College News Nov 2019

COLLEGE NEWS November 2019 Work-Life Balance Page 22 Convocation 2020: The Fine Edge of Dentistry Page 28 The benefits of getting involved Dr Poppy Anastassiadis Page 32 5 minutes with CEO Brendan Peek Page 25

The College Office will be closed from Wednesday, 25 December 2019 until Wednesday, 1 January 2020 inclusive. The office will re-open after the break at 8:30am ADST on Thursday, 2 January 2020. A word from the College News Editor... Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Welcome to another issue of the College Working in oral medicine and seeing many News! chronic pain patients, I am actutely aware that mental health is a complex issue, and the last Dentistry is a stressful career, there is no doubt thing I intend to do is oversimplify or patronize. about that. I strongly believe a good work-life I am far from an expert on the subject matter. balance is the key to a long, fulfilling career, no What I am aware of though, is the need to Royal Australasian College of Dental matter the industry. do more to reduce the stigma and start Surgeons conversations to support those who may be In this edition of the College News, we feature ABN 97 343 369 579 articles from members who have shared how struggling, especially amongst our community 1 st Issue 2020 they unwind outside the clinic. I am truly and colleagues. It’s ok to not be ok. Deadline for submission of material 3 Feburary excited to share this with you, and hope you From the R U Ok campaign, a suicide 2020 enjoy reading this feature, starting on page 22, prevention charity in Australia: Contact as much as we did. Please consider taking 40 seconds today... Level 13/37 York Street As I write this, today is World Mental Health • To kickstart a conversation with someone Sydney, NSW2000, Australia day. My social media feeds are awash with you trust about how you are feeling Telephone: 1800 688 339 campaign posts for the cause, seeking to raise Email: [email protected] • To reach out to someone who is mental health awareness, demonstrate support Web: www.racds.org struggling to ask how they are doing amongst the community, and hopefully open • As an employer, to formulate a positive Patron the doors to many conversations on what we, message of support to your employees Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy as individuals and collectively, can and should Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand. about resources available to them in the do. I don’t think there is anyone amongst workplace or locally. Copyright us who has not been touched by this issue, All rights reserved. No part of this work covered whether it’s ourselves, family, colleagues, and For our next issue, I would love to share more by copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or any means (graphic, electronic or friends. I myself have lost loved friends to around this pertinent topic, “Chicken soup for mechanical, including photocopying, recording, this terrible blight. A staggering one in five the soul” if you will. If you are so inclined, please taping, or information and retrieval systems) Australians are affected by mental illness, feel free to email me your resources and stories without the written permission from the College. yet many don’t seek help because of stigma. as I would love to include them. Disclaimer And of course, while mental health awareness The Royal Australasian College of Dental And as always, please do not hesitate to Surgeons, “the RACDS”, its officers, servants or should be on our minds year round, a timely contact myself or Maryann Walsh, maryann. agents will have no liability in any way arising reminder is always welcome. While I am aware from information or advice that is contained in of the irony of raising awareness for mental [email protected] with any ideas or suggestions the College News. The publication of statements, for future issues of the College news. I wish opinions, advertisements or other materials in health via social media, given the association everyone a very festive season and happy new this College News carries no representation by of increasing social media use and anxiety or on behalf of the RACDS express or implied of (amongst other mental health impact), I year! any belief in their truth or otherwise, in whole or in part, unless an express statement to that hope a positive message can be spread via Thank you and unti next time. effect accompanies the item in question. Please all the various channels. Perhaps amongst all contact College Editor Amanda Phoon Nguyen the photos of airbrushed bodies and posts Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen at [email protected] or Maryann [email protected] Walsh, Executive Assistant at maryann.walsh@ about seemingly perfect lives, a supportive or racds.org. relatable post isn’t the worst thing to share.

Contents November 2019 2 President's Message 3 Constitution Amendments 26 4 CEO's Message 6 Reports Column by Dr Patrick Russo 12 Admissions 13 Examiner Recognition 14 Regional Committee Chair's Profiles 18 Regional Committee Reports 22 Work-Life Balance 28 25 5 minutes with CEO Brendan Peek Convocation 2020 26 Column by Dr Patrick Russo: 5 universal truths a young dentist should know 27 RACDS Academic Prize 28 Convocation: The Fine Edge of Dentistry 30 Column by Dr Amanda Nguyen: The power of quality mentorship for young dentists 32 Interview with Dr Poppy Anastassiadis 32 The benefits of getting involved 34 College Calendar 2020 Interview with Dr Poppy Anastassiadis COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 1

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR PAUL SAMBROOK Well here we are in November and another year has quickly gone Education Review and Asia Pacific Working Parties by. Both of these working parties have reported now to Council, the recommendations of the working parties had similar themes and I would like to welcome Brendan Peek who was appointed as the so the recommendations have been combined and the original new RACDS CEO in late July. Brendan comes to us with over 15 group is looking at the broader implications, priorities and funding. years of experience working in College and Health Care sectors. He Prof Ian Meyers OAM is reviewing this and will report back to has demonstrated expertise in leading professional membership Council in November. based health care organisations and has a broad background and understanding of these organisations. In this edition, the College Essentially the working parties reviewed all of our education News Editor, Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen shines the spotlight on offerings and how these products were perceived. A large amount Brendan on page 25. On behalf of the Council, I wish Brendan all the of work was done on delivery of our programs. The space that best for his time at the College. we compete is now full of providers with lots of choice and lots of innovative delivery options, and in many cases at a low cost. I have spent the last few months getting around to as many of the The Colleges of the UK and Ireland are active throughout the regions as I can, I have been welcomed warmly and enthusiastically Asia Pacific region offering various courses, some with the great in all the regions. I have been very fortunate to attend many marketing point of post-nominals. We have to look very seriously Scientific Days, lunches and dinners with Regional Committees and at our very traditional offerings, Primary to Fellowship and College members, candidates and dental students. The warmth and Membership in General and Specialist areas with many groups enthusiasm demonstrated at these events remind me why I am a offering courses, examinations and credentialing in aspects of College Fellow and why I get far more out than I could ever put both General and Specialist Dentistry, for example in Implants or in. All the Regional Committees demonstrate commitment to the advanced Endodontic techniques but not at the Specialist level. College and I thank them all for their hospitality and organisation. During October I attended the 10 Anniversary celebrations of the th Governance Changes College of Dental Surgeons Singapore. Dr Albert Lee, the current The Annual General Meeting is in November and I encourage all Councillor for the Asian Region also attended. The celebrations who can attend to attend the Sydney office in person or send a coincided, with the scientific meeting and it was a wonderful proxy. Each member of the College is permitted to hold up to 5 opportunity to meet with members of the College, and other proxies. The proxy form will give each member an opportunity to dignitaries from across the Asia region who attended the event. vote on the constitutional changes as they wish, or to allow the proxy to vote. As the members have no doubt noticed, there has been a change in The College News. We have received some wonderful feedback It has been amazing to see how many of our members are opening regarding this publication and we welcome feedback at any time. I and reading the background material on the website pertaining would like to personally thank Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen who has to the constitutional changes and the change of the governing taken on the Editorial position with gusto and enthusiasm. I also Council to a Board of Directors. I have been heartened with the thank Maryann Walsh, Executive Assistant for all of her hard work discussion that has occurred at all regions and the questions and in putting this together. Well done to the entire team. discussions that have occurred that really show the engagement of the College Community. If any member has any further questions There will be correspondence to the membership of the College or would like to discuss any matter further, please contact me after the AGM in November, but as this is the last news before the personally or any member of Council or the Regional Committee. new year, I take this opportunity to wish all College members and I express my gratitude to the Constitutional Change Committee staff and their families, a safe and happy holiday and New Year chaired by Dr Patrick Russo and supported by the College staff and period. CEO. Particular thanks for many late meetings and hard work and input goes to Rachel Introna, Senior Project Officer in the College office. 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

President's message Drs Andrew Aw, Poh Yu-jin, Chang Kok Meng (Councillors CDSS), Rony Cho (Asia Regional Committee member), Andrew Ow. Drs Paul Sambrook, Andrew Ow (President, College of Seated: Drs Paul Sambrook, and Albert Lee (RACDS Dental Surgeons Singapore - CDSS), Albert Lee President & Councillor) th At the College of Dental Surgeons, Singapore 10 Anniversary celebration and Scientific Symposium 2019 President, and Examiners at the WA Regional Committee AGM in August, Perth WA Orientation Course UPDATE “So what has changed?’’ The Board (formerly Council) is smaller with 8 Directors elected by the membership, and 2 appointed Directors. The Board will be supported by an Advisory Council – a larger group whose composition reflects the whole Constitution College community and makes recommendations to the Board. Advisory Council membership will include all Regional Committee Chairs, Board of Amendments passed Studies Chairs, a trainee representative, recent Fellows/Members, Life and Indigenous members. at Annual General “What does this mean for the members?’’ Meeting A smaller skill-based Board, meeting more frequently will have the expertise and agility to respond to issues quickly and ensure strategic decision- making for the College. The Advisory Council will give a greater voice to the diverse groups that make up our College. The membership will have a clear conduit to raise ideas and bring issues forward. “When will this happen?’’ There is a 12-month transition period, with the new governance structure coming into effect from November 2020. In the interim, planning will commence for the establishment of the Advisory Council. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 3

