
• au.indeed.com
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Dental recruitment agencies such as DentaFind.
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Free human resources (HR) and employment advice As a member with the ADAVB you have unlimited access to our HR Advisory Service which provides advice about employment relations and understanding your entitlements and rights as a new graduate dentist. The service is available between 8.30am-6.00pm Monday to Friday on 1300 232 462 or email: hrhotline@ada.org.au Applying for work Creating your resume: • • •
Make it different. Employers sift through multiple resumes at a time which is a tedious and boring task. What would make yours stand out? It’s a good idea to have someone else read over it to look out for any grammatical or spelling errors – this is the first sign of someone who lacks attention to detail. Always send a PDF version – this looks more professional than a Word document.
Applying for the job: • Make sure you read the job advertisement and instructions carefully. • Tailor your application to the requirements of the instructions. For example, you may be asked to upload your resume along with a cover letter or respond to key selection criteria. The interview: • Make sure you have a solid understanding of the practice values and the services they provide in order to impress your interviewer and show them you are prepared. • Before attending the interview, study the selection criteria and think of work examples which demonstrate how you meet the criteria. • Prepare a list of questions to show you have a genuine interest in the role. • End the interview with looking your interviewer in the eye, thanking them and engaging in a solid handshake. This shows confidence and professionalism. Receiving an offer: There are numerous working arrangements available for graduates. These include: a) Permanent employment: either part-time or full-time. A permanent-employment relationship means you will have contract hours and you will receive all applicable statutory leave entitlements. The HR Advisory Service will also help you make sense of clauses within your contract which may be ambiguous or unclear. b) Casual employment: You will be engaged on an ad hoc basis and will not have any guarantee of ongoing or future work. You will also be paid a casual loading in lieu of not receiving full-time and part-time employee entitlements such as annual leave and paid personal/carer’s leave. As a graduate dentist, it is advisable to steer away from such arrangements. c) Independent contractor arrangements: These are not employment relationships. Independent contractor agreements should generally only be offered to experienced dentists who are self-employed and running their own business. The HR Advisory Service recommends a new graduate dentist steer away from a contractor arrangement and only accept a job which will offer you an employment relationship. If you are offered an independent contractor arrangement, it is strongly advisable you contact the ADA HR Advisory Service to seek advice.
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GOOD ADVICE
Checklist for getting started
There are a number of important things to get sorted before you start working. Most of these are legal requirements. Use this helpful checklist to get set for your career in dentistry. Requirements and getting set
Registration to practice – a legal requirement. Processing time can take more than 60 days.
Organisation
AHPRA
Checklist Cost
Initial application: $334 + Annual Registration: $663
www.ahpra.gov.au 1300 419 495
Radiation Licence (Operator) – a legal requirement. Processing time is 10 working days.
Department of Health and Human Services
Provider number (Separate number required for each location) – a legal requirement.
Medicare
www.health.vic.gov.au/radiation 1300 767 469
Initial application: $66.60 + use licence fee. 1, 2 or 3-year licences available.
Nil
www.medicareaustralia.gov.au 132 150
Prescriber number – a legal requirement.
Medicare
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www.medicareaustralia.gov.au 132 150
Membership with your professional association. Student membership automatically rolls over to graduate membership.
ADAVB
Comprehensive professional indemnity cover – a legal requirement. Guild or other insurer.
Guild Insurance
www.adavb.net 8825 4600
www.guildinsurance.com.au 9810 9100
FREE until 30 June 2020. Discounted fees until 30 June 2022.
FREE for new graduate ADAVB members until 30 June 2021. Discounted fees until 30 June 2023. 9
New graduate registration Your application for general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) should be done prior to receiving your final academic transcript. However, your registration will not be granted until your academic transcript has been provided by your university. AHPRA regulates 14 health professions, with the Dental Board of Australia overseeing regulation of dental practitioners. There are a number of requirements for new graduates applying for general registration: • Application form for general registration: Complete an application form for General Registration. •
Proof of identity: New applicants for registration must provide sufficient evidence of their identity. To see the requirements relating to proof of identity please refer to the fact sheet on the Board’s website: www.dentalboard.gov.au.
