Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch Inc

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Advocacy
Respect public dentistry

Victorian public sector dentists are paid on average 20-30% less than their counterparts interstate. The Victorian Government is yet to make a formal offer to improve the pay and conditions of Australia’s lowest paid public sector dentists.

EBA negotiations

The ADAVB advocates for equitable employment conditions for public sector dentists, including through enterprise bargaining agreements.
Oral health
Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Victorian dental practices are a permitted workplace.

Find a Dentist

Keep your teeth happy with your local Australian Dental Association dentist.

23 February 2023

Drop in waiting times for public dental care, but concerns remain over long-term access

Concerns remain about access to dental care for more than 1.5 million eligible Victorians.

16 December 2022

ADAVB and BOQ Specialist announce 2022 bursary recipients

Dr Terence Lau and Dr Alistair Steel have been announced as the recipients of the 2022 ADAVB and BOQ Specialist Bursaries.

03 November 2022

Liberal boost to make Victorians smile

ADAVB welcomes announcement from Liberal Party to invest additional funding, if elected, to support the ailing public dental system and prioritise the oral health of Victorians.

08 September 2022

Victorian community health dentists prepare to take industrial action

The Victorian Government is yet to make a formal offer to improve the pay and conditions of Australia’s lowest paid public sector dentists.

03 August 2022

Dental care waiting times surge due to pandemic

COVID-19 pandemic still impacting dental health with worst delays in public dental care seen this decade.

28 April 2022

Stop the Rot

Join our Stop the Rot campaign to call on political parties and candidates in this federal election to prioritise dental care for older Australians living in residential aged care.

30 March 2022

Federal budget disappointment

The ADAVB is disappointed that the Federal Budget has again failed to deliver any additional new measures to address dental health.

02 February 2022

Public dental wait times balloon as impacts of COVID-19 bite

Waiting times for public dental care in Victoria have ballooned over the past six months as the impact of restrictions on access to basic dental care and a chronic lack of funding continue.