Infection Control Workshop - One day workshop with Key Presenter Terry McAuley - Infection Control Consultant & representative on Standards Committee for Infection Control. If you choose only one professional development lecture this year, make this the one! ^ Find out the facts on sterilisation, validation and monitoring from the Australian Infection Control Association representative on the Standards Committee. We will look at cleaning and processing instruments, chemicals and disinfectants and how to save money in your practice, ultrasonic cleaners and thermal disinfectors, Bowie Dick & Helix tests, Tracking made simple, validation of autoclave cycles, clinical and normal waste, immunisation of staff.
Bring your questions.
An opportunity will be available to attendees to achieve a Statement of Attainment in HLTIN301A - Comply with infection control policies in health care - a Unit of Competence in the Nationally Recognised Certificate III in Dental Assisting - HLT31807. Contact NSW DAA for further information. Registration essential 02 9569 3220 or email info@nswdaa.asn.au
Venue: NSW DAA Professional Centre, 4/ 116 Percival Rd, Stanmore 2048. Entry in Temple St - street parking available, close to Stanmore railway station.
Cost: NSW DAA Members $90.00 Non members $110.00

Living Comfortably - Wages, Superannuation and Taxation - Learn how the new Modern Award will apply to you. What are your rights? Will your wage level change? What will the new Fair Work conditions mean to your working arrangements? Is your super working for you? Find these answers and more at our Saturday morning information session with representatives from HSU, H&R Block and Hesta^
How will qualified dental assistants rate over non qualified staff? When will the new arrangements commence and what new arrangements apply to Saturday hours? Find these answers and more on Saturday 13th March when we look at your financial well being including Superannuation and Taxation facts which will benefit your income.
Bookings essential - call 02 9569 3220 or Email info@nswdaa.asn.au
Venue: NSW DAA Professional Centre, 4/115 Percival Rd, Stanmore NSW
(entry from Temple St, Stanmore) Ample street parking available.
Cost: NSW DAA Members $20.00, Non members $25.00

Employment Opportunities - We have a number of great dental assisting positions available in the Sydney CBD and Sydney north area^ - if you are an experienced dental assistant, work with the highest ethical and professional standards, have a strong background in dental assisting/practice management experience and are seeking to advance your career and experience or looking for part time positions please call us on 02 9569 3220. Only experienced and dedicated team members should apply.

The Manual of Dental Assisting 4th Edition - The Manual of Dental Assisting, 4th Edition, is a reference catering for all aspects of dental assisting. It supports, and is aligned to, important Australian government standards. Order your copy now. Full details, visit here.

Working overseas - Dental Nurses - Are you planning to have a working holiday in exciting London?^

You must be qualified or have experience as a dental nurse with hep B vaccination.

We have temporary and permanent positions.

Good Rates. Excellent jobs in practices and hospitals in London and Greater London.

Telephone Sally Moher
Premier Dental Agency

(from within Australia)
Ph: 0011 4420 8343 3339
Fax: 0015 4420 8343 1579

Further information and links are available on our website
http://www.premierdentalagency.co.uk/

OH&S in the Dental Setting - The NSW DAA conducts a half day training session addressing the OH&S requirements in Dental Settings and provides a comprehensive handbook to surgeries requiring assistance in formatting policies and "getting started". An online health and safety guide is now also available.^

This follows the new Occupational Health & Safety Act 2000 and Regulations 2001.

If your surgery would like inhouse training and assistance, covering such topics as understanding the new legislation, consultation process, risk assessment and management, policies and procedures, recordkeeping and other related topics, please contact us.

The NSW Dental Assistants' Association has developed an Occupational Health & Safety Handbook for Dental Surgeries which is available to all dental clinics to help them in the implementation of OH&S Policies and Procedures now required by legislation. This handbook is written in conjunction with the Workcover Assist program and has NSW Workcover approval.

Download the order form here. (PDF)

For further information please contact (02) 9569 3220.