College News March 2019

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons COLLEGE NEWS March 2019 ISSUE #01 Success Story: Life Changing Jaw Surgery Page 20 RSuegtharinykDrink Spotlight on Dr Jilen Patel, The hard-hitting 'Thirsty' Campaign Emerging Lecturer Award Winner 2018 Page 28 Page 22

COLLEGE INFORMATION Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Patron ABN 97 343 369 579 Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand. 2nd Issue 2019 Deadline for submission of material 22 June 2019 Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyright may be reproduced Contact or copied in any form or any means (graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information and retrieval systems) Level 13/37 York Street without the written permission from the College. Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Telephone: 1800 688 339 Email: [email protected] Web: www.racds.org Disclaimer The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, “the RACDS”, its officers, servants or agents will have no liability in any way arising from 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 on behalf of the RACDS express or implied of any belief in their truth or otherwise, in whole or in part, unless an express statement to that effect accompanies the item in question. Please contact College Editor Amanda Phoon Nguyen at [email protected] or Maryann Walsh, Executive Assistant at [email protected]. A word from the College News Editor... It is with great excitement that I write to you as the Editor of with my eye on the bigger picture. Please do join me and/or the College News. I sincerely express my thanks to Prof Clive wish me luck! Wright, Editor for 2016-2018, who has left some big shoes to fill. As I enter my own examination period for Oral Medicine I also believe, in similar fashion to a marathon (not that I have and the pressure starts to build, I am reminded that many run one, mind you), that while you may finish by yourself, it is of my colleagues will be sitting examinations of their own, a lot easier with a team around you, cheering you on. I count whether in the coming months or towards the end of the myself very fortunate during this exam period to have the year, or even in the years to come. A quick look at the College support of family, mentors, friends and colleagues, whose Calendar 2019 reassures me I am far from the only one facing kind words and encouragement uplift me, and is a balm on this daunting task this year! my sometimes frazzled nerves. No man is an island. One of my favorite things about the College, and what I would love I find myself buoyed by a quote I recently came across: “You to help foster, is the collegiality and sense of kinship. So if you, can run a sprint or you can run a marathon, but you can’t dear Reader, are in want of moral support, I encourage you sprint a marathon” attributed to Ryan Holmes, a Canadian to please contact the College or myself. Here is to sending entrepreneur. I am reminded that this vocation we have everyone positive vibes, for whatever marathons, actual or chosen is indeed a marathon, a long-distance event. It is more metaphoric, that may be in your future. than sum of one or two (or three or four!) examination results, For the next issue, I would love to shine the spotlight and that long term success on some of our members and volunteering projects truly is grit, perseverance undertaken. This does not have to be limited to dental- and the sum of small related philanthropy. In particular, I would like to know if there efforts repeated. It is easy are regular, ongoing projects in each state, the people behind to become overwhelmed the efforts and if there is opportunity for additional volunteers when the stakes feel high, from our network of College members to become involved. but consistency is key, and If this is you or you know somebody who fits the bill, please every accomplishment contact us. really does start with a decision to try! So I have And as always, please feel free to contact me or Maryann decided to focus my Walsh, [email protected] with any ideas or efforts on maintaining a suggestions for future issues of the College News. sustainable consistency and pace, a love for what Thank you and till next time! I do in my chosen career, Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen [email protected]

RACDS Council 2018-2020 Back Row: Dr Peter Gregory, Prof Elizabeth Martin, Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant, Prof Laurence Walsh AO, A/Prof Peter Duckmanton, Dr Patrick Russo, Dr Hugh Trengrove MNZM, Dr Susan Wise Front Row: Dr Albert Lee, Dr Erin Mahoney, Dr Paul Sambrook, Prof Ian Meyers OAM, Dr Warren Shnider. Contents President's Message 2 CEO's Message 4 Reports 6 Admissions 11 12 Examiner Recognition 13 College Remembers 14 Regional Reports 17 18 What is the Educational Policy Board? 19 Message from New Candidate 20 MRACDS(GDP) Orientation Day 22 24 Life-changing Jaw Surgery Sucess 28 Spotlight on Dr Jilen Patel 30 34 Orientation Course Scholarship 36 Rethink Sugary Drinks Campaign Prize Winners and Honours College Calendar RACDS College Luncheon at ADA