CEO'S MESSAGE MR BRENDAN PEEK It’s hard to believe that it has been three months since I commenced and morbidity rates. Unfortunately, in Australia we have seen a in the CEO role for the College, with the time figuratively flying by. reluctance to invest in primary care and a penchant to build more At the outset, I would like to pass on my thanks to the former CEO hospitals and emergency departments, with the rhetoric claiming Karen Luxford for her contribution and to the current President, increased bulk-billing rates as some marker of a ‘quality’ and success Paul Sambrook and the Council for the opportunity to work for in primary care policy. This lack of investment has seen graduates this prestigious organisation. Rather than provide an overview moving away from general practice as a career option, with of the numerous activities that the College has undertaken over declining applications for training over the past three years. It would the previous few months – many of which are covered in other appear to me though that the problems are not all policy related. reports in this newsletter – I have decided to put down my initial High variability and frankly poor-quality healthcare provision from observations, thoughts and hopes for the future. I know that is a some parts of the profession undermine the efforts of the many. A bit of an indulgence having only been here for a few months, so scenario a number of other health professions can relate with no feel free to skip over this article if you wish. I should note that these doubt. This is becoming even more evident in the digital age and are my personal views and not those of the College. Disclaimer across the healthcare sector. The ability of organisations to ingest, complete! aggregate, analyse and utilise data is rapidly growing. Along with the advancements in technology, the ability of private organisations Firstly the context in which I find myself putting these thoughts like health insurers, along with health services and governments, to onto paper. I have spent the past 23 years working in a variety of understand service utilisation and make judgements or form ‘return health and then health management roles – predominately with an on investment’ decisions is likely to improve and increase. I do think education focus. That journey has taken me overseas as well as to this provides significant opportunities for funders, researchers, several medical colleges in Australasia, a state health department health planners and clinicians alike to demonstrate positive health and more recently to primary care and (medical) general practice and wellbeing outcomes from good quality and evidence-based organisations. interventions. As Edwards Deming once said, “without data you’re just another person with an opinion”. This is an area that I think the It is there that I will start this piece – there being western Sydney. College can play an active and leading role, free from commercial If ever there was a microcosm of Australia at present, my sense is encumbrances and perhaps allied with other academic institutions that western Sydney is just that. I am sure members of the college like the Universities. can relate a similar area of their country. Working most recently for a Primary Health Network allowed me rare insights into the impacts Recognising this is not the place for political activism, I do think of social and health policy, generational and cultural change and of the College can also be a vehicle for positive societal change. The course the unstoppable tide of technological advancement, and rapidly growing public sentiment and concern around climate their respective effects on various elements of our society. Western change and its strong link to health outcomes, particularly for the Sydney is of course hugely diverse in so many ways and is well most disadvantaged populations, could be an area of focus? By publicised as having some of the highest (and in some pockets most measures, Australia has a deeply disappointing record on the lowest) social disadvantage in the country. What was evident indigenous health, and I am heartened to see the statement of was the hard work and innovation displayed by many in the health intent recently released by the College in relation to Aboriginal and social services sectors (and no doubt other related sectors), and Torres Strait Islander and Maori health and involvement in the to try to stem the tide of disadvantage that the much-publicised organisation. I know from speaking with friends and colleagues from social determinants of health seem determined to reinforce. Much New Zealand that whilst they may have made progress in this area, of my work was with primary care and in particular with (medical) they feel there is still a long way to go. Of course, intent is one thing, general practice, which faces significant challenges on a number of bringing this to meaningful action is a longer and more challenging fronts. There is a large body of evidence from around the world that road. But it is certainly a step in the right direction. government investment in primary care reduces a nation’s mortality 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

CEO's message As the President notes in his report, the College faces significant and providing more of our education products and services online, challenges and competition from organisations across the globe. In we must not lose sight of people’s desire and willingness to come the ever-crowded dental education space what we offer needs to be together, as a group of geographically and culturally diverse, but in relevant, accessible and timely for our current and future members. many ways like-minded, individuals. That’s almost, but not quite, the The Education and Asia Pacific reviews recently completed by definition of collegiality. What I have seen in my first few months the College provide strategic direction in this area and I would when traveling to attend several of the Regional Committee like to thank those that contributed their time either on one of the Scientific Days, was that spirit of collegiality alive and well in these committees or by providing feedback. Developing strategy is in regions. The College is of course not merely an office in York Street, many ways a (relatively) straight-forward process, implementation Sydney – rather a collective of dental professionals from across the is often the bigger challenge and we have a lot of work ahead of globe. Thank you for the welcome and hospitality to those groups us. What cannot be overlooked in this increasingly digital age is the that I met with and I look forward to meeting more of you over the desire by many for human connection and a sense of belonging. coming months. My email for any Fellow, Member or candidate that Technology can provide much in terms of time and effort savings. wants to reach out is [email protected]. I can’t promise the College can Equally, those who have attended a long drawn out online lecture or be all things to all people, but I am always willing to listen and discuss Skype meeting will recognise that there is often a missing element, ways we can improve. things that cannot be adequately covered off in the digital space – at least not yet! As we shift to conducting more of our business I am looking forward to the journey. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 5

REGISTRAR (SDP) CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT Another productive year is coming to a close, and I must reflect their contribution: on the candidates who have been successful in achieving • DARBY, Ivan – Periodontics, Griffith qualifications in Specialist Dental Practice during 2019. • FRIEDLANDER, Lara – Endodontics, Otago • HANLIN, Suzanne – Prosthodontics, Otago There have been a number of successful candidates in both • QUICK, Andrew – Orthodontics, Otago Membership and Fellowship in Specialist Dental Practice over the • HANRAHAN, Paul – Orthodontics, Queensland past year and they are: • VICKERS, Daniel – Orthodontics, Sydney • ANDREW, Annlie Gloria • WALLACE, Christine – Prosthodontics, Sydney • HONG, Alex • BOYATZIS, Stan – Periodontics, Sydney • ROWLEY, Josh • ABBOTT, Paul – Endodontics, Western Australia • SHELAT, Devesh • YEOH, Sue-Ching – Oral Medicine, Western Australia • VESEY, Jennifer • SYED, Mahnaz – Periodontics, Western Australia • SINNIAH, Navin I must also extend ongoing thanks to the Specialist Dental Practice • ALFURAIH, Omar Board of Studies members who work diligently in the background • PHOON NGUYEN, Amanda consulting documents and providing invaluable advice on • CELINE, Gregory applications. • MANCHANDA, Nandika • DOAN, Nghiem I look forward to seeing a new cohort of graduates in 2020 The annual Membership and Fellowship examinations were become Members and encourage existing Members to take up held in Sydney on 21 August 2019. I would like to congratulate the challenge of the Fellowship Examination. the candidates who were successful and extend appreciation to the following Examiners for their professionalism, expertise and Upcoming SDP Events contribution to the College: Assessment of Eligibility applications to sit the College Membership/ • BHOLE, Sameer • CHAU, Yvonne Fellowship Examinations close on 1 April 2020 for examinations in • MEKERTICHIAN, Kareen August 2020 (Sydney). Use form MSDP02 for Membership exams • SCOTT, Juliette or FSDP01 forFellowship exams. • SUKUMAR, Suma • WRIGHT, Clive Enrolment applications for mid-year conjoint examinations • YEOH, Sue-Ching (Universities) close 1 April 2020. Use form MSDP03. Organisation for the end-of-year conjoint examinations with All forms can be downloaded here: www.racds.org/forms Australian and New Zealand Universities is well underway. Various Memoranda’s of Understanding (MoU’s) allow candidates enrolled If you are interested in finding out more about pathways to in postgraduate specialist education to complete their exit Fellowship or Membership in Specialist Dental Practice, you are examination as a conjoint Membership examination. 26 candidates encouraged to contact Rachel Introna, Senior Project Officer at have taken up this opportunity across various specialities from [email protected]. the University of Sydney, the University of Western Australia, the University of Queensland, Otago University and for the first time, Until next time, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy Griffith University, which is of course worth a special mention. I new year. would like to thank the following RACDS nominated examiners for 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Registrars' report REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP) DR CATHERINE PRINEAS As we come to the end of the year, we are wrapping up the Mentors final assessment round and looking forward to the final viva The MRACDS is looking for new members to provide pastoral care voce Examination of 2019. It has been a productive year for the and guidance to MRACDS(GDP) candidates and to be involved with MRACDS(GDP) Program with new, exciting projects underway. developing relationships with candidates, introducing collegiality There are currently 50 candidates enrolled in the Program. and overseeing the development of the next generation of General Dental Practice Members. Assessment Round 2 and 3, 2019 Assessment Round 2 commenced on Friday 7 June and spanned Interested Members and Fellows may contact the Program’s five consecutive weekends. There were 23 candidates sitting 38 Education Officer, Ms Ellen Dunphy at [email protected]. modules. MRACDS(GDP) Program 2020 Assessment Round 3 runs from Friday 27 September to Sunday The MRACDS (GDP) Program is now accepting enrolments for the 27 October and involved 19 candidates who were examined in 30 2020 cohort and the College has commenced advertising. The modules. MRACDS (GDP) Program takes only 30 candidates per year. Please make sure to promote in your practice and tell any colleagues who viva voce may be interested. This year’s second viva voce was held on Friday 26 July with Dr Michael Wyatt and Dr Nonie Polycarpou examining. There were 2 In concluding, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the team candidates presenting. in the office, especially Ms Claire King and Ms Ellen Dunphy. Claire will be sorely missed, having made an enormous contribution to the The final viva voce will be held on Friday 22 November. Program during her time as Senior Education Officer this year. It has been a privilege to work with Claire and we wish her the best in her CPD future career. I’d also like to thank the entire team of examiners and The College held two Masterclass events in August and September mentors who contribute their valuable time to this Program. which included Medical Emergencies presented by Mr Ian Cash, Diagnosis and Treatment Planning presented by A/Prof John Boucher, Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and Pain Management presented by A/Prof Mark Schifter and Clinical Examination Technique and Dental Imaging presented by Dr Louise Brown. The College would like to thank all the presenters for these sessions which provide our candidates with such an engaging educational experience. The CPD Masterclasses provide candidates with an opportunity to explore specific modules at a detailed level, and a platform to ask questions, gain feedback and learn with peers. The next CPD Masterclasses will be held in 2020. Information about these will be available on the RACDS Website shortly. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 7

REGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP) DR HEATHER CAMERON Examination Preparation Programs questions. I wish to express my sincere SAR, Malaysia and Singapore. The viva The Web-Based Education program has thanks to Dr Smitha Sukumar who took voce component will be held in the Sybill been completed for 2019 with 4 modules on the role of Lead for the WBE, managing Centre at Women’s College, the University accessible to candidates. The first module the markers and the content development. of Sydney on 10 – 12 December. A team of was intended to help candidates examine My thanks also go to the following examiners will then travel to Malaysia to their clinical processes and understand the Fellows for their support in marking and conduct the viva voce component of the level at which the Final Examination is set. providing feedback to candidates on their examinations on 16 December, respectively. The three clinical modules were designed submissions in the three clinical modules; The majority of registrants are from to provide candidates with opportunities A/Prof Lara Friedlander, A/Prof Alex Jones, Australia however, registrants from New to practise and receive feedback on the Drs Geoff Young, Danny Ho, John Perry, Zealand, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR, and process of working through a patient case. Eric Carter, Smitha Sukumar, Simon Franks, Singapore are also enrolled. There were 37 candidates registered for Errol Kilov, Shalinie King, Peter Mansour, the web-based education (WBE) program, Andrew Cautley and Janina Christoforou. The Final Examinations will be held in mid with 37 candidates participating in the first January with the written papers scheduled module, 33 in the second general clinical Examinations for 6 – 7 January, followed by the viva voce module, 29 in the third general clinical Enrolments for the Primary Examinations examinsations on 13 – 15 January 2020. module and 22 in the fourth elective closed on Friday 11 October. Enrolment The viva voce examinations will be held in module. numbers are similar to previous years. a new venue at Saxons in Barrack Street The written papers will be completed Sydney. This new CBD venue will allow all 2019 saw an increase in new markers by candidates on 2 – 4 December 2019 candidates to be located in the one area in and the creation of a bank of content for in 8 venues; 5 in Australia, Hong Kong purpose designed examination rooms. Connect with us! Follow us on the below social channels for College updates and upcoming events FB/Twitter/LinkedIn: @RACDSeducation LinkedIn/IG/YouTube: @Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Registrars' report Orientation Course 2019 The Orientation Course was held from Monday, 8 July until Friday, 19 July 2019 at the Women's College, University of Sydney. It was a huge success with 109 candidates attending; 81 from Australia, 21 from NZ, 5 from Malaysia, 1 from Kuwait and 1 from Singapore. Dr Maxim Milosevic Dr Clifford Lee Two winners of the Elizabeth Fanning Orientation Course Scholarship attended; Dr Maxim Milosevic (2018) and Dr Clifford Lee (2019) The scholarships cover the full enrolment of the two-week program. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 9

CHAIR, BOARD OF STUDIES (OMS) DR GEOFFREY FINDLAY The Board of Studies (BoS) held its end of Education Committee Training Committee term meeting on 12 October 2019. Over this The Committee is chaired by Dr Scott The Committee is chaired A/Prof Jocelyn term, the Board and the various committees Borgna. Work is currently being undertaken Shand. As part of a trainee’s assessment for have successfully addressed all of the to include a learning module for indigenous eligibility to sit the Final Examination, areas required accreditation recommendations health. for improvement and increase exposure and conditions whilst conducting the usual are identified by the Training Committee. business of the Board. This important work Surgical, Science and Training (SST) These areas must be addressed prior to will continue into the next term of the BoS. Examination completion of training and the updated The 2019 SST Examination was held in FOMS11 now includes this as a requirement. I wish to thank all of the BoS and committee Sydney at the Prince of Wales Hospital on members who volunteer their time. The the 14 and 15 June. This examination was CPD Committee commitment and dedication of these open to trainees, and for the first time, The Chair of the Committee is A/Prof Austin. members is truly appreciated. Many of non-trainees who met the new criteria. The College CPD standard and policy as the current BoS members will continue ACER lead the blue printing, curriculum well as the new compulsory CPD tracking into the next term. Dr Christopher mapping and examination calibration for tool was implemented on 1 July 2019. Poon (elected ANZAOMS member), Dr this examination. 26 Candidates sat the Robert Witherspoon (elected ANZAOMS examination and 19 were successful. The Committee was invited and provided member) and Dr Liam Moore (Trainee confidential input to proposed changes to Representative) are stepping down from Final Examination CPD for medical practitioners by the MBA. the BoS but will contribute their expertise The 2019 final written examination was held to its committees. We welcome the newly in regional centres on 12 and 13 August. The Selection Committee elected ANZAOMS members A/Prof Dylan 2019 final clinical examination was held at The Committee is chaired by A/Prof Hyam, Dr Kenneth Sun and Dr Weber St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne on 6 and Shand. The selection interviews were held Huang. 7 September. ACER conducted examiner in Sydney on the 20 July. 23 applicants training, calibration and examination were interviewed for selection into training Congratulations to Dr Scott Borgna who blueprinting and curriculum mapping. 14 positions for 2020. 15 positions were was elected to the Chair of the BoS for the candidates sat the examinations and 11 were allocated for 2020 with all first-round offers next term. successful. being accepted. College Appointments Accreditation Committee The BoS wishes to welcome Roya The Committee is chaired by Dr Jason Alimoradian to the position of Education Erasmus. Accreditation visits have been Officer, OMS. Roya can be contacted at conducted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital [email protected] for queries in relation to the in March and all training sites in the NSW / OMS training program. ACT Training Centre in May which included an application for a new training post at Handbook Review Nepean Hospital. The final reports have The Handbook will be revised and updated been provided to both training centres. over the next few months in preparation for A single site progress report for Ipswich 2020 release. Hospital in the Queensland training centre was accepted. 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

OMS report Examiners and the Registrar in Melbourne for the Final Exams. Back: Drs Christopher Poon, Benjamin Erzetic, Dimitrios Nikolarakos, Top row: Dr Rachel Hsieh, , Dr Geoffrey Findlay, A/Prof Jocelyn Jason Erasmus, Stuart Deane and Joseph Gunn Shand Front: Dr Julia Dando (Registrar), A/Prof Dylan Hyam, Dr Emma Lewis Seated: Ms Diane Collins, Dr Richard Wood, Dr Christopher Poon Visiting Prof Andrew Heggie and A/Prof Jocelyn Shand from the Victorian Training program with the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Westmead Hospital Professors Heggie and Shand are Senior Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Australia. They are internationally renowned for their work in the Surgical Management of cleft patients and Paediatric Airways, namely, neonatal distraction. Professors Heggie and Shand visited Westmead Hospital recently and joined the Westmead OMS Unit and Dental students at Sydney University on ward rounds, business and handover meetings, and presentation to the students. They also operated on a difficult tertiary bilateral cleft case with the students observing a challenging repair of a bilateral alveolar cleft and anterior iliac crest bone graft. The Professors then joined the wider Sydney Dental School community (Orthodontic post-grads, Paediatric Dentistry post-grads, Visiting Professors: Andrew Heggie and Jocelyn Shand Prosthodontic post-grads) at the Sydney OMS Consultants: Lydia Lim (Head of Department), James Kim (Supervisor of Dental Hospital for four lectures on Paediatric Training), Weber Huang (Supervisor of Training) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. OMS Registrars: Margaret Kim, Blake Moore, Andrew Watkins, Jarren Wang Dr Weber Huang NSW/ACT Supervisor of Training COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 11

Censor-in-Chief report CENSOR-IN-CHIEF DR WARREN SHNIDER Update on the CanMEDS working party That chestnut was opened one Saturday is no standardisation of documentation CanMEDS is, at its heart, an initiative morning in October when the CanMEDS across these programs with respect to a to improve patient care by enhancing working party met over strong coffee recognisable and reproducible framework physician training. It was initially developed and cut sandwiches at York Street HQ. Mr of training and assessment. CanMEDS can by the Royal College of Physicians and Ollie Jones, subject expert and external provide this support to these programs. Surgeons of Canada and is now readily appointment to the Education Policy CanMEDS will open a dialogue to external recognised as the gold standard in Board chaired the meeting, while Prof Ian institutions of assessors and accreditors competency frameworks by medical Meyers OAM, Dr Paul Beath and I were domestically and nationally. CanMEDS will schools throughout the world. the three wise monkeys. Hal Aamot, the enrich and strengthen College programs Director of Education and Claire King in with recognition, transportability and The competency framework has seven support did a magnificent job keeping us opportunity internationally. This is a work domains: Medical expert, Professional, on track. in progress, and the journey is not over. Communicator, Collaborator, Leader, Now this is not the end. It is not even the Health advocate and Scholar. This By the afternoon we reflected on our beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the framework has been incorporated into ideas for the day. Dentistry is dentistry. end of the beginning. the OMS Training Program, but the big Dentistry does not look like medicine question, and the one that The College in clinical practice. Having said that, a Council asked the CanMEDS working framework for training and assessment party to address, is “Can this framework be in General Dental Practice and Specialist applied to the other College programs?” Dental Practice is essential. Currently there Admissions to Fellowship and Membership 5 July 2019 to 4 November 2019 FRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(Orth) Miriam MATHEW SHAKHOVSKOY (QLD) Omar ALFURAIH (United Kingdom) Divya Visalakshi RAMANAN (New Zealand) FRACDS(DPH) Devesh Tarang SHELAT (United Kingdom) Nghiem Van Trong DOAN (QLD) Jennifer Alexandra VESEY (United Kingdom) MRACDS(DMFR) MRACDS(Paed) Louise Frances BROWN (VIC) Sandra Anna BUCHLER (NSW) Alyssa ZHANG (QLD) Timothy Charles KEYS (QLD) MRACDS(OralMed) Jilen Jayant PATEL (WA) Amanda Hui Ying PHOON NGUYEN (WA) MRACDS(Perio) Harold Kingston PRADHAN (NSW) 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Examiner Recognition The College thanks the following Examiners for their involvement in educational examinations and Vale assessment programs. MRACDS(GDP) Assessment Rounds 3 The College remembers…… A/Prof John Boucher AM Dr Alan Solomon Dr Andrew Cautley Dr Nandor Steidler Dr Kar Chan Dr James Talbot Adj A/Prof John Dale AO Dr Aovana Timmerman Dr Angus Kingon Dr Felicia Valianatos Dr Peter Mansour Dr Claudia Yung Dr Nonie Polycarpou Dr Matthew Ma MRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(GDP) viva voce Exam (July) viva voce Exam (Nov) Dr Michael Wyatt Prof Michael Burrow Dr Nonie Polycarpou Dr Andrew Cautley MRACDS(SDP) The College is saddened to hear that Past-President, Prof Ivan Darby A/Prof Christine Wallace Dr Stan Boyatzis Dr Dale Howes Dr John Henry Muller has Dr Mahnaz Syed Adj A/Prof James McDonald recently passed away A/Prof Lara Friedlander Prof James Hawkins (1932 – 2019). Winthrop Prof Paul Abbott AO Dr Andrew Toms Dr Andrew Quick Dr Kareen Mekertichian Dr Paul Hanrahan Dr Juliette Scott John was College President Dr Daniel Vickers Dr Suma Sukumar from 1990 – 1992 and Prof Suzanne Hanlin Dr Sue-Ching Yeoh awarded Honorary Fellowship in 1993. FRACDS(SDP) Prof Clive Wright Clin Prof Sameer Bhole OMS Final Exam Dr Jason Erasmus Dr Stuart Deane Dr Emma Lewis Dr Benjamin Erzetic Dr Dimitrios Nikolarakos A/Prof Dylan Hyam Dr Christopher Poon COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 13

