50 years ago The Dental Assistants Association was originally formed to work for the general advancement of our members and further the professional, social and industrial welfare of dental assistants and receptionists.We are a non-profit association registered in NSW and governed by a Board of Directors who are nominated by members and elected for a four year term.

The Dental Assistants Professional Association Stanmore offers training, professional development, conference and events, advice and support for industrial and employment enquiries, and a national certification register of qualifies professional staff. We also provide a network of opportunity and support for the dental staff.

At Dental Assistants Professional Association Stanmore our aims are:
- Improve, protect an foster the best interest of its members and to assist them to obtain their rights, professional status and recognition as an integral part of the health care team
- To work for the certification and registration of Dental Assistants by the appropriate Registration body
- To express the views of Dental Assistants in matters of affecting their professional, social, economic, and educational welfare
- To further the education of members by arranging or sponsoring or otherwise promoting discussion groups, seminars, lectures, workshops, conferences, or other methods of on-going education.