College News December 2017

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COLLEGE INFORMATIONRoyal Australasian College of Dental SurgeonsABN 97 343 369 579PatronHer Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand.CopyrightAll rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or any means (graphic,electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information and retrieval systems) without the writtenpermission from the College.Issue 1 2018Deadline for submission of material 19 February 2018.ContactLevel 13/37 York StreetSydney NSW 2000 AustraliaTelephone: 1800 688 339Facsimile: +61 2 9262 1974Email: [email protected]: www.racds.orgDisclaimerThe Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, “the RACDS”, its officers, servants or agents will have no liability in any way arisingfrom information or advice that is contained in the College News.The publication of statements, opinions, advertisements or other materials in this College News carries no representation by or onbehalf of the RACDS express or implied of any belief in their truth or otherwise, in whole or in part, unless an express statement to thateffect accompanies the item in question.Please contact the Editor, Prof Clive Wright at [email protected] or the Executive Assistant, Maryann Walsh [email protected] if you have some news you would like published in the College News.

CONTENTS President's Message 2 CEO's Message 4 Reports 6 College Remembers 12 International White Ribbon Day 13 Regional Reports 14 Regional Happenings 18What's On: Specialist Dental Practice 19 Final Exams Tutorials 20 Awards and other News 22 College Calendar 2018 24 24th Convocation 26

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR PATRICK RUSSOAs 2017 draws to a close, so does the first The formation of a regional committee for standards. I am grateful to Councilloryear of this Council’s term. Truly, tempus Singapore is underway and the third Joint Meyers, Director of Education, Mr Haldorfugit, but it is useful to reflect on the past Colleges Scientific Meeting (JCSM) between Aamot and those assisting in this verytwelve months; goals set, progress and RACDS, CDSHK and the College of Dental important work.achievements. Surgeons Singapore (CDSS) will be held in Adelaide as part of our 24rd Convocation At the time of appointment of the newThe new Council held its first meeting in in September 2018. I am delighted to report CEO, Council identified the developmentFebruary 2017. Historically, this first meeting on this growth of RACDS in the Asian of a new Strategic Plan as high priority.involves not only the Council meeting but region, which is due in large part to strong Significant work on the part of Dralso a strategic planning day. Strategic and positive relationships with our sister Luxford, including internal and externalplanning in the absence of a CEO had its Colleges in the region. stakeholder consultation has resulted inchallenges. Nonetheless, with the then the development of an excellent documentexisting Strategic Plan in mind, Council Regional Committees are the foundation that is now available on the Collegeidentified four projects as priorities for its stones of the College. These Committees website. This new Strategic Plan will formterm. These projects were; engagement are, for the most part, the first contact the blueprint for future activities. My thanksof dental student associations, re- for dental students (and subsequently and congratulations to Dr Luxford onengagement of regional committees, candidates), as they progress to delivering on this priority so well and socontinued engagement of the Asian region Membership or Fellowship. For the existing promptly.and a review of education governance. membership, Regional Committees are theI can report all projects are progressing conduit between them and the College FRACDS(OMS) is a qualification offered bywell and returning positive results for the office. Strong, well-functioning Regional the College that is fully accredited by fourCollege. Committees are critical to the success of the bodies: ADC, AMC, DCNZ and MCNZ. The College. To that end A/Prof Nicky Kilpatrick qualification has recently successfully beenRACDS now has a presence at major convened a full day face-to-face workshop through a full accreditation review visit.dental student conferences, we interact with two members from each Regional This process is thorough and lengthy andwith graduating students as part of their Committee in attendance. This opportunity requires significant work and commitmentexit programmes and offer awards at most for full and frank discussion highlighted from all involved. RACDS is grateful to A/Universities. Establishing early on in the areas of strengths and weaknesses and Prof Jocelyn Shand (Chair Board of Studiesstudent's career how RACDS may be of has allowed for significant changes already OMS), her Board and all the various OMSbenefit, now, as part of career progression in communications and operations. My committees involved. Thanks also to Msand as part of life long learning, is critical to sincere thanks to Councillor Kilpatrick for Sally Hilton (Education Officer OMS) for herboth student and College. what has been a major undertaking. considerable work.In the Asian region we are close to finalizing Education and examination is at the At the time of writing, a membershipa new Memorandum of Understanding core of the RACDS mission. Council survey has just been completed withwith the College of Dental Surgeons Hong initially convened a working party to data being analyzed and to be presentedKong (CDSHK) for conjoint examinations assess and report on the governance of to Council for consideration and action. Itin the MRACDS(GDP) qualification. In this these activities in the College. Under the has been many years since such a surveymatter, I am grateful to Dr Robert Ng, guidance of Prof Ian Meyers, the group was undertaken. It was therefore timely,President CDSHK and his Council for the has made recommendations to Council and indeed a necessary part of Council’sopportunity to discuss and for their warm to ensure RACDS activities are at best- responsibility to gather this informationwelcome to Hong Kong. Thanks also to practice standard. This is a significant task to ensure the membership’s needs andDrs Albert Lee and Francis Chau and our that involves not just reviewing RACDS expectations are being met.CEO Dr Karen Luxford for their assistance governance structure but benchmarkingin negotiations. against like organizations and international2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

PRESIDENTIt has been a busy and productive yearwith real progress on important issues. Thecontribution of all Fellows and Memberstogether with College staff, is appreciatedand an invaluable part of this progress.Finally, at the end of this first year ofCouncil’s term we farewell Past-PresidentDr David Sykes. Past Presidents are invitedto continue on Council for twelve monthsfollowing completion of their term to assistin transition. On behalf of Council and thewider membership I would like to thankDavid most sincerely for his significantcontribution to the College over manyyears.And as we approach the holiday season, Dr Patrick Russo and Dr Karen Luxford meet with Council members of the CollegeI would like to offer my good wishes to of Dental Surgeons Hong Kong including from left; Drs Edmond Pow, Robert Ngall and thank you for your support and (President), Yiu Kai Wong and Rony Chocontribution to RACDS activities overthe last year. I look forward to continuingtogether our work to progress Collegeideals into 2018.Dr Patrick RussoPresident Dr Patrick Russo congratulated and thanked Dr David Sykes for his significant contribution to the College over many years COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 3

CEOCEO'S MESSAGE DR KAREN LUXFORDSince our last College News, we developed important information for identifying areas During the past five months I have beena draft RACDS Strategic Plan 2017-2020 for improvement, views about ‘value for engaging with a range of key organisationswhich was sent to a wide range of internal money’, service preferences and challenges and participating in strategic meetingsand external stakeholders for comment for our membership. The Membership including collaborative discussions with theand input in mid-August. A consultant was Survey findings indicated strong support Dental Council NZ, the College of Dentalengaged to conduct interviews and seek for our proposed strategic priorities Surgeons Hong Kong, the Dental Board offeedback from key external stakeholders. from Members, Fellows and candidates. Australia Roundtable on Revalidation andThe internal stakeholder consultation The Survey results also identified that the Australian Dental Council Roundtablewas coordinated by the College Office. our membership is expecting a greater on assessment models for overseas-trainedAdditionally, all College Members, Fellows focus in the future from the College in the dental specialists. Thanks to Clinical A/and candidates had an opportunity to areas of ‘Developing and maintaining key Professor Neil Peppitt for also representingprovide feedback on the proposed strategic stakeholder relations’ and ‘Demonstrating the College at the ADC Roundtable. Duringpriorities via the College Membership leadership in key oral health areas for the this time, I was pleased to also meet aSurvey also undertaken during this period. community’. Over 200 respondents (32%) number of College Fellows while attending expressed interest in being further involved the Australian and New Zealand AssociationOverall, the feedback received was very in the College, nominating specific areas of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeonspositive and the strategic priority areas of involvement (e.g. Regional Committees) (ANZAOMS) Conference and Fellows andwithin the draft Plan were considered very and providing contact details. The Survey Members at the International Associationappropriate for the College. Indeed, the will provide a benchmark for the College for Dental Research (IADR) meeting inconsultation process itself has been an in coming years to assess the impact of Adelaide. I was delighted to learn at theimportant step in improving stakeholder new strategies to improve membership IADR scientific meeting about the amazingengagement. The Strategic Plan was revised experience. early work of one of our College Fellows Drand then approved by Council. The RACDS Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Fanning in the 1960’s.Strategic Plan 2017-2020 was finalized on Over 200 This year, 2017, marks the 50th anniversary25 Oct 2017 and has been uploaded to respondents (32%) of Dr Fanning’s ground breaking publicationthe College website and communicated to expressed interest in of preliminary results from the first clinicalCollege Fellows and Members as well as being further involved trials of toothpaste containing fluoride inexternal stakeholders. The College Office Australia and the impact on caries incidence.team is now focussed on implementing in the Collegepriority initiatives for 2017/2018. In this period, the College has also Congratulations to Dr Jamie Lockyer completed submissions on a range of keyIn August, the College invited you to ‘have from New Zealand who has won the $700 issues including recertification (DCNZ),your say’. RACDS commissioned the cash prize after his name was randomly patient records and health informationresearch group ‘Survey Matters’ to conduct drawn from the 600+ respondents to the privacy (DCNZ) and optimal care pathwaysa College-wide Membership Survey. The Membership Survey. Dr Lockyer completed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islandersurvey, conducted in Aug/Sept, was sent the Primary Examination in 2016 people with cancer (Cancer Australia).to 3338 College Members, Fellows andcandidates with 625 responses received Recent months have been very busy with(response rate = 19%). Survey Matters many education and examination activitiesinforms us that this response rate is underway. The Primary Examination thisnearly twice the industry standard rate for year saw 148 candidates participate fromsimilar organisations. Thank you to all who across Australia including 46 from overseas.responded to the Survey and for taking the Candidates have embraced the Learningtime to share your ideas and feedback. Management System (LMS) and accessing both past papers and mock viva videos toThe Survey results provide the College with assist in their preparation.4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

