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ASSCID CPD Day at ADX Sydney 2026
ASSCID CPD Day at ADX Sydney 2026
Managing patients with complex medical, behavioural and disability-related needs is becoming part of everyday practice. The ASSCID CPD Day at ADX Sydney 2026 is designed to provide practical, evidence-based approaches that clinicians can apply across a range of care settings.
Presented by the Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry (ASSCID) in partnership with the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), this program forms part of the official ADX CPD stream and features expert speakers across clinical, educational and service delivery domains in Special Care Dentistry.
Date: Saturday, 28 March 2026
Time: 10:15am – 2:45pm (arrive from 10:00am to collect wristband)
Venue: International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney
ADX Registration (Required)
Important: All attendees must also register free of charge for ADX Sydney. This is required for entry to the exhibition hall and access to the ASSCID CPD session.
Register for ADX here: https://www.adx.sydney/registration.html
On arrival, ASSCID registrants should report to the ADX CPD desk to collect their wristband, which provides access to the ASSCID lecture room.
Program Theme
Supporting Complex Patients: Practical Approaches Across Special Care Dentistry
Presentations will explore clinical, behavioural, medical and system-based considerations when caring for patients with disability, chronic illness or additional needs, with a focus on practical strategies relevant across a wide range of practice settings.
Speakers
A/Prof Harleen Kumar (Sydney Dental Hospital)
Chronic Disease, Silver Fluoride and the Step-to-Smiles Program
A/Prof Kumar will discuss silver fluoride and silver diamine fluoride use in paediatric dentistry, together with the “Steps to Smiles” chronic disease management program operating across NSW Local Health Districts.
A/Prof Melanie Aley (University of Sydney)
Advancing Special Needs Dentistry Education for Oral Health Therapists
This session will present a newly developed, consensus-based curriculum framework designed to improve preparedness and capability in Special Needs Dentistry for oral health practitioners.
Ms Lisa Conway (Director – Dental, ForHealth Group)
Senior Dental Benefits Schedule Demonstration Program
Ms Conway will present outcomes from an innovative pilot integrating general medical and private dental care, highlighting improved access, service integration and oral health outcomes for older Australians.
A/Prof Archana Pradhan (Sydney Dental School)
Innovative Mobile and Digital Dentistry in Disability and Aged Care
This presentation explores mobile and outreach dental programs within disability and aged care, including education models, service outcomes and future directions.
Optional ADX Session Following the ASSCID CPD Day
Dr Ian Meyers
Composites, cements and ceramics: contemporary choices for challenging clinical cases
3:15pm – 4:00pm | Same room
Who Should Attend?
Dentists, oral health therapists, hygienists, specialists, students and others involved in caring for patients with disability, chronic illness, behavioural challenges or additional needs.
About ASSCID
The Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry (ASSCID) is a national not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving oral health care for people with disability, complex medical needs and other additional needs. We promote education, advocacy and collaboration and welcome clinicians and non-clinicians alike.
Optional ADX event: Delegates may also wish to attend the Women in Dentistry Breakfast, hosted separately by ADIA on the same morning from 7:30am – 9:30am, featuring keynote speaker Dr Bronwyn King AO. This event requires a separate ticket purchase. Further information is available via ADX Sydney registration.
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