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Patient Numbers Remain Stable According To New Report

5th May 17

Summary —

This edition of the Australian Dental Practice Business Conditions Survey suggests that although the January holiday period had a dampening demand on overall patient numbers, the experience of dental practices nation-wide was that compared to the previous quarter the levels of business activity in the third quarter of FY2016-17 were stable.

Key Issues For The Dental Industry —

This is a short note to let you know the latest edition of the Australian Dental Practice Business Conditions Survey, Australia's only quarterly assessment of sentiment on current and future business within dental practices, can now be downloaded for free.

The latest report provides sentiment of the business conditions experienced in dental practices for the third quarter of FY2016-17.  This is summarised below:

	FY2016-17 Third Quarter Current Business Conditions Summary —
		Nationwide there was sentiment that the total number of patients remained the same when compared to the previous quarter, with suggestions of a minor increase.
		There was sentiment that the number of new patients seen (i.e. those that had not previously presented to the practice before) remained the same when compared to the previous quarter, with suggestions of a minor increase.
		Sentiment suggests that the number of government-funded patients that are being seen was relatively stable, with a minor decline.
		Across the sector there was a moderate level of sentiment that dental product purchases increased compared to the previous quarter.

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The Australian Dental Practice Business Conditions Survey is a great way to develop your understanding how the sector is travelling.  Down download the latest edition or understand the report, visit the links below:

Australian Dental Practice Business Conditions - Download the last edition..... Australian Dental Practice Business Conditions - Review methodology

The ADIA Bite Magazine Dental Practice Business Conditions Survey is a national survey that aggregates data provided by dental practices across Australia. It covers practices of all sizes operating in every state / territory, and is Australia’s only survey targeted at dental professionals that's undertaken on a quarterly basis.

This initiative is just one of the many ways that ADIA works to provide members with the tools to plan for the growth and sustainability of their businesses, and to help create jobs in Australia’s dental industry.

If you need assistance in downloading the Australian Dental Practice Business Conditions Survey, please contact the ADIA National Office via email at membership@adia.org.au or telephone 1300 943 094

Member Engagement —

It's the advice and guidance from member businesses that determines the type of analytical information prepared by ADIA, with members that have an interest in this area serving on the ADIA-BAC Business Affairs Committee.  Updates on the research are provided at the quarterly ADIA State Branch Briefings.  If your business has an interest in this matter, get involved today.

Further Information —

For further information on ADIA's dental industry analysis send an email to statistics@adia.org.au or telephone 1300 943 094.  To keep up to date follow ADIA on Facebook at www.facebook.com/dental.industry or subscribe to the Twitter feed @AusDental.

Currency Of Information & Disclaimer —

This update was issued on 5 May 2017 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. 
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