CEOThe Web Based Education for FRACDS(GDP) Since starting with RACDS in June, I have Dr Karen Luxford, A/Prof Jocelyn Shandhas run successfully over the last 4 months had the pleasure of welcoming several and Dr Julio Dando at a farewell dinnerwith 56 candidates enrolled for the 4 new staff to the College. Marielle Bagus for Joceylnmodules and many more interested. We has been appointed into the new role ofhave engaged the skills of a range of Events & Communications Manager. Key Dr Karen Luxford was presented with aexaminers in the general components and initial priorities include the management gift from the College of Dental Surgeonsacross the electives along with reviewers of Convocation, developing a College Hong Kong by Executive Officer Rosewho review all submissions. Communications Strategy and overseeing Chow the branding and messaging of externalAssessment Round 3 has now been communications. We have welcomedcompleted for the MRACDS(GDP) Program two new Education Officers, Rominawith the viva voce examinations held on Casale (MRACDS(GDP)) and Grace Ge17 November 2017. The automation of (FRACDS(GDP)) following the farewelling ofthe MRACDS assessment and outcome Rebecca Swinn and Kristen Pontello whoprocess has commenced testing. both left the College due to relocating. We have also created a new Senior EducationFrom 21-23 August 2017, the 2017 College Office OMS role to support the OMSSDP examinations were held at the College Program and have welcomed Dorothy Raooffice in Sydney, with six candidates to our team.participating. On 21-22 October 2017, theRCSEd Diploma in Implant Dentistry Finally, I wish to thank all the CollegeExaminations were held by the Royal Office Team and the many CollegeCollege of Surgeons Edinburgh at the Fellows, Members and lecturers for theirCollege office in Sydney. The RCSEd team commitment and hard work in ensuring thealso held a half day preparation course success of the College’s activities in 2017.designed to prepare candidates intending Special thanks also go to the Councillors forto sit the examination in 2018 or beyond their welcoming of me to the College andwhich received positive feedback. for their support in these early months.The 2017 Diet of the OMS Final Examination Wishing you a safe and relaxing holidaywas held at the Royal Brisbane and season. We look forward to continuing toWomen’s Hospital Education Centre. Fifteen work with you to improve RACDS in 2018.candidates presented to the examinationand twelve candidates were successful. Dr Karen Luxford Chief Executive OfficerRegistrations are now open for the 24thRACDS Convocation to be held in Adelaide20-23 September 2018. The OrganisingCommittee is working hard to ensure this isa great Convocation program for all. Socialevents promise to have unique Adelaideflavour. Feedback from 2016 Convocationattendees rated very highly in our recentMembership Survey. We look forward toyou joining us for Convocation 2018! COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 5

G DPREGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP) PROF LIZ MARTINExamination Preparation Programs to better support the candidates in their express my sincere thanks to Dr Geoff examination preparation. Eight advisors Borlase for the efforts he has put intoThe Final Examination Workshop attended, with most regions represented. developing these first three modules. We(FEW) was once again a very successful currently have 56 candidates registeredevent, and feedback from participants The Primary Exam Orientation Course for the WBE program, with 28 candidateswas unanimously positive. Held on the was held at Moore Theological College participating in the first module, 45 in theweekend of 2-4 June at the Education from 3-14 July. One hundred and eleven second and 20 in the third module.Block, Westmead Centre for Oral Health. potential Primary Examination candidatesThere were 62 participants attending attended and benefitted from a series of My thanks go to the following Fellows forincluding 8 from Malaysia, 6 from Hong stimulating and clinically relevant sessions their support in marking and providing,Kong, 2 from New Zealand and 1 from covering the basic sciences. Eighty two of often extensive feedback to candidatesSingapore. The Friday part of the program the candidates came from different states on their submissions after completinginvolved presentations from Drs Shanika in Australia. Those from overseas locations the different general modules; Drs GeoffNanayakkara, Paul Beath and Ms Penny attending, included 16 from New Zealand, Borlase, Lara Friedlander, Danny Ho, PeterComans who assisted candidates to eight from Malaysia, three from Singapore Salameh, Matthew Ma, Aden Tran and Paulidentify and locate appropriate literature and two from Hong Kong. These sessions Beath.to support their examination preparation were presented primarily by academicsand responses to examination questions. who have tirelessly lectured and examined Modules are also available for each ofThe afternoon was set aside for short for the College over many years and once the elective sections with 27 candidatespresentations from facilitators representing again the feedback from participants registered for the Restorative/Periodonticseach of the elective sections. On the was uniformly positive. My thanks go to module, 15 for OS/OM/OP and 13 for theSaturday and Sunday, the candidates the lecturers who presented during the Paediatric Dentistry/Orthodontics module.were involved in a comprehensive series course including Profs Marc Tennant, I am grateful to Drs Alan Broughton,of small group sessions, lectures and Laurie Walsh, A/Profs David Newby, Mike Geoff Young, Sergio Salis, Danny Ho,viva voce practise facilitated by a group Nordstrom, Phil Dickson, , Norman Firth, Suma Sukumar, Eric Carter, Nigel King,of the Final Examiners. Participants of Ruta Gupta, Mark Schifter, Alex Forrest Peter Fowler and Erin Mahoney forthe workshop particularly enjoyed the and Dr Suma Sukumar. making themselves available to mark theopportunity to present their own cases, submissions and provide feedback tolead discussion about the treatment they The success of the course is a result of the candidates from these modules.provided for their patients and respond quality of the presentations and specialto stimulating questions from their peers. mention should also be made of the ExaminationsI am particularly grateful to Dr Geoffrey support provided by two Fellows of the At this stage, 147 candidates are registeredBorlase who facilitated the workshop with College who acted as co-ordinators over to sit the Primary Examinations that willterrific input from examiners representing the two week period, Drs Lena Zhu and be held at Women’s College, University ofboth the general and elective sections Nonie Polycarpou. Sydney from 27 November through to 6including Drs Lara Friedlander, Peter December.Salameh, Peter Fowler, Suma Sukumar, The Web-based Education programDanny Ho, Eric Carter, Heather Cameron, is underway with 3 general modules The Final Examinations will be held in midAlan Broughton, Erin Mahoney, Sergio accessible to candidates. The first module January with the written papers held on 9Salis, Geoff Young, Marina Kamel, A/Prof is intended to help candidates examine and 10 January, followed by the viva voceAlex Jones and Prof Michael Burrow. their clinical processes and understand examinations from 15-17 January 2018. the level at which the Final ExaminationThis year for the first time, Student Advisors is set. The two general clinical modules Prof Liz Martinfrom all regions were invited to attend the have been designed to provide candidates Registrar, Fellowship (GDP)FEW, as observers, so that they could with opportunities to practise and receivehave first-hand access to the information feedback on the process of workingdelivered at the workshop to enable them through a patient case. I wish to again6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

