ADVOCACY AND STAKEHOLDERS

Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary –13th Edition

The review of the Australian Schedule of Dental Services and Glossary was completed by the ADA at the end of 2021 and the 13th Edition of the Schedule took effect on 1 July 2022. The ASO liaised with the ADA on the final draft in 2021 including changes to the 800 series of item numbers (Orthodontics).

False or misleading advertising

TGA Managing Orofacial Pain Management in Australia and New Zealand (ANZAOP)

The ASO continued to write to AHPRA and general dentists regarding any instances of false or misleading advertising and the misuse of the protected term “orthodontist”.

The ASO continued to work closely with the Dental Sector Working Group and the TGA on regulatory changes to custom-made medical devices, and provided input for the factsheet for Advertising Personalised Medical Devices. We will continue to advocate on behalf of our members and the sector and share key updates.

Earlier in the year, the ASO provided provided feedback on ANZAOP’s discussion paper to improve awareness and management of Orofacial Pain in Australia and New Zealand. According to ANZAOP, Orofacial pain and associated disorders are very common, and recent reports have concluded that there is an urgent need to improve the lives of millions of Australasians living with and impacted by pain.