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR PAUL SAMBROOK As this is the first newsletter of the new year, I would like The RACDS was invited to participate in the 25th to take this opportunity to wish all Fellows, Members, Anniversary Meeting of the Hong Kong Academy of Candidates and Staff the very best for 2019 and beyond. Medicine. The College of Dental Surgeons Hong Kong is one of the founding Colleges of the Academy. I represented It has been a very hectic start to the year. We welcomed the RACDS at this prestigious event in December. Prof Lau, the 2019/20 Council to Sydney for the first full Council President of the College, hosted a dinner of which I was meeting, which was preceded by a day workshop to discuss afforded the opportunity to attend the scientific meeting governance and future strategy. of the Academy, a stimulating series of presentations from many world-renowned clinical experts. A conferment The College community would no doubt have seen or ceremony was held in conjunction with the opening heard about the work that the previous Council started ceremony and candidates from all Colleges that are the regarding governance change. As an evolving organisation, Academy were admitted to fellowship. Council needs to review governance. Since our Council is the board of Directors of the College and a company limited The four days allowed interactions between many of the by guarantee, it has more duties and responsibilities than Presidents of Royal Colleges in medicine including Canada, before and not limited to our core activities in dentistry. A South Africa, Edinburgh, Australia and Ireland. The meeting review was undertaken of similar organisations and advice concluded with the gala dinner at which, the international sought from experts in governance models. Council or the presidents all were brought onto the stage by the band of board of directors requires a diverse range of skills and the Academy to sing karaoke… Hey Jude, it was certainly an attributes. At the last elections, candidates were asked to experience. reflect on the skills required and the skills that they brought to the table. The four days also afforded me the opportunity to meet with members of the Asia Regional committee, members of At the 2019 AGM, we would like to propose a governance the Council of the College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong model to the members with associated constitutional and RACDS Primary Examiners who were in Hong Kong for change to take the College forward beyond 2020. There the Primary examination on the 8 December 2018. I was will be extensive consultation with the input of membership able to thank both new and long-term examiners personally. on proposed changes during the first half of 2019 to come As my trip took me through Sydney, I was also able to meet, into effect at Nov 2020. See next page for more details. have dinner and discussions with all of our Australian based To this end, a Constitutional Change Committee has been Primary Examiners. established which is chaired by Dr Patrick Russo, the Immediate Past RACDS President. We will be looking to The Council is focussed on developing our College strategy also visit many of our regions seeking their feedback and for the Asia Pacific region and to support this work a new comments. Working Party, reporting directly to Council, has recently been established. The year is already in full swing with our education programs. I welcomed 20 new MRACDS candidates at the I would like to thank all members of the Hong Kong Academy MRACDS Induction Day and 16 FRACDS(OMS) candidates of Medicine, The College of Dental Surgeons Hong Kong, at the OMS induction day. Both days contained stimulating and all Fellows of the RACDS who were so hospitable and presentations. The OMS induction day contained two welcoming during my recent visit. presentations regarding cultural safety issues and a further presentation by Mr Michael Gorton, lawyer and Chair of Again, wishing all the very best for 2019. AHPRA, on ethics and legal issues. Dr Paul Sambrook President 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

Celebrations at the 25th Anniversary Meeting of the Dr Albert Lee (Councillor for the Asia Region), Dr Paul Hong Kong Academy of Medicine. Sambrook (President), Dr Leung Siu Fai (Candidate Advisor – Finals) and Dr Jerome Yu (Candidate Advisor – Primary). Governance Beyond 2020 ‘’So what are the proposed changes?’’ The Board (formerly Council) is smaller with 8 Directors elected by the membership and 2 appointed Directors. The emphasis will be on a ‘skill-based’ Board. The Board will be supported by an Advisory Council - a larger group whose composition reflects the whole College community and makes recommendations to the Board. Advisory Council membership would include all Regional Committee Chairs, Boards of Studies Chairs, Trainee representative, recent Members/ Fellows, Life and Indigenous members). ‘’What are the benefits for the members?’’ 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?’’ You have plenty of time to consider the changes. Membership will be consulted about the draft changes to the Consititution in mid 2019. Changes will be put to a membership vote at the 2019 AGM. If successful, the new governance structure would come into effect from Nov 2020. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 3