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Criminal history check: A criminal history check on all applicants will be conducted by AHPRA. The Board must consider specific factors to determine whether the criminal history of an applicant is relevant to the practice of the dental profession. The Criminal History Registration Standard on the Board’s website provides detail of the specific factors which the Board will consider.
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English language requirements: All applicants must demonstrate English language skills. The Registration Standard for English language skills can be found on the Board’s website. Any applicant who can provide verification that their secondary and tertiary qualifications were taught and assessed in English from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, UK, and USA are exempt from any further requirements relating to English language. Applicants who are not eligible for the above exemption must demonstrate English language skills at IELTS academic level 7 or OET with grades of A or B. These test results need to be obtained within two years prior to applying for registration and must be obtained in one sitting. The test results need to be provided directly to AHPRA from the testing authority.
• Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII): All applicants require appropriate PII. For full information please refer to the PII Registration Standard on the Board’s website. The requirements include: o Private practice – Civil liability insurance to cover all aspects of practice, in each context and location of practice, whether in full or part time, paid or unpaid employment (plus retroactivity cover and ‘run-off’) or o Employed practitioners – Must be either covered by the employer’s insurance or maintain their own PII. Cover provided to employees must satisfy the standard minimum requirements of the Registration Standard. ADAVB recommends that all private and public sector employees have their own cover. The ADAVB Indemnity Scheme underwritten by Guild Insurance includes a discounted employer indemnified option.
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REGISTER
Ethical practice
ETHICS
The ADAVB sets the standard of ethical behaviour expected of member dentists. The Code of Ethics represents the core of fundamental principles, which should guide dentists in their professional conduct. Agreement of adherence to the Code is a requirement for membership. The full text of the Code is provided at www.adavb.net (About Us > Our Policies > By-Law 2), and a summary of key principles is included below. Over time, the dental profession has evolved these principles to guide members in their behaviour towards their patients, their professional peers and the community. The Code is based on the need to consider the prime importance of patients’ health and well-being. In recognition of the advanced level of dentists’ university education, the government registers dentists to engage in all areas of dental treatment. As dentists are the highest trained group providing dental treatment, they are uniquely placed to provide the specialised knowledge and expertise required of comprehensive patient care.
Obligations towards patients 1. The primary responsibility of dentists is the health, welfare and safety of their patients. 2. Dentists should ensure that they provide patients with clear information about their dental condition and proposed treatment options so that patients are then able to make decisions that lead to informed consent for a particular option, without which it should not proceed. 3. Dentists should perform treatment only within areas of their competence. If appropriate, referral for advice and/ or treatment to other professional colleagues should be arranged. 4. Members shall recognise that patients are entitled to consult any dentist, and change their dentists at will, even during a course of treatment.
The practice of the profession 1. Dentists should act at all times in a manner that will uphold and enhance the integrity, dignity and reputation of the profession. 2. Dentists should express opinions, make statements, quote fees or give evidence in an objective and truthful manner. 3. Dentists should maintain professional competence throughout their careers by active and continual advancement of their knowledge of scientific, clinical and technical developments.
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Professional indemnity insurance It is a legal requirement to have professional indemnity insurance if you intend to practice in the private sector, even on a sessional basis. Take the hassle out of researching and comparing policies. Enjoy the peace of mind that you are protected by the best professional indemnity product, the ADAVB Indemnity Scheme, underwritten by Guild Insurance. New graduate members who apply for Guild Insurance and retain their ADAVB membership will be covered by Guild for FREE until 30 June 2021. Participation in the ADAVB’s Guild Indemnity Scheme is not a requirement of membership and you are free to do your own research and obtain your indemnity insurance elsewhere if you choose.
Insurance application and declaration forms were distributed in your final year of university. If you didn’t receive one and want to take up our free Guild cover, please contact us at careers@adavb.org.
Community Relations Officers Guild insured members have free access to ADAVB Community Relations Officers (CROs) to assist with handling complaints between patients and members. This service is invaluable, helping to minimise the risk of complaints escalating and reducing the costs and stress you may experience. Other professional indemnity insurers have their own authorised advisors, so our CROs cannot assist you with patient complaints and professional indemnity matters if you are not covered with Guild. CROs also act as professional consultants and are available to discuss and advise on aspects relating to professional life that may be more complex than members’ general enquiries. They can advise all members on any general professional or clinical matters, including non-Guild insured members, as long as the matter would not be considered a notifiable event under an indemnity insurance policy.