SDPREGISTRAR (SDP)CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITTAnother productive year is coming to a close and the Specialist specialities from the University of Sydney, the University ofDental Practice (SDP) program has seen many successful Queensland and Otago University have taken up this opportunity.candidates and projects in 2017. I would like to thank the RACDS nominated examiners for their contribution:Since the writing of the August College news, the Collegeheld its annual SDP College examinations from Monday 21- • BOYD, Dorothy– Paediatric Dentistry, OtagoWednesday 23 August 2017. I would like to congratulate the • CHANDLER, Nicholas - Endodontics, Otagocandidates who were successful in passing their examination • DENNISON, Peter - Special Needs Dentistry, Sydneyand extend appreciation to the examiners in the disciplines of • DUNCAN, Stephen - Orthodontics, SydneyPaediatric Dentistry, Endodontics, Special Needs Dentistry and • GERVAIS, Mark - Prosthodontics, SydneyPeriodontics for their professionalism, expertise and contribution • KING, Nigel - Paediatric Dentistry, Sydneyto the College. • RICH, Alison - Oral Medicine, Otago • TSENG, Patrick - Periodontics, SydneyExaminers • YEOH, Sue-Ching - Oral Medicine, Queensland• BOYATZIS, Stan – FRACDS (Periodontics)• DAHLSTROM, Stephen – MRACDS (Endodontics) I must also extend ongoing appreciation to the SDP Board of• HARLAMB, Stephen – MRACDS (Endodontics) Studies members who work diligently in the background consulting• KING, Peter – MRACDS (Special Needs Dentistry) documents and providing invaluable advice on applications. I• MEKERTICHIAN, Kareen - FRACDS (Paediatric Dentistry) specifically thank them for their input on a recent consultation• MERCADO, Tino – FRACDS (Periodontics) regarding the areas of study for SDP disciplines and their comparison• SCHIFTER, Mark - MRACDS (Special Needs Dentistry) to the Dental Board of Australia/Dental Council of New Zealand’s• SCOTT, Juliette – MRACDS (Paediatric Dentistry) Entry-Level Competencies for Dental Specialists document.• STEPHEN, Soni - MRACDS (Paediatric Dentistry), FRACDS Next year will be busy for SDP, with examinations taking place (Paediatric Dentistry) throughout Australasia. We will continue to review and improve our regulations and guidelines to ensure best practice and contemporarySuccessful Candidates examinations.• ANG, Kok-Yang – MRACDS (Special Needs Dentistry)• BRICHKO, James – MRACDS (Endodontics) Finally, I would like to welcome the specialists who have recently• D’MELLO, Giselle - FRACDS (Paediatric Dentistry) been admitted by the Council of the College to Membership and• OLIVER, Kelly – FRACDS (Paediatric Dentistry) Fellowship in Specialist Dental Practice. Please see admissions on page 9.The bi-annual Orthodontics examination held conjointly withthe Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh will take place from If you are interested in finding out more about pathways to FellowshipMonday 20 November to Wednesday 22 November 2017 in or Membership in Specialist Dental Practice, you are encouraged toAdelaide. Adj A/Prof James Hawkins, Dr Edward Peel, Dr Andrew contact Ms Rachel Introna, Examinations and Assessment Officer atToms and Professor Craig Dreyer will be the College nominated [email protected] for the 9 candidates enrolled with RACDS. I would liketo wish the candidates every success and thank the experienced Until next time, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happyexaminers, without whom, the examinations would not be New Year.possible.Organisation for the end-of-year conjoint examinations with Clinical A/Prof Neil PeppittAustralian and New Zealand Universities are well underway. Registrar, Specialist Dental PracticeVarious Memoranda’s of Understanding (MoU’s) allowcandidates enrolled in postgraduate specialist education tocomplete their exit examination as a conjoint Membershipexamination. There were 26 candidates across various COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 7

GDP REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP) DR CATHERINE PRINEASAs we approach the conclusion of what There were 20 CDSHK Examiners; Dr clinical scenarios but also gain feedbackhas been one of the biggest years for the Francis Chan, Dr Sum Sui Cheung, Dr to help enhance candidates’ knowledgeMRACDS(GDP) Program the examiners Andy Chiu, Dr Daniel Fang, Dr Ernest Foo, on the subject attended.are busy finalising assessments and Dr Kenneth Hui, Dr Thomas Ip, Dr Yiu Buncase reports and candidates are starting Ka, Dr Tang Kam Kee, Dr Wong Yiu Kai, The RACDS will host more CPD events into plan their studies for next year. As it Dr Roch Lee, Dr Eric Leung, Dr Simon 2018. Watch this space for details and forstands there are currently 54 candidates Liu, Dr Haston Liu, Dr Philip Ng, Dr Gerald any enquiries; please contact Ms Rominaenrolled in the MRACDS (GDP) Program. Siu, Dr Robert Tsang, Dr Johnny Wong, Casale, [email protected] Dr Albert Yip, and Dr Mak Wing Yiu fromAssessment Round 3, 2017 Hong Kong and three from Australia. For MRACDS(GDP) Program 2018 EnrolmentsAssessment round 3 commenced on photograph refer to page 22. The MRACDS (GDP) Program is nowFriday 29 September and ran for five accepting enrolments for the 2018consecutive weekends with the last CPD cohort. The MRACDS (GDP) Programcommencing Friday 27 October 2017. The College is committed to the takes only 30 candidates per year. TheThere were 26 candidates sitting 53 candidate journey and the MRACDS RACDS has commenced advertising formodules. (GDP) Program is supported by RACDS 2018. Please make sure to promote in CPD Masterclass weekends. RACDS your practice and tell any colleagues thatShort Answer Questions (SAQ) will be CPD days are educational and will may be interested.accessible via the Learning Management help the candidate in preparing forSystem (LMS) until the end of 2018 and their core module assessment rounds. The College is committed to growing andCollege staff are busy in the testing stage MRACDS(GDP) candidates continue to making improvements to the MRACDSat the moment. find our CPD Masterclasses beneficial (GDP) Program. Make sure to keep an eye both from academic, and peer- out over the next year for changes as weviva voce networking perspectives. watch the MRACDS (GDP) Program goThe final viva voce Examination for from strength to strength.2017 took place on the 17 November The RACDS is fortunate to have2017. There were 17 candidates who sat experienced presenters who impart I would like to take this opportunitythe exam and 12 successfully passed. their knowledge on the MRACDS to thank all the program’s examinersThe Examiners were Drs Michael Wyatt, (GDP) Program core modules. Our and viva observers for their time andDimitra Mersinia, Nonie Polycarpou and CPD Masterclass days offer candidates dedication.Heather Cameron. Congratulations to the an opportunity to enjoy interactivesuccessful candidates. learning where they can ask questions Dr Catherine Prineas and participate in group discussions on Registrar, Membership (GDP)Hong Kong Conjoint ExaminationIn August the Conjoint MGD(CDSHK)MRACDS(GDP) Part II Examination 2017were held in Hong Kong.Overall it was another successful yearwith the conjoint program. Somegreat feedback was received by theexaminers on how to further improve theexamination process.8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