CEOCEO'S MESSAGE DR KAREN LUXFORD Since our last edition, the College is Further information about the Education the Dr Elizabeth Fanning Orientation pleased to announce a number of Policy Board is included in this edition of Course Scholarship after a pioneering important new benefits to membership. the College News. College Fellow. Details of the The following items were recently Scholarship - open to dental students approved by Council: We are continuing to consult with and early career dentists - are included membership about the proposed in this edition of the College News. • For Fellows and Members: No governance changes. Further increase in Annual fees for FY information will be provided to Fellows The 2019 Guest Lecture Series will see 2019/2020 (for the first time in 22 and Members in coming months to the next event visit Melbourne April years!) keep you up to date. A draft of the 16 at the Melbourne Dental School, proposed Constitution changes will be with a presentation by guest lecturer • For candidates: No increase in circulated to Fellows and Members for Dr Dorothy Boyd, University of Otago. College fees for 2020 comment in May before a membership Dr Boyd will be presenting on pain vote at the AGM in November 2019. management in paediatric cases – an • An increase in the Honorarium Any agreed changes in governance will essential skill for all general dentists. level paid to examiners and not come into effect until the following As with all our guest lectures, a video lecturers (introduced from 1 Jan year in November 2020. recording of both will be placed online 2019) for free access by all RACDS members. The Council has also recently updated • Amended By-Laws to include its Privacy Policy which is located on our Our 2020 College Communications ‘parental leave’ for annual fee website under the ‘Policy’ section and Strategy is going strong with strategies reduction eligibility (formerly only governs how the College collects and deployed so far including the creation ‘maternity’ leave). manages personal information. and release of digital and video-based campaigns promoting the College, • Amended By-Laws to include In February this year, the Council increased targeted communications, ‘individual hardship’ for annual fee approved naming the Primary Exam increased digital marketing and social reduction eligibility. Orientation Course Scholarship in media presence, and partnership in key honour of Dr Elizabeth (Betty) Fanning. campaigns regarding dental health and These key decisions show the Dr Fanning was an inaugural RACDS aligned community issues. College’s commitment to supporting Fellow who pioneered research on our membership and responding to the relationship between fluoride and On 22 January, the Rethink Sugary Drink member feedback on an ongoing basis. dental decay. Dr Fanning’s impact was alliance of which RACDS is a partner acknowledged at the International released a new hard hitting video The College is also moving ahead with Association for Dental Research (IADR) campaign called ‘Thirsty’ focusing on key strategic work. The Council has meeting in Adelaide in 2017. Dr Fanning’s tooth decay and using short graphic established two new Working Parties, early clinical trials of toothpaste imagery to expose the serious damage one to conduct an Education Review to containing fluoride lead to landmark regular sugary drink consumption does consider our current and future College studies on the impact on the incidence to teeth. The campaign received wide offerings and another Working Party to of caries. Dr Fanning was seminal in media attention with articles on all major develop our Asia Pacific Strategy. recommending the fluoridation of TV stations and syndicated articles to drinking water in Australia. Dr Fanning Australian newspapers. The Council also recently amended the became a Fellow of the College College By-Laws to include a Registrar (FRACDS(General)) in 1965 and received More recently, the RACDS has also representative as a named member Life membership in the College before become a signatory to the Australian position on the Education Policy Board. passing in 2007. We are proud to name Consensus Framework for Ethical 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