To speak to a CRO/Professional Consultant, please call (03) 8825 4600, Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
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Notification of incidents Under an insurance contract, you must notify all incidents that may give rise to a claim as soon as you become aware of them. Seeking early advice and resolution is the best outcome for you and the patient. If you are insured by Guild: If a problem arises in the treatment of a patient that you think might result in a complaint against you, contact the ADAVB and we will assist you throughout the process. If you are not insured by Guild: If you choose an insurer other than Guild, you must notify them of any potential or actual incidents, and follow their advice on managing the issue.
Discounted graduate membership
RENEW
To support you while you’re establishing your career, we offer free membership for your transition from student to graduate until 30 June 2020. We’ve also introduced huge new savings on recent graduate membership rates. The membership fees listed below (current as at 1 July 2019) are tax deductible and are the combined membership fees to join both ADA and ADAVB. Monthly or annual payment options are available.
Member type
ADAVB free period, fees and discounts
Guild* free cover and discounts
Student (first year to final year)
Free ADAVB membership.
Free Student Liabilities Insurance from Guild Insurance until graduation.
New graduate –
Free ADAVB membership continues for up to six months after graduation – until 30 June 2020.
Up to 18 months free new graduate cover from Guild Insurance, available upon graduation.
1st year graduate
From 1 July 2020 67% discount off the full rate applies Pay $636.38 annually or $53.03 per month Less than $2 per day
Free graduate cover from Guild Insurance continues*. *As long as ADAVB membership is retained.
2nd year graduate
From 1 July 2021 34% discount off the full rate applies Pay $1,272.75 annually or $106.06 per month Less than $4 per day
Free graduate cover from Guild Insurance ends 30 June 2021. From 1 July 2021, 55% premium discount applies exclusively to 2nd year graduate ADAVB members.
3rd year graduate onwards
From 1 July 2022 Full rate applies Pay $1,928 per year or $160.74 per month Discounts apply if you work part-time or in the public sector
3rd, 4th and 5th year graduates continue to receive discounts towards their insurance policy. Further discounts apply for ADAVB members who work part time. Contact Guild directly.
Public sector
The new public sector EBA recently negotiated by the ADAVB includes a $2000 annual allowance for reimbursement of membership fees and CPD costs (pro rata for part time staff and not available for casual staff).
Public sector practitioners enjoy reduced rates on their professional indemnity policy from Guild. Further discounts apply for ADAVB members who work part time. Contact Guild directly.
Free membership for full-time post grad students working <8 hours per week. Discounted rates for post graduate dental students working >8 hours per week.
Discounts apply for ADAVB members studying as post graduate students and working. Contact Guild directly.
HAVE YOUR MEMBERSHIP FEE REIMBURSED BY YOUR EMPLOYER!
Post graduate student – dental specialty
*Our ADAVB Professional Indemnity Insurance scheme is underwritten by Guild Insurance.
Transferring interstate After graduating, you may decide to practice in another state. Your ADAVB membership can be transferred to other states. This can be arranged by contacting us at careers@adavb.org.
When you need to renew Your free ADAVB graduate membership ends on 30 June 2020, so between May – June 2020, you will be invited to renew your membership. You will be sent one invoice which includes your combined ADA and ADAVB fee. Payment is due in full by 1 July 2020 or in monthly instalments.
Update your contact details Lots of new graduates move home or move interstate and pretty soon you also stop using your university email address. Make sure you update your contact details with us when you graduate so that we can stay in touch with you. We will send you lots of reminders to do so! 13
STAY CONNEC TED WITH YOUR COLLEAGUES
Connect with us Make the most of your membership and don’t miss a beat! Keep up with the latest ADAVB news, advocacy campaigns, member services, CPD and social events.
@AusDentalVic
CONNECT
@AusDentalVic @adavb @adavbceo @adavbpres Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch
Contact us at ask@adavb.org Website: www.adavb.net I Phone: 8825 4600
Get social Our Recent Graduates and Students Committee and Sports and Social Committee run a range of fun events for members to enjoy including a cocktail night, social dinner, and fundraising and sporting events such as tennis days. These events are often sell-outs and are a great way to meet new members and network with your peers, both recent graduates and senior colleagues. If you have any ideas for other types of events, we’d love to hear from you.
