Director of Education, Accreditation & Assessment shares advances in Professional Development & Training COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE #3 NOVEMBER 2014 INSIDE 01 President's Farewell Message 16 ACHS Clinical Indicator Program 18 Council Election 2014-16
Contact CONTENTS Level 13, 37 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 Aust Telephone: +61 2 9262 6044 President’s Message 1 Fellowship (GDP) 12 Facsimile: +61 2 9262 1974 CEO’s Message 3 Revised ADC Examination for OTD 14 Email: [email protected] What’s on at the College 4 Regional News 15 Web: www.racds.org Report from the Censor-in-Chief 5 ACHS Clinical Indicator Program 16 Registrars 6 Council Elections 2014/16 18 Please contact the Editor, Susan Buchanan Admissions 7 RACDS Academic Prize Winners 19 at [email protected] if you have OMS 8 Staff Corner 20 some personal news you would like Membership (GDP) 9 published in the College News. College Remembers 20 Professional Development & Training 10 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE COLLEGE SEASONS At the July 2014 Council strategic planning IR6 Third party providers dictating practice already open for registration. You can log onto INFORMATION GREETINGS! day, with the engagement of an independent leading to poor patient outcomes the College website for details of the scientific professional facilitator, Council not only and social programs. affirmed its strategic priorities identified in 2013 IR7 Poor utilization of resources resulting which will continue as strategic imperatives for from a lack of alignment in strategic The second meeting of the Presidents of the Royal Australasian College of Dental intent three Colleges will be held during the time Surgeons Incorporated Seasons Greetings to all Fellows, Members, The College will be closed over the festive 2014 to 2016 but also identified a number of of the scientific meeting to discuss further ABN 97 343 369 579 Friends and Family of the College and wishing break from 24 December 2014 and re-open key risks facing the College. In summary, the IR8 Failure to meet the accreditation collaborative initiatives between the Colleges everyone the very best for 2015 ! on 2 January 2015. major strategic imperatives and identified risks standards of OMS leading to loss of Patron for the benefits of members and fellows. are: accreditation and reputation of the His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right College A separate meeting is also being planned Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO, Strategic Imperatives between the representatives of the CDSHK and IR9 Failure to maintain proper process RACDS in Special Needs Dentistry with a view Governor-General of New Zealand. S1 Membership growth leading to too many successful appeals of future collaboration in this specialty between Copyright S2 International footprint the two Colleges. IR10 The College has a low profile in All rights reserved. No part of this work covered Foundation Donors S3 Broad and needed product offering regulatory eyes Immediately following the scientific meeting by copyright may be reproduced or copied in on the evening of Monday 8th December, any form or any means (graphic, electronic or Thank you to the following Members and Fellows who made a donation to the RACDS Foundation S4 Brand and leadership-Patient outcomes/ In essence, relevance of the College and its an induction ceremony for all Members and mechanical, including photocopying, recording, during 1 May – 30 September 2014: standards product offerings to both members and the Fellows in the Asia region who have not been recording taping, or information and retrieval profession sits high in the list of identified risks. Dr Nactarios ANDREWS (NSW) Dr Chung Sing LO (HK) S5 Meet changing needs (currency of formally inducted to the College will take systems) without the written permission of Addressing the significant risks challenging Prof Paul ABBOTT (WA) Dr Hilton KATZ (VIC) practice) place. Initially planned as a joint ceremony the Editor. Dr Alexandra BARRATT (NSW) Dr Ka-Hung KWAN (HK) the College will guide our strategic imperatives with the CDSHK for the successful candidates Disclaimer Dr William BESLY (VIC) Dr Vicky LAW (QLD) S6 Right people, right roles, right resources, in the direction towards sustainable College of the conjoint MGD/MRACDS examination in Dr Andrew BOCHENEK (WA) Dr Albert LEE (HK) efficient process and management and growth. Beginning from this Council term, The Royal Australasian College of Dental Dr Jeffrey BOOTH (NZ) Dr Michael MANDIKOS (QLD) good corporate governance strategic priorities of the Council are available Hong Kong, it has now been extended to all Surgeons Inc., “the RACDS”, its officers, servants Dr Suzanne BRENT (NSW) Dr Peter MANSOUR (NSW) to members on the website and from now members and fellows in the Asia region. It may or agents will have no liability in any way Dr Ernest CHAN (NSW) Dr Christopher MUIR (QLD) S7 RACDS – Brand known for Excellence on, all issue briefings will attach both strategic be your belated ceremony, but the recognition arising from information or advice that is Dr Martin CHING (VIC) Dr Colin NELSON (QLD) S8 Engaged Members imperatives and identified risks as part of the of your academic achievement will never be contained in the College News. Dr Lai Hung CHONG (HK) Dr Chi Hong NG (HK) considerations for all issues that are brought restrained by time. You should have all the Dr Lap Yan CHONG (HK) Dr Katherine NGU (NSW) to our meetings. It is also necessary to details of this induction ceremony by the time The publication of statements, opinions, Dr Anthony COLLETT (VIC) Dr Ian O'LOUGHLIN (NZ) you read this Newsletter or in fact you may advertisements or other materials in this Dr Catherine COLLINS (NSW) Dr Stephen PAK (NSW) Identified Risks communicate all these identified risks and have already registered for this ceremony College News carries no representation by or Dr Stephen DAHLSTROM (ACT) Dr Edward PEEL (NSW) IR Loss of relevance to our Members and strategic intents to stakeholders of the College (contact [email protected]). on behalf of the RACDS express or implied of Dr Iain FERGUSON (VIC) Dr Angie PHELAN (QLD) Fellows resulting in loss of relevance of such as all boards of studies, hence a face to any belief in their truth or otherwise, in whole Dr Brian FIELD (NZ) Dr Leander RATHSAM (NSW) the College face meeting of members of all the Board of The 50th anniversary celebration, under the Dr Paul HAGLEY (NSW) Dr Teriko REX (NSW) Studies are being planned for February 2015 at capable leadership of Dr. Peter Gregory, Dr. or in part, unless an express statement to that Dr Graham HALL (TAS) Dr Chris SEALEY (NZ) IR2 Entry of multiple CPD providers leading the time of the first Council meeting of the new Ian Sweeny, Dr Patrick Russo and Dr. David effect accompanies the item in question. Dr Peter HARDMAN (QLD) Dr Anthony SELVARAJ (NSW) to competition for the market council term. Sykes, has already been confirmed as a Issue 1 2015 A/Prof Andrew HEGGIE (VIC) Dr Alan SOLOMON (VIC) two-day celebration in Sydney, with a full day Dr Andrew HOWE (NSW) Dr Bernard SPECULAND (UK) IR3 Failure to capitalize in the growth of One of the strategic imperatives of this Council Space reservation 9 January 2015 and deadline scientific meeting on the 4th September jointly Dr Leone HUTCHINSON (NSW) Dr Shiva SUBRAMANIAM (WA) the overseas markets leading to lost term is to strengthen College education for submission of material 23 January 2015. organized by the NSW Regional Committee Dr Michael HYDE (ACT) A/Prof Albert TAN (WA) opportunities activities. To this end, there are a number of Front cover photograph Dr Issam JAWMAR (Saudi Arabia) Dr Ian WESTMORE (NSW) large scale scientific meetings available to and the College, followed by a Fellowship Day Dr Tissa JAYASEKERA (VIC) Dr Mathini WIGNES-WARAN (NSW) IR4 Failure to attend to clinical trends in our members and fellows over the next eighteen and gala ball on the 5th. The latest updates and Final Examination Workshop, Sydney, 2014 CPD leading to a lack of relevance Dr Paris KRITHARIDES (ACT) Dr Marcus YAN (NSW) months. The first Joint Collegiate Scientific details of both the scientific and fellowship day Dr Raymond LAM (WA) Dr Linda YEN (QLD) programs will soon be available on the website. Dr Albert LEUNG (HK) Dr Wendy YU (NSW) IR5 Different culture of young dentists meeting to be held on 7-8 December jointly Please mark the dates in your diaries. This is a Dr Siu Fai LEUNG (HK) Dr Lena ZHU (NSW) resulting in our offering not resonating organized by the College with the Dental landmark celebration of the College not to be with their needs Colleges of Hong Kong and Singapore is missed. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 1
Regional Committees are encouraged to These documents will assist the Council Council has unreserved support for a group contact the College office or the Event towards building the best examination of enthusiastic members of the College who Manager, Ms Emma Slattery, directly for governance and forever forging the have a keen interest in setting up a regional assistance in planning your scientific meeting highest standard in examination with a committee in Malaysia and preliminary and 50th Anniversary celebration. fair, standardised, transparent and robust communication between members in examination process. All this ground work Malaysia, the CEO and myself has already been The organisation of the 23rd Convocation is crucial to meet the growing examination initiated. in Hobart from 30 March to 2 April 2016 is activities of the College and expectations of underway, The organizing committees will our trainees and candidates. A big thanks to all This is my swan song Newsletter message again strive for an exciting and stimulating those who worked very hard in strengthening as President. It has been a challenging and scientific program and some memorable the examination governance of the College. rewarding role for me: challenging especially at social functions for all participants. the time of great flux of the College; rewarding As the education and examination activities because it has been a privilege for me to work CEO’S MESSAGE As we are moving towards the end of the year expand, there is a parallel increase in workload with a talented and committed Council. I it is again the busiest months of examination on our Registrars and Assistant Registrars. In sincerely thank my Council, Registrars, various activities for the College. The number addressing this, previous Council had resolved Board of Studies and the College staff for their EDUCATION of candidates registered for the Primary to establish paid positions for Registrars and support in my role as President. This issue of College News brings into Medical Council) that have helped to provide » 2413 dentists have sat the primary exam Examination this year is among the highest Council is now at the final stages of refining the focus the core business of the College that a platform for quality improvement within since its inception TRAINING numbers if not a record. I wish everyone Roles and Responsibilities of Registrars. Summarizing my two years experience as is education, training, examination and the Colleges’ Membership and Fellowship success in their examinations and I would like President in one sentence: Continuing Professional Development and programs in General and Specialist Dental » There are 350 dentists actively enrolled in to take this opportunity to thank the Registrars, EXAMINATION the governance of those processes and Practice. some aspect of the College’s programs at It has been a collective effort by the examiners, observers and the education Registrars, Assistant Registrars and the \"The College is all about its members, deems activities. The College portfolio comprises five any given point in time. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT team for their committed effort in running whole examination team, Council is deeply itself of its members and for its members and distinct education and examination programs Working together, these two sets of all examinations at the highest professional appreciative to all of them. it will only thrive through the engagement, – Membership and Fellowship in General standards provide the RACDS with a quality Data and information on performance at INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED standard. Other examination activities will be support and commitment by its members.” Dental Practice, Membership and Fellowship improvement framework across all aspects QUALIFICATIONS covered by the Registrars in their columns. As the number of Members and Fellows grows in Specialist Dental Practice and Fellowship in of governance, learning, assessment examinations has improved with the addition of a dedicated database administrator on in a particular region, continuing professional GLOBAL REACH Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. and CPD for the five programs. One staff. Aside from cleaning, mapping and It is worth mentioning that a number of development to members and preparing local Dr Francis Chau might well ask why bother as the College structuring data already in the database, policies and guidelines documents and candidates to sit for College examinations will President One of the tasks given to me as incoming qualifications, apart from FRACDS(OMS), are there has been a concerted effort to collect Postgraduate dental education body established to improve the knowledge and skills of dental practitioners Handbooks detailing all information of various be best supported by a group of enthusiastic CEO was to help ensure a suite of education not registrable. But it is not the outcome program pathways related to all College local members. and examination activities that are valid, so much as the process that needs to be and analyse data relating to the programs in examinations have been published. reliable, standardised and fair for candidates benchmarked against standards that are this past year. This focus on data has been and trainees. This is no small ask and one accepted across the professional one of the commendations of the Australian Medical Council in relation to the OMS Training which organisations similar to this College education sector. CELEBRATING RACDS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN 2015 are grappling with every day across the Program. YEARS 5 0 history and acknowledge the future. Save these dates in your diary and Australasian region. The medical Colleges Next year will see the release by the The reports from the Registrars, Chairs of We have a national event planned in September 2015 to celebrate our have had their education and examination Australian Dental Council of a report on a Boards of Studies and the Censor-in-Chief programs accredited by the Australian specialist competencies framework that has good overview of the achievements and years. Universities are accredited by several 1965-2015 stay tuned for more details. Medical Council for the past ten or more been in development throughout 2014. Not in each edition of College News give a that I am privy to advanced knowledge, but performance in each stream of activity. What national agencies, including discipline I predict that this will be a valuable reference specific accreditation bodies. For Dental set as the Boards of Studies in Specialist they don’t tell is of the dedication to task and Schools, the Australian Dental Council and Dental Practice disciplines seek to define process provided by each member of the Board, Examiners, Assessors and the staff the Dental Council of New Zealand accredit the differences between Membership and NSW REGIONAL COMMITTEE both undergraduate and specialist training Fellowship in Specialist Dental Practice. The who provide administrative and professional educator support. I would like to thank SCIENTIFIC DAY programs at universities. Boards of Studies MRACDS and FRACDS everyone who is part of an education process FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER (GDP) have recently gone through the within the College for their contribution At the RACDS, the Oral and Maxillofacial definitions exercise and Council adopted this RESTORATION OF FORM, FUNCTION Surgery Training Program is accredited by at their November meeting. throughout 2014. AND AESTHETICS both the Medical and Dental Councils against The contributions of Members, Fellows and A Comprehensive Approach to Oral Health two sets of different but complementary In 2015 the College will celebrate its 50th staff to developing and ensuring best practice standards. That OMS has achieved and Anniversary which includes 50 years of education and examination processes helps to Doltone House, Hyde Park, Sydney Doltone House, Sydney maintains this accredited status is tribute offering Fellowship to dentists throughout ensure that the College post nominals remain to the Board of Studies and the collective Australia, New Zealand and the Asia region. highly valued and respected in the dental and focus on ensuring that the Standards are Not that raw numbers do any justice surgical communities in which our members considered across each aspect of the Training to describing the achievements of an FELLOWSHIP DAY GALA BALL Program and within their decision making organisation over such a long time, but in work. SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER SATURDAY 5 SEPTEMBER responsibilities. those 50 years: A MORNING EXPLORING THE Museum of Contemporary Art I would like to join with the President in wishing SIGHTS OF SYDNEY Circular Quay, Sydney It is these two sets of standards (Accreditation » Membership has grown to 2,344 Members all Members and Fellows the very best for the Sydney Harbour Sailing Regatta Join us for a night of delicious Standards: Education Programs for Dental approaching festive season and Happy New Italian Food Safari - Haberfield food, fine wines, Specialists (The Australian Dental Council and Fellows Year for 2015. Archibald Exhibition/High Tea at entertainment and dancing to » 230 are doubly qualified Members and the Art Gallery of NSW celebrate the College’s 50 year and Dental Council of New Zealand) and Bronte to Bondi Coastal Tour history with a Gala Ball. Accreditation Standards for Specialist Medical Fellows (usually a Membership in a Gary Disher \"Sydney Opera House with Tall Ship\" Education and Continuing Professional Specialist Dental practice discipline and a by Ben Aveling Chief Executive Officer Development Programs (The Australian Fellowship in General Dental practice) Contact us 1800 688 339 | [email protected] | www.racds.org 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 3
ADC/DC(NZ) Framework of MGD part II Exam (Hong Kong) insert image here Competencies conjoint MRACDS(GDP) In July I was invited to attend a meeting in In August I was invited with fellow examiners Wellington, New Zealand. This was one of a Prof. David Manton, Dr Dimitra Mersinia and series of meetings throughout Australasia Dr Michael Wyatt to assess candidates at the set up to establish a consultative process of inaugural Conjoint exam in Membership GDP, discussions to write a set of Competencies RACDS and MGD part II CDSHK. for each of the recognised registrable specialties in the two jurisdictions and to Our host, Dr Haston Liu Wai Ming and his expedite recognition and registration of dental Committee of General Dentistry and CDSHK specialists pursuant to the Trans-Tasman staff were very welcoming when we arrived WHAT’S ON agreement. The College has a vested interest in Aberdeen near the examination centre. For the next three days we navigated through the in these processes as they will have direct tunnels and hills of Hong Kong to conduct implications on the ease and availability of practices. On the final day we paired with local training. After the Wellington meeting I went accredited placements for OMS specialists-in- on-site examinations of the candidates in their examiners to conduct vivas on a number of to the FRACDS Board of Studies face-to-face AT THE COLLEGE REPORT FROM meeting chaired by A/Prof Werner Bisch at the unseen cases. THE CENSOR- College offices in Sydney. This activity took a significant amount of organisation and liaison from both College Australian Dental Students Association offices and I would like to thank the staff from FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOuT COuRSES, ExAMINATIONS AND EVENTS, IN-CHIEF Convention both places for the effort they made to make PlEASE VISIT NEWS & EVENTS ON THE COllEGE WEBSITE AT WWW.RACDS.ORG Following on from the FRACDS BoS meeting this activity proceed as smoothly as it did. DR WARREN SHNIDER I flew up to Griffith University on the Gold Coast to attend the Australian Dental Students Association Convention. The College was Education Board - June 2014 invited to provide a lecture on our Membership continued on next page... December 2014 February 2015 21 March The Education Board (EB) had a day-long face- and Fellowship programs and I found the to-face meeting in the College office in June. 1 - 3 December 7 February New Zealand South Island Provincial Study Day Despite exhaustive preparation and dedication audience to be very receptive to a wide variety of our courses on offer. Primary Examination – Viva Voce MRACDS(GDP) Orientation Day Lake Tekapo by the Education team, the volume of work for the Board to consider was not completed in Venue: Sydney Venue: Sydney MRACDS (GDP) Viva Voce 1 More detail was provided on a somewhat the time allotted so the EB had to reconvene casual level (sand between the toes at beach 6 December 15 February 22 March a week later by teleconference. The outcome volleyball) by the Director of Education, CPD Masterclass – Medical Emergencies OMS Trainees final date for submission of has been that both the General Dental Practice Assessment and Accreditation, Tindal Magnus, Presenter: Dr Tristan Madden Logbook Summaries, Six-Monthly Formative CPD Case and Viva Preparation Session and the Specialist Dental Practice Handbooks to the delegates over the following days. have been completed and are available as a Venue: Sydney Assessment forms & Clinical Training Venue: New Zealand free download for one and all from the College Assessments. Website. 