Regional Committee Chair's Profiles Dr Peter Mansour Dr Claudia Yung NSW/ACT Regional Committee VIC/TAS Regional Committee Peter founded his practice in 2003 and has Claudia has been involved in the VIC/TAS continued to study and develop professionally Regional Committee since 2010 and feels through extensive volunteer work, dental privileged to be the Chair for two terms. The training and commitment to the surgery. Peter Committee is proud to support its regional has been involved in mentoring, educating Fellows, Members, candidates, as well as and examining locally and overseas. His main the next generation of dentists through interests are in cosmetic dentistry, including conducting various local educational and implants and composite veneers. social events. The Committee strives to promote and maintain a strong professional Peter has been Chair of the NSW/ACT network within the region. Regional Committee since 2017 and his goals for Committee include: Outside of dentistry, Claudia enjoys a good coffee (like most Melburnians!), travelling and • to encourage colleagues to challenge photography. She is still on a mission to catch themselves with the Primary, Finals or the Northern lights after narrowly missing Membership program them earlier this year. • to improve communication and create networks and connections with the ADA and universities Committee Members • to orgainse more frequent events for Dr Mathew Lim Dr Errol Kilov Member the benefit of Fellows and Members Secretary/ Treasurer Dr Atin Kundu Dr Sarah Chin including reaching out to regional NSW. Candidate Advisor Member Dr Sophia Jing Dr Nigel Souter Committee Members Member Member Dr Michael Yoon Dr Jodie Olivier Dr Geoffrey Young Member Secretary Member Dr Stephen Pak Dr Soni Stephen Treasurer Member Dr Dimitra Mersinia Dr Tino Mercado Candidate Advisor (Primary) Member Dr Alexandra Barratt Candidate Advisor (Final) 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Regional Committee The College’s Regional Committees ensure that Fellows, Members, and candidates who are enrolled in any of the College programs have a local point of contact. We thank all the Regional Committee members for volunteering Chair's Profiles their time and expertise for the 2019 – 2021 term. Find out who is the chair of your local Regional Committee for the 2019 – 2021 term. The College acknowledges the contributions made by all past (2017 – 2019) 2019 – 2021 members, particularly Dr Dwight Elvery (QLD), Dr Dale Gerke (SA/NT) and Dr Siva Vasudavan (WA) as past Chairs. Dr Simon Franks Dr John Watson QLD Regional Committee WA Regional Committee As Chair of the Queensland Regional John is a GP dentist who graduated from Committee, Simon looks forward to working UWA in 1994. He worked in regional WA for with the new Committee members to 11 years and joined a Subiaco group private continue the great work of the previous practice in 2007 after a 2 year stint in the UK. Committee, chaired by Dr Dwight Elvery. John achieved Fellowship through the general stream in 2004 and was previously Secretary Simon believes that it is never too late to learn of the WA Regional Committee from 2015 – a new skill and has recently learnt how to ride 2019. a skateboard with his 10 year old daughter. He says that ‘being the only person with greying John looks forward to his service as Chair and hair at the local skate park is a little damaging hopes to help build on the advances made in to my ego, but it has been a lot of fun to act communication and co-operation between like a kid again and push myself outside of my the College and the Regional Committee. comfort zone’. It is his goal to ride the skate Another priority for the Committee is bowl together by Christmas. maintaining the standard of continuing education in the region and providing further Stay tuned! resources for candidates. Committee Members Committee Members Dr Unni Pillai Dr George Chu Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Dr Raymond Lam Secretary Member Secretary Member Dr Arosha Weerakoon Prof Alexandra Quaranta (and College News Editor) Dr Vincenzo Figliomeni Treasurer Member Dr Dina Papas Member Dr Sigid Fu Dr Ram Das Treasurer A/Prof Esther Kruger Candidate Advisor Member Dr Janina Christoforou Member Candidate Advisor (Final) Dr Ahmed Saleh Candidate Advisor (Primary) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 15

Jason enjoys the collegiality of Fellows and Members and in helping dentists who are pursuing Fellowship. By getting involved in the Committee, he takes an active role in College activities. Jason finds that through participation of College activities, his professional horizons have broadened and he is able to meet colleagues from various streams/specialties of the different sectors. The Committee members are already busy with organizing upcoming academic and social events, including revision courses for candidates and the Annual Scientific Meeting which will be held later in the year. Committee Members Dr Jerome Yu Dr Siu-fai Leung Dr Francis Chau Secretary and Candidate Advisor (Final) Member Dr Jason Wong (Tsz Leung) Candidate Advisor Dr Shiu-yin (Rony) Cho Dr Sneha Ravindranath Dr Chun-kei Lee Member Member Asia Regional Committee Treasurer Clin A/Prof Edmond Pow Member Lara is humbled to serve as Chair of our NZ Regional Committee for a second term and thanks her dedicated Committee team around her for making this possible. Lara passed her Fellowship Exams in the 90’s which set her on her career path as a specialist Endodontist and University teacher and researcher. Lara is grateful for the ongoing opportunities, collegiality and professional development gained from being part of our College and feels that these shape how she thinks and interacts with colleagues and patients. Lara’s goal as Chair of the Committee, is to offer an inclusive and collegial network for NZ Fellows, Members and Candidates and to liaise with the College office and the NZ Councillors to support good governance. Lara is looking forward to working with the new Committee and acknowledges the dedication of past Committee members: Drs David Coburn, Tom Butchard and Sarah Ting, who did not seek re-election. A/Prof Lara Friedlander Committee Members Dr Laura Ichim Dr Fiona Firth Dr Sergio Salis NZ Regional Committee Secretary and Candidate Advisor Member Candidate Advisor Dr Vivek Jain Dr John Perry Dr Karl Lyons Membership Advisor Member Treasurer Dr David Antunovic Member Dr Greg Miller was an inaugural MRACDS candidate. He has since become a Fellow of the RACDS, Pierre Fauchard Academy and International College of Dentists. Greg sits on the BoS MRACDS, GDP and in 2018, he chaired the Regional Committee Candidate Advisor Working Group. He has also been an honorary Clinical Tutor for the University of Adelaide and has produced a lecture series on Laser Dentistry. Greg is also Chair of the Dental Team for the Australian Vietnam Volunteers Resource Group which provides dental care in the Long Tan region in Vietnam. Greg is reaching out to NT members to see if they are interested in connecting by video conferencing for meetings and presentations. This ties-in with the Committee’s aim to strengthen ties with the broader community, be the conduit for quality CPD, speakers and content in the state. Greg looks forward to serving the College, and hopes that he can fulfil the advice of Lao Tzu: A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. Dr Greg Miller Committee Members SA/NT Regional Committee Dr Gwendolyn Huang Dr Sushil Kaur Secretary Candidate Advisor (Final) Dr Alan Mann Dr Deon Naicker Treasurer and Candidate Advisor (Primary) Member 16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Attendees at the Regional Committee Workshop in order of when each were admitted to Fellowhip/Membership, from the President in 1990 to Dr Fiona Firth in 2017. Dr Paul Sambrook, A/Prof Lara Friedlander, Drs Jason Wong, Erin Mahoney, Claudia Yung, Unni Pillai, Peter Mansour, Dimitra Mersinia, Greg Miller, Simon Franks, Janina Christoforou, Mathew Lim, Amanda Phoon Nguyen, Fiona Firth. Regional Committee Workshop Overview Representatives from all the Regional Governance changes that members will vote Committees across Australia, New Zealand on at the AGM on 15 November. If the changes and Hong Kong SAR (Asia) gathered in the go through, the Regional Committee Chairs Sydney office for a one day workshop on will each have a seat on the Advisory Council. Saturday, 26 October. The workshop provided the opportunity for members to share The College’s CEO, Brendan Peek, Director of experiences on what is working well and what Education, Hal Aamot and Executive Assistant, the challenges are across the various regions, Maryann Walsh were all in attendance and and to find out how the College can better continued the theme of strengthening support these activities. As the Councillor with relationships between the College office the responsibility of the Regional Committees, and Regional Committees by providing it was enlightening to hear about all the hard information on College matters. work that goes on in each region on how committees support their local members by Registrar MRACDS (GDP), Dr Catherine Prineas organising social and educational days, and in provided an interesting and enlightening spreading the word about the College. presentation to the attendees (who were mostly all Fellows), on the Membership The beginning of the day was a presentation Program as it presently stands. by John Peacock and Kathy Nguyen from the Associations Forum. This presentation To finish off a very productive day, dinner was was entitled... \"The Importance of Regional enjoyed by all at a restaurant in the Chinese Committees\" and provided some context as to Gardens at Darling Harbour. the role of the Regional Chairs, how to deal with conflict and conflict of interest. Associations Our next opportunity to meet face to face will Forum have a great understanding of how be at Convocation in Melbourne on Thursday, the RACDS works, and this information was 10 September 2020. valuable for all. Dr Erin Mahoney Drs Erin Mahoney and Also in attendance was the President, Dr Paul RACDS Councillor Catherine Prineas Sambrook who spoke about the proposed COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 17