Fundraise Make the most of all the opportunities to get involved including our regular fundraising events or research network for the eviDent Foundation. The eviDent Foundation is Australia’s only oral health promotion research charity, located right here at the ADAVB office! It is a joint initiative of the ADAVB and the Oral Health Cooperative Research Centre at the University of Melbourne. eviDent research leads directly to improved treatment outcomes for patients, and addresses the connection between oral and general health. The eviDent Foundation runs lots of networking and fundraising events including walks and hikes, movie screenings, Mouthguard March awareness, Tea for Teeth fundraising during Dental Health and teams on the Melbourne Color Run! Getting involved with eviDent is a great way to contribute to the dental profession and the oral health of the community.
www.evident.org.au/get-involved www.evident.org.au/research
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Join your ADAVB group
Volunteer
An ADAVB group consists of members in a particular geographical region, based on practice or home location, grouped together for networking and professional development opportunities.
There are lots of ways to volunteer including nominating for council and various committees including our oral health, public dentistry, CPD and sport and social committees. When it’s time to call for council and committee nominations we promote these on our website and social media.
Attending group events is a great way to stay connected with your local community. Get to know other members and ADAVB councillors, gain support from colleagues, discuss ideas and issues and at the same time top up your CPD hours and enjoy some socialising.
We also hold a volunteering night every year and discuss volunteering opportunities on our committees and with the eviDent Foundation, Australian Dental Health Foundation and Flying Doctor Dental Clinic (Royal Flying Doctor Service).
Not sure which group you’re in? Check the map or email us at ask@adavb.org.
ADAVB groups
MELBOURNE METRO
Bayside
Melbourne North West
Greater Dandenong
Peninsula
Goulburn Valley
North-Western
Inner Melbourne
Port Philip
Mid-Western
South-Eastern
Melbourne Inner East
Waverley
North-Western
Southern
Melbourne North
Yarra Ranges
Northern
South-Western
Suburban groups
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Get to know your council If you would like to get involved in the work that we do, express interest to join a committee or volunteer to assist with other activities. Much of the work done by ADAVB would not be possible without the expertise of committees dedicated to improving support for members and the oral health of the public. Some of our committees include the Recent Graduates and Students Committee, Oral Health Committee, Sports and Social Committee and CPD Committee.
GET INVOLVED
Express interest at www.adavb.net (login > MyADAVB > My Membership > Get involved).
Your ADAVB Council Dr Gitika Sanghvi President
Dr Mark Bowman Councillor Finance, Risk and Audit Committee Chair
Dr Stephen Liew Councillor Federal Councillor
Dr Angelo Pacella Vice President Finance Risk and Audit Committee Deputy Chair
Dr Igor Cernavin Councillor
Dr Linton Nash Councillor Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Representative Recent Graduate and Student Committee (Alternative)
Dr Kevin Morris Immediate Past President
Dr David J Curnow Councillor
Dr Carolyn Ng Councillor
Dr Warren Shnider Executive Councillor
Dr Andrew Gikas Councillor
Dr Devin Ong Councillor Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Representative Recent Graduate and Student Committee
Dr Jeremy Sternson Executive Councillor
Dr Andrew Heredia Councillor
Dr Jonathan Teoh Councillor
Dr Andrew J Barnes Councillor Federal Councillor
A/Prof Neil Hewson Councillor Federal Councillor Past Federal President
ADAVB councillors are here to represent you. Get in touch with them to share ideas, achievements, issues and concerns at council.adavb.org. 16
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CPD and training Your ADAVB membership entitles you to a variety of exclusive member benefits, many of which are specially aimed at launching your career in dentistry and providing you with early career CPD and training. CPD is lifelong learning and active CPD participation is very important to your personal and professional development. Active participation enhances your skills and knowledge and expands your professional networks. To maintain registration with the Dental Board of Australia, you are required to undertake 60 hours of CPD every three years, and the Board encourages you to maintain an average of 20 hours per year. The new CPD cycle starts on 1 December 2019 and ends on 30 November 2022. Many of our CPD programs are specially designed by our our CPD Committee and Recent Graduates and Students Committee to meet your CPD needs. Some of these include: • Early Clinical Essentials series for recent graduates. • A variety of discounted seminars, workshops, online webinars and updates for clinical and non-clinical topics, often held in distinctive and enjoyable locations for a complete learning experience. • A mentoring program for first year graduates, connecting you with experienced dentists who are specially matched to you, to share advice and expertise in a structured program. • Pathways for leadership development through the Health Sector Leadership Program - open to graduates up to ten years. • Practical, hands on and interactive practice related training and consulting services, through our Practice Plus services. • Free monthly online CPD through the Clinical Update which offers one hour of CPD per month through a published research article and quiz.