7 – 8 December Collegiate Scientific Meeting OMS Trainees final date to complete SAVE THE DATES At the sign-off of the documents there was Venue: Hong Kong registration requirements and payment a general round of applause by the Board Members in recognition of the enormity of this task and the elation that a tangible result is 27 February January 2015 Registrations Close – MRACDS(GDP) Viva Voce now in place for you to use: I commend these Handbooks for your use and encourage you 5 January to read them and provide feedback to the Education team for further improvement. Registrations Close – MRACDS (GDP) 28 February Assessment Round 1 RACDS New Zealand Study Day In addition to the Handbooks, there are a Venue: Wellington 13 – 14 January number of policies that are in various stages of development that principally revolve around Final Examination FRACDS(GDP) – Written Papers March 2015 4 September the examination processes; the selection and conduct of examiners and the process Venue: Various of mitigating circumstances and appeals 1 March RACDS 50th Anniversary Celebrations - NSW 19 – 21 January Regional Committee Scientific Day and considerations when an unsuccessful Final Examination FRACDS(GDP) – Viva Voce Registrations Close – MRACDS(Orth)/MOrth examination result is obtained. These latter Venue: Sydney Conjoint Examination Venue: Sydney considerations will be the focus of business at the November EB meeting. More detail about 30 January 2 March 5 September the nature and content of these policies can be found in the Director of Education, Assessment MRACDS Assessment Round 1 Commences RACDS 50th Anniversary Celebrations - Registrations Close – OMS SST Examination and Accreditation report. Fellowship Day and Gala Ball 31 January Conjoint Examiners, CDSHK and RACDS, Aberdeen, OMS Induction Day Venue: Sydney Hong Kong, August 2014 Venue: Sydney 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 5
continued from previous page... These sessions were presented mostly by A total of six candidates sat, two This diet is held in Adelaide and four academics who have tirelessly examined Membership and four Fellowship, in the conjoint candidates will be sitting. Successful for the College over many years and once disciplines of Orthodontics, Endodontics candidates will gain Membership in again the feedback from participants was and Prosthodontics. Three of the six Orthodontics with both Colleges. The first diet Professionalism and leadership uniformly positive. This year we are pleased to were successful and are now eligible for of the year is held in Edinburgh each June. Workshop welcome two new lecturers Prof Joan Faoagali Membership or Fellowship. In October our College was invited to send (Pathology) and Dr Munira Xaymarden Fellowship Examinations a representative to attend a workshop (Histology). Prof Faoagali will also examine in Conjoint MRACDS/DClinDent Finally, also in November, we have the final conducted by the Royal Australian College of the Primary examinations for the first time in Examinations College Fellowship Examinations for the year Surgeons in Melbourne. The theme for the December this year. Conjoint MRACDS/DClinDent examinations with one candidate in Oral Medicine and one activity was: How do we provide leadership with Australian universities commenced in candidate in Dental Public Health (DPH). This The success of the course is a result of the will be the first DPH Fellowship Examination for and nurture professionalism, remembering September and will run through to the end quality of the presentations and also the hard since the inaugural examination in 2011. “the standard you walk past, is the standard of November. This examination pathway work of the College staff from the Education allows candidates completing a DClinDent 2015 is set to be a productive year for SDP you accept”. The intended target audience Department including Tindal Magnus, Judy with a high level of interest in the Membership included leaders within the health sector Thomas-Meulman and Wendy Rahtz. Special at a university holding a Memorandum of and Fellowship examinations. A combined Understanding with the College to sit their particularly surgery, anaesthesia, nursing, mention should also be made of the support final university examination as a conjoint Boards of Studies SDP meeting is planned for hospitals and regulators. I noted with interest REGISTRAR provided by three Fellows of the College who REGISTRAR examination where a College-approved February which will include process review, that I was the only delegate from a dental acted as co-ordinators over the two week examiner is present. If successful the candidate and strategic planning for the year ahead. background. The Workshop Objectives (GDP) period, they included Dr’s Lena Zhu, Shiv (SDP) is then able to gain both their postgraduate Applications for Assessment of Eligibility and included: Subramaniam and Dimitra Mersinia. degree and MRACDS in the relevant discipline. Registration for the 2015 SDP Examinations will In 2014 we have 14 conjoint candidates open in January 2015 and will close on 1 April A/PROF LIZ MARTIN Web-based Education Program A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT 2015 and 1 May 2015 respectively. » Analyse the breadth of elements The Web-based Education program is now across three universities in the disciplines of within a definition of professionalism Periodontics, Orthodontics, Endodontics and Examination Preparation Programs underway with 3 modules accessible to We are currently in the midst of a busy time Prosthodontics. A/Professor Neil Peppitt » Identify how it is taught and assessed candidates. The first module is intended Registrar, SDP (Interim) The Final Examination Workshop was of year for Specialist Dental Practice with the » Identify values, ethics, and standards that once again a very successful event, and to help candidates examine their clinical annual College Examination period recently The universities holding conjoint examinations guide professionalism feedback from participants was unanimously processes and understand the level at which concluded and the conjoint University currently are the University of Sydney, positive. Held on the weekend 13-14 June at the Final Examination is set. The two clinical Examinations just commenced. the University of Western Australia and » Distinguish the values, ethics, and modules have been designed to provide the University of Queensland. Conjoint standards which enable us to handle the Education Block, Westmead Centre for candidates with opportunities to practice and examinations with James Cook University unprofessional behaviour Oral Health, with 66 participants attending receive feedback on the process of working including 7 from Malaysia, 5 from Singapore, Membership and Fellowship were conducted earlier in the year. » Identify elements of professionalism in the 5 from Hong Kong and 1 from India. These through a patient case. I wish to express current health care environment my sincere thanks to Dr Geoff Borlase for Examinations in Specialist Dental November will additionally see the second candidates were involved in a comprehensive Practice » Differentiate between influences that series of small group sessions and lectures the efforts he has put into developing these The College Membership and Fellowship 2014 diet of the conjoint MRACDS/M(Orth) impact positively or negatively on facilitated by seven of the Final Examiners. modules. At present we have 27 candidates Examinations in Specialist Dental Practice were examination with the Royal College of professionalism on a daily basis Participants of the workshop particularly registered for the WBE program, with 16 held this year on 11 August. Surgeons, Edinburgh. relished the opportunity to present their candidates participating in the first module » Identify influences which contribute to and 18 in the second module. clinician’s disruptive behaviours own cases, lead discussion about the treatment they provided for their patients and ADMissiONs » Summarise the key elements of responding to stimulating questions from their Examinations organisational change management The Primary examinations will be held in peers. We are grateful to Dr Geoffrey Borlase ADMISSIONS Ghada sOLiMAN (NsW) » Choose one aspect of their work who facilitated the workshop with terrific input Sydney from 24 November through to 3 Tsin Cheung TAi (Hong Kong) Albert Tri TRAN (QLD) environment which, if changed, could from examiners representing both the general December. shmuli Laib WeNiG (ViC) Kaung Myat WiN (singapore) improve professional behaviour and elective sections, including Dr’s Geoff TO Ching Ching YeW (Malaysia) Young, Karen Woodcock, Erin Mahoney, Paul The Final Examinations will be held in mid FRACDS(OMS) » Devise a plan Beath, Suma Sukumar and Alex Jones. January 2015 with the written papers held MEMBERSHIP Alexander Michael BOBiNsKAs (ViC) Andrew Hua-an CHeNG (sA) Some of the ideas that were explored and on 13 and 14 January, and the viva voce Justin Graeme COLLuM (QLD) Ankit GARG (TAs) developed during the course of the day could Two lecturers from the University Sains examinations from 19-21 January. & FELLOWSHIP Peter Virgil RiCCiARDO (ViC) be adapted and incorporated into some of Malaysia accompanied their candidates in MRACDS(GDP) our College programs. I would imagine that participating in the workshop and will be able Keith Leonard BOND (QLD) shareif eLHOuFY (ACT) a number of components fit nicely into the to provide ongoing support to the Malaysian A/Professor liz Martin Admissions to Membership and MRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(Orth) William John GiBLiN (NsW) aDmiSSionS to Christopher HARDWiCKe (NsW) law, ethics, risk management and practice candidates in preparation for the Final Registrar, GDP Fellowship 1 May 2014 to 30 Marsha Maria DAYCH (SA) Yousef ABDALLA (QLD) Matthew Hiu Fai Kei (QLD) memberSHiP anD Krishanti