Collaboration in the Australian went ahead as well as 3 venues in The ACER team conducted extensive Healthcare Sector, joining a range Asia. The College engaged Cliftons as consultations with OMS stakeholders, of clinical Colleges as signatories to a professional examinations venue including Examiners, the Chair and promote coordinated ethical business provider for both the Primary and the members of the Board of Studies practices. Final Examination which went well. In OMS, the Examinations Committee Malaysia, the College continued to utilise and the Education Committee. An A Working Group has been established the USM Campus. implementation plan for the roll out of to improve resources for the regions in recommendations in 2019 has been communicating with the College and The Final Examination is also now developed and the College will again members, conducting marketing and complete, with 47 candidates sitting the engage ACER to complete this work. event management. A series of new 2019 exam, including 15 from Malaysia. The AMC annual report submitted in resources are being created to assist All Australian venues went ahead as well July 2018 has been accepted by the our Regional Committees, the first as 2 venues in Asia. All viva voces were AMC, and the College was advised being an Events Handbook which has held at Westmead Hospital in Sydney. that the 2018 conditions have been been provided to all Regions to support satisfactorily met. The next report to the the regions to plan and run local events. The MRACDS(GDP) Program viva voce AMC is due in September 2019. Examinations were held in November In 2018, the RACDS was represented at 2018 where 6 candidates were Planning is already well underway for exhibition booths at ADA/ADIA Victoria successful and subsequently admitted the 2020 Convocation. The College Dental Show, Young Dentist Conference to Membership. There are currently 43 Team is excited to be working with Dr (Sydney), ADSA Trade Exhibition candidates engaged within the program Peter Gregory as Arrangements Chair (Brisbane) and ADSA Convention who are working through their core and and Professor David Manton as Scientific (Perth). In 2019 so far, the College will be elective modules. Program Chair for the Convocation represented at a booth at ADA Congress 2020. The location has been set for in Adelaide May 1 – 4, as well as being At the end of 2018, 18 people Melbourne CBD, Thursday 10 – Saturday the lead sponsor for Dental Protection’s completed their Doctor of Clinical 12 September, 2020 for a new and Industry Seminar in Perth March 27. Dentistry programs conjointly with improved 25th Biennial Convocation. the Membership Examination in their Alongside the Co-Chairs, the 2020 The College website (www.racds.org) specialty. 16 candidates were successful. Convocation Organising Committee is one of our most powerful marketing An additional eight candidates sat the includes Dr Paul Sambrook (President), and engagement resources. We have MOrth(RCSEd)/ MRACDS(Orth) exam in Dr Patrick Russo (Immediate Past engaged an external web development Adelaide last November. President), Dr Susan Wise (Councillor) and User Experience agency to help and Dr Claudia Yung (Chair, Vic/Tas design an updated, dynamic and I would like to express the sincere Regional Committee). This new look effective website, with a modern thanks of the College Team to all the event will be designed incorporating interface. The new website will keep all Examiners who examined for the feedback provided by membership essential features our current website College in recent months ensuring that through two surveys conducted in 2018. has, but will improve content layout so these exams were a great success. We look forward to keeping you up to information can be accessed with ease. date with plans for Melbourne 2020! Regarding the OMS Accreditation Collaboration and sharing of learnings conditions, the ADC progress report to Dr Karen Luxford between Colleges is critical to ensuring meet the 2018 conditions was submitted Chief Executive Officer that the RACDS remains at the forefront. in December 2018. The 2018 condition The International Medical Education to be met was that the assessment Leaders Forum (IMELF) Australasia is an strategy be critically reviewed and invitation only Forum for College CEOs further developed to ensure robust, and leaders to share common issues fair and consistent assessment across and enhance College education. I look all examination processes including forward to representing RACDS at this standard-setting procedures, an overall year’s Forum to be held in Auckland NZ blueprint assessment matrix and the in late March. The Forum is hosted by training and calibration of examiners. To RACP, RACS and the Royal College of meet the Accreditation conditions, the Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. College formally engaged the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) The Primary Examination is now in July 2018 to undertake a review of complete, with 132 candidates sitting the College’s examination processes. the exam in 2018. All Australian venues COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 5

GDP REGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP) DR HEATHER CAMERON Primary Examinations was trialled instead of the usual new examiners, Dr Dimitra Mersinia In late November and early December photocopying process. This eliminated who examined in the Restorative/ of last year, 132 candidates from six any delays in delivering the booklets to Perio Elective and Dr John Perry who countries presented for the Primary the examiners for marking and allowed examined in the General section. Examination for Fellowship (140 them to have access to the booklets My thanks go to Dr Lara Friedlander previous year). The written papers even if there was any delay in delivery who stepped in as Convenor of the were conducted in eight venues - most from an exam venue. General Section. Improved calibration capital cities of Australia, Hong Kong, was facilitated by the introduction of a Malaysia and Singapore on 26-28 Final Examinations structured viva and a marking rubric for November. The viva voce component There were 47 candidates from seven the written papers. of the examinations was held at the new countries presented for the Final Sybil Centre at the Women’s College, Examinations for Fellowship early At the Examiners’ meeting, it was University of Sydney, Camperdown on this year; (69 candidates in 2018). This agreed that the overall performance 4-6 December. Following these, viva examination was conducted over of the candidates had continued to voce examinations were then held in a two-week period with the written show marked improvement. However, Hong Kong on 8 December and at papers completed on 7-9 January in the lack of one outstanding candidate USM on 10 December 2018. multiple sites including five in Australia meant that the Kenneth J G Sutherland - Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Prize was not awarded this year. Of the total 132 candidates, 110 passed Brisbane and two sites overseas – and 22 candidates failed, resulting Hong Kong and Malaysia. The viva I would also like to take this opportunity in a pass rate of 83%. Of the failed voce assessments were conducted on to thank Prof Liz Martin for her hard candidates, 14 failed up to three exams 14-15 January at the newly refurbished work as Registrar over the past 10 years, and 8 failed three or more requiring a Westmead Hospital Library which ensuring that the integrity and smooth repeat of the entire examination. The was a facility better fit for purpose running of the GDP Examinations. quality of the candidates presenting for compared to the previous venue. the Primary Examinations last year was Dr Heather Cameron very high with 12 candidates receiving a Of the 47 candidates, 27 passed the Registrar, Fellowship (GDP) commendation with distinction and 49 examination, leading to the award of candidates receiving a commendation Fellowship. Of the 20 unsuccessful for achieving 70% or above in four or candidates, 11 failed one part, while more subjects. The FG Christensen 9 candidates failed both the General Prize was awarded to a candidate from and Elective sections. Overall there New Zealand, Dr Calum Fisher. was a 57.4% pass rate, with a further 23.4% of candidates recording a pass Cliftons’ venues were engaged for the in one Part, therefore 81% of candidates written papers in all exam sites except passed one or both Parts. for Malaysia and in Sydney where the written paper continued to be held The late unavailability of several at the Women’s College. In addition, examiners in the General section scanning of the written paper booklets resulted in the late inclusion of two 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