CIC CENSOR-IN-CHIEF DR WARREN SHNIDERSince the last College newsletter was published in August, the on behalf of the EPC, I wish her well in her new role as PresidentEducation Policy Committee (EPC) has met on several occasions. of the Australian Dental Council, commencing in November, 2017.A/Prof Deborah Cockrell, an external appointment to theCommittee advised the Chair of her resignation at the most recent The Committee have also recently reviewed a number ofmeeting. Deb was an outstanding and tireless contributor to the Education Governance Policies including:teleconferences and brought expert knowledge and valuable • Reconsideration, Review and Appeals Policyexperience to the discussions; her suggestions were built on a • Discrimination, Bullying and Sexual Harassment Policywealth of past experiences. I would like to take this opportunity • Complaints Policyto thank A/Prof Cockrell on her contribution to the College and • Whistle-blower PolicyAdmissions to Fellowship and Membership5 August 2017 to 31 October 2017FRACDS(OMS) Kwan Ning MA (Hong Kong) Peter Gordon MILES (QLD)Paul Kiiza AMAILUK (New Zealand) Ka Man MAK (Hong Kong) Doreen NG (NSW)Michael BURGESS (QLD) Mandy SHEK (Hong Kong) Nik Mukhriz NIK MUSTAPHA (Malaysia)Weber HUANG (NSW) Chi Hang SIU (Hong Kong) John George William PERRY (UnitedKenneth Chong Vai SUN (SA) Jacky Wing Tong SO (Hong Kong) Kingdom) Brian Cornelis Yee Tak TJON (Hong Kong) Hing Suen TSANG (Hong Kong)FRACDS(Paed) Yat Him Clement TONG (Hong Kong) Samuel Latimer WHITTLE (ACT)Kelly Jane OLIVER (VIC) Shuk Kwan Christine TSE (Hong Kong) Wai Ling TSE (Hong Kong) MRACDS(Paed)MRACDS(GDP) Shuk Han TSO (Hong Kong) Rebecca EGGERS (NSW)Mamta ARYA (VIC) Kin WONG (Hong Kong) Yvonne Yee Lok LAI (SA)Kwok Hang AU YEUNG (Hong Kong) Kwan WONG (Hong Kong) Kareen MEKERTICHIAN (NSW)Hong Wa Lorna CHAN (Hong Kong) Lai Wah WONG (Hong Kong) Chaturi Nilochani Gamage NEBODAKa Man CHAN (Hong Kong) Ling Man WONG (Hong Kong) WATHURAGAMAGE (WA)Li Ling CHEAH (New Zealand)Chung Yee Gary CHEUNG (Hong Kong) MRACDS(DPH) MRACDS(Perio)Eugene CHEUNG (Hong Kong) Pik Yuk Candy CHEUNG (Hong Kong) Alessandro Alex QUARANTA (WA)Sun Luk Chris CHEUNG (Hong Kong)Tsz Wing CHOW (Hong Kong) MRACDS(Endo) MRACDS(Pros)Ka Po HUNG (Hong Kong) James BRICHKO (VIC) James Edward DUDLEY (SA)Dae-Hoon KANG (NSW) Jacqueline CASTRO SALGADO (WA) Danielle Maree LAYTON (QLD)Hiu Shing Brian KWOK (Hong Kong) Hector Bayardo MARTELL GONZALEZ Rebecca Hung Kit WONG (VIC)Pui Kwan KWOK (Hong Kong) (QLD)On Tai LAM (Hong Kong) Timothy Martindale SMITH (QLD) MRACDS(Pros)Kai Pan LAU (Hong Kong) Kok-Yang ANG (Singapore)Chi Wai LEE (Hong Kong) MRACDS(Orth)Chun Ming LEE (Hong Kong) Abdullah ALKALALY (United Kingdom) Dr Warren ShniderKa Chung Donald LI (Hong Kong) Geoffrey HALL (VIC) Censor-in-ChiefMan Ting LI (Hong Kong) Mark David LUPTON (QLD) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 9

OMS OMS A/PROF JOCELYN SHANDThis year has been extremely busy for Ms Dorothy Rao has commenced as the Examinationsthe Board of Studies and its committees. new Senior Education Officer (OMS) in The Final Examination written papersThe most recent face-to-face meeting early October and she will be working were held regionally on 7 – 8 August andof the Board of Studies was held on 7 together with Sally Hilton, Education the oral viva & clinical examinations wereOctober. The two year term of the current Officer (OMS), to support the Oral & held at The Royal Brisbane & Women’sBoard ended and a new Board has been Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program. Hospital, Queensland, on 1 -2 September.established for the term October 2017- The Chair of the SST Examination Panel2019. Dr Geoffrey Findlay, Director of Reaccreditation of the OMS Training was Dr Dylan Hyam, Canberra HospitalTraining for Queensland & Northern Program and the coordinator was Dr Edward Hsu.Territory Training Centre, was elected as A comprehensive reaccreditation review The Registrar OMS, Dr Julia Dando, wasthe new Chair of the Board of Studies. A/ of the OMS Training Program has been present during the clinical and oral vivaProf Jocelyn Shand has retired from this conducted by the Medical Council & examinations.role after four years and she will remain on Dental Council of New Zealand, Australianthe Board as the Director of Training for Medical Council (AMC) and the Australian There were 15 candidates and 12 wereVictoria & Tasmania. Dental Council this year that culminated in successful: Dr’s Paul Amailuk (SA), Ramon face-to-face and teleconference interviews Baba (WA), Omar Breik (Vic & Tas), Michael in June with the full reaccreditation team. Burgess (Qld & NT), Frank Chang (WA), The preliminary statement of findings was Adrian De Angelis (Vic & Tas), Weber released and the full comprehensive draft Huang (NSW & ACT), Prakash Patel (Vic joint reaccreditation report is pending. & Tas), Jason Savage (Vic & Tas), Norman It was due for release in early October Stanton (NSW & ACT), Kenneth Sun (SA) & but this has been delayed and it will be Kristian van Mourik (SA). received at a later date. Dr Geoffrey Findlay, Chair Board of Final Examination Panel Studies OMS, October 2017 – 2019 Back row, L to R: Drs David Sherring, Jason Erasmus, Dimitrios Nikolarakis, Stuart Deane, Edward Hsu (Co-ordinator)The Board acknowledged and thanked Front row, L to R: Drs Christopher Poon, Dylan Hyam (Chair, Examinationthe outgoing Board members for their Panel), Julia Dando (Registrar OMS), Emma Lewisinvolvement. Dr Ankit Garg (new Fellowmember, ANZAOMS), Matthew Hawthorne(ANZAOMS member), A/Prof. John Cosson(President ANZAOMS, ex officio), A/Prof.Paul Sambrook (outgoing long-standingDirector of Training SA, Chair of the SARegional Surgical Committee and formerChair of the Board) and Omar Breik(Trainee representative). Dr MatthewHawthorne has made a considerablecontribution to the Board through hiswork on the Accreditation Committee,as a member then as the Chair of thisvery busy committee. The ANZAOMSrepresentatives for the next term ofthe Board are Dr’s Christopher Poon,Jason Erasmus, Scott Borgna & RobertWitherspoon. Dr Andrew Cheng is the newDoT for the SA Training Centre.10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

External Review of IMG Assessment Board of Studies and College will have Panel Members, Selection InterviewsProcess to work together to develop a policy or Dinner on 7 OctoberDeloitte Access Economics has been guideline for the management of thecommissioned by AHPRA, for the ‘poorly performing fellow’ that will beMedical Board of Australia, to review the a requirement of the future revalidationperformance of specialist medical colleges process by the MBA and MCNZ. A/Prof.in relation to the assessment of IMG’s. The Austin will be presenting an overviewCollege is included due to the involvement of CPD4OMS tracking system andof the Board of Studies in the assessment CPD requirements at the upcomingof overseas trained specialists for OMS. ANZAOMS conference in late October.The Board has an overseas trained A teleconference of the CPD Committeespecialist assessment group. This process is due to be held in November tohas involved a review of the policies, discuss any recommendations from thedocumentation and a teleconference Reaccreditation Report and to make planswas held in September with Deloitte for updating the CPD4OMS.representatives to discuss elementsof the process with representatives of Training Committeethe accreditation committee, member The Committee is chaired by Dr Benjamininvolved in overseas trained specialist Erzetic and it met by teleconference inassessment process in Australia and early September to review the borderlinecollege officers. Deloitte has provided the and unsatisfactory six month formativeCollege with its draft overview report for assessment reports, remedial plans and tocomment and a response document has monitor the progress of trainees who havebeen returned to Deloitte. previously had these reports.Accreditation Committee Research Sub-CommitteeThe Committee is chaired by Dr Matthew The subcommittee is responsible forHawthorne. The five yearly accreditation the assessment and monitoring of thevisits to Western Australian and the mandatory research requirements forVictorian & Tasmanian Training Centres trainees. Professor’s Alastair Goss, Frankhave been undertaken. The WA Training Monsour and Robert Jones are involvedCentre visit was held on 10-11 August and in this active subcommittee and theirthe team members included Dr’s Matthew contribution to the Board of Studies isHawthorne & Robert Witherspoon and appreciated. The sub-committee is due toSally Hilton (EO - OMS). The report is being meet face-to-face on the 26th October.finalised for factual accuracy and it will thenbe released. The Victorian & Tasmanian OMS BulletinsTraining Centre visit was held during the A Bulletin for the Consultants &week commencing 4 September, over a Supervisors of Training was released in4-day period and the 10 teaching hospitals October and a bulletin for the trainees waswere visited in Melbourne, Geelong and also distributed.Hobart. The team members includedDr’s Jason Erasmus & John Harrison and A/Prof Jocelyn ShandCharlotte Anneveld (SEO – GDP) and the Chair, Board of Studies - Oral &report is currently under preparation. Maxillofacial SurgerySelection Stryker Cadaver Dissection Course hosted by NSW & ACT Training Centre, OctoberThe Committee is chaired by A/Prof.Shand and the selection process foraccredited training positions commencingin 2018 was completed in July. Elevenapplicants have been accepted onto theTraining Program. The final component ofthe process is the selection interviews thatwere conducted on the 22 July in Sydney.Dr Benjamin Erzetic was the coordinatorand he was supported by two of theCollege’s Education Officers. There were12 consultants involved in the interviewpanels and three independent members(non surgeons) involved in the interviewprocess for the 26 applicants.CPD CommitteeThe Committee is chaired by A/ProfBruce Austin. The CPD Committee, COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 11

