Welcome to ADOHTA

What is ADOHTA?

The Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists' Association is the peak national body representing dental therapists and oral health therapists. The ADOHTA Council consists of representatives from each state and territory Dental (and Oral Health) Therapists' Association. The ADOHTA provides leadership, mentoring, support and advice to practicing and prospective dental and oral health therapists as well as oral health policy recommendations to governments and communities. Click here for more information.

What is a Dental or Oral Health Therapist?

Dental and Oral Health Therapists are highly valued members of the dental team. They provide high quality oral health care for children, adolescents and in some states young adults including examinaton, treatment and prevention. Oral Health Therapists possess qualifications in dental therapy and dental hygiene. Dental and Oral Health Therapists have a strong preventive focus and are strongly committed to fostering positive attitudes to oral health.

What does it take to become a dental or oral health therapist?

The requirements vary from state to state but you can find out more information by clicking here for details specific to your state.

Your Oral Health

Healthy Mouth = Healthy Life. Your Oral Health can affect both physical and emotional well-being as it impacts on diet and nutrition, speech, appearance and personal relationships. There are strong links between diseases of the mouth and other illnesses.  Dental decay and gum disease are largely preventable through good oral hygiene and dietary habits. How does decay occur? Visit our resources page to view  informative articles on oral health.

Join ADOHTA

There are many benefits to be gained from membership of a professional organisation. The members web provides much more profession-specific information – so why not join?

Go to the member registration page and enter your details to join.