Back row: Dr Paul Sambrook, Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant, A/Prof Norman Firth, Prof Laurie Walsh AO, A/Prof Mike Nordstrom, A/Prof Phillip Dickson Middle row: Drs Suma Sukumar and Janina Christoforou, Prof Robin Callister, A/Profs Mark Schifter and Tim Cole Bottom row: Dr Muhammed Yakin, Prof Liz Martin, A/Prof Alex Forrest. 2017 Christensen prize-winner, Dr. Matheel Zohair Yousif Alrawas receives his medal in Malaysia during the 2018 Primary Examinations. Dr Yanti Johori, Dr Azlina Ahmad, Prof Wai Keung Leung (Microbiology), Prof Nor Hayati Othman (Pathology examiner), Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant (Anatomy and Histology), Prof Liz Martin, the recipient Dr Matheel Zohair Yousif Alrawas, A/Prof Mike Nordstrom (Physiology), Dr Adam Husien (Dean, School of Dental Sciences, USM), A/Prof Nik Soriani Yaacob (Cell Bio examiner). COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 7

SDP REGISTRAR (SDP) CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT 2018 was a busy and progressive year in Specialist FOWLER, Peter – Otago Orthodontics Dental Practice. An option to gain Membership in HAWKINS, James – Sydney Orthodontics Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology via the Memorandum of BOYD, Dorothy – Otago Paediatric Dentistry Understanding (MoU) pathway was approved. Students TSENG, Patrick – Sydney Periodontics from a University with a valid MoU are eligible to take up DUNCAN, Warwick – Otago Periodontics this opportunity. A new MoU was also signed with Griffith WALLACE, Christine – Sydney Prosthodontics University. Many Membership examinations took place SALIS, Sergio – Otago Prosthodontics across Australia and New Zealand, and I am pleased to SYED, Mahnaz – Western Australia Periodontics welcome a cohort of new Members. MCNAB, Scott – QLD Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology Conjoint Membership Examination: MRACDS(Orth) in A full list of recent admissions to Specialist Dental Practice conjunction with MOrth(Edin) can be found in Warren's Report. Each year the College holds a conjoint examination in Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of I must also extend ongoing thanks to the SDP Board of Edinburgh. It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the Studies members who work diligently in the background seven (7) successful RACDS candidates: Dr Sanjana BAKSI consulting documents and providing invaluable advice on (SA), Dr Luke CHOW (HK), Dr Sigid FU (QLD), Dr Wenjun applications. Kenneth LIM (VIC), Dr Sven JENSEN (SA), Dr Premal PATEL (SA), Dr Nam WONG (WA). If you are interested in finding out more about pathways to Fellowship or Membership in Specialist Dental Practice, Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) Examinations you are encouraged to contact Ms Rachel Introna, Senior The 2018 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) Project Officer at [email protected]. examinations with Australian and New Zealand Universities have been concluded with a high success rate. I would Until next time, I wish you a safe and prosperous year. like to thank the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, the University of Western Australia and the Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Otago University for their collaboration and for allowing Registrar, Specialist Dental Practice candidates the opportunity to be awarded Membership upon graduation. Specifically, I would like to thank the RACDS nominated examiners for their contribution: 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

