A-dec is a family owned business which begin in 1964 by co-founders Ken & Joan Austin. Half a century later A-dec are now one of the world’s largest dental manufacturers.
A-dec have strong leadership values:
Vision: To make A-dec products the preferred choice by providing a superior customer experience.
Mission: Provide a quality environment where people work together for the betterment of dentistry worldwide.
Awards & Recognition
A-dec is proud to be the recipient of a wide range of industry and community awards, one of which is the Dentaltown Townie Choice, a dental -professional honour created in 2003. Since Dentaltown's first nomination, A -dec products have been vot ed the perennial Best-in-Class winner in five dental equipment categories.
Townie Choice Awards
Dentaltown Magazine, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004 & 2003.
IDEA Silver
International Design Excellence Award; Medical & Scientific Products category, 2012
AAWD Best New Product for Women American Association of Women Dentists; A-dec LED Dental Light, 2012
Oregon's Most Admired Companies
Portland Business Journal, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006
Distinguished Award Society for Technical Communications International Summit awards, 2012
Awards of Excellence
Society for Technical Communications International Summit awards, 2011, 2012, 2013
Award of Merit
Society for Technical Communications International Summit awards, 2013
The Australian Society of Implant Dentistry (ASID) was established in 1969 and internationally is one of only eight component societies that head-up the world’s largest implant group – the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) with its 25,000 members spread across the globe
The ASID runs educational programs for all dental practitioners in the field of implant dentistry, from new graduates through to experienced clinicians. New graduates have found that the ASID Levels I, II and III Courses have helped to de-mystify implantology, to educate in the basic scientific aspects required for this field, and to provide opportunities for clinical mentoring when required. Safety for the patient is a high priority with this education. More than 1500 young dentists have completed the ASID Accreditation Courses, which are advertised regularly in the ADA News Bulletin. We welcome you to join us as new graduates, in our 2016 series.
Colleagues are also encouraged to gather specific records in preparation for the definitive treatment of their patients, with safe, predictable and successful outcomes as a goal. Assistance and advice with cases can be just a phone call or email away, and uncritical help obtained.
We also support our more experienced members with advanced courses in our Beyond Programme where we invite experts from throughout the world to present the latest research and techniques in implantology.
In today’s world, knowledge about the scope and feasibility of implant dentistry is no longer just an option - it is essential. Patients expect it and even demand it.
The ASID stands ready to assist you as a new graduate to become confident in prescribing implant treatment when appropriate. The Society will assist you in your learning curve as you begin to undertake implant treatment yourself. Our Beyond Programme of more advanced tuition will assist you as you grow in confidence and ability in the field.
The Society looks forward to meeting you. You do not have to be a member of the ASID in order to register for the Accreditation Courses, though you are welcome to join at any time and enjoy the benefits.
