College News Dec 2020

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Let knowledge conquer disease COLLEGE NEWS December 2020 Victorian Member Feature: Undergraduate Dental Specialties Tutorials Page 28 Page 21 5 minutes with Board Announcement Dr Peter Gregory 2020 – 2022 Page 10 Page 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 1

A word from the College News Editor... Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Welcome to the final issue of the College serving 10 years on the College Board, Royal Australasian College of Dental News for 2020. As you may well imagine, the maximum term, and I am delighted Surgeons saying that it has been quite the year to include a bit more information on these would probably be considered a gross gentlemen on page 10. ABN 97 343 369 579 understatement! 2020 has been many things: a test, trial, and challenge, but also Thank you to our specialist Members 1st Issue 2021 an opportunity for reflection, improvement and Fellows who contributed to this and change. I, for one, will be glad to issue’s specialist feature, which was Deadline for submission of material: welcome 2021. A new year traditionally previously postponed from the last issue 22 February 2021 brings hope. May the New Year bring you due to COVID-19. I had the pleasure of and your loved ones much joy, peace, and compiling some of the wonderful pieces Contact happiness. submitted, and I hope this composition provides insight into the career paths Level 13/37 York Street I am also pleased to report that I will be of some of our members. Of course, a Sydney, NSW2000, Australia continuing as honorary editor of the common theme that arose from almost Telephone: 1800 688 339 College News for another 2 years. The everyone I communicated with was that of Email: [email protected] last 2 years in this role has flown by, and I mentorship. Mentors play an indispensable Web: www.racds.org would sincerely like to thank the College, role in many of our careers, and I would the editorial team, Maryann Walsh, and of love to explore this in an upcoming issue of Patron course, you the reader for the continued the College News. Do you have a mentor, support! and how have they helped you in your Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy journey, or your life? How did you meet Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand. I would also like to extend my your mentor? If you do not have a mentor, congratulations and welcome the new what are the skillsets and qualities you Copyright Board members. A/Prof John Boucher would like in a mentor? AM, Dr Erin Mahoney, Prof Liz Martin AO, All rights reserved. No part of this work covered Prof Ian Meyers OAM, Winthrop ProfMarc Please feel free to email me your by copyright may be reproduced or copied in Tennant, Prof Laurie Walsh AO, Dr Susan submissions. Please also send photographs any form or any means (graphic, electronic or Wise and Dr Barbara Woodhouse. From in, or if you know a member of the College mechanical, including photocopying, recording, what I know of the Board, I am excited for who fits the bill, please let me know as I taping, or information and retrieval systems) their vision for the College and anticipate would love to speak with them. without the written permission from the College. good things to follow as we move into the new term! And as always, please do not hesitate Disclaimer to contact myself or Maryann Walsh, It would be remiss of me to not [email protected] with any ideas The Royal Australasian College of Dental acknowledge the significant contribution or suggestions for future issues of the Surgeons, “the RACDS”, its officers, servants or and commitment to the College of former College News. agents will have no liability in any way arising Board members; A/Prof Peter Duckmanton, from information or advice that is contained in Drs Peter Gregory, Albert Lee, Warren Thank you and season’s greetings! the College News. The publication of statements, Shnider and Hugh Trengrove. Drs Peter opinions, advertisements or other materials in Gregory, Albert Lee and Warren Shnider Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen this College News carries no representation by have reached the incredible milestone of [email protected] or on behalf of the RACDS express or implied of any belief in their truth or otherwise, in whole or in part, unless an express statement to that effect accompanies the item in question. Please contact College News Editor Amanda Phoon Nguyen at [email protected] or Maryann Walsh, Executive Assistant at maryann. [email protected].

Contents December 2020 8 3 President's Message 6 CEO's Message Board Announcement 2020 – 2022 8 Board Announcement 2020 – 2022 10 5 mins with Dr Peter Gregory 10 12 Reports 19 Admissions 5 mins with Dr Peter Gregory 20 Examiner Recognition 21 Victorian Undergraduate Dental Tutorials 28 22 Regional Committee Reports 26 Remembrance Member Feature: Specialties 28 Member Feature: Specialties 33 Awards 34 College Calendar 37 RACDS Media Opportunity 2021 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 1

Premsiedsesnagt'es “RACDS is an amazing organisation with truly dedicated Fellows and Members who give so much of their time to assist, mentor and educate others. 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE PROF IAN MEYERS OAM Having read many issues of the College News over many years, talented, and balanced Board to guide the College. and the sage and wise words from our previous Presidents of the College, it is somewhat daunting yet exciting for me to be Throughout the difficulties and challenges of this year, the able to present my first President’s Report. I am honoured, and I College has maintained an exceptionally high level of activity also feel very privileged, to have been elected as President of and has adapted well and continues to support the membership the College for the next two years, and I am very much looking and expand its reach to the dental profession. As an example, forward to all the opportunities and challenges that I am sure the 2020 Primary Examinations were conducted online with a will arise during that time. It is an exciting period ahead, and record number of candidates enrolled. RACDS is an amazing the College must embrace potential change so that it remains organisation with truly dedicated Fellows and Members who contemporary and relevant to all the membership, the dental give so much of their time to assist, mentor and educate others. profession and the wider community. This willingness to give and share knowledge in a collegiate environment is what I really believe defines the College. I would like to sincerely thank the previous College Board for their support and guidance over the past two years and Early in 2021, a new strategic plan will be established to assist managing the transition to our new College governance the College in moving forward to ensure it stays contemporary structure. I am indebted to the outgoing Board members and relevant to all stakeholders. It will be a busy time for the A/Prof Peter Duckmanton, Dr Peter Gregory, Dr Albert Lee, Dr new Board who will be tasked with establishing the strategic Warren Shnider, and Dr Hugh Trengrove MNZM for their years priorities for the College. I encourage you to contact myself, or of dedication and work for the College and the advice they have any of the Board members of the College, or the CEO, with any provided and will in many cases continue to provide in other thoughts or suggestions that you feel may assist the Board in roles. establishing the immediate priorities of the College as well as planning for its longer-term goals. While many of the strategic I particularly would like to extend an enormous thank you to our priorities within the 2017 – 2020 Strategic Plan were actioned outgoing President, Dr Paul Sambrook for his untiring work for and completed, several items were not completed or were the College. Paul has not only provided excellent leadership delayed due to the issues arising during the pandemic and the and guidance, but he has done so with compassion and requirement for the College to focus on other critical priorities for determination throughout what must be considered one of 2020. I, along with the newly elected Board want to ensure we the most challenging terms for a College President. There is no continue to follow appropriate strategic priorities, and embrace doubt that the constant changes and rearrangements required new potential opportunities, and guide the College into the due to the changing nature of the pandemic throughout 2020 future. have placed pressures on everyone, including the College Board. Under the leadership of Paul, the Board have adapted and Now, as we approach the end of 2020, I am sure there will be overseen the activities of the College extremely well. Great many who are pleased to have made it through the year and thanks also go to our CEO, Brendan Peek, and all the College many who are looking forward to a less tumultuous 2021. I am staff for their continued efforts during these challenging times. looking forward to 2021 and the opportunity to potentially travel more freely around our regions and meet personally with the I would also like to thank our continuing Board members, Dr many Fellows, Members and candidates of the College. Susan Wise as Vice-President, Dr Erin Mahoney, Prof Liz Martin AO, Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant and Prof Laurie Walsh AO, I would like to wish all members and candidates of the College and our new Board members, A/Prof John Boucher AM and Dr a safe and happy holiday season and a healthy, happy and Barbara Woodhouse for their enthusiasm and commitment to successful 2021. the College. I am delighted that we have such an enthusiastic, COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 3

PAST PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR PAUL SAMBROOK At the conclusion of my two years as College President, it again been particularly successful. In July we launched a new, is with great pleasure that I present the annual report to the modern website and early indications are that we will reach a far membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental greater audience than previous years. Our social presence has Surgeons. This report spans the period 2019 – 2020. seen significant increases in engagement, with our Facebook followers and activity up over 40% each, Instagram engagement As the membership is acutely aware, the past eight months up 95% and views of our YouTube channel increasing by over have been some of the most challenging that the world has 40%. Like last year, we have also had outstanding feedback on faced in our lifetimes. The COVID-19 pandemic has touched the quality of our College News, and my thanks go to the editor almost every community in every country across the globe, of this publication, Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen as well as to either directly or indirectly. We know the dental community has the College staff for their efforts in bringing this together. The been significantly impacted in some areas but less so in others. July edition was a particular standout featuring accounts of the pandemic. It was highly informative to read about how our Despite this, the Board was able to progress a number of membership from across the world had been dealing with the important issues such as the development of a membership restrictions in their countries and truly showed the global reach structure that will allow dentists to be part of the College of the College community. regardless of their career stage. This is critical to the ongoing viability and vibrancy of the organisation. Additionally, during In April of 2020, the Board made the difficult but necessary the pandemic, the Board progressed important initiatives such decision to postpone the College’s Convocation, which was due as the 6-month fee waiver for financial members, produced to be held in Melbourne in September of this year. This was to a position statement on dentist activities before other dental be the first iteration of a re-branded The Fine Edge of Dentistry, organisations as the first wave of COVID-19 infections took hold as well as an opportunity to come together to celebrate those globally, introduced a check-in service for vulnerable members who have successfully completed our various examination and and oversaw the implementation of a number of changes to assessment processes. A truly world-class scientific program the College's core business, namely examinations and related had been assembled under the guidance of Dr Susan Wise and educational activities. A significant positive has been the interest Prof David Manton as Chairs of the Scientific Committee. That in our core activities with the shift to online delivery. All of our program was well and truly complimented by the tireless work of major offerings have seen significant increases in enrolment Dr Peter Gregory, Chair of the Organising Committee, who had numbers, and it would appear from a candidate perspective, overseen an outstanding overall event schedule. The College has the flexibility and accessibility of digital learning and assessment set aside a date in September of 2022 for the next Convocation, have been embraced. As always, the balance between these travel restrictions permitting. My sincere thanks to Susan, David convenience factors and the collegiality gained by meeting in and Peter, along with the other committee members, for their person is something that the College is acutely aware of, given work on this important event. the importance many of our Fellows and Members place on it. In addition, over the past six months, reviews have been undertaken I would like to extend my gratitude to the 2018 – 2020 of the College’s Primary Examinations, the Postnominals system College Board Members. Without question, this has been the and the Awards system. More information on the outcomes of most challenging period that the College has faced since these reviews will emerge in the coming months. its inception a little over fifty years ago. The Board met on numerous occasions, often at short notice, as we strived to Our ongoing and concerted effort to broaden and improve meet the challenges to the College’s operating model brought the communications channels of the college to not only our on by the pandemic. A special mention to a number of long- membership but also the wider dental community has once standing Board members who have reached the end of 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