MAHADeVAN (ViC) management modules of the MRACDS(GDP) examinations in 2015. Genevieve Li-Xuan KHOO (WA) Alia AL RAHBI (Oman) fellowSHiP Alan MANN (sA) Christopher Raman PATeL (QLD) program. I was fortunate enough to meet September 2014 Judit SZITO (WA) Mohammed Ahmed Younis ALMUZIAN Admissions to Membership & Fellowship David G. POWeR (NsW) the Dean of Education at The RACS, A/Prof Primary Orientation Course Bernard ZAYOUR (NSW) (United Kingdom) Robert sALTMiRAs (QLD) 1 January to 30 April 2014 Wei Ling irene THONG (NsW) Stephen Tobin, and he invited me to further The Primary Orientation Course was held FRACDS(GDP) Robert Burns GRIFFIN (QLD) MRACDS(DPH) develop some collaborative elements in at Moore Theological College from 30 June FRACDS(Endo) MRACDS(DPH) Yong Huat HONG (Malaysia) Nijamuddeen ABDuL LATiFF (singapore) Mohamed Aomr Farag Amar AMTiRG (WA) Mahmoud ABOueLeNeiN (NsW) education between our two Colleges. through to 11 July. 129 potential Primary Unni Krishnan KUNJU KRISHNA PILLAI Xiaoli GAO (Hong Kong) Jae Won Jennifer LEE (New Zealand) MRACDS(OralMed) Luke ADseTT (New Zealand) Wessam Ahmed Fouad Abdulgha ATTeYA (ViC) Examination candidates attended the course (Kuwait) Chi Keung Michael TONG (Hong Kong) Norman Arthur FiRTH (New Zealand) Marissa BAHAROM (Malaysia) Jacinta Vu (WA) Dr Warren Shnider and benefitted from a series of stimulating and Aditi BHiDe (ViC) MRACDS(Pros) Matthew Angus Christopher CAMPBeLL (ViC) MRACDS(Orth) Aida shafiza CHe'AZMi (Malaysia) Censor-in-Chief clinically relevant sessions covering the basic FRACDS(Perio) MRACDS(Endo) Catherine Jane COLLINS (NSW) Victoria BeCK (QLD) Adam Kyen CHeN (ViC) Vandana KATYAL (NsW) Annie CHeN (Hong Kong) sciences. Dang Cao TRAN (NSW) Angeline Hiu Cheng LEE (Hong Kong) Arun Kumar THANGAVEL (NSW) Paulina Lee (NsW) Tahlia Maree COCKs (ViC) Fathima Fazrina FAROOK (sri Lanka) Andrew David THOMSON (QLD) Devan NAiDu (QLD) Ksenia FeDOROVA (ViC) seong-seng TAN (ViC) Franc HeNZe (WA) Cherry ZAW (sA) Jae-Man Zhuzhong HONG (NsW) MRACDS(Paed) Jaspreet KAuR (ViC) Jennifer LAN (NsW) Jad Nathan CLARKe (NsW) Norjehan LATiB (Malaysia) Manikandan eKAMBARAM (Hong Kong) Ho Yin Horace LO (Hong Kong) Matthew steven FRACARO (QLD) Wing Chi MAN (Hong Kong) Vaishnavi Lekshmi GOPALAKRisHNAN (WA) Nurlidiah MD GHAZALi (Malaysia) Jason Andrew MiCHAeL (NsW) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 Mazida Najwa MD ZiN (Malaysia) Diane su-Yin TAY (NsW) 7 Hazelina MuHAMMAD (Malaysia) Deon NAiCKeR (sA) MRACDS(Pros) Hitesh Anil NAVANi (ViC) Graham iain CARMiCHAeL (WA) Jana NiKOLOVsKi (NsW) Bevan James CHONG (NsW) Tahir Yusuf NOORANi (Malaysia) Zoe POTRes (NsW) Jodie Louise OLiVieR (NsW) Manjeet PATiL (ViC) Pooja RAi (WA) Kavitha RAMAsAMY (Malaysia) Anupam Canchi Arun RAO (NsW) Tarek RAsHDAN (NsW) Noor Rashidah sAAD (Malaysia) sidrah Aslam sAMNAKAY (WA) College newS issue #02 2014 15
These were conducted centrally in Sydney on If you have a young associate working in your 39 candidates registered for the opportunity 19 July and 11 applicants have received training practice or you know a practitioner who would with 19 candidates emerging successful. These positions to commence accredited training in benefit from, and be an asset to the College, practitioners are now eligible to be admitted to 2015. encourage them to contact Sheridan Ahearn Membership. We extend our congratulations Senior Education Officer, Membership for to: Final Examination further information. The Final Examination was held in August & Dr Kin Wai CHU September 2014. The written papers were Master Classes Dr Man Hin Michael FAN held regionally and in NZ on 11-12 August 2014 Since the last edition of College News five Dr Kok Chu FUNG and the Oral & Clinical Viva Voce Examination Master Classes have been held: Dr Ping Lit HO was held at The Royal Brisbane & Women’s Dr Kam Yui Joesph LAM Hospital on the 2-3 September 2014. The » Pain and Therapeutics – Presented by Dr Dr Yue Hin LAM Chair of the Final Examination Panel was Mr Final Examination OMS, Russell Vickers Dr Kar Ling LAU Dylan Hyam, Canberra Hospital and Mr Ed Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Sep 14 » Practice Management, Law Ethics and Risk Dr Ching Kong LAW Dr Ka Man LI Hsu, Brisbane, was the co-ordinator for the L to R Back Row: Dr’s Edu Hsu, Benjamin Erzetic, Chris Sealey, Management – Presented by Dr John Dale, Dr Wing Kit Kenneth LI Christopher Poon, Julia Dando (Assistant Registrar OMS), examination. Dimitrios Nikolarakos, Jason Erasmus Dr King Tung NG OMS Thirteen candidates presented and 11 were Front Row: Dr’s Dylan Hyam, Jocelyn Shand MEMBERSHIP Ms Marianne Nicolle, Mr Don Grant, and Dr Dr Wang Kwong Calvin SO Stephen Harlamb Dr Shu Yi TONG successful and are congratulated: DR JOCELYN SHAND Duncan CAMPBELL Site visits to the Sydney and Newcastle (GDP) » Infection Control – Presented by Prof Laurie Dr Sung Chi Cissy TSANG Dr Ka Ying YUNG Walsh Joseph GUNN teaching hospitals were undertaken and Dr Ka Ho LIU The Committees of the Board have been busy Rakesh JATTAN by teleconference with the Canberra unit. DR PATRICK RUSSO » MRACDS Case and Viva Prep – Presented Dr Tsz Fai CHOW by Prof Ian Meyers in the past few months and teleconferences Kofi OTENG-BOTENG The Accreditation Report is currently being Dr See King Arthur SHAM of the Research Subcommittee, Education, Benjamin RAHMEL prepared. The popularity and success of this program » Diagnosis and Treatment Planning – Dr Wai Chau YIP Examination and Accreditation Committee’s Felix SIM continues and was made evident again by the Presented by Dr Dimitra Mersinia have taken place. An electronic log-book is Thasvir SINGH OMS Training Program Peer Review high numbers of candidates presenting for Finally, thanks to the members of the Board of under development in conjunction with the Leon SMITH Professor Mark Wong, University of Texas, Assessment Round 2, 2014. Our examiners The last class for the year will be held on Studies MRACDS(GDP), Prof Ian Meyers and his RACS, the reading list has been revised and Kim TSAO undertook an external peer review of the OMS saw 39 assessments for the core modules, and 6 December 2014 on Medical Emergencies by the curriculum will be undergoing a review Brent WOODS Training Program and the final report has 8 case reports in the elective modules during Dr Tristan Madden examiners, the College Office Education team over the upcoming year. A trainee bulletin was Bobby YANG been submitted to the Dental Council of New this round. In addition, the second viva voce and all the mentors. It is largely due to their released in July and a bulletin for the Trainers Zealand for their review. for the year was held on the 26 July 2014 with Thanks to the presenters who provide not expertise and generosity that the MRACDS is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the & Supervisors of Training was distributed in NSW/ACT Training Centre three successful candidates. The viva voce only essential information for our candidates best, clinically relevant programs of its type for June. Accreditation Regional Surgical Committees represents the final hurdle in the program after but also high level CPD for all Fellows and The New South Wales & Australian Capital The Regional Surgical Committees (RSC) all short answer questions in the core modules, Members. GDPs. OMS Selection Process Territory Training Centre accreditation visit formerly functioned under the auspices of and case reports in the elective modules are The selection process for training involves took place on 18 & 19 September 2014. The the Board but several years ago they were completed. We can therefore congratulate and Conjoint Examination MGD Hong Kong Dr Patrick Russo three components: assessment of the CV, Accreditation Team was comprised of Mr changed to ‘advisory bodies’. The RSC’s were welcome our three new Members in General The MGD/MRACDS conjoint viva voce Chair - Board of Studies, MRACDS(GDP) performance appraisals and an interview. James Worthington (Chair, Accreditation last part of the Board committees in 2009. Dental Practice; Drs Judit Szito, Bernard Zayour examination was conducted on the 18 – 22 Representatives from the six Training Centres Committee), Mr Matthew Hawthorne (Deputy Revised Terms of Reference have been drafted and Genevieve Khoo. August 2014 in Hong Kong. RACDS conducts and 3 independent members were involved in Chair) and Simon Janda (Senior Education and guidelines regarding the functioning of this examination in conjunction with the MGD the interview process. Officer, OMS). the RSC’s that were in the previous versions Mentors of the Hong Kong Dental Council. of the Handbook have been amended. The One of the standout attractions of MRACDS College Council at its July meeting approved (GDP) is the Mentor program led by Dr Warren the designation of the RSC’s as Committee of Shnider. While candidates may use their the BoS-OMS, and the RSC’s will report to the mentors to varying extents, all agree they Board of Studies – OMS. are an invaluable aid in progression through the program. It has been encouraging to see Keeping Trainee on Track the succession of various individuals from The ‘Keeping Trainee on Track’ (KTOT) course candidate to Member to mentor. These people MOTIVATE was held during the ANZAOMS conference bring the experience of having completed the in Auckland on 18 October 2014 and was program to the role. But I would encourage COLLABORATE attended by a number of consultants involved all Fellows and Members to consider bringing in training from Australia & New Zealand. The their own knowledge and experience to aid LEAD BY EXAMPLE KTOT workshop is one of the professional candidates. Not an arduous task and one that MAKE A DIFFERENCE development courses of the Royal Australasian brings enormous personal satisfaction. College of Surgeons. Orientation Day 2015 MENTORING The first meeting of the BoS - OMS in 2015 Enrolments are now open for the 2015 intake will take place on Friday 30 January and of candidates. Orientation Day for the intake Its not what you give but what you share the Induction Day for trainees commencing will be on 7 February 2015 at the College office. training will be held on Saturday 31 January in Our data shows that one of the best sources Sydney. Selection Interview Panel, July 2014, Sydney of quality candidates for our programs are existing Fellows and Members. L to R Back Row: Dr's Richard Harris, Nathan Vujcich, Paul Sillifant Dr Jocelyn Shand Front Row: Benjamin Erzetic, Anthony Crombie, Don Swinbourne (independent member) Chair, BoS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery MORE INFORMATION P +61 2 92626044 E [email protected] W www.racds.org 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 9