Regional Reports QLD The Queensland Regional Committee held its AGM on 3 August at which time elections were held for new office bearers. Outgoing Chair, Dr Dwight Elvery was thanked for his tireless work and Plans are afoot to hold a regional Study Day in the beginning of leadership over the last few years and also for re-invigorating the 2020 – at this stage we are aiming for a May date – stay tuned for promotion of the RACDS among the QLD community; especially in more information over the next few months. our more regional areas. Continuing the theme of work-life balance, Dr Jenny Wang highly Thanks are also extended to Dr Keith Bond for his role as the recommends an online course called The Science of Wellbeing Treasurer and to Mrs Claudia Bond for holding the meetings at the which is taught at Yale University. This is a scientific and evidence Bond residence over the last few years. We also extend our best based programme on wellbeing and happiness, and is followed up wishes to Dr Kiran Kumar with his upcoming post graduate studies with a podcast called The Happiness Lab. and thank him for his role in the previous Committee. Three new members were also welcomed to the Committee – Drs Ramya Kiran, Dr Simon Franks Jenny Wang and Pooja Rai. Chair, QLD Regional Committee NSW/ACT Throughout the year, our Candidate our Fellows and Members. To do this, we Advisors have worked tirelessly to prepare need to ensure that the climate of our those who are sitting the Primary and College is conducive to growth and is full Final Examinations in the coming months. of hope and gratitude. This culture remains Under the broadest definition, every person strong in the long history of our College. who comes into the College, irrespective of Having faced some personal challenges Back: Dr Stephen Pak, Front: Drs age or status, is a learner. You must know this year, I can attest to the importance of Sarkis Nalbandian and Peter Mansour enough to realize how little you know and the support and understanding extended how much there is still to learn. That kind from Fellows and Members of the College. of intellectual humility should characterize a Fellow or Member. Learning is our purpose, Our Scientific Day titled Back to the and at a regional level, we seek to inspire Future exceeded all our expectations. everyone to thrive as learners. This was largely due to the exceptional level of lectures from our talented group Achievements in public examinations have of speakers: Drs Ken Hooi, Nour Tarraf; their place but ultimately fall short of the real Geoffery Young, Peter Aquilina, and Prof Fellows, Members, candidates and purpose – to nurture collegiality amongst Saso Ivanovski. We also recognize the friends enjoy dinner at Otto Ristorante, wonderful support of our sponsors on the Cowper Wharf, Woolloomooloo day: Dentavision, MarketD; Credabl; Coltene; and Osseo Dental. NSW/ACT Primary Tutorials were held on the weekend of 19/20 October An important event on our College calendar Nine candidates attended the College office whilst another 24 candidates from all over that brings Fellows and Members together Australia, NZ and Asia joined by Zoom video-conferencing. from all over the region, is the Annual Dinner. This year it was held at the beautiful Otto Restorante in Wooloomooloo, Sydney. The evening was a tremendous success, with 50 people enjoying a night of stimulating conversation over a delicious meal. Farewells and departures are never easy, but they occur. The NSW/ACT Regional Committee wishes to thank our long- serving Secretary, Dr Emma Black, and also A/Prof Stephen Yeung for their contributions as members of the NSW/ACT Regional Committee in 2017 – 2019. Seated: Drs Somayeh Parvizi, Elizabeth Ng, Jason Yu-Fai Liu Dr Peter Mansour Standing: Drs Lavina Ng, Amr Eldaly, Dimitra Mersinia (Candidate Advisor), Alexandra Chair, NSW/ACT Regional Committee Barratt (Candidate Advisor), Daniel Robey Waller, Alan Zhu, Andrea Fenwicke, Paul Nakad 18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Regional Reports VIC/TAS It has been a busy year so far for the Victoria and Tasmania Regional Committee. The new Committee was successfully formed, and the members who will be serving for the next two years are listed on page 14. The Scientific Meeting was held on 2 August at Woodward Conference Centre. Fifty dentists and final year dental students attended the event. We were privileged to have Back row: Dr Susan Needham, Dr Paul Sambrook College President, Dr Paul Sambrook present on anticoagulants. This presentation was (President) , A/Prof Nicky Kilpatrick, Dr Patrick Russo followed by our local presenters, Drs John Sheahan and Luan Ngo who provided tips (Past President), Prof Martin Tyas, Dr Michael Wylie Front row: Brendan Peek (CEO), Dr Gitika Sanghvi and tricks for treating children and information on new periodontal disease classification, (ADAVB president), Drs Luan Ngo, James Newby, Atin Kundu. respectively. Members and Fellows enjoyed the social catch up at the dinner after the Scientific meeting and AGM. The Regional Committee continues to support its local candidates. Dr Sarah Chin facilitated the Primary Exam Brunch and Learn Forum on 22 September. Exam candidates were joined by past candidates, Drs Andrew Liaw, Devanshi Mistry and Alex Khominsky to share their experiences. The brunch went well with everyone enjoying themselves and getting to know each other, and also benefitting from meeting with past candidates. Attendees at the Vic/Tas Annual Our Social Drinks were held on 1 November at Woodward Conference Centre which was Dinner held at University House at the Woodward a great catch-up with our regional members over drinks and nibbles. Dr Claudia Yung Chair, VIC/TAS Regional Committee SA/NT The Annual General Meeting of the SA/ particular I would like to recognise the time position of the Regional Committee and NT Regional Committee was held on and commitment involved in undertaking enhance service and CPD offerings. Wednesday October 2, 2019 at the the work of the College. Cathedral Hotel, North Adelaide. It was To this end, the SA/NT Regional Committee enjoyed by all attendees with an excellent Any members who have the conviction has announced the 2020 RACDS SA/NT speech from Dr Raahib Dudhia on the and fortitude to get involved should contact Scientific Day. Mark all your calendars – history and future of dental diagnostic the office via email on [email protected]. As keeping Fridays in October 2020 free. We imaging. Attendees enjoyed a guided Israelmore Ayivor said, “You are the salt of are planning a day of 5 to 6 sessions, each tasting from Barossa based Rock of the earth. But remember that salt is useful with 2 speakers, (10 – 12 speakers total) 45 Wisdom Winemaker, Mr Pete Hiscock who when in association, but useless in isolation.” minutes total talks with 15-minute questions. kindly travelled down and supplied libations Theme: New Dogs, Old Tricks. To start at for the evening. The new Committee has hit the ground 9:30am with buffet style lunch and talks running with a strategic planning session to finish at 4:30pm. Dinner from 7pm till The following office bearers and Councillors where alignment sought between RACDS 10pm. It will be a wonderful opportunity were elected unopposed: Dr Greg SA/NT and National strategic plan’s goals, for all regional Members and Fellows to get Miller (Chair); Dr Alan Mann (Treasurer); mission and values. Noting the highlighted reacquainted socially and hear about the Committee Members; Drs Gwendolyn strengths are mentoring, collegiality and tips and tricks to help our daily practice and Huang, Sushil Kaur and Deon Naicker. convenience. management of patients. Immediate Past Chair, Dr Dale Gerke and Environmental analysis and external scan Thomas A. Edison said, “There is no Secretary, Dr Danny Ho have both retired demonstrate a profound shift to online substitute for hard work.” This will be the their positions on the SA/NT Regional Continuing Professional Development, mantra for the SA/NT Regional Committee Committee, and I would like to thank each (CPD). RACDS SA/NT seek to capitalize on during the upcoming year to continue the personally and on behalf of the Committee, the stated strengths by becoming a conduit momentum behind the revitalization of the Members and Fellows for their work to for speaker provision and hence quality, RACDS in the State/Territory. reinvigorate the local RACDS. convenient and accessible/social CPD. Dr Greg Miller Thanks also to all members of Council Sponsorship opportunities are to be Chair, SA/NT Regional Committee and Committees for their hard work. In explored to strengthen the financial COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 19