Past Premsiedsesnagt'es their tenure and will step down at this year’s Annual General Dr Paul Sambrook following the AGM on 20 November 2020 as Meeting; Dr Peter Gregory, a stalwart of the College and Board Immediate Past-President with patches and pin. who has devoted much of his spare time to the organisation and served on committees too many to mention here, however, we all remember and are very grateful for the immense efforts as chair of the 50th anniversary celebratory activities. Peter also provided immense input into what would have been the 2020 convocation as chair, it is indeed unfortunate that this has now postponed and combined with the 2022 convocation. Dr Albert Lee who has provided a vital link to our Hong Kong membership and who has been a strong advocate for the College’s expansion into Asia; Dr Warren Shnider, who has worked tirelessly in many roles, the latest as Censor-in-Chief. Also stepping down is Dr Peter Duckmanton who has supported College activities over many years at the Federal and NSW levels, and Dr Hugh Trengrove who has advocated strongly for strong corporate governance and guided our Education Policy Board through many difficult challenges. As in previous years, special mention should be made of our Registrars; A/Prof Neil Peppitt, Dr Heather Cameron, Dr Julia Dando, Dr Catherine Prineas and Prof Michael Burrow. Their diligence and commitment to the College and its programs cannot be understated. My gratitude is extended also to the numerous members of RACDS committees and indeed the examiners and lecturers at the variety of courses and examinations held every year. As an organisation that has its core functions as education and examination, the importance of these individuals cannot be overstated. Their willingness to roll up their sleeves and take a positive attitude to the changes required due to the pandemic, particularly in re-imagining our examinations and related preparation courses, truly embodies the ethos of the College. My thanks also go the hard-working staff of the College, led by CEO Brendan Peek. Just as the profession and society more broadly have faced many challenges, the staff have been working extremely hard to ensure that the business of the College can quickly adapt to the new and unfamiliar challenges of the pandemic. I wish Prof Ian Meyers OAM congratulations on re-election to the RACDS Board and therefore he has assumed the President’s role. The Board is in good hands with Ian. I would like to extend my best wishes to all College members and our key stakeholders. It has been a very challenging but busy and rewarding second year as RACDS President. I leave the College in very capable hands and in a good position to continue to reform and refine our place in the dental community. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 5

CEO'S MESSAGE MR BRENDAN PEEK As I write this article, I am acutely aware that our membership the presenters for their contribution to a highly successful across the globe are experiencing vastly different experiences of course and particular thanks to Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant for the pandemic. In Australia, the suppression strategy and public coordinating this group. health response has brought COVID-19 infection rates down to very low levels for now. Melbourne, which experienced a Similarly we had excellent registration numbers and feedback for second wave of infections between July and September, seem our Preparation for Fellowship Success course, and my thanks to to have things under control and are increasingly opening A/Prof Lara Friedlander who coordinates this course, along with up their businesses and activities. New Zealand continues the other presenters. to demonstrate its ability to manage the virus as it has done throughout whilst other parts of the world are seeing sharply In early November, the College held a Therapeutics CPD increasing infection rates, with Europe in particular in the midst Masterclass conducted online by Clin A/Prof Mark Schifter. Once of a very challenging period. Hopefully by the time you read this again there were record attendees that gave positive feedback article, things will have improved. regarding the content and delivery format, and our thanks go to Clin A/Prof Schifter. As you may have read through our communications, the work of the College continued and, in many ways, the volume In addition to education delivery, the College has adapted a has increased. The staff have been busily working through number of its key examination activities for online delivery. the numerous logistical challenges that delivering successful Already, a number of exams including online viva voces and education and examination sessions in a virtual environment. selection into the OMS program have been successfully This has been assisted by the willingness of our examiners undertaken, and as I write this article, we are busily preparing for and lecturers to improvise and adapt to the situation we all online delivery of the Primary Exam, Final Exam and OMS Final find ourselves in. For some this has been a relatively simple Exam. process and for others less so. Regardless, the collegiality and enthusiasm to make it work has been remarkable, and I offer my In addition to these centrally coordinated activities, our congratulations to staff, our committees including our regional Regional Committees have been busily putting together both committees, registrars, examiners and lecturers alike. CPD and exam preparation activities and events. No longer constrained by geography, many of these online events Already the College has seen the benefits of that collegiality. We have seen participants from far and wide, vastly increasing know from the number of views, that the new CPD series has registration numbers and significantly adding to the value of been well received and I would like to thank those volunteers that membership with the College. My congratulations and thanks recorded online lectures for the College, as well as encourage the to these Regional Committees. membership to log in to your College account and view these excellent CPD opportunities. Certainly, looking at the registration numbers and evaluations from participants, the evidence to date The pandemic has also seen a number of our core offerings shift supports the adoption of online delivery for our key to the online environment. This year’s Orientation Course, a key activities. The increased flexibility for participants that this preparatory step for the Primary Examinations, was conducted format affords is no doubt a key contributing factor. We via a series of recorded webinars and supplemented by live Q&A do of course need to balance this with what I see as a sessions. This format proved extremely popular with around key element of being a member of the College, and the three hundred registered participants, which was a significant face-to-face interactions and collegiality that is enhanced increase in numbers from recent years. Congratulations to in such circumstances. Already we have seen some steps 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

mCesEsaOg'es to bring together the membership, with the WA Regional Committee holding a successful event for its members in recent weeks. I would like to finish this article by thanking our outgoing Board and Committee members. The College leans heavily on the contribution and goodwill of our committee members and their input and willingness to volunteer their time and energy to the College is greatly appreciated. As has been well publicised, the Board of Directors changes over at the AGM, and my thanks go to the outgoing Board members in Drs Peter Gregory, Warren Shnider, Albert Lee, Hugh Trengrove and A/Prof Peter Duckmanton for their contribution over the years. My congratulations also to the ongoing Board Directors for their re-election and to A/Prof John Boucher and Dr Barbara Woodhouse for their election to the Board. Lastly, my personal thanks to outgoing President, Dr Paul Sambrook. As a result of the pandemic, Paul has presided over the most difficult period in the College’s history and has done so with energy, diligence and just the right splash of humour. His leadership and support of my transition into the CEO role has been greatly appreciated. College Staff Congratulations to College staff members who celebrated anniversaries in October – • Chris Ang, ICT Support Officer, 5 years • Michael Feliciano, Director of Corporate Services, 6 years • Haldor Aamot, Director of Education, 4 years Thank you for your contributions to making the College successful. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 7

ABonanroduonfcDemireencttors 2020 – 2022 Prof Ian Meyers OAM Dr Susan Wise President Vice-President Ian is a general practitioner dentist and an honorary professor at The Susan is a specialist periodontist in suburban Melbourne. Susan is a University of Queensland School of Dentistry. He is Fellow of the Past-President of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch International College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International, (ADAVB) and was previously a Councillor for the ADAVB from 2010 and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is a past president of the – 2019. Susan was on the RACDS Board of Studies (Periodontics) in Australian Dental Association QLD Branch. Ian has been a Fellow of 2016 – 2017 and has demonstrated to and examined postgraduate the College since 2010 where he has held positions on the Board of and undergraduate students in periodontics. Susan received her Studies for the MRACDS programme, the CPD Committee, Awards MRACDS (Perio) in 2010 and is a graduate of the Australian Institute Committee, Prosthodontics Board of Studies, and Education Policy of Company Directors. Board. Susan was elected to the Board in 2018. Ian was elected to the Board in 2016. Prof Liz Martin AO Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Liz gained Fellowship by examination in 1981, was an examiner for Marc is the Chief Examiner for the RACDS primaries and recipient the RACDS Final Examinations 1988 – 1997 then Registrar, General of the College Meritorious Service Award and a Fellow without Dental Practice, for a period of 10 years from 2008. She currently Examination. Marc is a leading Australian dental academic and holds an appointment within the Sydney Dental School as Professor educational innovator. He is the Founding Director of a Research Emerita following retirement from the University at the end of 2019. Collaborative focused on addressing issues of marginalised Other appointments include Research Fellow at the Institute of communities. He has held executive roles in dental schools across Dental Research, examiner for the Australian Dental Council and Australia, leading rejuvenation of Australian dental education over ADC accreditation panel member. the last 3 decades. Marc has spent 25 years as a dental public health Liz was elected to the Board in 2018. academic in Australasia, facilitating the development of innovative education and service models in dentistry and is one of the most 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 published academics in Australian dentistry. Marc was elected to the Board in 2018.