circumstances under which special The development of new policies at RACDS is The Education Team looks forward to insert image here consideration may be given in relation to increasingly supported by statistical analysis launching the Examiner Development assessments and examinations, as well the and reporting. The Education Team now Handbook in 2015. process for application for special consideration have available data, trackers and statistics on Finally, in early 2015 we will also see the candidature and outcomes for the full 46-year Reconsideration, Review and Appeals Policy: second combined meeting of the Boards span of the Primary and Final Examinations To provide clear direction on the process of Studies in Specialist Dental Practice. This in General Dental Practice and for the seven for handling requests for marks awarded for will be a large face-to-face meeting of eight years of the MRACDS(GDP) Program. The examinations or assessments Boards with the aim of: journey of every candidate in undertaking Program Specific Policies Membership and/or Fellowship is now tracked » Developing standard definitions for Advances in Professional RACDS Primary Examination Marking and and can inform us on trends, problems and Membership and Fellowship in the areas for further revision or expansion. Data specialist disciplines Development & Training Format Policy: To prescribe the process collation and statistical analysis is currently still » Calibrating assessment at Membership underway for the Specialist Dental Practice followed by the RACDS in setting and marking and Fellowship levels across specialist disciplines. the Primary Examination in General Dental disciplines Tindal Magnus shares the College's advancements in professional development and training Practice In OMS, this year has seen our inaugural » Undertaking strategic planning for the involvement in the national Medical Training RACDS Final Examination Marking and Format specialist disciplines At its heart, the business of the Royal Following on from the Council’s new Strategic the College for making significant change to its Review Panel (MTRP), a Federal Government Policy: To prescribe the process followed by Australasian College of Dental Surgeons is Plan (2014-2017) for the College, the Education approach with regard to communications and body that tracks and publishes trainee related The RACDS Education Team is enjoying the the RACDS in setting and marking the Final education and examination. Each and every Team have created a work plan that recognises data collection and analysis over the past year. data from every medical training program opportunities and challenges of introducing Examination in General Dental Practice historical phase of the College has been driven the important education role that the College and feeds into government funding programs, new policies and processes while retaining An essential piece of work currently being the all-important traditions of the organisation. by the ethos of senior dentists and surgical undertakes and therefore invests resources, local workforce projections and Health prioritised is the establishment of definitions MRACDS(GDP) Completion Date Extension We would like to extend a huge thank you to specialists imparting knowledge and skills to governance focus and more member time Workforce Australia. of Membership and Fellowship of the RACDS Policy: To provide clear direction on the all the Members and Fellows who are patiently other practitioners in order to set, assess and than ever into building best-practice programs Over the past six months we have developed in General Dental Practice. This has been an application process and criteria for candidates mentoring and advising us through this maintain high standards of practice throughout and facilitating candidate support. and published information sheets and extended but vital journey, not only to assist seeking an extension to their completion date process. If you have any ideas or feedback the profession. This ethos continues to application forms for Members and Fellows It is my great pleasure to introduce you to the the public and the professional health arena in or scheduled program end date for us, we would be very pleased to hear it. motivate every transaction within the walls of wishing to become involved with the College many new initiatives the Education Team has understanding what it means to be an RACDS Never hesitate to email or pick up the phone the College. Our candidate and membership as an examiner in GDP. There has been been working on over the past year and to Member or Fellow, but also to provide a basis MRACDS(GDP) Assessment Policy: To – [email protected] or +61 (02) 9262 6044. numbers show that the desire to learn and much interest in these opportunities and we provide a forecast of what is to come. First of on which to structure and calibrate all our prescribe the process of submission and teach within the profession has never been are currently in the process of producing an all is the opening of the Centre for Learning, assessment and education processes. The marking of MRACDS assessments more important than it is today. Examiner Development Handbook which will Education and Research within the College’s final definitions are currently being considered Tindal Magnus Building on the firm foundations laid previously Sydney office. Usually known as the Education by our Boards and Council before wider OMS SST Examination Marking and Format guide new and update current, examiners. Director, Education Assessment & by Members and staff, 2014 has seen the Centre, this collaborative space for all members distribution and publication to our membership Policy: To prescribe the process followed by the This guide will cover College policy and Accreditation addition of new staff with a variety of strong has state-of-the-art technology for visual and for information. RACDS in setting and marking the OMS SST process, advice on up-to-date education education backgrounds resulting in an audio conferencing and recording, configurable Examination practice and provide training in key skills such The foundation of all best practice education Education Team ready to help the College desks and a concertina door room divider to as psychometrics, exam blueprinting, mapping and governance is a clearly documented and to move into a new era in the provision of allow for smaller groups. So far the Centre OMS Final Examination Marking and Format of exam questions to learning outcomes and published policy. Over the last year a large professional development and training. has lived up to its name with six CPD Master Policy: To prescribe the process followed by the calibration of assessment against Membership number of new policies have been developed classes and Workshops run by esteemed and many others revised. Some of these are RACDS in setting and marking the OMS Final and Fellowship definitions. ‘ Our candidate information on upcoming CPD events please specific to each program but many are relevant OMS Trainees Requiring Assistance Policy: Examination professionals in their areas of expertise. For across the College. These policies help guide visit the College website to view the College not only current and potential candidates but This document is designed to assist in the and membership Calendar. also examiners, staff and members as we work numbers show that With the need to ensure best practice towards ensuring transparent, consistent and identification, support and management of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) Trainees education and examinations, the College’s Oral fair processes across all our education and Requiring Assistance (TRA) the desire to learn and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program examination areas. Overseas Trained Oral and Maxillofacial is accredited by both the Dental and Medical and teach within Councils of Australia and New Zealand. This Cross College Policies Surgeon Specialist Assessment Policy: To accreditation process is extremely time the profession has and resource intensive as the standards are Refund Policy: To provide clear direction on clearly define the process for assessment of Overseas Trained Oral and Maxillofacial the issuing of refunds for College enrolment, robust. Accreditation enables graduates of the Surgeons (OTOMS) seeking the right to never been more program to be registered as medical specialists. courses and examinations practice in Australia according to the directions important than it is It is a great acknowledgement of all of the hard RACDS Examiner Observer Policy: To provide of the Board of Studies OMS and taking into work of the Board of Studies and the education account the relationship between the College, clear direction on the selection, role, purpose today staff that the recently received feedback from and conduct of College examination observers the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and the the Australian Medical Council’s (AMC) 2014 Progress Report is very positive towards the Request for Special Consideration in Australian Dental Council (ADC). Program. The AMC response has commended Assessment Policy: To prescribe the 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 11
