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Along with the Prime Minister's announcements for the general public and business on Friday, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee, led by Professor Brendan Murphy also announced a roll back to level one restrictions for dental practitioners. This reflects an easing of restrictions on elective surgery, investigations and procedures.

The move was made in light of the current epidemiology and the wider availability of surgical masks and other personal protective equipment. The lighter restriction level will apply to all dental practitioners.

Essentially, this means as long as a patient is deemed not at risk of having or transmitting COVID-19, they can be treated following the usual safety protocols.

Both the AHPPC and the Australian Dental Board outlined this change can only be taken in consultation with any State-based regulations. Where the State regulations are tougher, they will take precedent. The Australian Dental Board will be advising all dental practitioners today.

The Australian Dental Association released a decision tree for level one restrictions on Friday.

We will continue to monitor any changes to the dental industry, along with any news relevant to wider business.

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As of Monday 27 April, dentistry has been rolled back to level 2 restrictions. The Prime Minister, in conjunction with the National Cabinet made this announcement at a press conference last week. The restrictions follow the framework presented to the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) by the Australian Dentistry Association.

Level 2, according to these guidelines allows for the provision of dental treatments that are unlikely to generate aerosols, or where aerosols generated have the presence of minimal saliva or blood due to the use of a rubber dam.

This is great news, and though contingent on the continued availability of PPE, a sign of a gradual return to normal for the dental industry in Australia.

You can read more about Level 2 restrictions, along with the other levels and the rest of the framework for dentistry.

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This update was issued on 28 April 2020 and please note that changes in circumstances after the publication of material or information may impact upon its accuracy and also change regulatory compliance obligations. The statements, regulatory and technical information contained herein are believed to be accurate and are provided for information purposes only. Readers are responsible for assessing its relevance and verifying the accuracy of the content. To the fullest extent permitted by law, ADIA will not be liable for any loss, damage, cost or expense incurred in relation to or arising as a result of relying on the information presented here.