THE COLLEGE REMEMBERS...The College Remembers Dr Richard Abbott Dr Francis Chau, Dr Richard Abbott, The Hon. Mr Tony Abbott MP in 2014 1 June 1923 - 23 November 2017 Dr James Worthington and Dr David Dr Richard Abbott, father of former Prime Minister Sykes at Convocation 2016 of Australia, Tony Abbott sadly passed away on 23 November 2017. Dr Abbott was an inaugural Fellow of the College, holding membership number 009. In February 2014, the College President at the time, Dr Francis Chau, proudly welcomed both the Hon Tony Abbott, MP and his father, Dr Richard Abbott to officiate at the opening of the College’s new Centre for Learning, Education and Research. This space has been used for many tutorials, training sessions, CPD presentations and meetings since that time. Dr Jim Worthington 28 February 1960 - 25 November 2017 The College community is saddened by the news that Dr Jim (James) Worthington, FRACDS(OMS) passed away on Saturday, 25 November 2017 after a long illness. Jim leaves behind his wife Philippa and five adult children. Jim was admitted to FRACDS(OMS) on 20 February 2015 and has run the OMS Oral Pathology Course in Christchurch since at least 2014. This is a revision course for final year trainees. Jim acted as an examiner for the OMS SST Examination and was Chair of the Accreditation Committee for the 2011-2013 term. The College is saddened to hear of the passing of three inaugural Fellows of the College, all from New Zealand. Dr Harley George Knowsley Dr Paul Swinburn Mr Clifford Black12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

InternationalWhite Ribbon DayNovember 25th is International White I decided several years ago to wear my behavioural changes that are requiredRibbon Day, a growing international white ribbon year round. As Clinical at very many levels in our society today for people to show that they do not Director for the oral health service in my turn around the widespread effects ofaccept or condone violence against district health board in New Zealand, I violence against women in our society.women. was aware that our health board takes More information about the White a strongly supportive approach to the Ribbon Campaigns in Australia and NewThe White Ribbon movement has been campaign. I then started to think about Zealand are available at:adopted by the United Nations as its the ramifications for people we see in the www.whiteribbon.org.au andInternational Day for the Elimination service. We run a large community oral www.whiteribbon.org.nzof Violence Against Women. The health service for children. We operate acampaign was introduced to New hospital dental and maxillofacial surgery Robin Whyman holds fellowships inZealand by UNIFEM (the United Nations service. It is not uncommon for dental general dentistry and dental publicDevelopment Fund for Women). therapists in my service to be managing health with RACDS. Robin was a College children living in domestic settings Councillor between 2010 and 2014 andIn New Zealand and Australia most where family violence is preventing the College Treasurer 2012-2014. Robin isviolence against women occurs in child’s access to oral health care. It is also Clinical Director of Oral Health Servicesa domestic setting with widespread very common for our dental and medical at Hawke’s Bay District Health Boardconsequences for families and children, staff to be managing the consequences in New Zealand and is also the currentincluding homelessness, psychological of intimate partner violence in the form Chair of the New Zealand Dental Council.problems and financial distress. In New of dental and maxillofacial injuries.Zealand an average of 14 women per Photo Above: College Council and staffyear, and in Australia an average of one As a service, we have undertaken supported White Ribbon Daywoman per week, are killed by partners family violence intervention trainingor ex-partners. with our community oral health and Article by hospital dental teams. We frequentlyWhite Ribbon Day aims to engage men in work with other services to manage Dr Robin Whymanwomen’s safety and is an expression that the consequences of intimate partnermen are willing to show leadership and violence. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 20167 13commitment to the promotion of safeand healthy relationships in families. It As a clinical leader in my community,encourages men to challenge attitudes I support changing attitudes andand behaviours that are abusive. behaviours that perpetuate violence towards women and children. Wearing aRemaining silent provides an environment White Ribbon every day is an expressionfor violence and abusive behaviours to of support for the attitudinal andcontinue.

REGIONAL REPORTSNEW SOUTH WALES/ ACT • Biomet 3i with a New Fellows and Members • Septodont welcome function in March at theFirstly, I would like to welcome the • Southern Cross Dental Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club innew members to our Committee and • Laboratories Davis Advanced Mosman Park. Our Annual Scientificrecognise the efforts of all the current • Prosthetics Day was held at the Hyatt Regencyand past members, who selflessly • Dentacast in June, headlined by Professor Iandevote time and passionately promote • Minimax Meyers from Queensland. Ian wasCollege values. well supported by our very own Drs The College provides many Janina Christoforou and Ahmad Saleh,It is with great pleasure that I report opportunities to meet with colleagues who delivered excellent presentationsthat this period has been an exciting and friends. One such occasion is the with topics on Oral Medicine andand productive time for the NSW Annual Dinner. This was held on the Periodontics.Regional Committee. Saturday following the Scientific Day at The Bentley Restaurant in Sydney. The Regional Committee wasOur biannual Scientific Day was held At this excellent location, College approached by the Australian Dentalon the 23 August 2017 at the Four Fellows and Members plus some Industry Association to partner inSeasons Hotel in Sydney. The theme of of their partners were treated to a the delivery of the scientific programthe day was “Six of the Best”. For those five course degustation menu with for their Western Australian Dentalof you not old enough to remember, matching wines. Show in early August. Through thethis traditionally meant caning as coordinated efforts of our Immediatea punishment with six strokes of In late September, the College Office Past-Chairman, Dr. Raymond Lam, wethe cane. Fortunately nobody was played host to our Final Exam tutorial were able to field four very talentedseriously injured on the day. In fact the program. Six candidates attended in and engaging speakers: Drs Andrewaudience heard six specialists deliver person, while six logged in remotely Bochenek, Janina Christoforou,six clinical tips each. The presentations from Hong Kong, the Isle of Skye in Amanda Phoong Nguyen, and Peterwere focussed, practical and provided Scotland, Malaysia, Singapore and Ricciardo. They presented excellenta wonderful insight to all attendees. Tasmania. Dr Geoff Young and Dr lectures that were very well received Jessica O'Neill did an amazing job with by all in attendance.The Committee would like to thank their presentations, as well as guidingthe speakers on the day: Dr Kareen candidates in case presentations and Our candidates function was hostedMekertichian (Paediatric); Dr Sue mock vivas. The next round of Primary in late August and the CommitteeChing Yeoh (Oral Medicine); Dr Jessica tutorials will be held on the 14 -15 of had the opportunity to meet with ourO’Neill (Periodontics); Dr Omar Ikram October, followed by another Finals colleagues who are registered to sit the(Endodontics); Dr Christopher Moule tutorial on Saturday 11 November. Primary and Final examinations in the(Prosthodontics/Implants) and Dr coming months to provide valuableLydia Lim (Oral Surgery). We wish all candidates the best of luck insights to assist in their preparation. in the coming exams! The Regional Committee hosted an end of year social function at the end Dr Peter Mansour of October at “Rambla on the Swan” in Chair, NSW Regional Committee South Perth, with the opportunity for Fellows and Members to gather and celebrate the festive season. A very pleasant evening was enjoyed by all.Attendees at Scientific Meeting Dinner at The Bentley Restaurant SydneyThe cost of this event was subsidised WESTERN AUSTRALIA Mr Wayne Thompson, Drs Fleur Creeperto some degree by the generosity and Raymond Lamof sponsors and the Committee is On behalf of the Western Australiangrateful for their support. Regional Committee, it is my• Custom Dental Ceramics esteemed pleasure to report on• Dentsply Sirona our regional activities in 2017. The• Dentavision formal activities for 2017 commenced• Australian Dental Imaging14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