Essential publications and resources • More than 140 free practice resources and discounted professional advice including infection control, communications and team building skills, setting up a practice, health records and privacy through our Practice Plus services. • Medicines information – PharmaAdvice by a qualified pharmacist. • Access to AusDi database, Therapeutic Guidelines, Infection Control Guidelines, Schedule and Glossary of Dental Services. • ADA News Bulletin, Australian Dental Journal, Dental Graduate Handbook, ADAVB Victorian Dentist magazine with regular recent graduate features and member profiles.
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Tailored graduate support from partners Our partners are selected with our members in mind. We don’t just partner with any business that gives a great sales pitch. We put YOU first and choose partners that offer products and services that make life easier for you. Our partners understand dentists and the business of dentistry. They support lots of ADAVB events and services, making it possible for us to offer invaluable services to you free of charge or at heavily discounted prices. Save time, money and take the stress and hassle out of comparing insurance, banking, financial and legal offerings by trusting in our partners below.
Professional indemnity insurance - Guild Insurance • • • • •
We’ve done the hard work for you and recommend Guild Insurance for your liability insurance (professional indemnity and public risk). A consortium of ADA branches chose Guild as the underwriter of our indemnity scheme, through a tough selection process - no other insurance offering delivers more value for our members. Free insurance for 18 months for new graduates and fantastic discounts for our members. Discounted insurance for public sector dentists (if not in private practice). Members insured with Guild have access to two hours free legal advice (including HR matters).
See page 12 for further information.
Banking - BOQ Specialist • • •
Your one stop shop for personal and business banking services and products specially tailored for dental professionals. Their team of dental finance specialists understand your business needs and personal finance requirements. They have worked with dentists for over 25 years. Get support and advice with purchasing a dental practice, buying equipment, opening an everyday savings account and more.
Further information: 1300 160 160 or www.boqspecialist.com.au
Legal - Meridian Lawyers • • • 18
Industry knowledge, responsiveness and a caring style suited to recent graduates, and to all members in times of need. Access free help and advice about general, corporate and commercial law via the ADAVB Meridian Legal Helpline (first 20 minutes of the call is free). Discuss topics such as buying and selling practices, franchising, protection of business names and other intellectual property assets, loan agreements guarantees and security, retail leasing, outsourcing agreements and engaging independent contractors, advertising and regulatory advice. (Does not include matters relating to claims or complaints by third parties. It also excludes advice on employment law which is covered by our HR Advisory Line.)
Call the helpline: 1800 617 624
SUPPORT Superannuation and financial planning - Moneywise • • • • •
Financial planning advice, including the ADAVB’s Professional Provident Fund (PPF) – your industry super fund. Graduate Professional Package (no obligation) offered to all ADAVB dental graduate members. No joining fee and total value of package is approximately $1000 (if you take advantage of all benefits). Seek advice from your accountant or financial planner to discuss your particular circumstances. Regular helpful articles are included in the Victorian Dentist magazine that help answer some of your superannuation and financial planning related questions.
Further information on the PPF or other Moneywise services: (03) 9649 7611 or www.moneywise.com.au
General and business insurance - PSA Insurance
We are unique
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A trusted family brand created in 1926 to provide tailored and comprehensive insurance solutions (travel, car, general) for the exclusive benefit of dentists and doctors. PSA is very committed to projects benefiting your profession by directly funding medical and dental research activities, medical, dental and student scholarships and a number of other philanthropic endeavours. Regular offers are advertised in the Victorian Dentist magazine and member e-news.
Further information: 1300 772 467 or www.psainsurance.com.au
Tax advice - MW Partners • • •
Your first income tax return prepared and lodged for FREE - for first year ADAVB dental graduate members. Experts in accountancy services for dentists that can advise and guide on financial factors which affect your working life and business. Regular helpful articles are included in the Victorian Dentist magazine that help answer some of your everyday tax return and money related questions.
