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About the NZDA
The NZDA provides a significant amount of information for its members. Listed below is a brief description of some the information we have available. Please contact NZDA headquarters for further information. Membership Services & Benefits
NZDA Membership ManualThe membership and practice manual is sent to all members. The membership and practice manual contains the New Zealand Dental Association Rules, Code of Ethics, Codes of Practice, and includes guidelines and standards for dental practice. The objective of the membership and practice manual is to help members meet the requirements of both the law and public expectation. The Code of Practice section contains a set of Codes approved by the NZDA Board as guidelines and standards for dental practice which reflect the current standards in dentistry. The NZDA Codes of Practice are available online within our members-only section of this website. NZDA Directory and Membership BookThe directory sets out the officers, Executive and Board of the NZDA, the branches of the NZDA and their officers, societies affiliated to the NZDA and other organisations in dentistry. The full directory is published in the New Zealand Dental Journal and the NZDA membership book. The membership book is published annually, for members only. The most recent edition was distributed in August 2010. The book contains address, telephone and fax numbers and email addresses of all members of the Association. Dentists regularly change addresses and new members are constantly joining, so if details in the membership book have become incorrect, please contact NZDA headquarters for the most recent information. Practice Management and Employment AgreementsNZDA developed information about the Employment Relations Act (2000) and employing staff, in conjunction with EMA (Northern). The material is available in the form of a manual which includes examples of position descriptions for staff in a dental practice. The manual is available to members through NZDA, at a cost of $20 (to cover production costs). Email Rachel Hussey if you wish to purchase a copy. Occupational Safety and HealthTHE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT 1992 came into force on 1 April 1993 and reformed the legislation relating to the prevention of harm to employees while at work. It also strengthened the provisions for ensuring that actions at work do not result in harm to other people, including members of the public. The Occupational Safety and Health Service of the Department of Labour (OSH), is responsible for this Act (HSE 1992). The HSE Act promotes excellence in the management of health and safety and clearly defines the duties of employers, principals of a contract, the self-employed, and employees. Another significant development is that it clearly sets out a procedure that must be followed in all places of work to identify, assess and control hazards, ie hazard management. Ideally, this involves the setting of goals for health and safety, establishing formal operating plans and procedures, ensuring responsibilities are understood, and measuring performance against objectives. Emphasis is placed on the need for co-operation and communication between employees and employer. The importance of safety training is stressed. The NZDA has produced a book of Guidelines which is available in hard copy from NZDA, or can be viewed online within the members-only section of this website (Log-in on the right). Dentists are encouraged to implement the guidelines with staff. For those who prefer to use professional help, the NZDA Executive have endorsed two companies that specialise in training and establishing good practice to comply with OSH. Both have used the NZDA guidelines in setting up the practice programme. They are: Business Assistance Consultants BacMil David Herman Consultants Ltd DHC Clinical InformationDental Amalgam Further information about amalgam: Fluoridation New Zealand Dental Health FoundationThe NZDHF is a non profit organisation set up in 1980. Its objectives are to:
Joining/annual subscription forms are available from NZDA. Membership is available to all students, dental therapists, technicians, dentists, dental hygienists, and other supporting groups. Fees for annual subscriptions are outlined below (all prices include GST):
Overseas Dentists Coming to New ZealandThe conditions for practising dentistry in New Zealand are controlled by the statutory body - The Dental Council of New Zealand. Details of requirements can be viewed at www.dcnz.org.nz. Work opportunities in New Zealand are variable depending on the area in which a dentist wishes to practise. Opportunities to work in private practice are available on the basis of assistantship, locum or purchase. There are fewer opportunities to work in the public sector, but hospital dental departments and school dental services do employ dentists. NZ Dentists Working OverseasIt is still possible for New Zealand dentists to have a working holiday in the UK. For visa and emigration details, see the British High Commission website. To enquire about registering in the UK, contact the General Dental Council by email, or visit their website www.gdc-uk.org. For work in Australia, there is reciprocal arrangement between New Zealand and Australia. You must register with the Dental Council or Dental Board in the state which you are to be resident. Further information regarding Australian registration can be found at www.ada.org.au/dentistry. For any other countries in the world, you should approach the appropriate embassy or High Commission in New Zealand. FDI World Dental Federation
All dentists who are members of the NZDA automatically become members of the FDI World Dental Federation. This membership entitles dentists to FDI member discounts to any World Dental Congress (held in a different international location every year).
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