REGIONAL REPORTSA particular highlight was Dr Drs John Watson, Peter Mack, Mrs Linda the Woodward Conference Centre.Peter Gregory presenting the F.G. Mack and Dr Dina Papas Our dinner speaker, Dr Gaurika Sud,Christensen Memorial Medal to (Immediate Past Student Advisor). Dr presented on Body DysmorphicDr Samuel Shaw, who scored the Dina Papas is our Honorary Treasurer, Disorder and Prosthodontics. Shehighest overall marks in the Primary and along with our Honorary Secretary, gave the audience insight into thisExaminations for 2016. Dr John Watson, perform the majority psychological problem in dentistry. of the administrative oversight of our Our social drinks held on 15 Sept wasDr Peter Gregory presenting Dr Samuel region. We are deeply indebted to both another successful event. Over 50Shaw his medal for their incredible service. Dr Peter Fellows, Members and candidatesPlanning for our 2018 educational and Gregory is our Federal Councillor, and joined the function and had a greatsocial program is well underway, with anyone who has had the pleasure time catching up and connecting overour new Fellows/Members Welcome of working with Peter, knows that he drinks and nibbles.Function to be hosted in March at is dedicated to excellence, and histhe Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club. attention to detail is second to none. On behalf of the Regional Committee,Professor Monty Duggal has kindly As a region, we benefit greatly from I would like to thank Dr Sophia Jing foraccepted our invitation to be our his stewardship, and he is a wonderful her leadership and I look forward toKeynote Speaker, Annual Scientific example of a person who has devoted working with the new team in 2018.Day to be held on 29 June 2018 at their entire career to benefit histhe Pan Pacific Hotel. Some of you will chosen profession. Dr Claudia Yungremember Monty, who was a keynote Chair, Vic/Tas Regional Committeespeaker at the last ADA Congress On behalf of Regional Committee, Iin Perth, and know first-hand of his would like to wish you and your family SOUTH AUSTRALIA/encyclopaedic knowledge of the all the very best for the festive season, NORTHERN TERRITORYmanagement of dental trauma. Drs and a happy, healthy, and prosperousJohn Winters and Peter Ricciardo have new year. I look forward to continuing Nominations for the Committeealso accepted our invitation to speak my service to you in 2018. (2017-19) were called as required. Allon the program. I would encourage sitting members renominated and asevery Fellow and Member to reserve Dr Sivabalan Vasudavan well, Drs Greg Miller and Gwendolynthis date and attend what will be an Chair, WA Regional Committee Huang. All nominating members wereextraordinary day of learning and elected unopposed. Members of thesocial engagement. VICTORIA/TASMANIA SA/NT Regional Committee for the term 2017-19 can be seen on page 17.I would like to acknowledge the tireless It has been an extra busy year forefforts and unwavering commitment the Victoria and Tasmania Regional The focus of the new Committee is:of the WA Regional Committee Committee. We had our Committee • to establish a unique CPDmembers on the continued success of election in August for the term 2017-19our region. This group of extraordinary which can be seen on page 17. programindividuals give freely of their time, • to re-establish ties with existingwithout expectation of recognition Our AGM was held on 4 Augustor reward. On behalf of every Fellow followed by our annual dinner at RACDS Fellows and Membersand Member, I would like to thank our • to deliver better value to existingcommittee members; Drs Peter Mack,Phil Cockerill, Andrew Bochenek, Fellows and MembersJanina Christoforou (Student Advisor), • to make joining the RACDS moreRaymond Lam (Immediate PastChairman), Ahmed Saleh, Amanda attractive and worthwhile forPhoon Nguyen, Andrew Savundra dentists Our AGM and Annual dinner was well attended and Dr Joe Verco delivered a great presentation on “Long QT Syndrome”. Dinner was held at Cliché Restaurant where both food and wine were excellent – but most of all, the social interaction between young and old Fellows and Members was outstanding. It cannot be understated how enjoyable but influential such events can be. The Committee will inform all Fellows and Members about our next event in early 2018. Dr Dale Gerke Chair, SA Regional Committee COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 15

REGIONAL REPORTSASIA Candidates from HK and Dr Michael Ho, speaker (front row first right), and Dr Jerome Yu, Student Advisor (back row first right) at the tutorial on HistologyThe Asia Regional Committee AGMwas held on 31 August 2017. Thecomposition of the Committee 2017-19can be seen on the next page.Tutorials to help local candidatesprepare for their Primary Examswere arranged in Anatomy, Histologyand Microbiology in October andNovember.The Annual Scientific Meeting will beheld on 7 January 2018. This will be acon-joint event co-organized by theAsia Committee and the Hong KongSociety of Prosthetic Dentistry.Dr Rony ChoChair, Asia Regional CommitteeNEW ZEALANDThe New Zealand Regional Committee The discussion was overwhelmingly NZ Fellows, Members and candidatesannual study day was held on well received and stimulated much at the annual study daySaturday 28 October. It was a beautiful discussion, especially at the socialsunny Wellington day when a large dinner in the evening. There is furthergroup of NZ Fellows, Members and work that will be done by the RACDScandidates spent the day inside NZ Committee to keep the issuesdiscussing ’The Ageing Dentition’. raised by the discussions high on theThe speakers covered wide-ranging agenda for future discussions withtopics around this theme. Dr David stakeholders. There were a number ofAntunovic (Special Needs Specialist) candidates and younger Fellows andintroduced the large topic and was Members who attended the study dayfollowed by Dr Hadleigh Clark (Oral which is encouraging as they bring aMedicine Specialist) who discussed new perspective. The NZ CommitteeBiology and changing epidemiology hopes that we can encourage more toof ageing and multimorbidity and attend our next meeting which will bethe effects of ageing on oral mucosa after Convocation.and salivary tissues. Dr’s Sergio Salis(Prosthodontist) and Lara Friedlander Several Fellows, Members and(Endodontist) discussed issues around candidates will be attendingrestorative and endodontic issues Convocation in 2018. We are planningfacing the elderly and gave lots of on having a dinner or drinks there soclinical tips. Finally, in the afternoon, if any members are attending couldDr’s Morris Wong (Periodontist) they please get in touch with Erinand Manish Patel (Maxillofacial Mahoney via email: [email protected]) discussed realistic treatment and we can let you know of our plans.expectations and medications the We look forward to seeing you there.elderly may be on, that can affectsurgery. A common theme to come Dr Erin Mahoneythrough from all speakers is that the Chair, NZ Regional Committeeelderly deserve respect and that eachpatient is different and the treatmentwe provide must be excellent, wellthought out and sometimes non-conventional.16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

REGIONAL COMMITTEE ELECTION 2017 - 2019Elections for Regional Committees have recently taken place and the College is pleased to welcome new and continuing memberswho have generously nominated (and been elected) to their Committee for the 2017-19 term. Thank you to those who have servedin the past. The College is stronger following your contribution.New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory Dr Tom Butchard MemberDr Peter Mansour Chair Dr Sergio Salis MemberDr Emma Black Secretary Dr David Coburn MemberDr Ian Sweeney Treasurer Contact the Chair at [email protected] Dimitra Mersinia Student AdvisorDr Stephen Yeung Member Queensland Regional CommitteeDr Soni Stephen Member Dr Dwight Elvery ChairDr Geoffrey Young Member Dr Unni Pillai SecretaryDr Stephen Pak Member Dr Keith Bond TreasurerContact the Chair at [email protected] Dr Simon Franks Student Advisor Dr Sigid Fu Student Advisor (Assistant)South Australia/Northern Territory Dr George Chu MemberDr Dale Gerke Chair Dr Anura Ariyarwardana MemberGreg Miller Vice-Chairman Dr Kiran Kumar MemberGwendolyn Huang Secretary Contact the Chair at [email protected] Alan Mann Treasurer and Student AdvisorSushil Kaur Member Victoria/Tasmania Dr Danny Ho Member Dr Claudia Yung ChairContact the Chair at [email protected] Dr Sophia Jing Secretary Dr Ricky Kumar TreasurerWestern Australia Dr Sarah Chin Student AdvisorDr Siva Vasudavan Chair Dr Michael Yoon MemberDr John Watson Secretary Dr Errol Kilov MemberDr Dina Papas Treasurer Dr Mathew Lim MemberDr Janina Christoforou Student Advisor Dr Nigel Souter MemberDr Raymond Lam Member Contact the Chair at [email protected] Ahmed Saleh MemberDr Amanda Phoon Member AsiaDr Andrew Savundra Member Dr Shiu-yin (Rony) Cho ChairContact the Chair at [email protected] Dr Tsz-leung (Jason) Wong Secretary Dr Chun-kei Lee TreasurerNew Zealand Dr Siu-fai Leung Student Advisor (Final)Dr Erin Mahoney Dr Laura Ichim Chair Dr Jerome Yu Student Advisor (Primary)Dr Karl Lyons SecretaryDr Sarah Ting Treasurer Clin A/Prof Edmond Pow MemberDr Lara Friedlander Student Advisor Member Dr Francis Chau Member Contact the Chair at [email protected] the College’s Strategic Plan 2017-20, one of the key priorities is to Enhance regional engagement. This will be done by improvingcommunication, processes and collaboration with and between the Regional Committees, Council and the College staff. To thisend, A/Prof Kilpatrick, Councillor with responsibility of the Regional Committees, has established regular ‘meetings’ via videolinkwith the Chairs of all the Regional Committees, the first of which was held in October. Through this forum, priority areas will beidentified across the regions and initiatives embarked upon to add value for our members. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 17