Congratulations to Prof Ian Meyers members will also sit on the Board: observer on the Board for a period of OAM, the College President for the 12 months. 2020 – 2022 term of office. We are Dr Erin Mahoney, Prof Liz Martin AO, excited to introduce two new Board Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant, Prof The smaller Board of eight elected Directors; A/Prof John Boucher Laurie Walsh AO and Dr Susan Wise members will seek to appoint two AM from Victoria and Dr Barbara (Vice-President). additional members in the new year. Woodhouse from Queensland. The Board will be supported by a larger As has been the tradition, Dr Paul group known as the Advisory Council. Following their re-election, we are Sambrook as the Immediate Past pleased to announce the following President has been invited as an A/Prof John Boucher AM Dr Erin Mahoney John has had a career-long involvement in dental education and Erin is a Specialist Paediatric Dental Consultant at Hutt Valley District assessment. He has been a teacher and examiner at the University Health Board in Wellington, New Zealand. Erin was awarded her of Melbourne for the past 40 years, an examiner for the Australian FRACDS in 2002 and MRACDS (Paed) in 2008. Erin has worked as Dental Council for 26 years and more recently an examiner for the a specialist for many years in NZ and Australia and is involved in MRACDS for the past 6 years. John is a past president of the Dental research and clinical practice. Erin has examined in the Fellowship Practice Board of Victoria and the Notifications Committee of the and Membership for the college for over 9 years and has been the Dental Board of Australia. John is a past president of the Australian Chair of the RACDS NZ Committee for 5 years. Dental Council. Erin was elected to the Board in 2018. John was elected to the Board in 2020. Prof Laurie Walsh AO Dr Barbara Woodhouse Laurie is an emeritus professor at the University of Queensland Barbara gained fellowship by examination in 1984 and then School of Dentistry, where he taught for 36 years, served as the Head FRACDS(OMS) in 1990, for which she subsequently examined. She of School for 10 years, and ran the training program in special needs has previously served on RACDS council and multiple committees, dentistry, before retiring at the end of 2020. He maintains an active and for 15 years as a consultant at Royal Brisbane and Princess research program with over a dozen research students. Laurie was Alexandra Hospitals. She is now full time in private specialist OMS chief examiner in Microbiology for the RACDS primary from 1999 practice, serves on various hospital medical advisory and peri- – 2020. He has also served 18 years on ADAQ Council and was ADA operative committees and remains active in undergraduate, Qld state branch president in 2018. Laurie is the 2021 chair of the graduate and post graduate dental and medical education. ADA Infection Control Committee, and he represents dentistry on several committees of Standards Australia. Barbara was elected to the Board in 2020. Laurie was elected to the Board in 2018. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 9

D5 mriPnuetteesrwGithregory Recently retired RACDS Board Member, Dr Peter It was my sincerest pleasure to interview Dr Peter Gregory for this Gregory receiving an Award of Appreciation from issue’s “Five Minutes with” section. Dr Peter Gregory was WA’s first the WA Regional Committee Chair, Dr John Watson specialist Paediatric Dentist, and after 50 years in Dentistry, he retired to devote his time to research, teaching, and of course, the RACDS. Since I first became involved with the WA RACDS Regional Committee several years ago, Peter has been a stalwart of the group, sharing his insights and expertise. We recently acknowledged Peter for his contributions at this year’s WA End of Year Function, and I am honoured here to speak to Peter about his journey with the RACDS. Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Hi Peter, thank you for speaking with me, to be Chair of the Organising Committee Thank you, Peter. We will be sorry to see and congratulations on your long and for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations in you retire at the end of your term this illustrious career within Dentistry and 2015, and Chair of the Local Arrangements year. Ten years on the RACDS Board! particularly with the College. I would love Committee for the RACDS Convocation What are you most looking forward to to hear more about your work with the “The Fine Edge of Dentistry 2018-2020.” spending your time doing now? RACDS, and I am sure our readers would Spending more time with my family and be very inspired too after this! I witnessed first-hand the effort you particularly my four grandchildren, and had put into organizing the RACDS having the additional time to read, exercise When did this all start? Which year did Convocation “The Fine Edge of and travel again. you achieve Fellowship? Dentistry”, which of course needed I sat and passed the final RACDS to be postponed due to the COVID-19 Wonderful. And one last question please, examination in Paediatric Dentistry and pandemic. It sounded like it would Peter. Do you have any advice for Orthodontics in January 1983. At that have been fantastic, and I look forward Candidates/Members/Fellows who are time, all examinations were held in Sydney, to it in 2022! What were you most just starting on their own path with the written examinations on the Thursday and looking forward to in the postponed College? Friday and Oral and Clinical Examinations Convocation? It really is great to continue being involved the following Monday and Tuesday. All We had selected three magnificent in the College after achieving Membership non Sydneysiders stayed at the Women’s Melbourne venues for the Convocation: or Fellowship. This can be through College, University of Sydney. A highlight the Sofitel on Collins Hotel for the the various Regional Committees, by was when all candidates who were staying Conference, the Melbourne Town Hall for mentoring, lecturing, examining, serving at the Women’s College went together as a the Opening Ceremony and President’s on College Committees, being a member group to the Simon and Garfunkel concert Reception, and the Plaza Ball Room for the of the new Advisory Council and even at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Gala Dinner. They are spectacular venues. serving on the RACDS Board. Hopefully, we will retain all of them for the That is amazing. Could you please share 2022 Convocation. Royal Australasian College with us some of your involvement with of DentalSurgeons the College over this time? I look forward to it. Peter, reflecting I first started as a Committee member on on your time with the RACDS, what Certificate of Appreciation the WA Regional Committee in the 80’s. initiatives, ideas or decisions are you I became an ex-officio member as an most proud to be associated with? is presented to RACDS Councillor/Board Member from Being the Chair of both the RACDS 50th 2010 – 2020. I have also been involved Anniversary Celebrations Committee, Dr Peter Gregory with RACDS as an Examiner in Paediatric and the Arrangements Committee for Dentistry and Orthodontics (1994 – 1996), the 2020 RACDS Convocation, being a in grateful recognition of the dedicated service a Board of Studies Member in Paediatric member of the Finance Audit and Risk to the governance of the Dentistry (1992 – 1994), Executive Officer Committee, and of course, being part of (2015 – 2016), Member of the Finance, and guiding the WA Regional Committee Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Audit and Risk Committee (2013 – 2018), from an almost non-functioning entity in his roles as the Constitution Change Committee (2018 back in 2010 to now one of the most – 2019) and the By-law Review Working successful (if not the most successful) Councillor/Board member, 2010 - 2020 Party (2020 – Present). I was also fortunate Regional Committees of RACDS. Chair, Convocation Arrangements Committee, 2018 - 2020 Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, 2012 - 2018 Member of Constitution Change & By-laws Review Working Party, 2018 - 2020 Chair, 50th Anniversary Celebrations Committee, 2015 Executive Officer, 2014 – 2016 Finals Examiner in Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics 1994-1996 Board of Studies Member in Paediatric Dentistry, 1992-1994 Member of Western Australian Regional Committee Dr Paul Sambrook 20 November 2020 President 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

Appreciation The College also wishes to thank Dr Albert Lee who has served the RACDS Board (Council) for 10 years at the end of the 2018 – 2020 term. Dr Albert Lee His roles have included: College staff. The most unforgettable • Councillor/Board member, 2010 – 2020 experience was same-day travel from Hong • Honorary Treasurer, Finance, Audit and Kong to Sydney for the Friday’s Council/ Board meeting; departing Hong Kong on a Risk Committee, 2018 – 2020 late evening flight on Thursday, arriving early • Member of Asia Regional Committee morning in Sydney the next day to attend the meeting; departing Sydney the same After 10 years in the Council/Board, I will day on an evening flight; arriving Hong Kong spend more time back home in Hong the next morning to catch up with some Kong to look after my family and patients. emergency patients! I would remember my Although there were disruptions in my daily past 10 years experience at the College’s routine, it was a worthwhile experience in Council/Board level, tirelessly. Though the doing business for the College. I enjoyed distance is so far and remote, my memories most the discussion, argument and the are so close, so near! decision-making process on College’s matters and also the friendship from all Dr Albert Lee the past Councillors, Board members and Thank you to Dr Warren Shnider has also served 10 years as a College Board member, and Dr Warrren Shnider as Censor-in-Chief. We are pleased to announce that Warren has now been appointed as Registrar FRACDS(GDP) following the resignation of Dr Heather Cameron. Warren was asked about his plans for the future and replied that he is looking forward to doing something he couldn’t do as a board member. He is keen to get back to the coal face and do some examining for the College! And more cycling of course! The College acknowledges the huge Dr Hugh Trengrove A/Prof Peter Duckmanton contributions made by Dr Hugh Trengrove and A/Prof Peter Duckmanton • Councillor/Board member, 2010 – 2020 • Councillor/Board member, 2012 – 2020 who have served on the Board for 6 and • Chair, Education Policy Board, 2018 – • Finance, Audit and Risk Committee 8 years respectively. 2020 and member 2014 – 2016 2014 – 2020 Both gentlemen have given their time • Board of Studies – FRACDS(GDP) 2014 • Board of Studies for Endodontics 2012 and expertise to College committees over the years, notably in the roles listed. – 2016, 2018 – 2020 – 2014 and 2018 – 2020 • Honorary Treasurer, Finance, Audit • Board of Studies – Paediatric Dentistry and Risk Committee 2016 – 2018 and 2016 – 2018 member 2018 – 2020 • Continuing Professional Development • Nominations Committee 2016 – 2018 • Member of New Zealand Regional Committee 2014 – 2016 Committee • Convocation Committee 2012 – 2014 • College Representative Panel for consultation to assist the NSW Department of Health • Member of NSW/ACT Regional Committee COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 11

REGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP) DR HEATHER CAMERON Orientation Course (OC) workshop, that their confidence in developing a study plan for The Orientation Course delivered online for the first time has the Final Examination was significantly enhanced. successfully concluded for 2020 with a total of 292 enrolled candidates from across six countries. The online course consisted My sincere thanks go to the following presenters and facilitators of pre-recorded video lectures, lecture notes and live question across Australasia for their time, support and contribution to and answer webinars which were also recorded and accessible the workshop; A/Prof Lara Friedlander, Prof Michael Burrow and by candidates via the College Learning Management System. Drs Erin Mahoney, John Perry, Suma Sukumar, Eric Carter, Alan Broughton, Andrew Cautley, Danny Ho, Errol Kilov, Geoff Young, The online Orientation Course has received positive feedback for Hadleigh Clark, Peter Mansour, Rebecca Wong, Soni Stephen not only the exceptional and comprehensive lectures but also and Weber Huang. for the flexibility and convenience the online delivery offered to the attendees, given the travel restrictions. Examinations I would like to thank the entire team of lecturers; A/Prof Mark Primary Examinations Schifter, Prof Laurie Walsh, Dr Suma Sukumar, A/Prof Norman The 2020 Primary Examinations will be conducted remotely Firth, A/Prof Mike Nordstrom, A/Prof Phil Dickson, Winthrop with the written papers available via downloadable computer- Prof Marc Tennant, A/Prof David Newby and A/Prof Alex Forrest based software, and the viva voce completed on Zoom. who devoted substantial time and effort to prepare the lecture content, presenting at the live question and answer webinars Enrolments for the Primary Examinations closed on Friday 16 and dedicating extra time to support candidates’ in their exam October with the highest enrolment numbers in the history of preparation. the College. The written papers will be completed by candidates sitting from their choice of location, between 30 November and Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) workshop 2 December. The viva voce component will be held remotely This year the Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) workshop with the Australasian and New Zealand candidates sitting the also moved online, as a half-day modified version, with a focus vivas from 9 – 11 December and all other candidates completing on writing techniques, examination format and tips for viva voce the vivas on 12 December. examinations. Thanks to the flexibility brought by the online delivery, the 2020 PFS workshop saw a significant increase in To support the candidates in their familiarity with the enrolments with a total of 70 candidates attending from across online written exam, three mock written exams are being seven locations – Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong provided. These mock exams will provide candidates with SAR, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. an understanding of the software’s features, and practice answering the past exam questions. In addition, candidates will To assist the candidates in preparation for the workshop and the be provided with IT support and detailed instructions on using Final Examination, learning domains, a recommended reading the software and Zoom application for the online examinations. list, a pre-task activity, toolkit and lecture notes were delivered via the Learning Management System. Candidates were provided Final Examinations with training in viva voce techniques, including small group The Final Examinations will be held in mid-January 2021 at interaction with facilitators working through virtual clinical cases. local examination venues, with the written papers scheduled The toolkit of techniques for exam preparation will assist the for 11 – 12 January, followed by the viva voce examinations candidates in preparing for the examination over the coming from 18 – 20 January. Sixty-four candidates have enrolled for months. Candidates indicated in their feedback following the the Final Examination which closed on 30 October 2020. 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

Regirsetrpaorr'st I will be stepping down as the Registrar GDP in late November and would like to thank all those who have assisted me in the role over the last 2 years, including the College staff, in particular Anastasia Domostroeva, Senior Education Officer; the Primary Examiners and Final Examiners. I have very much enjoyed my time as the Registrar and appreciate that the last 2 years have been a period of change for both the Primary and Final Examinations. I wish the incoming Registrar all the best for the future years. Zoom videoconference showing the Registrar, examiners, and candidates at the Preparation for Fellowship Success workshop in September. RCAomCDplSimCePnDtarSyeries All RACDS members can access this Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Dr Sue-Ching Yeoh free CPD Series on our eLearning Portal under ‘My Courses’: Oral Medicine Bites Oral Medicine Bites www.racds.org/elearning Prof Laurence Walsh AO Dr Aovana Timmerman Dr Erin Mahoney Dr Luke Moloney Dr Ken Hooi Follow a Paediatric Covid-19 & Infection Sodium Hypochlorite Endodontic Retreatment Artificial Intelligence in Dentist for a day Control Incidents Prosthodontics COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 13

REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP) PROF MICHAEL BURROW As we approach the conclusion of what has been one of the The final viva voce for the year will be held on Friday 20 most unprecedented years with COVID-related disruption, we November in the same online format with six candidates are wrapping up the final assessment round and looking forward expected to present. to the final viva voce examination of 2020. There are currently 40 Hong Kong Conjoint Examination candidates progressing through the MRACDS (GDP) Program. The Conjoint MGD(CDSHK) MRACDS(GDP) Examination 2020 was held in Hong Kong on 27, 28 and 30 August. Prof Michael Assessment Round 2 and 3, 2020 Burrow was assisting with this round of the examinations. A total Assessment Round 2 commenced on Friday 5 June and of five candidates were examined and all successfully passed. spanned five consecutive weekends. There were 23 candidates Overall it was another successful year with the conjoint sitting 34 modules. program, thanks to the excellent organisation and conduct of the examinations of the College of Dental Surgeons, Hong Kong Assessment Round 3 took place between Friday 25 September (CDSHK) Committee and administrative staff. to Sunday 25 October and involved 16 candidates who were examined in 24 modules. Dr Yiu Bun Ka (CGD Chair), Dr Ng Chi Hong (Chief Examiner), Prof Michael Burrow (Registrar MRACDS(GDP), Dr Sum Sui Cheung, Dr Viva voce Tsang Leung Hei Robert at the Hong Kong Conjoint Examinations. After all planning and processes were put into action, the College kicked off with the first online viva voce conducted via Zoom, CPD replacing the traditional face-to-face format which was impeded The College understands that members and candidates’ by the COVID-19 restrictions. The online viva voce, held on Friday specialised knowledge needs to stay relevant and up-to-date. 18 September with Dr Shalinie King and A/Prof Alexandra Jones We are honoured to have A/Prof John Boucher AM presenting in examining, was a great success. Seven candidates took part in the Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Masterclass on Saturday the online examination remotely from their locations. 1 August. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Masterclass was conducted via Zoom teleconferencing with 12 participants from Having extended experience examining face-to-face, the across Australia. examiners provided overall positive feedback on the online examination, noting that it reduces non-verbal communication with the candidates. Sufficient training and detailed instructions were beneficial for the examiners in familiarising with the new online format. The examiners were pleased with how the modified timetable was prepared to allow them to go through each viva voce session efficiently and in a timely manner. The virtual “break-out room”, “share screen” and “remote control” feature within Zoom were effectively employed to ensure the structure of the examination remained as close as possible to the traditional face-to-face format. The examiners felt that the candidates were overall more relaxed perhaps due to taking the examination in the comfort of their own home. Congratulations to the successful candidates who are now eligible to be inducted as Members. 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

Regirsetrpaorr'st The College would like to thank A/Prof John Boucher AM for be interested. such an informative and engaging Masterclass which supports In concluding, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the our candidates in personal and professional development. entire team of examiners and mentors for their dedication and flexibility to adapt to the modified online delivery of our key MRACDS(GDP) Program 2021 events throughout this challenging year. Lastly, I wish to give The MRACDS (GDP) Program is now accepting enrolments for an important big thank you to the support team in the College the 2021 cohort. The MRACDS (GDP) Program takes a small office who have kept the program running throughout this number of 30 candidates per year with places allocated on a momentous year. ‘first come first served’ basis. Please make sure you spread this exciting news in your practice and tell any colleagues that may “The program has an evidence-based Are you a recent focus which gave me the ability to graduate looking to offer more accurate prognosis to my further your career, or patients and to inform them more own a practice and want comprehensively. to support your junior associates? Past MRACDS(GDP) candidate Are you looking for a mentor to provide professional guidance, advice and general support? Are you looking for a way to convert your CPD into a qualification? Have you been practicing a while and wish to refresh your knowledge? Pursue Membership with RACDS Enrol now General Dental Practitioners can pursue Membership with the internationally recognised Limited to 30 candidates Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons via MRACDS(GDP). The Membership www.racds.org/MGDPreg Pathway is a 2 year, self-directed modular based learning program, which provides access to mentors. MRACDS(GDP) can also be the first step of a pathway to Fellowship with the College. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 15

rReepgoisrttrar's REGISTRAR (SDP) CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT 2020 has been a year of challenges for everyone. The College A full list of recent admissions to Specialist Dental Practice can be has adapted to off-site administration, home office and Zoom found on page 19. conferencing. The examinations, however, have been a technical challenge to deliver digitally but, in the end, were delivered and I look forward to seeing a new cohort of graduates in 2021 undertaken with fewer issues than thought. We adapt. I would like become Members and encourage existing members to take up to thank Chris Little and all the College Administration team for the challenge of the Fellowship Examination. responding to the challenge so well. I extend ongoing thanks to the Specialist Dental Practice Board The annual Membership examination was held on 18 August of Studies members who work diligently in the background 2020. Unfortunately, due to the challenges posed by the consulting documents and providing invaluable advice on pandemic, we have not been able to examine all candidates applications. I must also note a special thanks to the outgoing who enrolled for the Membership or Fellowship exam this year. members of the Board of Studies; However, we were able to successfully offer the Membership exam to one candidate via Zoom for the first time. I would like to Dr Jonathan Tversky Board of Studies (Oral Med) congratulate Dr Sunitha Gowda on her success and extend my Dr Agnieszka Frydrych Board of Studies (Oral Med) appreciation to Prof Clive Wright and A/Prof Shilpi Ajwani for their Dr Anastasia Georgiou Board of Studies (Oral Med) professionalism, expertise and contribution to the College. Dr Vanessa William Board of Studies (Paediatric) Prof David Manton Board of Studies (Paediatric) Various Memoranda’s of Understanding (MoU’s) allow Dr Mina Borromeo Board of Studies (SND) candidates enrolled in postgraduate specialist education to complete their exit examination as a conjoint Membership Upcoming SDP Events examination. Organisation for the end-of-year conjoint Applications for Assessment of Eligibility to sit the College examinations with Australian and New Zealand Universities Membership and Fellowship Examinations in August 2021 is well underway. Twenty-two candidates have taken up this close on 1 May 2021 and enrolments for the mid-year conjoint opportunity across various specialities from the University of examinations close on 1 April 2021. Sydney, the University of Western Australia, the University of Queensland and the University of Otago. I would like to thank the If you are interested in finding out more about pathways to following RACDS nominated examiners for their contribution: Fellowship or Membership in Specialist Dental Practice, you are encouraged to contact the College at [email protected]. • BOYD, Dorothy – Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago • FRIEDLANDER, Lara – Endodontics, University of Otago Until next time, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy • QUICK, Andrew – Orthodontics, University of Otago new year. • WAALKENS, Chris – Periodontics, University of Otago • HO, Christopher – Orthodontics, Queensland University • HUANG, Tom – Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology, Queensland University • GEENTY, Joe – Orthodontics, University of Sydney • LEE, Andrew – Special Needs Dentistry, University of Sydney • ABBOTT, Paul – Endodontics, Western Australia 16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

