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CREDENTIALS & RECOGNITION · A1 DENTAL BARTON

Credentials behind our care.
Here in Canberra.

A1 Dental Barton is the first private general dental practice in Canberra to bring together ACT facility licensing, QIP-accredited Day Procedure Service status and Commonwealth private hospital recognition—and one of very few in Australia’s history to achieve this combination.

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LICENSED · ACCREDITED · RECOGNISED

The credentials behind
our onsite service.

Day Procedure Service accreditation

Our day procedure service has been independently assessed against national safety and quality standards.

Recorded accreditation period:
20 February 2026–20 February 2029.

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ACTFacility licence

Healthcare-facility licensing

Our facility is licensed for dental day procedures. Read the licence details below to understand its scope.

Recorded licence term:
1 July 2025–8 November 2026.

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HospitalCommonwealth recognition

Commonwealth hospital recognition

A1 Dental Barton is recognised by the Australian Government as a private hospital. This recognition is separate from the benefits available under your health insurance policy.

Declaration details

Private hospital declaration effective 7 May 2026. Hospital provider number 0097090A.

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QIP · NSQHS STANDARDS

Our accreditation.

Day Procedure Service

Our day procedure service has been independently assessed against national safety and quality standards. Accreditation covers the service’s systems and processes, including how safety and quality are managed.

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The practice-supplied Statement of Accreditation records accreditation to the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards, awarded on 12 February 2026 following Short Notice assessment.

Accredited service: A1 Dental Barton
Scope of services: Day Procedure Service
Accreditation commencement: 20 February 2026
Recorded validity: Until 20 February 2029
Certificate reference: ACSQHC01-B67
Premises on certificate: Barton Medical Precinct, Level 2, Suite 8A/3 Sydney Avenue, Barton ACT 2600

The later QIP reassessment report separately records service identifier DPS1367, reassessment on 30 June 2026 and a decision on 28 July 2026. Those report dates are distinct from the February award and commencement dates printed on this certificate.

The certificate states that maintenance of accreditation is subject to continuous evaluation and quality improvement. Accreditation describes assessed systems and service scope; it does not guarantee a particular treatment outcome.

ACT HEALTHCARE FACILITY LICENCE

Our facility licence.

Day Procedure (Dental Facility)

Our facility is licensed for dental day procedures. Facility licensing and practitioner registration have different roles. You can ask our team about the licence and the scope relevant to your treatment.

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The certificate supplied by A1 Dental Barton records the following licence details.

Licence number: 0588/17
Recorded term: 1 July 2025 to 8 November 2026
Licensee: Dental Care Expert Pty Ltd
Licensed premises: Barton Medical Precinct, Suite 8A/3 Sydney Ave, Barton ACT 2600
Legislation named on the certificate: Public Health Act 1997
Certificate print date: 24 September 2025

These details are transcribed from the supplied certificate. Facility licensing is separate from QIP accreditation, Commonwealth hospital recognition and individual practitioner registration. For current licence documentation and the scope relevant to your treatment, please contact our team.

WHAT IT MEANS IN PRACTICE

Systems around your care.

The QIP report describes clinical governance, patient participation, consent review, infection-prevention audits, medication review and emergency preparation. These are part of a continuing approach to safety and quality, rather than a one-off badge.

Assessment and consent

Health information, treatment options and financial consent are considered before planned sedation care.

Infection prevention

Documented processes, training and audits support infection prevention and equipment reprocessing.

Clinical governance

Safety and quality information is reviewed through governance, staff and consumer participation processes.

Emergency preparedness

Training, monitoring, equipment checks and escalation planning support the response to changes in a patient’s condition.

These report-based descriptions refer to the QIP reassessment recorded in July 2026. Accreditation requires ongoing compliance and does not guarantee a particular treatment outcome.

Experience and care.

We take time to understand your concerns, explain your options and plan your care. Our team brings together general dentistry, oral surgery and specialist anaesthetic care when needed.

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HEALTH-FUND INFORMATION

What about
health insurance?

Hospital recognition does not tell you what your policy will pay. Before treatment, our team can help you understand the separate fees and the financial consent process. Ask your health fund to confirm your individual cover.

PHI 34/26 records second-tier eligibility for A1 Dental Barton effective 14 May 2026, category G, with a recorded expiry of 21 April 2029. This is a separate Commonwealth recognition.

Your individual benefits and costs depend on your policy and planned treatment. Our team can explain the financial consent process and the separate facility, anaesthetist and dental fees.

Read the second-tier notice

KEEP EXPLORING

Care that connects.

A1 DENTAL BARTON · CANBERRA

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We can help you understand the service, its scope and the documents relevant to your planned treatment.