Projekt1_Layout 1 06.06.14 13:30 Seite 1 This has continued during this foundation term A Definitions Document of Membership and of the Board and I wish to acknowledge the Fellowship will assist the College membership, expertise and dedication of the Registrars and candidates, the broader profession and Examiners for the maintenance of the quality community to better understand the and reputation of the examinations. professional, clinical and academic standards Dental Tribune International of a Fellow in General Dental Practice. The area of main focus of the Board during this first term has been the contribution to the The Board has been supported in its various The World’s Largest News and educational and examination framework as projects by the College staff and in particular it relates to the Fellowship examination, both the Director of Education, Assessment Primary and Final examinations, in General and Accreditation, Tindal Magnus, and Educational Network in Dentistry Dental Practice. Board members were key Wendy Rahtz, the Senior Education Officer contributors to the Education Workshop – Fellowship. I would like to extend the during Convocation in the Gold Coast, appreciation of the Board members for their www.dental-tribune.com Queensland. expertise and diligence. FELLOWSHIP In July this year the Board members met at In concluding this report I wish to thank the Board members for their contribution, in the College Office to discuss a number of the (GDP) elements of College educational framework as time and expertise, as well as their dedication in governance of the examinations and it relates the General Dental Practice. Dr Patrick Russo, Chair of the Board of Studies MRACDS educational programs in General Dental also attended the meeting. This allowed for Practice; - Dr. Hugh Trengrove (Deputy Chair), A/PROF WERNER BISCHOF the consideration of common issues that span A/Prof Liz Martin (Registrar GDP) Dr. Catherine both the areas of Membership and Fellowship Prineas (Assistant Registrar GDP), Prof Marc We are about to complete the first term of in General Dental Practice. These issues Tennant, Dr. Paul Beath, Dr. Geoff Borlase, the Board of Studies FRACDS. Over the past two years there has been a considerable included the assessment procedures and the Dr. Dimitra Mersinia, and, Dr. Warren Shnider amount of activity of the Board. The Board examination expectations for both College (Censor-in-Chief). has broad responsibility for the governance programs. A/Prof Werner Bischof of the examination process, and supporting As a result the Board, through the direction of educational programs, for the Primary Chair - Board of Studies, FRACDS examination and the Final examination leading the College’s Education Board, has contributed to the Fellowship in General Dental Practice. to the development of the Handbook in These are not new examinations and are General Dental Practice and the exam format indeed the foundation examinations for the and marking policy. College. The management and oversight of the examinations, and the educational The Board has been central in progressing the programs, have been the responsibility of discussion of the attributes and expectations the Registrar and Assistant Registrar General of candidates successfully completing Dental Practice and the examiners in both Fellowship in General Dental Practice. examination streams. DR PETER Dr Bartold has a PhD in Oral Biology and He has also served on over 20 editorial a BDS and DDSc from the University of boards for various publications. BARTOLD Adelaide, where he still teaches. A devoted educator throughout his career, Dr HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Currently serving as professor and director Bartold has mentored over 50 postgraduate of the Colgate Australian Clinical Dental and doctoral candidates on research projects, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF Research Centre at the University of Adelaide, theses, and dissertations – many of whom PERIODONTOLOGY Dr Bartold is a member of the Order of have also received awards for their work. He Australia, Chair of the Board of the Australian has also been invited to present on various Honorary membership is awarded to Periodontology Research Foundation, and topics throughout the world, delivering 197 individuals who have made outstanding past president of organizations including lectures in 27 countries. contributions to the art and science of the ANZ Division of the IADR, the Asian periodontology. Pacific Society of Periodontology and the The College congratulates Dr Bartold on IADR Periodontal Research Group. He also his honorary membership of the AAP and Dr Peter Mark Bartold was awarded Honorary served on the RACDS Board of Studies for outstanding career. Membership in the American Academy of Periodontics, contributing widely to the Periodontology for his outstanding contributions Division of Periodonics Program. to the worldwide study and practice of periodontics. With a highly decorated career An accomplished researcher, Dr Bartold in periodontal research, education, and has published over 200 scientific articles, administration, he is most deserving of honorary co-edited seven textbooks, and holds four membership in the Academy. patents arising from his prolific research. 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 13
aetiology, investigations, diagnosis, prevention, Each task was marked by a pair of examiners, REGIONAL Fellows and Members of the RACDS and With the help of Emma Slattery, RACDS Event treatment, outcomes, complications and social using established assessment rubrics and students and staff of the Faculty of Dentistry Manager we have organised speakers from context). The blueprint is based on the ADC using benchmarked models. The assessment were invited to join the lecture. across the specialities to converge on Tekapo Professional Attributes and Competencies of of all 189 tasks together allowed for a greater NEWS on Saturday 21 March 2015. We have a number the Newly Qualified Dentist. degree of standardisation and objectivity in After the lecture, the audience raised of specialists giving their time and energy for questions and shared their viewpoints; all the assessment process. Each task was graded A total of 513 candidates sat the 6-7 March from A to D, and in order to pass, candidates ASIA enjoyed the wonderful evening. free to come and speak to a maximum of 25 rural dentists. Tekapo is a beautiful setting were required to have 9 or more A/B grades 2014 Written Examination, with approximately REVISED ADC 30% passing. and no more than 1 D grade, or 8 or more A/B The Hong Kong International Dental Expo and we hope this will be the first of many such initiatives that is supported by the college. grades and no D grades. Overall, less than 20% EXAMINATION Practical Examination of candidates successfully passed the Practical and Symposium, organized by the Hong On 29 September 2014 we had the pleasure of Kong Dental Association, was held on 22-24 Examination. FOR The Practical Examination was held from 27-29 The ADC is satisfied with the implementation August 2014 at the Hong Kong Convention speaking to the final year dental students at the and Exhibition Centre. A three-day trade June 2014, with 189 candidates sitting across University of Otago on behalf of the college. of the new examination process, which has OVERSEAS four locations – James Cook University (Cairns), delivered a more consistent and objective exhibition was running concurrently with the We were lucky enough to also have past- Griffith University (Gold Coast), Westmead scientific programme. A booth was offered President Professor Bernadette Drummond assessment of knowledge, clinical judgement Centre for Oral Health (Sydney) and the Oral TRAINED Health Centre of Western Australia (Perth). and clinical skills for overseas trained dentists. by the Hong Kong Dental Association to and past-Councillor and organiser of the event, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Ms Suzanne Hanlin in attendance. Other Feedback from examiners and candidates The Practical Examination required candidates DENTISTS to complete 12 tasks over the two days of the was actively sought by the ADC and was Surgeons. Members of the Asia Regional than the wine and food the students enjoyed Committee took this great opportunity very positive regarding the new assessment learning about the college and what we offer in examination. These tasks were: process. to promote and introduce the RACDS to Prof Marc Tennant Lecture, October 2014 their future. L to R: Dr Albert Lee, Dr S F Leung. Prof Edward Lo, » Radiographs the participants, including the Hong Kong Prof Marc Tennant, Dr Francis Chau, Dr C K Lee, Dr » Communication role play Information about the ADC role in the dentists and dental professionals from Jerome Yu, Dr Frankie So under the provisions of the Health » Gold crown preparation assessment of other oral health practitioners different countries in Asia. As well as a Practitioner Regulation National » Porcelain fused to metal crown preparation will feature in future issues. college banner and marketing material law Act 2009 the Dental Board » Analgam preparation being displayed in the booth, small College NEW SOuTH WAlES of Australia (DBA) appointed the » Amalgam restoration souvenirs were provided to attract the Fifty Fellows and Members enjoyed a night » Composite restoration - anterior tooth Australian Dental Council (ADC) » Composite restorations - posterior tooth interested participants. of collegiate socialising at the recent NSW to perform the accreditation » Rubber dam application Regional Committee annual dinner held at Aria functions for the dental » Endodontic access of a molar Restaurant in Sydney. The wonderful views of professions. » Provisional crown the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House were matched by the amazing degustation menu. The Committee were fortunate to One of the accreditation functions is the Candidates were also assessed on Infection have Dr Ron Georgiou attend as their special assessment of the knowledge, judgement, Control throughout the two days of the clinical skills and professional attributes of examination. guest. Dr Georgiou is one of only 289 people overseas trained dental practitioners who are worldwide who is a Master of Wine; the wines seeking registration with the DBA to practise The Rubber Dam and Communication tasks he selected for the evening were varied and Final year dental students at the information evening in Australia. were assessed onsite at each venue by two outstanding. He has designed cellars all over at the University of Otago examiners. The remaining tasks were sent to the world including the only underwater cellar Candidates undergo an assessment of the ADC office in Melbourne for assessment. at the Conrad in the Maldives! professional qualifications and transcripts, Dr Robin Whyman has stepped down as relevant work experience, registration history, Dr Gerard Condon (DBA) observing the Councillor representing the New Zealand good standing and other matters to establish assessment process NEW ZEAlAND region and the Regional Committee and all eligibility to proceed with the examinations. New Zealand Fellows, Members and candidates This consists of a Written Examination and thank him for his commitment to the college a Practical Examination. In 2014, the ADC Hong Kong International Dental Expo, August 2014 It has been a busy time for the New Zealand and the New Zealand interests within it. L to R: Dr C K Lee, Dr S F Leung & Dr Albert Lee implemented a revised examination process, setting up the RACDS booth Regional Committee working behind the following extensive consultation and review of scenes getting organised for two big events the former examination. next year. The 3rd annual study day will be Happy Holidays from the New Zealand During his trip to Hong Kong, Winthrop Regional Committee. held in Wellington at the Amora Hotel on Professor Marc Tennant from The University Written Examination Saturday 28 February 2015 with a 50 year of Western Australia kindly offered to deliver a celebratory dinner the night before. The study The Written Examination for dentists consists lecture for the local Fellows and Members of of four papers of two hours duration, each the RACDS. day is always informative and enjoyed by our with 80 multiple choice questions, usually Fellows and we hope to be having a drink scenario based. The papers broadly follow On the evening of 10 October 2014 at the with our first New Zealand candidates to have a blueprint to ensure a spread of questions Prince Philip Dental Hospital, Prof Tennant successfully completed the MRACDS. from a range of disciplines (i.e. endodontics, presented his 2-hour lecture titled \"Disruptive prosthodontics, cariology, restorative dentistry, Innovation in Service Approaches: 15 years The second event has evolved from an oral medicine and pathology, paediatric of experiences in addressing public dental initiative from the last study day which is to dentistry, periodontology, oral surgery, health in Australia”. support rural dentists in New Zealand. radiology, infection control, pharmacology and therapeutics) and domains (i.e. basic science, Examiners marking the models 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 15
