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The Dental Assistants Professional Association is a membership body actively representing dental ass

07/05/2026

Finished your Cert III? Here’s what’s next 👇

Take the next step in your dental assisting career with our Certificate IV in Dental Assisting.

Choose your advanced pathway:
🦷 Radiography
🦷 Dental Technical Skills

Build advanced clinical skills, expand your responsibilities and gain a nationally recognised qualification.

📍 NSW students may be eligible for government funding.
⚠️ Limited places available.

Submit your Expression of Interest today! 👉https://secure.dapa.asn.au/home/node/337

01/05/2026

👉 DAPA: The Only National Body Representing Dental Assistants🦷

The recent changes to pay and recognition are a step forward, but they’re the result of years of advocacy, persistence and a profession choosing to be heard.

For more than 50 years, DAPA has stood for dental assistants - pushing for recognition, supporting careers and strengthening the profession across Australia.

Because dental assistants aren’t just “support” - they are essential to patient care, clinical outcomes and practice success. 💙

THIS IS YOUR PROFESSION - HAVE A SAY IN ITS FUTURE
👉 Become a DAPA member today by clicking the link in Bio.

28/04/2026

🦷 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
Still finding your feet as a new Dental Assistant? That’s completely normal. The first 1-3 years can feel overwhelming - learning new skills, communicating with your team and keeping up in a busy practice.

Confidence doesn’t happen overnight.

✨ That’s why DAPA created this FREE webinar replay to support you through those early years:
• Build real confidence
• Strengthen communication at work
• Feel more prepared, capable, and supported

Featuring expert speaker Julie Parker, Dental Practice Management Consultant at Dental Business Mastery.

💻 Missed it live? Watch the replay now via the link in our bio: “Thriving in Your First Years as a Dental Assistant”

💡 Remember: Every experienced DA started exactly where you are - you belong in this profession.

15/04/2026

💻 𝗔 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗔’𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹
Learning just got easier, more flexible, and built around real practice life.

We’ve launched a new learner portal designed to give dental assistants a smoother, more connected learning experience - wherever you are.

💜 What’s new:
✔️ A clean, simple process to take you through your course
✔️ Mobile-friendly access from phone to laptop - learn anytime, anywhere
✔️ Simplified uploads for assessments and evidence
✔️ Better communication with your trainers

This is a step forward in how dental assistants learn, grow and succeed.

👉 Interested in DAPA training? Reach out via email at info@dapa.asn.au to learn more and get started.

04/04/2026

🐰 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗔𝗣𝗔!

To all our dental assistants and practice teams working over the long weekend, and to everyone else enjoying a well-earned break, thank you. Your contribution to the profession is valued every day.

Whether you are caring for patients or spending time with family and friends, we hope you have a safe and enjoyable Easter (and don’t forget your toothbrush).

Wishing our whole DAPA community a happy Easter 🐣🪥

26/03/2026

👉 DAPA Representing Dental Assistants at ADX 2026!
Dental assistants are the backbone of every dental practice - and at ADX Sydney 26 - 28 March, DAPA will make sure your profession is seen, heard and supported nationally.

Come meet our team at Stand 135 to:
✔️ Connect with Australia’s peak dental assistant body
✔️ Explore professional development opportunities
✔️ Share your experiences and learn from industry leaders

📍 ICC Sydney | 26–28 March 2026
💬 Let’s shape the future of dental assisting - together!

👉 Visit ADX Sydney 2026 now: https://www.adx.sydney/

See you here!

19/03/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁!
A big thank you to everyone who joined our 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 webinar. The level of engagement, questions and discussion showed just how important this topic is for our profession.

We covered the 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, what they mean in practice, and how Dental Assistants can approach conversations with confidence and clarity.

A huge thank you to our 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹, 𝗛𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 for sharing their insights and helping break this down in a practical, easy-to-understand way.

If you couldn’t make it live, or want to revisit the key takeaways…

👉 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/hJu6KmYK5JVYKv9BpQcANA3AMo53cFUbdH39BpybBYhooH-mW812HgDc4hZ7hxyK.stwSaD2n6E2c1Qh-?startTime=1773818184000

18/03/2026

🦷 World Oral Health Day - 20 March 2026
A happy mouth is a healthy mouth! Quality oral care is especially important for older adults, impacting comfort, nutrition, and overall well-being.

This WOHD26, make a difference with small daily actions:
🪥 Assist with brushing twice daily using fluoride toothpaste
🪥 Clean between teeth and care for dentures daily
🪥 Monitor and manage dry mouth
🪥 Support regular dental check-ups

Every step counts toward comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Learn more: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/oralhealth/prevention/Pages/oral-health-carer-support-kit.aspx

💙 What is one step you’ll be taking toward good oral health today? Tell us in the comments!

17/03/2026

🚨 24 hours to go 🚨

Our upcoming webinar, Dental Assistant Pay Changes: What You Need to Know, is almost here and over 90% of places have already been filled.

The recent Fair Work Commission decision has introduced structural Award changes, new classifications, and a two-stage implementation process. There has been a lot of discussion and a lot of confusion.

This webinar will break it down in clear, practical terms so you understand:

• What the changes actually mean
• How the implementation will work
• What to consider before workplace conversations

You will hear directly from legal, HR and sector representatives who have been closely following the decision.

📅 Wednesday, 18 March
⏰ 6:30 pm AEDT
💻 Live online

If you have been meaning to register, now is the time.

Register now https://go.savemymarketing.com/HWU177

12/03/2026

One week to go!

Do you fully understand what the new structural Award changes mean for you?

There has been a lot of discussion about the Fair Work Commission decision, but many dental assistants are still unsure how these changes apply in real workplaces.

Join us next week for a live webinar where legal, HR and sector experts will explain it in clear, practical terms.

𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂
18 March 2026 | 6:30 pm AEDT
Live online

This session supports your understanding, confidence and career development.

Register via the link in bio!

07/03/2026

Today, we celebrate the achievements, leadership, and impact of women in our communities and across the world.

A special acknowledgement to the women Dental Assistants who show up every day with skill, care, and professionalism - supporting patients, strengthening teams, and helping dentistry deliver its best.

Your work matters. Your voice matters. Your future matters.

Happy International Women’s Day. 💜

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