The Australian Dental Technology Industry Awards
The Australian Dental Technicians Association (ADTA) brings you, the Australian Dental Technology Industry Awards. The ADTA is focused on advancing dental technology and ensuring a prosperous future for dental technicians. These awards (across five categories) aim to recognise the outstanding contributions, achievements and excellence within the Dental Technology industry.
Join us and be part of shining a spotlight on those who have truly advanced and contributed to the past and future of our industry.
The Australian Dental Technology Industry Awards 2025
Proudly sponsored by Dentaurum
This year there are five categories to be awarded which are listed below.
Winners will be announced on Friday 12th September 2025 at the Australian Dental Technology Industry Awards ceremony, held in conjunction with Dentechno 2025 at the Wentworth Complex, Sydney NSW.
Nominations for the 2025 awards are now open. We look forward to seeing you at Dentechno for the Industry Awards on Friday, 12th September 2025.
Join the ADTA & Dentaurum in honoring the excellence and achievements in our industry!
Awards Categories
There are five categories to be awarded
- Significant Contribution Award
- Advancing of Dental Technology Award
- Innovation Award
- Young Dental Technician of the year Award
- Educational Contribution Award
Significant Contribution Award
An individual that has displayed exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions resulting in real change and a lasting impact on both the profession and the community we serve. Their contribution should be notable, positive and have significantly improved the future for dental technicians.
Advancing of Dental Technology Award
An individual who displays one or more of the following that has resulted in advancing dental technology.
- Leading the way in the dental technology
- Contributed to the advancement of dental technology
- Safeguarding the future for Australian dental technicians
- Acting as an ambassador to represent all dental technicians for the greater good
Innovation Award
An individual who is reimagining tools, techniques, processes and or technologies that will improve efficiency, accuracy and enhance patient outcomes.
- The innovation should display one or more of the following in the field of dental technology:
- Expanding manufacturing possibilities
- A new technique, system or process that enhances efficiency and accuracy
- Improves environmental sustainability
- Enhanced patient outcomes
Young Dental Technician of the year Award
A dental technician who displays one or more of the following during their early-career stage (i.e. Student through to -5 years post graduation).
- Displays exceptional skills, dedication, and achievements in their early career.
- Displays technical skills that exceed the expected level for their career stage.
- Positive and influential involvement in the DT community and industry.
- Dedication and or desire for professional development, beginner’s innovation or environmental sustainability.
Educational Contribution Award
An individual who displays one or more of the following, has resulted in the enhancement of student outcomes.
- Outstanding dedication to student education (DipDT, ADdipDP, BDPros, BDT)
- Visionary leadership in their teaching role
- Unwavering pursuit of quality education
- Significant influence on course content
Nominations for the 2025 are now open! Nominations will only be accepted by the online form below- Nominations close: 31 July 2025.
Join us at the Australian Dental Technology Industry Awards on Friday, 12 September 2025 at Dentechno, Sydney.