ASIA Regional HappeningsSA/NT SCIENTIFIC MEETINGThe Asia Regional Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons presentsWA Sunday 7 January 2018 9:00am - 1:00pm LT1, Prince Philip Dental Hospital, 34 Hospital Road, Hong Kong The South Australia & Northern Territory Regional Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons presents Wine and Nibbles Social Evening Friday 9 February 2018 6:30pm - 8:30pm Melbourne Street Wine Cellar, 93 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide SCIENTIFIC MEETINGThe Western Australia Regional Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons presents Friday 29 June 2018 Pan Pacific Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA 18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

WHAT'S ONSpecialist Dental Practice2018 Specialist Dental Practice College ExaminationsApply now to sit the Membership or Fellowship examination in your speciality.DATE: 20th – 22nd August 2018LOCATION: SydneyAPPLICATION: Download the MSDP02 or FSDP01 form from the RACDS websiteELIGIBILITY: Refer to page 18 of the SDP HandbookCLOSING DATE: Applications for Assessment of Eligibility must be submitted by 1st April 2018FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Rachel at [email protected] or on 02 9262 6044“My decision to complete the MRACDS in Endodontics the year after finishing my DCD was not taken lightly. The oralexaminations were amongst the most rigorous I have ever sat. That being said, I felt that preparation for and sitting theMRACDS examination supplemented and helped cement much of my specialist training knowledge. Although not requiredby AHPRA, I feel the rigours of the process to becoming a Member (and eventually a Fellow) of the College is an integral stepin the training to become a specialist in my chosen field. Apart from the benefits of membership such as peer recognitionand access to ongoing professional development, I found the examination process itself to be very fulfilling allowing me torevisit my postgraduate cases with fresh eyes. With an additional maturity I learned to discuss and justify my treatmentphilosophies with some of the most experienced specialists in Australia. I would highly recommend membership to any newspecialists.” – Dr James Brichko, MRACDS(Endo) 20172018 Conjoint Membership Examinations – UniversitiesApply now to receive Membership in your speciality without completing a separate examination.Students in their final year of a postgraduate specialist qualifications from the University of Sydney, the University of WesternAustralia, Otago University or the University of Queensland are eligible to complete their final examination as a conjoint Membershipexamination. This means that no separate examination is required to receive Membership in a specialist discipline with RACDS.APPLICATION: Download the MSDP03 form from the RACDS websiteCLOSING DATE: Applications for mid-year conjoint examinations must be submitted by 1st April 2018. Applications for end-of-yearexaminations must be submitted by 1st September 2018ELIGIBILITY: Refer to page 19 of the SDP HandbookFURTHER INFORMATION: Contact Rachel at [email protected] or on 02 9262 6044 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 19

Final Exam TutorialsThis year the NSW Regional Committeeorganised 2 days of tutorials for candidatespreparing to sit for the Final ExamsFRACDS(GDP).Day 1 was all about general dentistry Interactive session with candidates studying casesand the restorative/perio elective andDay 2 concentrated on the paediatricdentistry/orthodontic and oral surgery/oralmedicine/oral pathology electives. Bothdays had case presentation techniquespractice and candidates were put on the\"hot seat\" for some viva practice sessionsby our restorative specialists.Day 1: 23 September 2017There were 14 candidates attending – 7by video conference and 6 in person. Itwas a longer day than expected with thecandidates keen to practice the vivas.Drs Geoff Young and Jessica O'Neill did anamazing job with their presentations in themorning.The afternoon allowed time for candidatesDay 2: 11 November 2017to present cases and receive feedback ontheir technique, and viva practice.F I N A L E X A MThere were 27 candidates overall eitherattending at the College Office or loggingin remotely. Candidates logged in whilst atwork or on holidays, staying up all night(showing their dedication to studying!),T U T O R I A L Sjoining from Scotland, India, NewCaledonia, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Malaysia,Dubai, New Zealand, Tasmania, WesternAustralia, Queensland and Sydney.The presenters were Drs GeoffreyYoung, Jessica O’Neill and Soni Stephen.Candidates reviewed evidence basedliterature, exam techniques and engagedin thought provoking discussions andcase presentation sessions from the very Candidates attending in person with Drs Soni Stephen (1st left back row) and Dimitra Mersinia (2nd left back row).basics, evolving into conversations at amore advanced level.We wish everybody all the best in theirexams.Dr Dimitra Mersinia Candidates in remote locations attending the tutorials by video-conference.Student Advisor - NSW/ACT20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

Final Tutorials Testimonial\"I attended the November tutorial day put on by the RACDS NSW branch. I suppose I am not alone in my assessmentthat undertaking a course of study while maintaining existing commitments (work, family) rather difficult. It is easy to bedistracted, or in contrast focus too narrowly on a particular topic, and I have experienced both so far in my preparation. Ifound the tutorial day a really good way both to obtain information, and direct my efforts and mindset.The lectures were informative. In addition they reminded me to broaden my study, and generally provided a frameworkon which to base further study. We had the opportunity to practice viva’s one on one with the “examiner”, and the currentfellows provided constructive feedback, from which I feel I have already benefitted.It was also helpful to meet with other candidates and discuss our progress, and our roadblocks. I would recommend tutorialattendance to candidates. It is a nice way to press the reset button.\" – CandidateIn Conversation withProfessor Iven KlinebergDuring 2017, the College partnered with the Continuing Education in Dentistry at the Sydney University tohost Professor Iven Klineberg and specialist practitioners who presented four information evenings on keytopics:• Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) and Orofacialpain• Occlusion bruxism and prosthodontics• Implants & prosthodontics• Removable prosthodonticsThese sessions were well attended by Fellows, Members, candidates and dentists in a casual environment.with food and beverages.Prof Iven Klineberg, Dr Christine Wallace and Dr Attendees networkingGeoffrey Borlase COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 21

CONJOINT EXAMINATIONThe third diet of the ConjointMGD(CDSHK)/MRACDS (GDP) Part IIExaminations were conducted from8-11 August and 13 August 2017.There were three Examiners fromAustralia; Drs Peter Mansour, DimitraMersinia and Prof Michael Burrow andthe other Examiners were from HongKong. A total of 33 candidates sat theexaminations and of these 30 passed.Congratulations to all. Examiners and Director of Education (RACDS) at MGD(CDSHK)/MRACDS (GDP) YOUNG DENTIST CONFERENCE The Young Dentist Conference has been held for several years now. It is a terrific opportunity for the College to showcase its education programs to hundreds of young dentists who are keen continue their education and form professional networks. The College’s Censor in Chief, Dr Warren Shnider and CEO Dr Karen Luxford attended the exhibition to meet with future Fellows and Members of the College, providing invaluable insight into the opportunities available to young practitioners across their careers. Dr Shnider was supported by the Colleges’ Rachel Introna (Examinations and Assessment Officer – SDP).Ms Rachel IntronaCONGRATULATIONS RACDS ACADEMIC PRIZE RECIPIENT La Trobe University The College congratulates Clinical 2016 prize recipient, Dr Michael Derkacz pictured receiving the RACDS A/Prof Neil Peppitt on his recent award presented by Deputy Chancellor Deborah Radford and Dr appointment as President of the Robert Mayne. Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch). Neil has been involved in the College for over 20 years including as Past President RACDS and is currently the Registrar SDP.22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