GDP REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP) DR CATHERINE PRINEAS As we begin a new year, we have welcomed 24 new Twenty-two of these modules were passed and there were Candidates for the 2019 cohort. With 66 candidates now 9 failed modules. There were 28 Case Reports submitted, currently enrolled in the program, 2019 is shaping up to be of which 18 were passed. another busy year for the MRACDS program. Assessment Round 1, from Friday 8 March to Friday 5 Orientation Day 2019 April, will involve 28 candidates who will be examined in 37 On Saturday 2 February 2018, nineteen candidates of the compulsory modules. new 2019 cohort attended a successful Orientation Day which was held at the College Office. Many candidates viva voce travelled from around Australia to attend the day. We The third viva voce examination for 2018 was held on were fortunate to have integral representatives of the Friday 16 November 2018 with Professor David Manton, College, the President, Dr Paul Sambrook; Councillor, Prof Drs Michael Wyatt, Peter Mansour and Nonie Polycarpou Ian Meyers; Chair of the Mentor Committee, Dr Lena Zhu examining. There were 9 candidates presenting and 6 were and myself in attendance and Censor-In-Chief, Dr Warren successful. Congratulations to the successful candidates - Shnider who presented via video conference. Drs Abirami Parameswaran, Ahmed El Hadidi, Barun Gosh, Jaslyn Patrick, Nirosha Rajapakse and Sally Whitmore. The Orientation Day provides candidates with the opportunity find out about the College and the Program The first viva voce Examination for 2019 will take place on and provides a platform to ask questions and an Friday 12 April and 7 candidates are expected to present. opportunity to meet other candidates in their cohort. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all examiners Assessment Round and mentors for their continued involvement in the During Assessment Round 3 in 2018, candidates used the Program this year and to wish our candidates every Learning Management System (LMS) for the first time to success in their studies. access and submit their assessments in the compulsory modules. Following the success of this system, we will Dr Catherine Prineas continue using the LMS for future Assessment Rounds for Registrar, Membership (GDP) candidates and introduce the LMS to examiners for the marking of assessments during this year. Assessment Round 3 saw 18 candidates sit 31 SAQ Modules. Orientation day with the 2019 cohort hearing a presentation from Dr Lena Zhu. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 9

OMS OMS DR GEOFFREY FINDLAY Reaccreditation of the OMS Training Surgical Science and Training (SST) to its regulatory bodies and determine Program Examination compliance of Fellows. Moving into the The Board of Studies (BoS) and the As of 2019, the SST examination has been new CPD triennium, a new Mandatory CPD various committees continue to work opened to Candidates outside the OMS Compliance Policy is in development as well towards meeting the accreditation Training Program. The SST Examination will as an update to the College’s CPD tracker recommendations and conditions. A now be open to those who have completed based on feedback from our Fellows. progress report was submitted to the Dentistry, Medicine, Intern and SIG years. various bodies in December 2018. The Induction Day Australian Council for Educational Research Accreditation Committee Induction day was held on Saturday, 9 (ACER) has been engaged by the College At the end of 2018, a new training post was February 2019. Presentations on College to review our assessment processes to opened in Dunedin, New Zealand allowing requirements from documentation to address blueprinting of assessments and the OMS program to open a late placement examinations were covered, along with introduction of valid methods of standard in the program for 2019. In May of this year, research pathways, cultural safety, legal setting. the NSW/ACT Training Centre will undergo liability, consent and the role of ANZAOMS in their accreditation visit. OMS. The BoS wishes to thank all those who Education Committee presented on the day. A review of all OMS curriculum modules has OverseasTrainedSpecialistSubcommittee been now completed, a very special thanks A new subcommittee was formed replacing Senior Education Officer – OMS to all involved with this project. This will be the Overseas Trained Specialist Working The BoS thanks Ms Dorothy Rao for her included in the 2019 OMS Handbook due for Group going forward. work on a number of policy documents release in March. A weekly webinar-based during her time with the College and education program is in initial development CPD Committee wishes her well in her new position with the stages by the College for OMS trainees. The most recent CPD triennium closed Education Department. on the 31 December 2018. The College is Research Sub-Committee now undergoing data collection from all Dr Geoffrey Findlay After consideration, the submission for Fellows in order to complete reporting Chair, Board of Studies - Oral & research proposals has been revised to the Maxillofacial Surgery 15 Feb OMS 2. Board of Studies OMS Annual Dinner Left side of table: Drs Poon, Borgna, Findlay, C. Lewis, Witherspoon, and Lewis. Right side of table: Drs Dando, Sambrook, Luxford, A/Prof Shand and Dr Erasmus. 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

