47. Forward Focus: The Future Trajectory of the Australian Dental Oral Health Therapist Association with William Carlson-Jones (CJ‪)‬ Talk Dental to Me

What is ADOHTA and what can we look forward to for our profession? The Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists' Association (ADOHTA) plays a vital role in advocating for and supporting oral health therapists (OHTs) across the country. In this episode, we delve into the exciting future of ADOHTA.

HIGHLIGHTS:

1.Recent Developments: We'll explore the recent news surrounding ADOHTA, including the upcoming joint congress with the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (DHAA)  https://oralhealthcongress.com.au/.

2. The Evolving Landscape of Oral Health: We'll discuss the changing landscape of oral health in Australia, including dental therapist/hygienist/OHT history and the increasing role of OTHs in delivering accessible oral healthcare.

3. ADOHTA's Vision for the Future: We'll chat with the President of ADOHTA, William Carlson-Jones about their vision for the future of the association. This will include exploring potential areas of growth, advocacy priorities, and how ADOHTA plans to support OHTs in a changing healthcare environment.

4. Challenges and Opportunities: We'll discuss the challenges and opportunities facing ADOHTAevolving policy landscapes, and the need for continued professional development.

LINKS

ADOHTA website

Sign up for the Oral Health Congress

CJ's Instagram

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