HONORARY MEMBERSHIPIn 2016, Ms Pam Clark was awarded the Australian Dental Research The College congratulates Ms Clarkan Honorary Membership; MRACDS Foundation since 2014. on the award of Officer of the Order(GDP) of the College and in 2017, of Australia.her contribution to dentistry was Internationally, Ms Clark was the first Prof Martin J Tyas AMrecognised in the Queen’s Birthday female President of the InternationalHonours list. Dental Manufacturers, and has been Ms Pam Clark a long-standing Australian delegate toRecognising an extraordinary Technical Committee 106 (Dentistry)contribution to dentistry, Ms Clark has of the International Organizationreceived several other accolades in for Standardization, the Committeethe last two years: Life Membership responsible for the developmentof the Australian Dental Industry of technical standards for dentalAssociation (ADIA); Award of Merit products.of the Australian Dental Association(ADA); and Honorary Membership Ms Clark has made a significantin General Dental Practice (MRACDS contribution to the work of the Global(GDP)) of the College. Mercury Partnership of the United Nations Environment ProgramNationally, Ms Clark was President (UNEP), culminating in the Minamataof the ADIA from 2006 to 2010, Convention on Mercury, and ishas represented ADIA on the ADA’s currently working with a joint initiativeDental Instruments, Materials and of UNEP, WHO, FDI and IDM in EastEquipment Committee for several African nations on the East Africanyears, and has been Chairman of Dental Amalgam Phase Down Project.PRIME MINISTER'S PRIZE FOR INNOVATIONProf Eric Reynolds AO is an Honorary Fellow of the CollegeOne of the country’s top science in chewing gum and oral health Senator, The Honourable Michaeliaprizes has this year been awarded to products. Products using RecaldentTM Cash (Acting Minister for Industry,a dental scientist. Laureate Professor have generated sales of over $2 billion Innovation and Science), ProfessorEric Reynolds AO, Chief Executive to date, and it has been estimated to Eric Reynolds AO, The Prime MinisterOfficer of the Oral Health CRC at have saved over $12 billion in dental Malcolm TurnbullThe University of Melbourne, has treatment costs worldwide.received the Prime Minister’s Prizefor Innovation. The prizes honour Professor Reynolds continues toAustralia’s best scientists, innovators, lead research that is developingand science teachers. new preventives and treatments for oral disease, including a therapeuticProfessor Reynolds has been vaccine for Chronic Periodontitisrecognised for his outstanding that targets the oral pathogenachievement in the translation of Porphyromonas gingivalis.scientific discovery into globally You can watch Professor Reynolds'ssuccessful products that prevent and story of innovation on Youtube:treat oral disease. The remineralising https://youtu.be/oJaTKTvae5ctechnology CPP-ACP developed froma dairy milk protein by Professor Thanks to Prof Mike Morgan andReynolds and his team at The the University of Melbourne forUniversity of Melbourne is now sold contributing the above information.globally as RecaldentTM and usedby millions of people every day COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 23

COLLEGECALENDAR 2018- Education and ExaminationsMonth Date Event May 1 Tue Specialist Dental Practice - January 9 Tues - 10 Enrolments Close College Wed FRACDS(GDP) - Final Examinations – Written Paper Membership and Fellowship 15 Mon - 17 Venue: Various Wed Examinations (Sydney) FRACDS(GDP) - viva voce Venue: Sydney 4 Fri FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Final Examination Workshop 11 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Infection ControlFebruary 3 Sat MRACDS(GDP) - Orientation Day Venue: Sydney Venue: Sydney OMS - Closing date for Application for Eligibility for Surgical Training positions for 2019 10 Sat OMS - Trainee Induction Day 12 Sat MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: 15 Thurs Venue: Sydney Practice Management, Law, Ethics 23 Fri OMS - Final date for Logbook and Risk Management 23 Fri Summaries, Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Venue: Sydney Training Assessments to be received by the College for trainees 18 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments Close occupying accredited training posts Assessment Round 2 in 2017 21 Mon – 23 Specialist Dental Practice - Royal MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments Close Wed College of Surgeons Edinburgh Assessment Round 1 Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Specialist Dental Practice - Enrolments close for Venue: Edinburgh M(Orth) / MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint exam (Edinburgh) 25 Fri - 26 OMS - SST Examination Sat Venue: Sydney 29 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments Close viva voce June 1 Fri – 29 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 2 (5 Weeks)March 1 Thurs OMS - Closing date for registration for the SST Examination 1 Fri - 3 Sun FRACDS(GDP) - Final Exam Workshop (FEW) 2 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close viva voce Venue: Education Block, Westmead Hospital 9 Fri – 23 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment 8 Fri FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close Round 1 (Week 1-3) for Orientation CourseApril 1 Sun Specialist Dental Practice – 8 Fri - 9 Sat OMS - Oral Pathology Course Enrolments Close Assessment of Venue: Christchurch, New Zealand Eligibility for Membership and 22 Fri – 29 WBE – Module 1 Fri Fellowship by Examination (Sydney) Specialist Dental Practice - TBC Specialist Dental Practice - Enrolments Close Mid-Year Diploma in Implant Dentistry Course University Conjoint Exam Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce 6 Fri Venue: Sydney 29 Fri OMS – Closing date for registration for the Final Examination 6 Fri – 13 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment July 9 Mon - 20 FRACDS(GDP) Orientation Course Round 1 (Week 4-5) Fri - Primary Examination 6 Fri – 7 Sat OMS - SST Course Venue: Sydney Venue: Adelaide 21 Sat OMS- Training program selection interviews for 2019 23 Mon - 27 OMS - West Week – Revision Fri Course Venue: Sydney Venue: Perth 27 Fri – 3 Fri WBE – Module 2 27 Fri OMS - Closing date for Applications 27 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce for Assessment of Eligibility for the Venue: Sydney Final Examination24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017

To view the most up-to-date calendar please visit www.racds.org/calendarAugust 3 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: TBC Royal College of Surgeons Medical Emergencies Edinburgh - Diploma in Implant Dentistry - Examinations (RACDS) Venue: Sydney Venue: Sydney 4 Sat MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Diagnosis and November 9 Fri FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close Treatment Planning 16 Fri for Final Examination TBC MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and TBC Venue: Various Pain Management Specialist Dental Practice - Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Venue: Sydney Conjoint MOrthRCSEd / MRACDS(Orth) 6 Mon – 7 OMS - Final Examination – Written Venue: Adelaide Tues Papers Specialist Dental Practice - Regionally and New Zealand Enrolments Close CDSHK (DPH) Conjoint Examination 15 Wed OMS - Final date for Six-Monthly Venue: Hong Kong Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments for be received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2017 20 Mon – 22 Specialist Dental Practice - SDP December TBC FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Exam TBC Written Paper Wed College Examinations TBC Venue: Various TBC Venue: Sydney FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Exam viva voceSeptember 1 Sat Specialist Dental Practice - Venue: Sydney Enrolments Close for 2017 SDP 3 Mon – 5 Conjoint examinations including FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Exam viva Wed Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) – voce 14 Fri Adelaide Venue: Hong Kong Specialist Dental Practice – Enrolments Close University FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Exam viva Conjoint Exam voce Venue: Malaysia OMS - Final Examination: Clinical and viva voce January 7 Mon – 8 FRACDS(GDP) - Final Exam Written Venue: TBC 2019 Tues Paper Venue: Various FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close 14 Mon - 16 for Primary Examination in HK and Wed FRACDS(GDP) - Final Exam viva USM voce Venue: Sydney 7 Fri – 14 Fri WBE – Module 3 14 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close Assessment Round 3 28 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 2 (Week 1)October 5 Fri – 26 Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Weeks 2-5) 12 Fri FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Primary Examination in Sydney 19 Fri MRACDS(GDP) Enrolments close viva voce 19 Fri – 26 WBE – Module 4 Fri TBC Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh - Diploma in Implant Dentistry Prep Course Venue: Sydney COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2017 25

24th Convocation20th - 23rd September 2018 - Hilton Adelaide, AustraliaRoyal Australasian College Convocation to be held in conjunction with 3rd Joint Collegiate of Dental Surgeons Scientific Meeting. A joint initiative of the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong and the College of Dental Surgeons, Singapore.Registration opens on 15 Dec 2017. To register visit www.racds2018.com.au Keynote Speakers Dr William Scarfe is a graduate of the University of Adelaide School of Dentistry andDr German O. Gallucci is the Chair of the is a Fellow of the RACDS. He is a Diplomate ofDepartment of Restorative Dentistry and Biomaterials the American Board of Oral and MaxillofacialSciences and Head of the Division of Regenerative Radiology and is a registered specialist in thatand Implant Sciences at Harvard School of Dental specialty in Kentucky. Dr Scarfe is a reviewerMedicine. Dr Gallucci conducts clinical research related for over 30 journals and has co-authored dentalto implant prosthodontics and digital dentistry. He undergraduate textbooks used in the Unitedhas published in many international journals and is a States.member of the editorial board for several scientificdental journals.This conference will explore the fundamental issues posed by the ability to create a digital virtual patient, at an individual patientand society level. It will look at the impact of digital data throughout the stages of patient care from pre-natal care through to thevery elderly patient and identify where the provision of high standard dental care can benefit from the hands-off approach enabledby digital data.The Scientific programme will be made up of plenary sessions delivered by our keynote speakers, multi stream breakout sessionsas well as a series of small group masterclasses.Fellowship or Membership with the College is not a requirement to attend the 24th Convocation. All dentists are welcome.For more information please contact the College at [email protected].