CICCENSOR-IN-CHIEF DR WARREN SHNIDER I would like to congratulate the successful candidates since the last newsletter and welcome them to the College. Dr Warren Shnider Censor-in-Chief Admissions to Fellowship and Membership 1 December 2018 to 1 March 2019 FRACDS(OMS) MRACDS(GDP) Scott James ARMSTRONG (QLD) Man Ching NG (Hong Kong) Jaslyn Mei Suan PATRICK (TAS) William HUYNH (VIC) Edward Viet Anh NGUYEN (VIC) MRACDS(DMFR) Krishnan PARTHASARATHI (VIC) Daniel George SELIM (NSW) FRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(Orth) Norzaliza ABD GHANI (Malaysia) Gordon Ching Yat CHEUNG (WA) Ayman Jalal AL OULABI (United Arab Emirates) Luke Pye Sun CHOW (Hong Kong) Clare Mia CHANTLER (WA) Sigid Chiang FU (QLD) Qi- CHUNG (Singapore) Shanya HAMMOND (NSW) Laura Katherine LEASK (TAS) Mary Therese CLAYTON (NSW) Wenjun Kenneth LIM (VIC) Vincenzo FIGLIOMENI (WA) Simone MUSTAC (NSW) Sanjaya Nilantha GAMAGE (SA) Nadeem HAMADANI (New Zealand) MRACDS(Paed) Caitlin Mary AGNEW (New Zealand) Md Mokerrom HASAN (QLD) Stephanie Augusta Angela HEITKONIG (VIC) Lisa Michelle BOWDIN (WA) Doreena KUCKREJA (NSW) MRACDS(Perio) Ahmed MAHMOOD (New Zealand) Samy FRANCIS (WA) Raoul Julio MASCARENHAS (NSW) Anusia Annmarie MATHEW (Malaysia) MRACDS (Pros) Mera Christina MICHAEL (Malaysia) Abdullah BARAZANCHI (New Zealand) Kushagra OHRI (QLD) Sy Yin CHAI (New Zealand) Santha Kumar PALANISWAMY (VIC) Maggie Hsiao-Mei CHEN (New Zealand) Jenny Kieu Loan PHAM (NSW) MRACDS (SND) Mazlie SAIDIN (Malaysia) Ying Linda GU (NSW) Ka Yu SIU (Hong Kong) Sonja SOKOLOVSKA (NSW) Ivy Siang Yee TAN (SA) Alps R. THAKKAR (NSW) Chi Ching Joan WAN (Hong Kong) Dara Khorsyiah YAKOB (Malaysia) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 11

Examiner Recognition The College thanks the following Examiners for their involvement in educational examinations and assessment programs. Primary Exam Final Exam Prof Robin Callister Dr Alan Broughton Dr Janina Christoforou Prof Michael Burrow A/Prof Tim Cole Dr Stephen Cox A/Prof Phil Dickson Dr Peter Fowler A/Prof Norman Firth Dr Lara Friedlander A/Prof Alex Forrest Dr Danny Ho Prof Wai Keung Leung Dr Omar Ikram Prof Nigel King Dr John Martin Prof Richard Logan A/Prof Mike Nordstrom Dr Dimitra Mersinia Prof Nor Hayati Othman Dr John Perry Dr Sergio Salis A/Prof Mark Schifter Dr Smitha Sukumar Prof Daisy Shum Dr Geoffrey Young Dr Suma Sukumar Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Prof Laurie Walsh AO A/Prof Nik Soriani Yaacob Dr Muhammed Yakin 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

Vale The College Remembers... Dr William James Mackie 18 February 1937 – 22 December 2018 Dr Jim Mackie, a well known and highly respected Orthodontist, sadly passed away on 22 December 2018 after a long illness. Jim’s wife Helen of 61 years had predeceased him earlier in 2018. Jim was an Inaugural Fellow of the College and served as the Honorary Secretary of the NSW Organising Committee from 1967- 1968 in the College’s formative years. Jim was a gifted and dedicated clinician and was very willing to share his clinical skills with both his colleagues and postgraduate students. Jim was a Senior Part-time Tutor on the MDSc programme at the University of Sydney from 1964 to 1984. Jim was one of the main driving forces in the setting up of a Foundation to endow a Chair in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney. Jim played an important role in the development of the Orthodontic Specialty in Australia both as a teacher and a dental politician. Dr Ted Peel Dr Jiko Fatafehi Luveni 1946 - 22 December 2018 It is with great sadness that the College learned of the passing of Dr Jiko Luveni from Fiji. In November 2017 Dr Luveni was awarded RACDS Fellowship (without Examination) for outstanding services to dentistry and the wellbeing of the people of Fiji by establishing outreach and community engagement programmes. Born on the eastern island of Ono-i-Lau, Dr Luveni went to school in Lautoka and Suva. She studied at the University of Sydney before going on to become the first Fijian woman to graduate from the Fiji School of Dentistry in 1967. Dr Luveni served eight years as Minister for women, social welfare and poverty alleviation and later won election to Parliament in 2014 and became Fiji's first female speaker in October that year. The College is also saddened to hear of the passing of: Dr Ian O’Loughlin – New Zealand COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 13