reOpMorSt CHAIR, BOARD OF STUDIES (OMS) DR SCOTT BORGNA Impact of COVID-19 and OMS Board meetings examination for the viva voce examinations to be delivered by The spread of COVID-19 has created various challenges in videoconference on 13 and 14 November. the delivery of face-to-face surgical training and assessment. The Board of Studies OMS has continued to meet regularly for After careful consideration, the SST Exam for 2020 was postponed COVID-19 focused Board meetings which have taken place in July and will now take place in 2021. and September. Virtual Research Presentations by Final Trainees The OMS Board of Studies held its main third meeting of the With the cancellation of multiple conferences, the options for year on Friday, 23 October via Zoom. The Board will next meet in training registrars to present their research have been limited. February 2021. The new Chair of the Research Subcommittee is Dr Richard Harris, and together with the Education Team and ANZAOMS, a The Board is grateful for the support of the Training Centres research forum has been arranged for final and third-year trainees and Regional Surgical Committees to manage the impact of the to present their research studies. Further details of this will be training. At various stages, the hospitals have been restricted to provided but this virtual meeting to be hosted by ANZAOMS will emergency & urgent procedures only and the OMS Departments be held on the evening of 2 December. have continued to provide for patients with traumatic injuries, infections, cancer & tumour treatment and the management of Accreditation Committee airway obstruction. An accreditation review of the South Australia Training Centre was conducted in July and of the post at Nepean Hospital in NSW in The trainees and lecturers adapted to virtual tutorials and October. educational activities, and working in a different structure, with ‘teams’ that were split within the units. The registrars & consultants Accreditation of the OMS Training Program worked hard to maintain good communication and to continue A number of the regulatory bodies require monthly reporting the care of the patients in a challenging period. regarding any changes or developments to OMS Training due to COVID-19. The College has continued to work on the conditions We are grateful for our versatile and dedicated surgical for accreditation by the Medical & Dental Councils during this community who have worked within the hospitals to provide a period also. service throughout this time. Selection Several educational courses were unfortunately cancelled due to The final phase of the selection process took place with the limitations on movement and travel in 2020; the Oral Pathology interviews that were conducted by videoconference on Saturday, Course in Christchurch, West Week OMS Course in Perth and the 24 October. There were six accredited training positions available SST Course in Adelaide. and the new trainees will commence in early February 2021. OMS Surgical, Science and Training (SST) and Final Examination Handbook Review The Final Examination written papers took place on 26 and 27 An updated Handbook will be released in the first part of 2021 October with trainees taking the exam in professional examination which will include any new and updated College policies. venues in various capital cities. The written examinations went well and preparations are underway for the viva voce examinations. Trainees will attend the same venues used for their written COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 17

It was a sultry CENSOR-IN-CHIEF afternoon in Perth DR WARREN SHNIDER It was a steamy afternoon in I was making my way to the Burswood Entertainment Complex for the Convocation Hong Kong Ceremony of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 20th Convocation. The sun was intense, bright and low in the West, and I was still trying to work out whether the Eastern seaboard was on summertime still, and how many hours I had lost travelling to WA. It was March 2010. A woman spotted me and approached, quite deliberately, as if to start a conversation. She was in full academic dress. I mean FULL academic dress, complete with floppy Doctoral bonnet and College Jewel. Prof Bernadette Drummond, the then President, wanted to know if I would join the Council……. I was making my way to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre for the Convocation Ceremony of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Conjoint 19th Convocation. It was hazy, I was jet-lagged and I had no idea of the local time. I looked like an idiot in my penguin suit, sweating uncontrollably. I had to ask a passing pedestrian what time it was. It was May 2008 and I was going to receive my testamur. I was so excited! Although it was almost two years since I had completed my Fellowship exams, I had become involved in the Regional Committee, led the Mentor program of the MRACDS(GDP) and I was going to give a lecture at the conference. Let the party begin…… The following night was the Convocation Dinner at the Aberdeen Jumbo Seafood Restaurant. I was getting into the full swing of collegiality before lining up for a cab back to the hotel in the wee hours of the morning! A man and his wife jumped in the back of a cab so I sat in the front seat. As the cab started up, the voice in the back seat said…. You know Warren...... How does he know who I am? You know Warren, I want you to nominate for Council...... Whaa?? Can’t do that! Why not? Because you just inducted me into the College (I finally recognised I was sharing the cab with the then President, A/Prof Neil Peppitt) Well, if you nominate, and don’t get in, what have you got to lose? Nothing And if you nominate, and you don’t get in, what have you gained? Nothing Wrong! Whaa? If you nominate, and you don’t get in, you’re letting everyone know you’re interested. So I nominated. I didn’t get in. By two votes. 18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

Meanwhile, Censor-in-rCephoierft back in Perth Section 12 (c) of the Constitution reads: In the event of a Councillor being unable to complete the Councillor’s term of office for any reason, a casual vacancy shall be deemed to have arisen in relation thereto. The Council may fill the casual vacancy from among the Fellows and Members of the College…. So, yes. That’s what happened. There was a casual vacancy, Bernadette’s Council (Prof Bernadette Drummond, President 2008 – 2010) drafted me on. Later I was voted on at the 2010 November ballot. I served five terms, four on the Executive as the Censor-in-Chief. I ask all of you to listen carefully and put your hand up. I thought I was not up to it. I thought it was too early. I was scared I might be rubbish. The reality is that I’ve had ten wonderful years on Council/Board and I’ve made many life long friends. Don’t sit back. This is our College, This is your College. The most you can get out of it is what you put in. So when somebody taps you on the shoulder, shares a cab, asks you out for a latte, then say yes, you won’t regret it. In the new Constitution, the position of Censor in Chief position is defunct. This is the last report from the CiC. Before signing off, congratulations to the following new members. Over and out. Admissions to Fellowship and Membership 1 July 2020 to 25 November 2020 MRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(Endo) Ho Yin CHAN (Hong Kong) Michael Asim Mousa KHOURY (WA) Ngo Yin John CHAN (Hong Kong) Lucy Anne SULLIVAN (New Zealand) Hiu Ching CHEUNG (Hong Kong) Howard Hiu Wai CHIN (WA) MRACDS(Perio) Stevie Jean DILLEY (QLD) Nishith BHARGAVA (VIC) Wang Lai Lizzy HUI (NSW) Ka Wai LEI (Hong Kong) Wing Hong LUI (Hong Kong) MRACDS(Pros) Siddharath KOTHARI (New Zealand) MRACDS(DPH) Huda Hussein MOHAMMED (New Zealand) Sunitha GOWDA (New Zealand) MRACDS(Orth) Ghassan IDRIS (QLD) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 19

RExeacmoginnietrion Examiners play an integral role in ensuring the integrity and reputation of College and the wider dental practitioner community. The examination process is an important part of promoting best practice standards within the profession, and Examiners have a key role in 'admitting' the candidate into the College. Exceptional The following Examiners are acknowledged for their participation in College Service examinations and assessment programs from July to November 2020. The College recognises Specialist Dental Practice MRACDS(GDP) long-standing examiners; Prof Clive Wright A/Prof Alexandra Jones Prof Nigel King, A/Prof Shilpi Ajwani Dr Shalinie King Prof Richard Logan and Oral and Maxillofacial Dr Nonie Polycarpou Dr Stephen Cox OAM Surgery Dr Peter Mansour for their dedication and A/Prof Dylan Hyam – Chief Examiner Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg commitment to the Dr Jason Erasmus Dr Aovana Timmerman FRACDS (GDP) Final Dr Emma Lewis Adj A/Prof John Dale AO Examinations. Dr Stuart Deane Dr Felicia Valianatos A/Prof Martin Batstone Dr Alan Solomon Dr Benjamin Erzetic Dr Christopher Poon Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen A/Prof Jocelyn Shand Dr Khaled Ahmed A/Prof John Boucher AM Dr Andrew Cautley 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

VictoDreianntaUl nTudteorrgiraalds uate For nearly 50 years, undergraduate dental students in Victoria have had access to a unique set of tutorials given by senior members of the dental profession. The Victorian & Tasmanian Regional Committee has arranged these tutorials for the last 12 years but before that, they were run by a single individual, Past-President, Dr Ross Bastiaan AM. Many dentists who attended these tutorials have now reached retirement age. How the tutorials began and survived for so long is an interesting story and a reflection of the dedication of one man. In 1969, a sixteen-year-old Ross Bastiaan annual fee and the tutors being paid an In 2008, students at LaTrobe Dental was a first-year dental student. Along with equally modest allowance. Ross kept a School in Bendigo heard about the medical and veterinary science students, close eye on the program which was tutorials on the student grapevine and Ross attended tutorials in the basic annually reviewed in consultation with formally requested they be allowed to sciences, however, no further tutorials the students and the content was altered attend. Enrolments for the program were available for dental students in the accordingly. Ultimately the tutorials were approached 100 and even with rural subsequent years of study. held at a lecture theatre at the Melbourne placements for students, attendance University Medical school. numbers were usually around 80. After completing a BDSc in 1973, Ross commenced his Master’s degree and Almost three decades went by with Ross Many enquiries were received by the started organising tutorials for 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and colleagues delivering tutorials at the Committee from prospective tutors to and 5th year students. He continued to Melbourne Dental School. By around the degree that there was a waiting list to run the tutorials for three years before he 2008, with the program now seen by replace the trickle of tutors who decided to went to London to further his education. dental students as an integral part of retire. Under the management of the Vic/ Upon his return to Melbourne, Ross undergraduate education, Ross saw an Tas Regional Committee, the tutorials have commenced work in private practice in opportunity to step back and handed remained very popular with students. Collins St as a Periodontist and resumed the program to the Victorian/Tasmanian the tutorial program for dental students in Regional Committee of the RACDS. Currently, the program is administered by their 4th and 5th years. Vic/Tas Regional Committee members, At that time, the College had a strong Drs Michael Yoon and Nigel Souter. Dental subjects such as orthodontics, presence in Victoria. Ross had been Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic endodontics and occlusion were included President of the College as had John resulted in significant disruption to this by colleagues, Bruce Taylor (Orthodontics), Harcourt. Victorian federal councilors year’s program. However, they endeavour Garry Nervo (Endodontics) and Scott (Board Directors) included Prof Martin to maintain the altruistic principles behind Fowler (Occlusion). Tyas, Drs Suzanne Hanlin, Warren Shnider, Ross’ motivation to provide tutorials to Rowan Story, Denise Lawry, Chris Callahan, students for many years to come. The tutorial system became more and more recent past-presidents’ A/Prof structured with students paying a modest Werner Bischof and Dr Patrick Russo. FOR THE FULL VERSION OF THE ARTICLE WRITTEN BY DR LUKE MOLONEY, CLICK Dr Luke Moloney and Dr Ross Bastiaan AM There was never a problem recruiting a HERE senior college committee member to give the welcoming address at the first tutorial Dr Michael Yoon, for the year and make a few remarks co-organiser of about the RACDS. Undoubtedly the seeds the tutorials for future study at RACDS level were sown at these tutorials. Ross Bastiaan has stated that one of his aims with the tutorial program was that the RACDS would gain a foothold within the student body and would be part of a lifetime learning process for students. He also wanted the students to recognize that the College offered quality postgraduate teaching. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 21