Regional Reports WA The WA Regional Committee hosted the including final year dental students and assistance or resources. The turnout was regional 2019 Scientific Meeting on Friday DClinDent postgraduates. good considering the West Coast Eagles 16 August at the UWA Club. The meeting’s were playing in an elimination final that theme was Truth...or Fake News? Putting The Committee was pleased to host the night! Modern Treatment Modalities Under the College President, Dr Paul Sambrook, and Microscope. CEO, Mr Brendan Peek for the Scientific The make-up of the new Committee Meeting and the Regional Annual Dinner was finalised following elections and we The scientific program was packed with held that evening. welcome new members Drs Ester Kruger quality presentations. Headline speaker, and Vince Figliomeni and look forward renowned Orthodontist and academic Dr Dr Sambrook spoke to the final year dental to their contributions. The Committee Ali Darendeliler, spoke about Management students over lunch about the structure was sorry to see Drs Siva Vasudavan and of Trauma Cases, Management of Vertical and aims of the College and encouraged Andrew Savundra step down from their Dimension and Interceptive Treatment in their future association with us. He also did positions after such outstanding service Orthodontics. He was most ably supported us the honour of closing the meeting and over the years. by Prosthodontist, Dr Glen Liddelow, attending and addressing the Regional speaking about Marketing Hype v Clinical AGM. The WA Region looks forward to its End reality, OMFS Dr Peter Ricciardo on Modern of Year Function on the 24 October and Surgery is Amazing…or is it? and Winthrop The Regional Candidate Meeting was held helping candidates prepare for their exams Prof Marc Tennant on Truth and Fake News on the evening of 5 September at the with mock vivas in December. in the Australian Dental Landscape. Claremont Hotel. All College candidates were given the opportunity to meet Dr John Watson The meeting was attended by 172 delegates their Committee and access or request Chair, WA Regional Committee WA Regional Committee members: Drs Dina Papas, Amanda Phoon Nguyen, Siva Vasudavan, Prof Ali Prof Ali Darendeliler, Clin. Prof Glen Liddelow , Dr Darendeliler, Dr Andrew Savundra Peter Ricciardo, Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Dr Jason La, Dr Amandeep Chatham, Dr Tom Elliott, Dr Sheraz Burki and Dr Sundar Varadharajan 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Regional Reports ASIA August 2019 marked the beginning of a new 2-year term of the Asia Regional Committee. This year, we saw a new face in the Committee – Dr Sneha Ravindranath from Thailand. Welcome! We held our first Committee meeting through teleconference which was arranged by the College. New office bearers were elected in the meeting and future plans discussed. I must express my gratitude to all Committee members for their devotion and efforts over the last few years which laid the Candidates attending the Asia RC tutorials: 5 from th foundations of success of the Committee. left, 6 from left, Dr Jerome Yu, Dr Michael Ho. th The Committee held a three-day Revision Course for the FRACDS Primary class was held on 20 October and the speaker was Dr Michael Ho. The Microbiology class Examinations. There were 9 candidates was held on 1 November and delivered by Prof Wai-keung Leung. registered the course. The Anatomy class was held on 19 October and the speaker Dr Jason Wong was Dr George Tipoe and the Histology Chair, Asia Regional Committee NZ In July, the NZ Regional Committee hosted a Fellows and Members on the proposed Program. NZ candidates attended the luncheon associated with the New Zealand new governance structure of the College. Orientation Course for the Primary Exam, Dental Association (NZDA) Conference in and this continued to be well received and Wellington and were honoured to be joined With the development of our new Regional motivating for study. We wish all candidates by Dr Katie Ayers, the incoming President Committee, we are pleased to offer ‘good luck’ for upcoming examinations. of NZDA, the College President, Dr Paul candidates engagement with three new Sambrook and President-Elect, Prof Ian Candidate Advisors. Drs Laura Ichim and It was wonderful to have so many Meyers OAM. Thank you to those who were Fiona Firth offer support for candidates candidates, new Fellows and Members able to attend this event. This was enjoyable enrolled for Fellowship Exams, and Dr attending the NZ Regional Study Day at and a great opportunity to update NZ Vivek Jain is dedicated to the Membership the QT Museum Hotel in Wellington in October. The Committee is grateful to the high calibre of speakers from across the scope of dentistry who generously shared their time and knowledge, and to Dr Sergio Salis and the Committee for developing a stimulating program. The day was followed by drinks and canapes, and we look forward to planning next year's event. Finally, I would like to welcome our new CEO, Mr Brendan Peek to his role. We are looking forward to working with Brendan, and thank the College Office staff for their ongoing support of our NZ Committee and regional events. NZ Regional Committee and Councillors: Drs Vivek Jain, Hugh Trengrove (Councillor), Sergio Sallis, Fiona Firth, David Antunovic, Lara Friedlander (Chair), Laura Ichim, Erin Mahoney A/Prof Lara Friedlander (Councillor), John Perry. Absent, Prof Karl Lyons. Chair, NZ Regional Committee COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 21

Work-life Balance Dentistry is a stressful career, there is no doubt about that. I strongly believe a good work-life balance is the key to a long, fulfilling career, no matter the industry, though sometimes it is a case of ‘easier said than done’! Over the last few months, I have made a concerted effort towards this goal and have noticed the mental benefits. I recently heard a friend say that almost everything can be fixed with a quick power-off and reset, including ourselves; and I thought, “how true!”. For this issue of the College News, we asked our members about their favourite ways to unwind outside the clinic. We were blown away by the exciting and inspirational responses received. I am truly excited to share this with you, and hope you enjoy reading this feature as much as we did. Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Dr Neil Smith – QLD I started doing triathlons about 16 years ago, and I was immediately hooked. Dentistry is mentally intensive, whilst a triathlon is physically intensive. After a morning session of exercise, I am ready to face anything the day might present to me. The stress after a long day is quickly forgotten once I get into “exercise mode”. This year, I was fortunate enough to qualify for the Ironman 70.3 world championship which was held in Nice, France. The race consisted of a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km cycle and a 21 km run, and I competed in the 60 – 64 age-group. It was an amazing experience to compete with some of the best age group athletes from around 100 countries, and the atmosphere and Dr Neil Smith competing camaraderie was exceptional. The experience is one I will cherish forever. in the Ironman 70.3 world championship 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Dr Andrew Bochenek – WA Planning an 8 week trip that would be over 16,000 kms, across 17 countries, two deserts, 4600 metre mountain passes, through authoritarian regimes, two conflict zones, and all the while supporting 'GoHelp', a UK based charity, might not be the most calming experience, but what an experience it was! We raised $10,000 for the charity and donated our vehicle, a Toyota Hilux Dual Cab ute, to the charity, once we reached Mongolia. Every day Dr Andrew Bochenek in the Tajikistan Wackan Valley was an adventure, including being detained at a police station for many hours in remote Murghab, on the infamous Pamir Dr Andrew Bochenek at the Highway in Tajikistan. Throughout the journey, we found people Turkmenistan Burning Gas Crater to be warm and welcoming. Not a word of English, but all barriers were broken down when a can of our plentiful Russian beer was proffered. The scenery along the route was amazing. Sandy deserts, high mountain plateaus, incredible Islamic architecture and the mysterious Silk Route, before finishing with Mongolia’s vast empty plateaus, one of the last places where nomadic life is still a living tradition. Would I do it again? Absolutely! Challenge yourself! The world is an amazing place. Go and see it! Dr Albert Tan & Dr Elizabeth Day – WA We bought a hobby farm, a Chittering property in Western Australia in 1992 and started breeding Dexter cattle, of Irish origin, in 1996. They were newly introduced at that time and were ideal for hobby farms because they are smaller cattle. It can be hard work, especially when we started our Royal Show journey from 2011, but in Sep 2016 we won the Supreme and Interbreed champion at The Royal Dr Albert Tan and Dr Libby Day at their Show! Due to working full time, we have not been able farm, Chittering Downs Dexter Stud to milk any of our cows ourselves but have that to look forward to in the future, as well as developing our stud and possibly exploring some commercial options. Till then, we look forward to introducing more of the community to the wonderful world of Dexter cattle! With their 2016 Supreme and Interbreed champion at the Perth Royal show A calf called “Quartet” COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 23

Dr Augustine Kim – NSW Without the need for complex and expensive equipment or specialised infrastructure, running offers many benefits. This simplicity makes it accessible to almost anyone who wishes to ‘give it a go’ and essentially makes it an extremely ‘egalitarian’ activity. I rediscovered running about 10 years ago, following an equally long hiatus, where I had last entered a running event as a member of my high school cross country team. Since then, the City 2 Surf, Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon and the Sydney Running Festival have been regular features in the diary as well as two foolhardy attempts at the Sydney Marathon (once wasn’t 2014 Sydney Marathon enough!!). There is a ‘silent minority’ within the general population who quietly go about preparing for their next event. As a returning runner to these events over the years, they provide a reassuring sense of solidarity, where many thousands of people gather in one location and at the sound of the starter’s gun, collectively move with a singular goal and common purpose towards the finish line. It is at these events this solidarity is most visible, where individual runners have put in many kilometres over many hours in preparation. One of the highlights of this year has been to rally up a running group with colleagues from the Westmead Centre for Oral Health. I was fortunate to witness the emotional transition from the many training runs through to Entrants in this year’s Sydney Running Festival, Half post race elation of two runners, Drs Stephanie Chow and Ben Ruiz who Marathon and 10Km events, from left to right: Family members of a dental colleague, Dr A Kim, Dr B Ruiz, Dr S successfully completed their first 10 Km event at the Sydney Running Festival. Chow Personally, running has helped bring together like minded colleagues outside the dental setting, and contributed to my physical wellbeing and at the same time. The many kilometres of training leading up to these events has provided an opportunity for reflection, and I may one day even stumble upon (pardon the pun) the deeper meaning of life beyond the surgery! Dr Luke Chow – WA It's been a long road to become an Orthodontist, and prior to this I have always worked at least 6 days a week, so achieving a work-life balance was difficult. At the moment, I am trying to lead a simpler life and enjoy my children as much as I can before they grow up. Music is close to my heart; I have always played the guitar as long as I can remember. I also produce and record. I actually met my wife playing music; she was playing bass in a blues rock band with her father. We were in a band together for many years. Now, I have a toddler and a newborn, so I play guitar at night after bedtime (on headphones) to unwind! Dr Luke Chow performing 24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

We live in inner west Sydney. It is great being so central; there is a lot of energy in the place! Speaking of energy, as a very busy man, what do you do to wind down after a day at work? I spend time with my family; I have 2 boys, and also a dog, a Hungarian vizsla. That, and relaxing with a glass of wine on my back veranda! That does sound good. For members who may be curious, what does your working week look like? Well no two days are the same, that’s for sure. As the College is a fairly small organisation, I can be doing anything from stakeholders, with meeting 5 minutes preparing papers for meetings and reviewing policies right through to the more strategic elements such as with CEO College for the digital future. Oh and planning how we can prepare the there is probably a teleconference in the evening! Brendan Peek Wow! That is interesting. We are lucky to have you. In a nutshell, what is your vision for the RACDS? Meeting the needs of the Fellows, Members and more broadly the In this issue, College News Editor Amanda Phoon Nguyen sits profession, in a way that is contemporary, down to chat with Brendan Peek, CEO of the RACDS, at the WA flexible, and practical for the modern RACDS Scientific Day. world. Thank you Brendan. I am very excited for what you have in store for us. Hi Brendan, thank you for taking the Wow, it sounds like you have lived in Finally, for the Melbourne Convocation time to speak to me. For our members many different places then. Which was in 2020, what are you most looking who have not had the opportunity to your favourite? forward to? meet you yet, could you please tell us a little bit about yourself? I heard that I grew up in Adelaide. I love the Adelaide Meeting members of this College you have had quite the career! Hills, with the wineries (The Lane and also discovering the best small Vineyard is great) and having long bars tucked away in the laneways of Thanks Amanda. Perth is a beautiful lunches there. Best in Australia, in my Melbourne, if we get a chance! place that I am very lucky to have visited opinion! I also really liked London, it was many times with work. I am very happy such a huge melting pot of diversity. Sounds fantastic! I used to live in to be here. Going back to the start, I Melbourne myself, and discovering began my career in podiatry in private Did you get into the soccer there? best hidden bars was great fun. Let’s and public practice. I worked for a time hope you get the chance to do so. as a university lecturer in London and Yes, the Arsenal! If our Melbourne members have for the past 15 years or so have been suggestions, please do feel free to involved in varying roles in medical and I’ll try not to hold that against you. How send them in. Thank you Brendan, and health education. My previous role to do you like living in Sydney now? I hope you have a lovely time the rest this was at one of the Primary Health of your stay in Perth! Networks. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 25

