Oral Health Professionals Association
Our Association is a nationally coordinated association representing oral health professionals across Australia. Our structure has a national executive with representative s from each state and a series of Colleges (Dental Technicians & Dental Prosthetists) servicing the needs of the various sectors within the oral health team. It is expected that colleges for other oral health disciplines (Dental Assistants, Therapists, Hygienists) will be established when the membership numbers dictate individual representation.  OHPA services members through the delivery of information, education, resources and representation specific to the oral health profession.

Click here to read our Vision, Mission & Objectives; our Member Ethics; and to view our Constitution.

What OHPA can do for you - and what you can do for your Industry?

• National Association OHPA is a nationally coordinated association representing Dental Technician's and Prosthetist's giving them a voice in national health policy discussions.
• Lobbying OHPA has formed strategic alliances to lobby successive national governments to help create a level playing field for local technicians when competing with off shore dental technical work.
• Laboratory Accreditation OHPA in response to advice from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has established a Laboratory Accreditation Program through which the quality and standards of our members manufacturing can be recognised.
• Website OHPA officers Member's a dedicated Member's Only website.  This is a "one stop shop" for all you business needs.
• Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) This manual covers WH&S issues relevant to the industry and is in accordabce with the Federal Work, Health & Saftey (WHS) Act that comes into being Jan 2012.  It includes an infection control manual and step by step implementation guide. This is available to members only.
• Awards OHPA is able to give up to date advice to its members on industrial and award updates - latest info on the Member's Only website.
• Professional Forums OHPA through its professional educational programmes, Dentechnos, and website provides a forum for members to talk and socialise with their fellow professionals.
• CPD As the requirement is introduced for oral health professionals to attain Continuing Professional Development points, OHPA has an ongoing program delivering courses and lectures to assist members to access points easily.
• National Magazines OHPA regularly contributes to the National Dental Technology Magazine “eLaborate” with association reports and technical articles. OHPA produces a monthly eNewsletter - The Denticulator - emailed out to our members.
• Join Us...... either click on the "Join Us" link at the top of this page - or Click Hereto download a Membership Form.