RReepgoiortnsal Dr Jason Wong (Tsz Leung) Though the COVID-19 disruption has assist them in preparing for the Primary changed the daily practice of the majority Exam computer-based written paper Asia Regional Committee Chair of the profession, it has not affected conducted via Examsoft. dentists’ enthusiasm for pursuing the While the epidemic has not ended, it is pathway to Fellowship. This year, there Dr Jason Wong attended the Zoom disappointing to postpone the face-to-face are 19 candidates from the Asia region, (14 meeting of Regional Committee Chairs Annual Scientific Meeting this year, which from Hong Kong, 5 others from Malaysia, on 14 October 2020 where College CEO, also provides a chance of social gathering Singapore, Pakistan and Afghanistan) Mr Brendan Peek provided an update and a reunion of Fellows and Members. planning to take the upcoming Primary on various matters, including online Examination in Nov/Dec 2020. examinations, affiliate membership and the Advisory Council. Due to the restrictions of social distancing measures, the local tutorial preparation The Board of Examiners for BDS courses in Anatomy and Microbiology Assessments, Faculty of Dentistry, the were suspended this year. Thanks to the University of Hong Kong, has awarded efforts of the College, candidates were the RACDS Prize to Miss WANG Wing provided with online support including Nga for the academic year 2019 – 2020. tutorials and Q&A sessions. Three online Congratulations! mock examinations were also arranged to It seems like we are starting to see glimmers of hope to the end of this Covid-19 tunnel. I think most members would agree that the impending end of 2020 cannot come soon enough and that we all have our fingers crossed for a better 2021. On behalf of the Queensland Regional Committee, I was invited to participate in the Dr Simon Franks quarterly Queensland Health Medical Specialist Colleges Forum where we consult with the State Government regarding the pandemic response. At this forum, I put forward the QLD Regional Committee Chair concerns of Fellow and Members that at the beginning of the pandemic, we lacked a clear singular voice in regards to guidelines and restrictions for dentistry and of course regional committees and are watching to the personal protective equipment (PPE) restrictions that occurred. On behalf of the closely how the few brave ones are going OMS branch of the College, (in consult with Dr Scott Borgna), we also raised concerns to pull off their Christmas events. regarding the restriction of OMS general anaesthetic services during the pandemic. These restrictions could have resulted in pressure on general dental practices or hospital Will let you know how we progress towards emergency departments that were ill-equipped to deal with OMS patients while they were an event at the start of 2021. focused on the pandemic. From my consults with the state government, I do feel we are in a good place heading forward and much better prepared for any future events that may occur. Due to the lifting of venue restrictions in Queensland, most dental study clubs are now able to meet up so the committee is looking at getting a few lecture events prepared so we can have a function at the start of 2021. We have been in consultation with the other 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

A/Prof Lara Friedlander Educational learning has been forced to an increased number of candidates this change to an online mode of delivery to year who are intending to sit the Primary NZ Regional Committee Chair accommodate closed travel borders and Examination in November and there is time-zones. This has been challenging, interest from candidates who are planning For New Zealand Members, Fellows and but through 2020, we have reflected and educational courses in preparation for Candidates, 2020 has been a year of identified things that work well that we will Final Examinations for the following year. challenge, reflection and opportunity. In adopt in the longer term. This year too has New Zealand, we have been extremely also highlighted the value we all place on We are extremely pleased to congratulate fortunate compared with colleagues face-to-face interactions, collegiality and Dr Erin Mahoney for being re-elected overseas, and have all learnt skills that people, and this must be restored when on to the College Board of Directors. It is we didn’t have a year ago in terms we are able. excellent for New Zealand to have Erin as of connecting and being connected. part of the Board and she is thanked for the Unfortunately, after much consideration, huge amount of hard work she puts into it was necessary to cancel our annual this governance role. Dr Hugh Trengrove Study Day for 2020 and this has now been has stepped down from his Board role and scheduled for 17 April 2021 in Wellington. we are very grateful to Hugh for the many hours dedicated to College activities over Dr Laura Ichim, the NZ Candidate Advisor a long period. has been active in organising helpful study sessions for New Zealand candidates as We wish all College Fellows, Members and they progress towards their examinations. Candidates a well-deserved break and The committee is delighted that there is happy holiday season. Best wishes to Fellows and Members and strategic planning session late last year, Dr Greg Miller Candidates from South Australia and the determined the provision of high quality Northern Territory. I hope all of you had a CPD, as well as social functions were the SA/NT Regional Committee Chair happy and safe year despite the calamity key goals for the year. With COVID, the that is COVID 19. focus on the Scientific Day heightened degree to which face to face professional as social functions were not possible development and social events can I would like to thank SA/NT Committee with restrictions in number and nature of be facilitated. The webinars will be an Members, Drs Alan Mann, Deon Naiker gatherings. As such, a Virtual Scientific Day ongoing resource for the College, and it is and Sushil Kaur and exofficio, College webinar series was developed leveraging our intention that a bank of presentations President, Dr Paul Sambrook, and would off our proposed topic of Past, Present, can form an information cache from which like to welcome to Dr Amir Ansari who Future. Three highly successful webinars Fellows and Members can benefit from in has joined the Committee this year as were held, each with numerous local and years to come. a member. Thank you also to all the interstate participants, with cumulatively Members, Fellows and Collage staff who over 350 practitioners listening to insights This year will also be a first in that we will have helped us throughout the year. from an established guard of world class host a virtual AGM in December, all those clinicians. interested in attending should contact the Our best wishes to all our colleagues, College office on [email protected]. nationally and internationally who have We would like to thank the speakers: been affected by COVID. We wish you • Emeritus Prof Alastair Goss – the In closing, I would like to wish you all a and your families all a better 2021. We can happy a safe end to 2020 and a more all only hope that sensible public policy, College involvement in OMS Training positive 2021. scientific advice and open discourse, • A/Prof Alan Broughton – Bond Makers aided by the development of effective vaccinations allow our communities to – Heart Breakers – An intergenerational return to a state of normalcy and that dilemma connecting restorative inter/intra-national travel resumes in a materials to dental structures safe and sound manner. • Dr Subir Banerji – The Management of Tooth Wear 2020 was a busy year for the College in SA/NT. We were committed to running Feedback from each webinar was the first RACDS SA/NT Scientific Day in overwhelmingly positive. The Committee many years. The committee, following a has resolved to undertake further webinars in 2021 in a similar vein, given that COVID 19 will continue to dictate the COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 23

Dr Peter Mansour Despite the complexities of the current session. From all accounts, this format year, life goes on. We must still provide worked very well. NSW/ACT Regional Committee Chair the resources and facilities our candidates need and deserve. Other recent events: • Viva practice session for the MRACDS Our Primary tutorials saw 75 candidates registered. The regions participating candidates on 5 November 2020 included Australia, New Zealand, Hong • Finals Tutorials on 21 November 2020 Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Candidate Advisors from all In a triumph of considered logistical regions were also invited to attend. The preparation, the College has embraced format of the Primary Orientation Course the changes with extraordinary, even was different from previous years. Instead unpredictable exuberance. It is impossible of lectures/content, it was more of a Q&A not to be inspired. Dr Dimitra Mersina in the College Office co-ordinating tutorials for Final Examination candidates, and some of the candidates who attended. Victoria has been hit hard by COVID-19 Examination tutorials were presented Dr Claudia Yung in August. With over 700 daily cases, on 14 November by Candidate Advisor, Melbourne entered Stage 4 lockdown. All Dr Sarah Chin. Eighteen candidates VIC/TAS Regional Committee Chair social activities had come to a halt. Dental attended; 13 from Australia, 1 from New services were at Level 3 restriction for Zealand, 1 from Jordan and 3 from the College’s new Affiliate membership 6 weeks which only emergency dental Malaysia. Thank you to Drs Wayne Chow, category. services were allowed. Whilst it has Elizabeth Yu, Vivian Liu, Annie Tong, impacted Melbourne dentists negatively, Giselle D’Mello, Joseph Ryan and Ricky Read about the history of the Final Year many have seen it as a perfect opportunity Kumar who discussed literature, cases dental student’s tutorials on pages 21. to upskill. We are pleased to see a sharp and exam questions with candidates in increase of Victorians in the uptake of their areas of speciality. The Committee will continue to monitor College’s primary exam orientation course the COVID situation and hopes to hold and we look forward to meeting them in On 6 November, in the tradition regional events in the near future. the future events. established by Dr Ross Bastiaan over 50 years ago, a presentation to final year There has been a slow and cautious dental students from Melbourne University easing of restriction in Melbourne since included information on the College, and September. Due to the uncertainty of the it's educational pathways. easing schedule, the Regional Committee sadly decided to cancel this year’s Annual It was a wonderful opportunity to Dinner and social drinks. However, we introduce to the dentists-to-be the roles are still committed to supporting our of the College in the dental profession, regional members and candidates. Final the educational programs available, and 24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