If you can't measure it, you can't It must be understood that Indicator results are Continuous improvement and closing the If this type of continuous improvement activity is of interest to you, we would be happy to quality loop through evidence based measures influenced by the context of the care provided. Therefore these dental clients present with should not just be the domain of our public facilitate a group of Members and Fellows manage it poorer general health and oral health, and sector organisations. who would like to develop the concept. With often with more complex needs. advice from the ACHS, we would be able to Many dentists see that an oral health clinical general or specialist, and ensure that this is a Data from one sector of the profession should indicator program is clearly something that tailor indicators to different types of practice – RACDS Fellow, Professor Marc Tennant and CEO, Gary Disher discuss the Clinical Indicator Program not be directly compared with another. The private practices would benefit from as well non-confrontational way to understand the use as public sector services. However, only a of the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards core essence of Indicators is about the small percentage of HCOs and other practices of data to drive improvements. Register your cycle of quality improvement within a clinic/ interest with the CEO at [email protected] participate. In real terms, far more risk sits in organisation. In September the Australian Unplanned returns to the dental centre small isolated clinics than in large scale highly For a copy of the ACHS Australasian Clinical In the case of these HCOs most of the reported regulated government health services. But the Indicator report please visit www.achs.org.au/ Council on Healthcare Standards CI 1.1 Restorative treatment – teeth In 2013, there were 110,573 teeth restored reported by data are sustained at very low and clinically key is if you want to see/acknowledge the risk. programs-services/clinical-indicator-program/ (ACHS) released the 15th edition retreated within six months 12 HCOs, at an annual rate of 5.5 per 100 teeth restored. acceptable levels, except for CI 2.1 (Endodontic The potential gains totalled 1,959 fewer teeth retreated These national Clinical Indicators may not be of its Australasian Clinical treatment – same tooth within six months of within 6 months. initial treatment) which at about half (49/100) the best for individual circumstances, but they Marc Tennant Indicator report (2006 – 2013). The are a good place to start. Certainly the ability CI 1.2 Routine extraction – In 2013 there were 47,409 attendances reported by 12 still demonstrates substantial potential for FRACDS RACDS has been a participating complications within seven days HCOs for tooth extraction, at an annual rate of 1.6 per improvement for this single Indicator. of practices (or groups of practitioners) to organisation in the annual analysis 100 attendances for simple extractions. The potential consider what indicators of quality are best for Gary Disher Chief Executive Officer of Oral Health indicators and is gains totalled 300 fewer attendances for complications Whilst benchmarking and peer comparisons them and to tailor this approach is useful to think about. are valuable, the most important use of within 7 days. Editor’s Note: As Marc and Gary have indicated currently represented by Dr Chris Indicators is for continuous improvement. CI 1.3 Surgical extraction - In 2013 there were 3,766 attendances reported by 8 Collecting data and its analysis on this small Clinical Indicators are a very good way of Callahan. Healthcare organisations strive for continuous complications within seven days HCOs, for surgical extractions at an annual rate of 1.8 improvement and compare themselves against group of ten indicators is not out of the driving improvement in health practice. With The results for Oral Health in the 2013 per 100 attendances for surgical extraction. their previous results over time. question for most dentists. If your practice is the implementation of practice accreditation Clinical Indicators (CI) report represent only CI 1.4 Denture remakes In 2013 there were 7,568 dentures reported by 13 HCOs, accredited with the ACHS then participation is and compliance with National Safety and two years of observation as there was a at an annual rate of 2.6 per 100 dentures. The fitting Whether your healthcare organisation is a one free and many resources are made available to Quality Health Service Standards, Members significant revision of the current version of rate improved from 3.0 to 2.4, a change of 0.58 per 100 or two person practice or a larger multi-clinic assist you. and Fellows of the College should lead the the Indicators, undertaken in 2012. However it dentures. operation, continuous improvement of the way and turn the process into one of quality is seen as encouraging that most results are Endodontic treatment healthcare services provided should be at the improvement and not just compliance. fundamentally the same as in past years. centre of good practice. CI 2.1 Endodontic treatment – same In 2013 there were 3,445 treatments reported by six Public sector Health Care Organisations (HCOs) tooth within six months of initial HCOs. The annual rate was 49.1 per 100 treatments. The are almost exclusively the main contributors treatment potential gains totalled 548 more completed courses of and primary users of the Oral Health Indicators. endodontic treatments. Up to 13 such HCOs contributed to the 2013 CI 2.2 Endodontic treatment – teeth In 2013 there were 6,723 teeth reported from 9 HCOs collection, some of which represent an extracted within 12 months at an annual rate of 5.5 per 100 teeth. The potential aggregate of a large number of individual gains totalled 142 fewer extractions, corresponding to a public dental clinics; 2 dental services and 2 reduction by approximately one-third. local health districts represent into 4 single Children’s dental care organisations. Overall there are over100 dental CI 3.1 Restorative treatment (children) In 2013 there were 42,985 teeth reported from clinics contributing to the data collection. – teeth retreated within six months five HCOs, at an annual rate of 2.7 per 100 teeth. These sorts of indicator programs support The potential gains totalled 706 fewer treatments health service accreditation which is becoming corresponding to a reduction by approximately one- Imagine a bank that a more prominent factor in modern advanced half. health systems. thinks like you CI 3.2 Pulpotomy (children) – In 2013 there were 2,298 teeth reported from five HCOs, In the Oral Health set, there are ten individual deciduous teeth extracted within six at an annual rate of 3.7 per 100 teeth. The potential clinical indicators in four distinct groups. The months gains totalled 65 fewer extractions, corresponding to a results for Australian Oral Health providers reduction of approximately three-quarters. Not as unthinkable as you may think. against each Indicator are reproduced here. CI 3.3 Fissure sealant treatment In 2013 there were 83,498 teeth reported from six Why is it that, whenever you talk to a bank, it feels like something is lost in translation? We understand your frustration – at BOQ Specialist, we look at (children) – retreatment within 24 HCOs, at an annualised rate of 2.6 per 100 teeth. Twelve of the 13 HCOs submitting data to the world from your point of view. months The potential gains totalled 156 fewer treatments, the Indicator program are public oral health BOQ Specialist is one of Australia’s leading banks offering a full range corresponding to a reduction of approximately one of financial products and services, from highly sophisticated business service provider organisations. As such they fifteenth. solutions through to personal banking, credit cards, home loans, deposits, tend to provide dental care to only the most foreign exchange and much more. disadvantaged groups in the Australian Radiographs Visit us at boqspecialist.com.au or speak to one of our financial specialists community. 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MRACDS (GDP) The case presentations stimulated active The candidates received guidance from RACDS RACDS BRAHAM PEARLMAN mentors on how to approach and work discussion on clinical examination, diagnosis, STUDY DAY treatment planning and patient management. through the cases in a systematic and ACADEMIC AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING Candidates also received constructive comprehensive manner. The informal and feedback on radiographic technique and intimate setting allowed candidates to share REPORT FROM MISS clinical photography. their ideas on subject matter, receive tailored PRIZE ACHIEVEMENT IN CLINICAL VELANNI MARTINS, DDS and immediate feedback on their work and 3RD YEAR STUDENT Candidates participated in mock viva voce problem solve cases together with other DENTISTRY - FIJI MELBOURNE DENTAL examinations and were presented with patient clinicians. The RACDS Academic Prize was established SCHOOL cases and prompted by corresponding in 2003 following the decision by the College In recognition of the contribution of Associate being elected at the November 2012 Council clinical images and/or radiographs. Given Miss Velanni Martins Council to explore the concept of an RACDS Professor Braham Pearlman, College Council meeting. Unfortunately, knowing that his On 19 July 2014 MRACDS (GDP) candidates the information, candidates were expected Prize for high achievement by final year dental has established an Award that recognises health was quickly deteriorating, he resigned were invited to attend a study day organized to elaborate on the presenting