Dental therapist sacked for refusing COVID vax asks Queensland Industrial Commission for her job back


The Queensland Health employee of almost 40 years was dismissed in March after failing to comply with a directive to be vaccinated against COVID-19...The president of the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission will decide whether the full bench sits to hear her case.



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Congratulations to dentists named in the Queen's Birthday Honours List 2022


Continuing a tradition that began in 1975, this year's The Queen's Birthday Honours List recognises the significant contribution made by members of the dental profession and industry... Clinical Professor Sameer BHOLE (NSW) and Dr Michael Anthony FOLEY, Wollongong (NSW).


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Applications invited for the Australian Dental Council’s Board of Directors


The Australian Dental Council, the independent accreditation authority for the Australian dental professions, is inviting applications from anyone interested in improving Australian health outcomes for the organisation’s Board of Directors. There are three upcoming vacancies available, two in November 2022 and one in February 2023, all due to the expiring tenure of existing members.


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Parent sacked during COVID-19 awarded $12k


A Melbourne dental assistant has been awarded $12,000, after she was sacked during the COVID-19 pandemic while forced to homeschool her children. Fiona Carpenter took her former employer Pearly Whites to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal, claiming she was discriminated against because of her family responsibilities and a broken foot.


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