There is still very little in the way of normal crossed we can finally have some face to Dr John Watson activity here in WA at the moment, but the face CPD. lack of restrictions here has seen us back WA Regional Committee Chair to face to face meetings with an option to The WA Regional Committee this year Zoom in for those who wish. has had the opportunity to promote the The WA End of Year Function College through the UWA Dental Student We have found ways to keep us busy, Yearbook. We were able to secure some however, foremost being the preparations advertorial space in the publication for our first function since easing of through sponsorship. Any additional restrictions. The combined End of Year means of engaging with graduates is to Function / New Fellows and Members be welcomed, and I’d like to thank ADAWA Welcome was held at The Point Bar and CEO, Dr David Hallett and Dr Amanda Grill in East Perth on the 5 November. Phoon-Nguyen for their efforts in that Registrations totalled 75 and included regard. a broad mix of Fellows, Members and partners. Regional Secretary, Dr Amanda Phoon- Nguyen and I recently attended a We took the opportunity to show our meeting with the ADAWA executive and appreciation to some retiring Fellows who local dental organizations to discuss have given generously to the committee co-operation between the local ADA and the region over many years. Well- and groups with similar interests. The deserved gifts of thanks were presented to discussions were very fruitful, and the Drs Andrew Bochenek, Phil Cockerill, Peter committee looks forward to an even Gregory and Andrew Savundra. more harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship in the future. Those present also welcomed 11 new Fellows and Members (5 of whom were As it is nearing the end of the year, I would present) in both general and specialist like to thank all those who keep things streams. A most convivial evening was running on a daily basis. The College enjoyed by all after our Covid-19 imposed administration staff are always prompt and social isolation. enthusiastic to deal with and we are very grateful for the support they provide us in Work also continues on our (postponed) everything we do. Scientific Meeting which has been rescheduled to Friday, 30 July 2021. We I would also like to thank our hard-working have managed to secure the majority committee who, as always, have been of our original speakers (all things being resourceful and reliable over the course of equal) which is very gratifying. Fingers a trying year. Some of the members of the WA regional committee: Drs Drs Tom Huang, Lalima Tiwari, Chanel Kenny Vince Figliomeni, Amanda Phoon Nguyen, John Watson, (Benson), Louise Winters and Justina Teo Dina Papas and Peter Gregory COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 25

Vale The featured tributes have been The College is saddened to learn of the passing of the provided by family members or friends following members: to share with the College community. Dr Mollenhauer Victoria Dr Robert Cook AM Victoria Melbourne Dental School, graduating • President of the British Society of BDS in 1952 and MDSc in 1956 in general Prosthetic Dentistry (BSSPD), 1989 – dental practice. He joined the staff of 1990 Melbourne Dental School in 1961 and thereafter, was awarded DDSc. alma • the Gold Medal Award of BSSPD in mater. Alan was by this time a Senior 1996 – later became on Honorary Lecturer and he published widely with Member his colleague Professor Atkinson. In 1967, Alan became an Inaugural Fellow of the • the IADR Distinguished Scientist RACDS, a distinction of which he was Award justifiably proud. • the gold medal of the University of Air Langga • FDS RCS (Eng) ad eundem. Prof Alan Archie GRANT In 1970, he was invited to the Chair of Alan retired in 2003 when he and his wife Prosthetic Dentistry at the Turner Dental Anne returned to Queensland and while 1930 – 2020 School of the University of Manchester there, amongst other noble interests, where he gained an International served on the Ethic Committee of Griffiths The world of Dentistry is now a poorer reputation. University. world with the death of Prof Alan Grant. Alan’s served as Dean of Manchester He was a perfect gentleman, always Alan was born in Victoria on 17 March Dental School 1977 – 1981 and 1988 – 1991 considerate and extremely modest. 1930. He attended the University of and as a Pro Vice Chancellor from 1988 – He nurtured long friendships and 1992. commanded deep affection and respect. Alan had an immense influence on my There is no question that Alan attained the life and I shall miss his wit, warmth, and pinnacle of his discipline. He co-authored 5 wisdom – Dentistry has indeed lost a textbooks. Among his many honours, he leading light. received: Prof J. Fraser McCord (Friend and colleague) 26 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

The College remembers..... John Lewis Edwards ONZM, BDS In 1987 John moved to Auckland, working Dr John Lewis EDWARDS (Distinction), FDSRCS Eng, FRACDS, Fellow in both the private and public sectors as ONZM NZDA, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, died a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon. following a short illness, on Anzac Day He was a Visiting Specialist oral and 1940 – 2020 2020. maxillofacial surgeon to the Auckland Health Board until his retirement in 2007. John will be remembered fondly by his John was born in 1940 in Dunedin and former students and colleagues for his attended Kings High School. He studied John’s contribution to his chosen considerable knowledge and skill as a dentistry at the University of Otago and specialty was immense. He was actively surgeon, teacher, mentor and friendly, graduated with Distinction in 1963. He involved with the NZ Dental Association humble manner. undertook his postgraduate training in and the Dental Council of NZ. John was oral surgery in the UK from 1965 – 1969 NZ Vice-President of ANZAOMS, and John and Niki Harrison at several prestigious maxillofacial units then President of ANZAOMS from 1997 to in London including Central Middlesex 1999. He was Director of the Postgraduate Hospital and Mount Vernon. Programme in oral and maxillofacial surgery from 1997 to 2007 and was In 1969 he returned to Dunedin and was an external examiner at a number of appointed Senior Dental Surgeon and universities in Australia and NZ. John Specialist Oral Surgeon to the Otago was made an Officer of the New Zealand Hospital Board and also Senior Lecturer Order of Merit (ONZM) for services to in Oral Surgery at the Otago University Dentistry on Queens Birthday 2008; one Faculty of Dentistry. He became Head of very few dental practitioners to have of the Department of Hospital Dentistry received the honour. in 1975 and then Associate Professor in 1978. During these years John developed Outside of work John was a keen olive a national postgraduate training farmer, producing award winning olive oil programme in oral and maxillofacial on Waiheke Island with his wife Margaret, surgery. of 57 years. Dr Dudley Frank Walton passed away on 7 March 2020. He is survived by his wife Diana and three children, Tony, Amanda and Hamish and seven grandchildren. Dudley Walton attended Scotch College, Hawthorn and then graduated from Melbourne University. He married his wife Diana in July 1959 and sailed to Canada to attend Toronto University for nine months. He graduated as Dr Dudley Walton. On return from Toronto, he bought the dental practice of Norman Robertsin the T & G Building in Collins Street, Melbourne. Later, when the T & G Building was re-built, he moved his practice to the Toorak Village, Toorak. Dr Walton traveled overseas with members of a committee investigating the use of fluoride. He remained a strong advocate of this until the end. Dr Walton was an inaugural Fellow of the RACDS. He made many lifetime friendships among the dental community, and his dentistry was highly regarded by his patients. Dr Dudley Frank WALTON He was also interested in the arts and music along with sports such as skiing, tennis, squash, fishing and swimming. 1926 – 2020 Diana Walton COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 27

Specialties I really enjoyed compiling Member Feature this feature on some of our specialist members, who shared some of the reasons why they chose their area of specialty, and what they enjoy most about their work. Thank you to everyone who responded and shared their journey with us. I hope you enjoy reading this too! Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen You may not have heard of the speciality of Family Dentistry in Dr Julian Cheung Hong Kong, but you might have heard of its medical equivalent, Family Medicine, or the title of Specialist General Practitioner. Family Dentistry | Hong Kong After obtaining the FRACDS and working in various dental yet are not always covered in formal training. When I first started sectors, I eventually realised that I enjoy the variety afforded by my career, I remember at times dreading the difficulty of the dentistry as a whole, as well as the ability to do different types next day’s work. Equipped with advanced skills and a broader of procedures in a daily work setting. I chose the speciality of base of knowledge, I have gained more confidence regarding Family Dentistry as it allowed me to gain skills and experience my professional abilities. In fact, what I now enjoy the most about under the tutelage of specialists in many fields including work is the challenge of developing and executing a treatment Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontology, Paedodontics, plan that fits the patient best. Orthodontics and Oral Surgery. Under guidance, I was able to challenge myself with more advanced procedures such as endodontic retreatment, crown lengthening, periodontal surgery, surgical removal of impacted teeth in children, implant surgery in the aesthetic zone, and oral rehabilitation with reorganised occlusion, among others. I also gained a greater understanding of the rationale behind the treatment planning decisions made by these specialists, which is the knowledge that I found invaluable, and appreciate to this day. In addition, I was also exposed to other aspects including clinic setup, radiographic quality assurance, clinical audit, training of new dental graduates, and the very sizeable topic of dental infection control. These elements are important in daily practice 28 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

Dr Sue-Ching Yeoh Clinic once the diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma was confirmed. Whilst I had an interest in mucosal pathology prior to this, Oral Medicine as a career option had Oral Medicine Specialist | NSW never been clearly demonstrated to me until I was involved directly in the patient’s care. I first considered a career in Oral Medicine during my undergraduate dental training in In my opinion, the best thing about Oral Medicine is the bridge it forms between 4th Year, after discovering an oral mucosal Dentistry and Medicine. As Oral Medicine Specialists, we are in a unique position white lesion on the floor of the mouth of my to help patients with non-tooth related oral issues, utilising our dental knowledge full denture patient. I was able to follow this and often acting as a liaison between dental and medical management. I have yet patient through the Oral Medicine Department, to meet an Oral Medicine Specialist who is not passionate about their vocation. participate in the biopsy process and eventually It is an amazingly interesting and ever-evolving field. The biggest challenge in accompany the patient to the Head and Neck specialist practice so far has been advocating for a relatively small speciality in various forums, including creating opportunities for employment in the public sector, establishing a role for Oral Medicine in private practice, and politically. My hope for Oral Medicine as a speciality is that we continue to grow in numbers and representation. Currently, there are 33 AHPRA registered Oral Medicine Specialists in Australia, servicing over 25 million people. I would encourage anyone interested in pursuing a career in Oral Medicine to reach out to an Oral Medicine Specialist. If you don’t know one personally, the best way to contact someone would be through the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia. Spend time finding out exactly what is entailed in training and also what career opportunities are currently available. If possible, become involved in Oral Medicine clinics, either through universities or hospitals, or even observe in private practice. I chose to do dentistry after high school as it so beautifully combined art and Dr Sophia Richardson science; and discovered OMFS as a speciality during Dental School. I had thought dentistry was an excellent fit for me as I have always had good fine motor skills, Melbourne | OMFS and loved developing relationships with people. During our fourth year, we rotated through the different dental subspecialties and I was hooked after I watched my COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 29 first bimaxillary osteotomy. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are very fortunate to have such a broad scope of practice – congenital, traumatic, infective, to neoplastic; manage patients of all ages; ability to combine private and public practice; and operate under local, sedation, or general anaesthetics. We also get to work closely with other specialists, especially our orthodontic colleagues for patients having orthognathic surgery. It is a real privilege to work together to guide a patient through the different stages of treatment, and then be able to see them blossom after their procedure, which is usually transformative both physically and psychologically. I also love being an educator – both imparting knowledge to patients to enable them to make an informed decision, and mentoring and teaching students and trainees through my hospital and university appointments. I am often asked about managing the competing demands of training/working and parenthood, especially when I'm married to a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. I don’t have all the answers but I think that if you love something enough, you just make the rest fit in. A very detailed diary, and saying yes to support – both paid and unpaid – also helps!

