About Private Dental Practice Accreditation

Accreditation is voluntary, profession-led and aims to promote continuous quality improvement.

The program is responsive to the needs and expectations of the dental profession and provides a sound evidence-based approach to accreditation by focusing on the standards that are applicable to dentistry.

Accreditation assists dental practices to:

• Build a culture of quality and patient safety
• Reduce clinical and general risks
• Educate and engage staff in quality improvement processes and systems
• Establish competitive advantage over non-accredited dental practices, and
• Promote the quality and safety of services to both patients and the community.

Achieving accreditation demonstrates a commitment to the provision of excellent dental care and continuous quality improvement within the practice environment.