Intended use of information 

 

This website provides general educational information about the fear of the dentist for the benefit of all Australians.

 

Our secretariat aims to make sure the information in this website is accurate and informative. However, we do not represent or warrant that the content is accurate, current, complete, reliable or suitable for any particular purpose. The currency of information on this website may change over time and it may not reflect the most recent clinical guidance, legal requirements or professional standards.

 

The content on this website is provided for general information only. This website does not take the place of independent professional, medical, dental, psychological, psychiatric or other health advice. You should consider the need to get any appropriate professional, medical or dental advice relevant to your own circumstances. The content of this website is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis or treatment from a qualified health professional.

 

Do not use our information:

 

•                to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or psychological condition

 

•                for therapeutic purposes

 

•                as a substitute for the advice of a health professional

 

•                to make personal health decisions.

 

 

This website is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing an urgent medical, dental or mental health issue, seek immediate assistance from your dentist, doctor, local hospital, an appropriate crisis service, or call 000.

 

We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss or damage caused by use of, or reliance upon, the information provided in this website. The information may include the views or recommendations of third parties and does not necessarily:

 

•                reflect the views of the Australian Dental Anxiety Management Society

 

•                indicate a commitment to a particular course of action.

 

Quality of information 

 

Our secretariat aims to provide quality information in this website. However, we:

 

•                do not provide any guarantees

 

•                assume no legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, currency or completeness of the information.

 

You should seek advice by an appropriately qualified health professional before relying on any information on this website.

 

Information on this website including (without limitation) treatment options, sedation, anxiety-management techniques or coping strategies is general in nature. Not all treatments or sedation options are suitable for every person. Risks and outcomes vary depending on the individual.  You should seek advice from your health professional whether a particular option is appropriate for you.

 

Links to other websites 

 

This website contains links to other websites. These are to help you find more information. The linked websites do not necessarily reflect:

 

•                the views of the Australian Dental Anxiety Management Society

 

•                any commitment to a particular course of action.

 

Our secretariat is careful in selecting websites to link to but is not responsible for and does not necessarily endorse the information on those websites. You need to make your own decisions about the accuracy, currency, and reliability of information in linked websites.

 

If this website refers to or links to dentists, clinics or other practitioners, that reference is provided for information only and does not constitute an endorsement, accreditation, or guarantee by the Australian Dental Anxiety Management Society. You are responsible for making your own enquiries about the qualifications, experience and suitability of any health professional. 

 

Liability 

 

We are not liable for any interference with or damage to your computer system, software or data occurring in connection with, or relating to, this website or its use. You should take appropriate and adequate precautions to prevent damage to your computer system, software or data. Find out how to protect yourself online.