Dr Nigel Johnson Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is far from what I thought I was going to do when I started dentistry. I initially wanted to study dentistry in order to help OMFS | QLD people out of pain and allow them to smile. Whilst undertaking my dental degree I realised my true calling with OMFS. This specialty is a fantastic mix of medicine and dentistry. It allows me to treat a raft of conditions that I only read about in dentistry. I have had a lot of mentors during my 16 years of training from previous registrars, various dental specialists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons. Anthony Lynham was inspirational during my medical degree. Martin Batstone is one of the pillars in my specialty and a lot of the younger consultants and current trainees look to him for guidance at various times during their training. To complete the training requires a lot of drive, sacrifice and commitment. Be prepared to work hard! The best thing about OMFS is that it is such a diverse specialty and is never boring! The range is amazing, from performing emergency tracheostomies for compromised airways due to severe odontogenic infections, to reconstructing a panfacial case. I have also had the privilege of performing oncology surgery and assisting with the subsequent reconstruction. To someone who is considering specialization, go for it! The journey is incredible and I wouldn't change my career path for anything. Prior to applying, I recommend to read up on the application program via RACDS, talking to an OMFS about their experience in the specialty, and read the ANZAOMS website: www.anzaoms.org Periodontics has always intrigued me with its unique way of understanding Dr Marina Kamel pathological processes from the intricate details of host immune response through to the broader understanding of systemic health interactions. This broad clinical Periodontist | Queensland understanding is mirrored in an equally-varied surgical skill set. Periodontal skills range from delicate techniques used to manage mucogingival issues, through to larger and more invasive surgeries for managing periodontal disease. I find periodontology so well-positioned as the common denominator with relation to other dental disciplines. I am thankful for the opportunity to be a part of this interesting field! The specialist-training journey is not one for the faint-hearted. It involves a departure from general dentistry’s comfort-zone, venturing into complex treatments, as well as financial and time sacrifices. Being surrounded by supportive family and friends is crucial to the success of this journey, and I have been blessed on this front. A clinician is a product of the mentoring and guidance they receive as well as the clinical experiences they have. I am thankful for all my mentors, course coordinators and colleagues for their immense input into my education. However, I would say to anyone interested in this field, please pursue it. Your sacrifices are well-rewarded when viewed in light of practising in an exciting field that you are passionate about. There is no price tag that I can place on the value of going to work every morning full of excitement; after all, we all know the cliché , if you do what you love, you will never work a day in your life. 30 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

Dr Aovana Timmerman Endodontist | VIC I was a general dentist for 12 years before commencing my speciality training and started thinking about my career path after completing my Fellowship with the RACDS in 2011, and when writing a research proposal related to endodontics. It made good sense to me that if I would like to establish more clinical skills, experience and knowledge in a field of dentistry that I was passionate about, I would have to complete a full-time speciality program. As a general dentist, I was very fortunate to work in the largest private practice in Melbourne alongside specialists in various disciplines, which gave me exposure to seeing how different specialists work. I spent time observing various endodontists at several practices in Melbourne and gained valuable insight from them. I also had close friends who were completing their specialty training at the Melbourne Dental School, who kindly shared their experiences with me. I love how diversified and interesting my career has become. Striking a good work- life balance can be challenging for a specialist. An endodontist once told me that, “it takes a year to join a committee but ten years to get out of one!”. As a specialist, you always get asked to do more, such as taking on more lectures or examinations, joining more committee groups and holding more continuing education events. In addition, with the common use of online communication tools such as WhatsApp, Facebook or Instagram, you do get approached by general dentists regarding questions about their patients after hours. To someone who is considering specializing, I would recommend first thinking about whether you will enjoy the challenge of managing difficult patients or difficult teeth. Do your research well on the postgraduate program and the career path you are taking. Be financially prepared for the three-year program as you will soon realise your bank savings will plummet with time. Lastly, discuss through your decision to return to postgraduate studies with your loved ones and think about any potential impact on them. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 31

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taaWhwceaiandRrnedAmerCiscDoSf Congratulations to Miss Approaching the end of 2020, I believe no one WANG Wing Nga from the would deny that it was a year full of challenges. University of Hong Kong However, I was lucky to be one of the students of and Paul Mueller from Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong La Trobe University who (HKU). Our faculty and teaching staff tried their very are recent winners of the best to help us such that we could complete the RACDS Academic Prize. Bachelor of Dentistry (BDS) program successfully. Miss WANG Wing Nga As a fresh graduate, I would like to enhance my clinical skills first. I would also take chance to explore more about each discipline before deciding on taking the path to further training. My ultimate career goal is to deliver dental care of good quality to my patients. I feel very honored to receive this prize and I wish everyone a wonderful year ahead without COVID! Paul Mueller (on right) with A/Prof Michael Stubbs (Oral Medicine Spcecialist), one of his lecturers at La Trobe University. Michael is planning on sitting for the Primary Examinations this year. Paul Mueller COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 33

College Calendar 2021 MONTH DATE EVENT February TBA OMS – Trainee Induction Day 13 Sat (TBA) MRACDS(GDP) – Orientation Day March OMS – Final date for Logbook Summaries, Six-Monthly Formative As- April 15 Mon sessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments to be received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2021 May 19 Fri June 26 Fri – 26 Fri (March) OMS – Final date for trainees to complete registration requirements and make payment MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments Close Assessment Round 1 MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 1 (5 Weeks) 5 Fri – 2 Fri (April) MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 1 (5 Weeks) 12 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments Close for viva voce examination 1 Sat SDP – Closing date for mid-year University Conjoint Examinations OMS – Enrolments close for applications for re-entry for training 16 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session TBA 23 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination OMS – West week – Revision Course FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Preparation for Fellowship Success 1 Sat SDP – Closing date for Assessment of Eligibility for Membership and Fellowship by Examination TBA OMS – Closing date for Application for Eligibility for Surgical Training 7 Fri positions for 2022 TBA TBA MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Assessment Round 2 TBA SDP – M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint Examination (Edinburgh) TBA FRACDS(GDP) – Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Infection Control MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Practice Management, Law, Ethics and Risk Management 1 Tue SDP – Membership & Fellowship Examination enrolments close and 4 Fri – 2 Fri (July) case reports due MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 2 (5 Weeks) 34 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

College Calendar 2021 MONTH DATE EVENT June FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Orientation Course 11 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for viva voce examination 25 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Orientation Course - Primary Examination TBA MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session 8 Thu OMS – Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Course 2021 (Christchurch) TBA SDP – Enrolments close for M(Orth) / MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint Examination (Edinburgh) July TBA MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination OMS – Selection interviews for Training Program 2022 23 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Medical Emergencies TBA TBA MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning OMS – Final date for Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and August TBA Clinical Training Assessments to be received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2021 16 Mon OMS – Closing Date for Assessment of Eligibility for the Final Examination SDP – College Membership and Fellowship Examinations 17 Tue 16 Mon – 18 Wed SDP – Enrolments close for end of year University Conjoint Examinations MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Assessment Round 3 September 1 Wed OMS – Closing date for registration for the Final Examination 3 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and 14 Tue Pain Management & Clinical Examination Technique and Dental Imaging MRACDS(GDP) – Mentors Workshop TBA SDP – Enrolments close for M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint Examination (Adelaide) TBA FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination viva voce TBA MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 3 (5 Weeks) MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close viva voce examination October 8 Fri OMS – Final Written Examinations (Regionally and in New Zealand) 1 Fri – 29 Fri 22 Fri 25 Mon – 26 Tue COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 35

College Calendar 2021 MONTH DATE EVENT November 11 Thu MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice sessions 12 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Final Examination 12 Fri & 13 Sat OMS – Final Examination – Clinical and Viva voce 26 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination TBA SDP – M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint Examination (Adelaide) 29 Mon – 1 Wed (Dec) FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam Written Papers December 7 Tue – 9 Thu, FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam viva voce 11 Sat, 13 Mon OMS – Closing date for submission of applications for Approved 15 Wed Positions for 2022 January 2022 10 Mon – 11 Tue (TBA) FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam Written Paper 20 Mon – 22 Wed (TBA) FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam viva voce 36 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020

2021 RACDS College News Media Kit About RACDS Advertising Rates RACDS is the leader in the provision of postgraduate dental 1/4 page..............................................................$800 education and professional development. RACDS provides the 1/2 page..............................................................$1,200 opportunity for general and specialist dental study, training and Full page................................................................$2,000 qualifications, and continuing professional development through our Membership and Fellowship programs. * All advertising rates are subject to alteration at the Editor’s discretion. College News Statistics Cancellations: No refunds are available after material deadline date. Quarterly Circulation: 3,742 Payment: Invoice is sent upon booking. Payment required prior to publication please. RACDS College News is published 3 times a year and is distributed to over 3,000 College Fellows, Members and Artwork Requirements candidates. Australia New Global Zealand Full Page 1/2 Page 1/4 Page 216mm x 303mm 216mm x 154mm 110mm x 154mm 2,587 350 805 Resolution: 300 dpi minimum 68% 9% 23% Format: PDF/JPG Crop/Bleed: 3mm each side Upcoming Issues *We will endeavour to ensure your ad displays as closely as your artwork provided, but Issue 1 we cannot take responsibility for any colour deviation that may occur. Available: April 2021 Material Deadline: 22 February Ad Enquiries Issue 2 For all enquiries please contact [email protected] Available: July 2021 Material Deadline: 21 June COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2020 37 Issue 3 Available: December 2021 Material Deadline: 25 October *Printed copies available approximately one week after digital publication.

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