Further information: (03) 8825 5400 or www.mwpartners.com.au
Property advice and investment - Wakelin • •
Let Wakelin Property Advisory find and negotiate the purchase of the highest quality residential investment property in Melbourne. Receive a special discounted VIP rate for services such as residential property investment asset selection and negotiation service, home-buying service, portfolio review service and vendor advisory service.
Further information: (03) 9859 9595 or www.wakelin.com.au/adavb
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WELLBEING AND LIFEST YLE
Personal support to get you through We pride ourselves on not only delivering high-quality CPD, professional advice and support opportunities for our members, but also that little bit extra to cope with everyday life and work issues. We understand that life has its ups and down and we want to support you in every way we can. All members have access to a free counselling service, through Lifeworks, our member assistance program. Lifeworks gives you access to confidential, professional advice to help cope with everyday life issues – both personal and work related. You can choose between face-to-face counselling during work hours and phone counselling is available 24 hours a day.
Lifeworks
can help you with:
Relationship and family issues Anxiety and depression Grief and loss Alcohol and drug issues Smoking cessation Managing conflict Handling work pressures
To make an appointment, or for phone counselling 24/7, please call 1300 361 008. For online counselling and self-help tools visit www.lifeworks.com. Use the ADAVB member access code adavbmap to log in to the website.
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Appointments need to be made in advance for all counselling and sometimes the counsellor may refer you to other specialists. Counselling is offered in person, at Lifeworks’ professional office, not the ADAVB, so you can be assured of privacy.
Occupational health and safety
OH&S
Ensure you are aware of occupational health and safety issues to avoid injury and loss of income. Back twist problems can lead to chronic injury and pain. Good posture, ergonomic surgery design and equipment fit out can help to keep you and your team productive well in to the future. See pages 51-54 of the ADA Dental Graduate Handbook for ‘healthy body’ tips including stretching diagrams.
www.ada.org.au/Professional-Information/Publications
Dentists Wellbeing Ergonomics Programme As a dentist you are at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders due to exposure to awkward positions and repetitive use of small hand tools. The most common regions affected are neck, shoulder and back. As an ADAVB member, you receive free access to the Dentist Wellbeing Ergonomics Programme – a programme designed to help dentists maximise comfort, productivity and overall wellbeing at work, while you are practicing. The programme provides education and instructions on how to set yourself up in the best way, in your treatment space. Some of the topics include clinical area layout, seating, patient position, writing clinical notes and proactive stretching.
Access this programme free at dwep.adavb.org.au.
Personal and team development Our Practice Plus service runs a regular schedule of personal and team development training and workshops that can help you with communication in the workplace and managing conflict. These can help you not only with your own personal and work situations but are also beneficial when dealing with patients. Some of the topics we offer include: • Mindfulness • Team building • Substance abuse • Bullying • Self-care • Communication and negotiation • Dealing with difficult people • Management styles • Trauma informed approaches. Keep an eye out on our CPD and training calendar at adavb.net. 21
Lifestyle benefits to enjoy every day Enjoy some rewards for all your hard work. Our lifestyle benefits program will have you saving money and having fun with these great offers!
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Save on entertainment, travel and shopping.
Moving out of home or relocating?
Save with discounted cinema tickets, airfares (Qantas/Virgin), theme park entry and magazine subscriptions. Go shopping with our extensive range of discounted gift vouchers such as Rebel, Adrenalin, Woolworths, David Jones and Myer.
Get fantastic savings on white goods, banking, financial advice and insurance. Set yourself up with discounted household and office goods from The Good Guys, Freedom, Officeworks and JB HiFi!
LIFESTYLE BENEFITS Looking to upgrade your car?
Look after yourself.
Our car assist service will help you with great deals on Hyundai, Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Mazda and Volkswagon and you can also access huge discounts directly through luxury car dealers such as BMW, Mercedes and Audi.
Take care of your mind and body with discounts with Endota spa treatments, gym memberships and optometry services.
To view these fantastic offers visit www.ada.org.au/Membership-Services/Lifestyle-Benefits. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need your federal ADA number to log in to the ADA website. Or call Member Benefits Australia on 1300 119 493. 23
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