5 universal truths a young dentist should know Dr Patrick Russo (Immediate Past-President) BDSc FRACDS Today’s graduate will have a very different professional life to mine. But while the career might be different, there are universal truths that I can identify from my 35 years of experience that remain relevant today. What I’ll give you is not another grey-haired ramble about … ‘’back in the day…’’ but a look at the current situation and an attempt to identify trends. Let’s then use my universal truths to help position you well for your future career. My career has been a mostly linear experience. leading the blind’. Or so I thought. In fact, while I If we look at dental practice in 2019 and the couldn’t bring the wealth of experience that the typical young dentist we see that: I trained at the University of Melbourne and was older demonstrators did, I gave the perspective fortunate enough to get an intern position at the of a recent graduate and was able to connect • Employment opportunities are diminished, Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. My intern with the very real issues of 3rd and 4th year and competition is a reality year gave me experience in various disciplines students. • University debt will be significant and there while working under supervision. is competition for finances between study 02 debt, home purchase, further education It was during this time that I was introduced to – and maybe a practice the husband and wife team who were later to Teach • Most practitioners will be employed and employ me and who I followed in practice. That Teaching can take various forms, but regardless never own their own practice practice has been my dental home to this day. of what it looks like, it is one of the most valuable • Employment will likely be in a large This fortuitous meeting was the first of several and rewarding things a professional can do. I was group private practice, a corporate or in a I have experienced over the years. Chance once told by a wise old patient that teaching and government agency meetings and introductions that would have healing were the two truly noble professions. As • General Practitioners will remain the significant impact on my career. dentists we can do both. dominant group in the dental profession. But… 01 In 1985 I started work in my private practice, • The dentist will be part of a team of other – initially employed by the dentists I had met the allied dental practitioners Network year earlier. After three years as an associate, I • As the most highly trained dental No matter how we plan and how we try and map took over the running of the practice. In those professional, dentists should lead the team out our future, invariably we end up following a years prior to taking over, I enjoyed the wisdom and will require skills to do this path that we never would have anticipated. That and guidance of my employers. They become • And finally, the half-life of knowledge is path will become apparent to you through the like second parents to me (without the judging) diminishing. Much of what is learned at people you meet and the connections you make. as well as good friends. But most importantly dental school is irrelevant in a short time. Get involved, talk to everyone, you never know they became mentors and teachers. Continuing education will be essential. where it may lead. 03 If this is the new reality, what should a recently After my intern year, I started work in private – graduated dentist be doing to equip themselves practice and was asked to take a role as a clinical Find a Mentor for their career, and what are these universal demonstrator. With all of twelve months under We can’t do this on our own. Find someone you truths that might help? my belt there was never a truer case of ‘the blind respect to help you on the journey. While advice 26 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

on patients and case management is important, look at developing the programs available for Australasia. In becoming part of this community, this is not about ‘’how do I do dentistry?’’. This is GDPs within the College. We developed the a young dentist not only advances their about finding a safe, non-judgemental space to Membership program – MRACDS(GDP). This is a knowledge and skill to a higher level but has work through all those other issues that envelope modular, structured-learning program for GDPs access to one of the most influential networks of the day to day. that is undertaken at the individuals own pace colleagues in the profession. over 2 years and is assessed with short-answer It didn’t take long before I realised I just didn’t open book assessment, case presentations Candidates in the College can access the know enough. If you don’t come to that and a viva voce. I am pleased to have been a formal mentor program or their local candidate realisation within 2 – 3 years of graduation, then part of the development of this highly clinically advisor to assist in the examination process. On you may be suffering from what is known as ‘the relevant program that is now available to GDPs completion, you become part of a community fatal combination’ – arrogance and ignorance. in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong SAR. of like-minded individuals, which means support Individuals afflicted with this condition know is always available for advice and career nothing and can’t be told anything. These From here my involvement with RACDS took me development. people are dangerous. Today there are any to the College Council for 10 years and eventually number of professional development courses, in 2016 – 2018 as President of the College. The post-nominal FRACDS has for over 50 but random programs can lead to ad hoc and years been synonymous with excellence. In unproductive CPD. I decided on Fellowship in the It was an extraordinary privilege and a pleasure to a competitive marketplace, attainment of a Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. It be able to make a contribution to the profession. qualification at the College sets an individual provided structured learning to guide me and a apart from others. qualification at the end to show for my efforts. 05 – Once admitted to the College, opportunities exist 04 Get Involved to further develop as a mentor, an Examiner, a – Your professional organisations are the life blood Regional Committee or Board of Study member, Keep Learning of the profession. If you don’t like something or even to take on leadership and governance Learn as much as you can, about as much as you or feel it could be done better, then join a roles. can. And as you progress in general practice you committee and make a contribution. Understand will develop areas of interest and perhaps move that nobody has the dental profession’s or our Like other health professions, our profession is away from other areas. Be discerning with where patient’s interests more at heart than dentists currently navigating changing times. you get your training and information, as not all themselves. CPD providers are equal. Why not get something It has never been more important that to show for your efforts? Recognised post- The Royal Australasian College of Dental practitioners prepare themselves well and align nominals send a powerful message to patients Surgeons exists to assist dentists in furthering themselves with organisations best placed to and colleagues about your commitment. their education after graduation; be it in assist them in their endeavours. general practice or specialist practice. The As a General Dental Practitioner (GDP) at College community is home to some of the RACDS, I was approached to join others to best academics, researchers and clinicians in RACDS University of WA Academic Prize Recipient Dr Daniel Zhang was awarded the RACDS Academic Prize at the University of Western Australia for achieving the highest aggregate in 2018 for a Final Year Dental Student completing the \"To have been awarded this Doctor of Dental Medicine. prize is an absolute honour, and Dr Zhang is in his graduate year as a was the cherry on top for me. Dentist and feels ‘absolutely privileged Having found out 6 months after to have received this award’. Daniel’s journey to Fellowship has already graduation, made my fantastic begun – he is studying for the Primary experience of studying DMD at Examinations. We wish you all the best UWA that extra bit better.\" Daniel! The College was represented Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen at the prize- giving ceremony. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 27

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Let knowledge conquer disease Bringing dentistry disciplines together for optimal patient care Save the Date DATE & PROGRAM 10 September 2020 11–12 September 2020 Opening Ceremony & Scientific Program President’s Welcome Reception LOCATION Sofitel on Collins, Melbourne, Australia For more information: www.racds2020.com.au 28 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

RACDS 25 Convocation Biennial Convocation th and Scientific Program A Message from the 2020 Organising Committee The 25 biennial Convocation is returning Collins Hotel) and will th next year with a leading scientific include Plenary Sessions, program. The program focuses on the latest Concurrent Lectures and developments, innovations and techniques Masterclasses. available across the realm of disciplines of modern dentistry. With over 20 revered The Scientific Program will speakers and Masterclass Facilitators from be ably supported by a all over Australia, New Zealand, Hong significant trade display. Kong SAR and Singapore, as well as a fascinating Keynote Speaker hailing from The magnificent Plaza the UK, The Fine Edge of Dentistry is a Ballroom (Circa 1929), dental event not to be missed. set beneath the Regent Theatre in Collins Street, is the venue for au), and we will add our speaker details The event commences with the Opening the Gala Dinner to be held on the night of shortly. Ceremony and President’s Welcome Friday 11 September. This night promises to Reception at the iconic Melbourne Town deliver an unforgettable experience of fine Please save the date and hope to see Hall on the evening of Thursday 10 food, wine and entertainment. you in Melbourne September 2020. September. The Scientific Program will run over the next two Days (Friday11 and Please note the event website has now Saturday 12 September at the Sofitel on been launched (www.racds2020.com. Registration opens January 2020 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 29

The power of quality mentorship for young dentists Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen BDSc, MRACDS(GDP), DClinDent(Oral Med), MRACDS(Oral Med), Cert ADL, FOMAA, FPFA In 2014, I had recently started a partnership practice. I was sold! But accessibility aside, and opened a private practice, was newly perhaps the biggest reason why I loved engaged and had recently moved to Perth, the MRACDS program was the mentorship Western Australia. Although I had a bit offered within the program, and I can on my plate, I also knew I was interested not recommend it highly enough for this “I was accepted into the in improving my clinical practice and reason. wondered what continuing education (postgraduate specialty) opportunities were available. Dr Elizabeth “Libby” Day was my assigned training program with my mentor. She was the first person to MRACDS (GDP), which I had first heard about the RACDS when complete the MRACDS(GDP) in WA, and is is something I get asked I was completing my dental studies an absolute treasure trove of knowledge, at the University of Melbourne, so the expertise and support. Together with her about fairly frequently.” College was somewhat on my radar. I partner Dr Albert Tan, periodontist, and heard about colleagues preparing for the my fellow MRACDS (GDP) candidate Dr “Primaries” and decided to find out more Michael Nguyen, under their guidance, about the pathway, but was not sure if it I felt I blossomed into a more confident was for me. At that point in my life, I was clinician over the course of the program. not sure if future specialisation was on the Albert and Libby are incredible mentors, accepted into the training program with cards, and I was looking for something I and I think it is a testament to their support my MRACDS (GDP), which is something I could complete with less travel to suit my that Michael went on to win the Kenneth get asked about fairly frequently. lifestyle as a new practice owner. I also J Sutherland prize that year for most wanted it to be very clinically relevant. outstanding candidate. I am very happy to report that Albert, Libby, Fortuitously, I came across the MRACDS Michael and I are good friends to this day. (GDP) program, and it was a perfect fit! It Even more than the support with clinical I am an avid proponent for collegiality was a part time program to be completed practice – as I was a new transplant to within the RACDS for this reason, as I over 2 or 3 years, and I would be able to Perth – Albert and Libby took me under know firsthand how powerful it can be. complete most of it within WA. I liked the their wing and introduced me to the Albert, Libby and myself are mentors for idea of preparing case reports from the Perth dental community. I will always be the MRACDS (GDP) program, and organize patients I was already seeing in clinic, and grateful for their kindness and generosity. group sessions for our mentees in WA. I the modules of the short answer questions Fast forward 5 years later, and I am an oral hope to pass on some of the support that I were directly relevant to my day to day medicine specialist. I mention this as I was was lucky enough to (and still) receive. 30 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