complaint, students. In offering the prize, the College is outstanding achievement in Clinical Dentistry at at the same meeting and sadly passed away in by the RACDS Victorian and Tasmanian propose additional diagnostic investigations, able to contribute to the academic honours the Fiji National University. February 2013. Regional Committee at the Australian Dental formulate differential diagnoses and formulate awarded to final year students. Association Victorian Branch. treatment options. As a Fellow of the College, Braham Pearlman Braham always had a wish to help advancing The winner each year receives a certificate and was a stalwart supporter. He served as Registrar dentistry in developing countries, in particular Candidates commenced the session by cheque for AUD$500 which is often presented in General Dental Practice for over 10 years and Fiji. In memory of his significant contributions presenting case reports with a focus on one by a College representative at the awards was instrumental in establishing the Primary to the College and the profession, the College of six elective modules including Endodontics, ceremony hosted by the university. Examination in Universiti Sans Malaysia. He also has set up this Award in his name for the Fijian Periodontics, Dentoalveolar Surgery, Operative actively promoted the Primary Examination in Dental School for outstanding achievement in Dentistry, Combined Oral Medicine, Oral At present the College awards the RACDS Hong Kong. Clinical Dentistry. Pathology and Special Needs Dentistry Academic Prize to final year dental students at and, Combined Paediatric Dentistry and the following universities: His involvement with and contribution to the The first Award will be presented by Deborah Orthodontics. College culminated in the role of President, Pearlman in December 2014. » The University of Adelaide » Charles Sturt University PRIZE WINNERS » Fiji National University » Griffith University MRACDS (GDP) Study Day in session DR FRANCIS CHAN » The University of Hong Kong THE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE » James Cook University » La Trobe University Dr Francis Chan was selected as the COUNCIL Dr Peter Barnard, Dr Kenneth Wendon, and The result of the ballot was announced at » The University of Melbourne University of Melbourne's recipient of Dr George Wing acted as Scrutineers at the the Annual General Meeting on 21 November the RACDS Academic Prize. Dr Aovana ELECTIONS Count of Votes and College Staff - Simon 2014. Information on your new Council can » The University of Sydney Timmerman, Chair of the RACDS Regional be found on the College Website and will be Janda, Lian Yu and Nicola Ryan assisted with Committee and Professor Mike Morgan, 2014-16 the count. reported in the next edition of College News. » The University of Otago Acting Head of Melbourne Dental School » The University of Queensland presented the Award at a ceremony held on » National University of Singapore* 18 September 2014. COUNT OF VOTES » The University of Western Australia * RACDS Travel Assistance Grant to the value of The Count of Votes for the election of AUD$500. MARY ANN LIU Councillors for the period 2014-16 took place at the College Office on Monday 3 November Prize Winners are announced on the College LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2014. 454 valid votes were received and Website and featured in College News (see counted. opposite). At the La Trobe University prize-giving ceremony on 23 July 2014, Mary Ann Liu was RACDS Chief Executive Officer, Gary Disher Further information on the prize is available presented with the RACDS Award for high was appointed as Returning Officer for the from the Executive Officer at the College who academic achievement by a final year Dental election process, overseeing the nomination can be emailed at [email protected]. Student. The College was represented by Dr of candidates, issue of election packs, and the Robert Mayne (middle), who presented the return and count of votes. prize. Monday 3 November 2014 Count of Votes, Council Election 2014-16 18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 19
THE COLLEGE REMEMBERS... STAFF CORNER in 1987. The Sutherland Prize is awarded in recognition of the candidate at the Final Examination gaining the highest marks in General Dentistry, such candidate having also demonstrated eminence in the elective section of the Examination, chosen by the candidate. The prize was first awarded in 1988. There have been 22 recipients, the prize not MAREE TIll being awarded every year. Today the prize comprises a College Medal and a monetary MEMBERSHIP & ACCOuNTS amount of AUD$500. OFFICER 1. When did you join RACDS and what is In 1975 Professor Sutherland addressed the your role? Dental Study Group of Western Australia, of I joined on the 12 Feb 2014 as a part-time which he was Patron, thus: Membership and Accounts Officer. “We are all dentists and none of us – 2. Where did you work prior to joining specialists or generalists can properly RACDS and what experience do you practise our profession in isolation… must bring to the role? have an up-to-date knowledge of each other’s Since the year 2000 my work experience has mainly been in membership. l worked fields, and one of the finest ways of achieving at the Australian Institute of Management EMERITuS PROFESSOR this is through membership of a Study Group in North Sydney for over six years, then I KENNETH JOSEPH GEORGE such as yours which consists of specialists moved to London and worked at the British Orthopaedic Association for three years. On and generalists, all actively contributing their my return back to Australia l worked at the SuTHERlAND, AM knowledge for each other’s benefit.” Australian Industry Group for two years. I have a diverse back ground in different 1917 - 2014 This philosophy is equally true for the Royal member organisations which has helped me Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. considerably in my current role. It is with much sadness that we report the College Councils past and present and 3. What has surprised you most about passing of Emeritus Professor Kenneth JG working with RACDS? Fellows of the College gratefully acknowledge Sutherland, AM. the enormous contribution and support of The staff! I have found everyone to be extremely Professor Sutherland was an inaugural Fellow Professor Kenneth Sutherland, AM. He will be helpful and friendly and there is always someone willing to help out and share their knowledge. of the Royal Australasian College of Dental sadly missed by all. 4. What do you find most challenging about Surgeons, being admitted to Fellowship in your role? 1966. This is my first part-time role so prioritising my time has been challenging as the job can be Professor Sutherland was an Examiner for DR WIllIAM DAVID very busy. the College for 15 years from 1969 to 1983 acting as the co-ordinating examiner and CROMBIE AE RFD 5. What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started working with RACDS? Chief Examiner in General Dentistry, Part 1 of the Final Fellowship examination. Professor 1927 - 2014 Going home with a toothache, a friendly reminder to myself to see my dentist for a Sutherland’s contribution, in establishing check-up. the format and setting standards for the Dr Crombie (Bill) qualified as a Dentist in 1953 6. What might we be surprised to know Final Examination working with successive and later as a Doctor in 1963 at Melbourne about you? Registrars, was greatly appreciated at the University. He spent some time in private I am studying to be a Permaculture Design time and helped establish the Fellowship practice, also as a locum for the Army before Consultant. examination in General Dental Practice, as we joining the permanent Air Force, later moving 7. What do you think will change about know it today. to the then Active Citizen Air Force with No 21 RACDS over the next five years? (City of Melbourne) Squadron for nearly 20 Professor Sutherland was awarded Honorary years – first as Medical Officer and finally as I believe that in the future the College will continue to expand and develop their Fellowship of the College in 1983 in Deputy Commanding Officer. Later in life he professional education on-line, which will provide recognition of his outstanding contributions returned to work in Army Medical Records for unlimited opportunities for alternative learning. to the development of the College. some years. 8. What do you do when you aren't working at RACDS? Through the generosity of Professor As an Inaugral Fellow, Dr Crombie was one At the moment most of my time is taken up Sutherland by giving a substantial donation, of those people who successfully launched with studying permaculture, however I do love the College established the “Sutherland Prize” the College and opened the path for many dabbling in creative, travel writing and I have a younger dentists to follow. great love of reading. 20 COllEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 COllEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014 21
The 36th Australian Dental Congress Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre - an AEG 1EARTH venue Wednesday 25th to Sunday 29th March 2015 Invitation from the Congress Chairman On behalf of the Local Organising Committee of the 36th Australian Dental Congress, it is with great pleasure that I invite you to attend Congress and enjoy the river city of Brisbane. Over three and a half days, highly acclaimed International and Australian speakers supported by contemporary research, will present a wide range of subjects relevant to practice. These presentations will be complimented by hands on workshops, Lunch and Learn sessions, specific programmes for members of the dental team. Social activities will be available for relaxation purposes. The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre is adjacent to the Southbank Precinct on the banks of the Brisbane River. Nearby is the Queensland Performing Arts Complex, the Queensland Museum and the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art. A comprehensive industry exhibition will be held alongside the Congress enabling delegates access between scientific sessions to view the latest in equipment and materials. Come and join us for the scientific programme, the opportunity to meet Titanium sponsor: colleagues and the experience Brisbane has to offer. Dr David H Thomson Congress Chairman 36th Australian Dental Congress Educating for Dental Excellence facebook.com/adacongress twitter.com/adacongress youtube.com/adacongress adc2015.com ADC2015-Ad-180x260-RACDSCollegeNews.indd 1 26/08/2014 9:04 am 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 NOV 2014
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