Pursue Membership with RACDS Enrolments open for the 2020 program Limited to 30 Candidates • Are you a recent graduate looking to further your career, General Dentists can pursue Membership with or own a practice and want to the internationally recognised Royal Australasian support your junior associates? College of Dental Surgeons via MRACDS(GDP). The Membership Pathway is a 2 year, self-directed • Would you benefit from modular based learning program, which provides MRACDS postnominals, to show your commitment to professional access to mentors. Through a structured approach to development? Continuing Professional Development via a series of core modules and case reports, dentists can maintain a • Are you looking for a way high standard of knowledge and skill across all areas to convert your CPD into a of General Dental Practice. MRACDS(GDP) can also qualification? be the first step of a pathway to Fellowship with the • Have you been practicing a College. while and wish to refresh your knowledge? [email protected] | 1800 688 339 | www.racds.org/mgdp COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 31

The benefits of getting involved with Dr Poppy Anastassiadis BDS, FRACDS(GDP) Being deeply involved in her profession from both an advocacy standpoint, an educator, and through RACDS is not only personally satisfying – it mitigates against the profession’s tendency towards isolation. The experience of graduate dentists is black and white,” says Dr often a familiar path. From the collegiate Anastassiadis. “There's atmosphere of uni you fall into the relatively always a hundred different isolated world of private practice — and ways of doing things and don’t move much beyond it. But even if you there are a lot of grey areas. don’t have a particular plan for expanding You need to use what's available in the working as a general dentist, studying for your horizons or becoming a specialist, research to help give you a foundation. But a Masters in Clinical Education, and elected the experience of Dr Poppy Anastassiadis it doesn't take away from the fact that when as councillor for the South Australian shows there’s a lot of benefits to seeing an you're treating a patient, you've got to care branch of the Australian Dental Association. opportunity and seizing it. And with a fair bit for the patient who is sitting in front of you. The latter came about because someone of work, achieving success. The unique factors that characterise your recommended her and she jumped at the patient means that they will never be the opportunity to be involved. “It sounds flippant now,” she says, “but I same as the patient or patients that were had done some work experience in the described in a clinical study.” “It’s a bit of a reoccurring theme of this story, dental practice and I thought, ‘This looks isn’t it?” she laughs. “Someone that was interesting.’ And then I got the offer to study That becomes more apparent the first few involved in the College said, ‘I think you'd at the University of Adelaide and thought, years into clinical practice — while your be a good fit for the ADA.’ It wasn't anything ‘I'll give it a go’.” personal experience helps you connect I would've thought about before then. But many of the things you’ve learnt. again, by being involved in different things, Anyone who has tackled a dentistry degree I think I've got quite a broad exposure to knows giving it a go involves a lot of work One of the ways Poppy managed that gap people in the profession. So I said, ‘OK!’. and determination. In Dr Anastassiadis’ was to apply for a Fellowship with RACDS. There I developed an understanding about case, her curiosity turned into something what goes on behind the scenes in terms she was very passionate about. It also led “I think once you've had a bit of experience, of advocacy, the challenges that are facing her down complementary paths in private being able to go back, change, to apply the profession, and how we can be involved practice and academia. She also managed yourself, evaluate your grounding and in working for those things for patients and to earn a Fellowship with the Royal foundation, look to the current literature and dentists at large.” Australasian College of Dental Surgeons be so much more academic and evidence- (RACDS) — at the age of 25. based in what you're actually doing for your “I think that's definitely something that we patients, is very rewarding”. can do quite easily,” she adds. “But that The gap between theory and practice shared experience and those connections, There is inevitably a gap to some degree The rewards of getting involved that's nice. It's not something that you find between what you learn in dental school Since that time Dr Anastassiadis’ career has easy to maintain when you're out of uni and and what you deal with in the world taken her in complementary directions: you're busy working. So that was a nice way of clinical practice. “Dentistry is never lecturing at the University of Adelaide, to do it as well.” 32 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

RACDS Booth at James Cook University The College was an exhibitor and sponsor of JCU Clinical Day 2019, which was held at James Cook University on Saturday 2 November. There was strong interest from dental students on the various College programs. Upcoming Events WA Scientific Annual Scientific Day 2020 Meeting (Hong Kong SAR) 15 December 2019, 9:00am - 1:00pm Lockhart Room, 2/F Hong Kong Football Club Costs: RACDS Fellows/Members/Candidates: AUD20 Non-members: AUD100 Speakers: Dr Paul Sambrook Dental Management of Patients who take Novel Oral Anticoagulants Dr Alex W. K. Chan The Essence of Rotary Instrumentation in Endodontics Prof Cheung Lim Kwong From single to full-mouth dental implant rehabilitation: How to achieve predictable results that Hong Kong patients want? Registrations close Monday 2 December 2019. Please ensure to register ASAP: www.racds.org/ASIAsm COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 33

College Calendar 2020 MONTH DATE EVENT FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam Written Paper 6 Mon – 7 Tue Venue: Various January 13 Mon – 15 Wed FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam viva voce Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) – Orientation Day 1 Sat Venue: Sydney OMS – Trainee Induction Day 8 Sat Venue: Sydney OMS – Final date for Logbook Summaries, Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments to be received February by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 14 Fri 2020 OMS – Final date for trainees to complete registration requirements and make payment SDP – Enrolments close for M(Orth) / MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint TBA Examination (Edinburgh) 28 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments Close for Assessment Round 1 2 Mon OMS – Closing date for registration for the SST Examination March 6 Fri – 3 Fri (April) MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 1 (5 Weeks) 13 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments Close for viva voce examination SDP – Closing date for Assessment of Eligibility for Membership and Fellowship by Examination (Sydney) 1 Tue SDP – Closing date for mid-year University Conjoint Examinations OMS – Closing date for Applications for Assessment of Eligibility for the Final Examination MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session 2 Thu Venue: Online April OMS – SST Prep Course 3 Fri – 4 Sat Venue: Adelaide MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination 17 Fri Venue: Sydney OMS – West Week – Revision Course 20 Mon – 25 Fri Venue: Perth FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for applications for re-entry for 24 Fri training 34 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

MONTH DATE EVENT SDP – M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint Examination TBA Venue: Edinburgh OMS – Closing date for Application for Eligibility for Surgical 8 Fri Training positions for 2021 8 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Assessment Round 2 MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Infection Control May 15 Fri Venue: Sydney FRACDS(GDP) – Preparation for Fellowship Success (PFS) 15 Fri – 17 Sun Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Practice Management, Law, 16 Sat Ethics and Risk Management Venue: Sydney 5 Fri – 3 Fri (Jul) MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 2 (5 Weeks) 12 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Orientation Course June OMS – SST Examinations 12 Fri –13 Sat Venue: Sydney 26 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for viva voce examination FRACDS(GDP) – Orientation Course – Primary Examination 6 Mon – 17 Fri Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session 9 Thu Venue: Online MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination July 24 Fri Venue: Online OMS – Selection interviews for Training Program 2021 25 Sat Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Medical Emergencies 31 Fri Venue: TBA MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Diagnosis and Treatment 1 Sat Planning Venue: TBA OMS – Final date for Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms 14 Fri and Clinical Training Assessments to be received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2020 August SDP – SDP College Membership and Fellowship Examinations 17 Mon – 19 Wed Venue: Sydney 28 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Assessment Round 3 SDP – Enrolments close for M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint TBA Examination (Adelaide) SDP – Enrolments close for end of year University Conjoint 31 Mon Examinations FRACDS (GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination viva September 18 Fri voce in Hong Kong and Malaysia COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019 35

MONTH DATE EVENT MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and Pain Management & Clinical Examination Technique and 19 Sat Dental Imaging September Venue: TBA MRACDS(GDP) – Mentors Workshop TBA Venue: Sydney 25 Fri – 23 Fri (Oct) MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 3 (5 Weeks) FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination viva 9 Fri October voce in Sydney 23 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for viva voce examination SDP – M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint Examination TBA Venue: Adelaide MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice sessions 5 Thu Venue: Online November 13 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Final Examination MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination 20 Fri Venue: Sydney 30 Mon – 2 Wed FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam Written Papers (Dec) Venue: Various FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam viva voce 8 Tue – 10 Thu Venue: Sydney FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam viva voce December 12 Sat Venue: Hong Kong FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam viva voce 14 Mon Venue: Malaysia FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam Written Paper 11 Mon – 12 Tue Venue: Various January 2021 18 Mon – 20 Wed FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam viva voce Venue: Sydney *Please note the below dates for OMS program are still pending and you can view the most up-to-date calendar on www.racds.org/calendar • OMS – Closing date for registration for the Final Examination • OMS – Final Examination – Written Papers Venue: Regionally and New Zealand • OMS – Final Examination: Clinical and viva voce Venue: Melbourne 36 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019

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Bringing dentistry disciplines together for optimal patient care 25 Convocation th 10 –12 September 2020 SOFITEL on Collins, Melbourne Save the date Registrations open January 2020 www.racds2020.com.au 38 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2019