Regional WESTERN AUSTRALIA The Committee has discussed the Committee because... 2019 scientific program as well as the 5. without more sharing of the On behalf of the Western Australian date for the AGM and Annual Dinner. Regional Committee of the Royal At this stage it is anticipated we will load, the present Committee will Australasian College of Dental hold a full day scientific seminar on not have the time and energy to Surgeons, it is my esteemed pleasure a Saturday in late August or early progress the excellent goals and to report on our regional activities September this year. Final dates and plans it has formulated for 2019. The formal activities will times will be decided after all speakers commence in March with a New have confirmed their availability for With this in mind, I would ask all those Fellows and Members welcome the nominated date. The date and involved with the College in SA/NT to function, to be held at the luxurious time for the AGM and Annual Dinner seriously consider getting involved surrounds of the Royal Freshwater are expected to be around late with the next Committee. You can do Bay Yacht Club. September or more likely October on this by nominating later this year. a Thursday night starting at 6 pm at a Our steadfast commitment to provide venue to be decided. The Committee Dr Dale Gerke exceptional continuing professional thought it opportune to invite Fellow Chair, SA/NT Regional Committe education to our region will continue and Member partners to the Annual in 2019. Professor M. Ali Darendeliler, Dinner this year. More details will be NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT Chairman of the Discipline of published after the next Committee Orthodontics at the University of meeting. It is important to celebrate high Sydney has accepted our invitation achievement. The candidates to be our Keynote Speaker at our The Committee has also discussed have applied themselves with Annual Scientific Day on 16 August at thoughts about the future of RACDS determination and talent and their the University of WA Club. Professor in SA. It can be said that the last two results are fitting reward for their Darendeliler has made over two Committees have helped reinvigorate efforts. We were therefore thrilled to hundred contributions to the peer- the RACDS in SA/NT. The present present the F.G. Christensen Memorial reviewed literature in an academic Committee has ideas how to further Prize for outstanding proficiency at the career spanning over thirty years and this resurgence but it acknowledges Primary Examination to Dr Neda Sood. across Europe, North America and these things: Australasia. Drs Glen Liddelow, and 1. we need to attract more of the Now, at the end of a wonderful summer Peter Ricciardo, and Winthrop Professor holiday of rest and relaxation, the time Marc Tennant have also accepted our dental profession into the College has come for us to get together and invitation to speak on the program. I 2. we need to continue to add value combine our energies to achieve a would encourage every Fellow and year of growth and inspiration. Please Member to reserve the 16 of August to those involved with the College register your interest to join us at our 2019 in your diary, and attend what will 3. most likely we need to look biennial Scientific Day on Friday, 9 be an extraordinary day of learning. August 2019. towards lateral approaches Dr Sivabalan Vasudavan (probably CPD orientated) to also Dr Peter Mansour Chair, WA Regional Committee continue to add value in regards Chair, NSW Regional Committee to being a Fellow or Member of SOUTH AUSTRALIA/ the College NORTHERN TERRITORY 4. we need more current Fellows and Members involved with the During 2018 the RACDS in South Australia maintained its recent record of adding value for local Fellows and Members. It is anticipated that the same will apply in 2019. The first event for 2019 will be a Free Drinks and Nibbles evening which will be held at the newly elected President’s (Paul Sambrook) house in Adelaide on Thursday 28 March at 6.30pm. 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 NSW/ACT Regional Committee members; A/Prof Stephen Yeung, Drs Soni Stephen, Stephen Pak, Dimitra Mersinia Dr Neha Sood receiving the Christensen medal (2018) from Dr Peter Mansour (Chair).

Reports NEW ZEALAND Drs Erin Mahoney and Laura Ichim at the Waitangi Day Reception at Government House. The College is proud to have The Right Honourable Dame Patsy The success of our NZ candidates attend the Study Day on Saturday Reddy, GNZM, QSO, Governor- is something we are extremely 19 October 2019 in Wellington. Past General of New Zealand as its patron. proud of and this is testament to and present RACDS examiners have An invitation to attend the Waitangi their professionalism, hard work also offered their time on the Sunday Day Bledisloe Garden Reception at and dedication to study around to provide a tutorial for candidates on Government House in Wellington on clinical practice. The 2018 Primary working through patient cases and 6 February, (NZ National Day) was Examination resulted in a Pass viva voce techniques to facilitate their received and attended by Fellows, Drs for 17 NZ candidates, 13 received exam preparation. Erin Mahoney and Laura Ichim. commendation, distinction and subject prizes and Dr Calum Fisher NZ candidates are strongly Dr Mahoney commented that she was awarded the F. G. Christensen encouraged to attend the Final Exam and Laura both enjoyed the afternoon Memorial Prize for 2018 for the Workshop in Sydney on 24–26 May very much and how beautifully the highest performing candidate in the and have participated in the Web New Zealand (Aotearoa) National Primary Examinations. A smaller Based Education Programme before Anthem was sung by Le Art. number of candidates sat the Final the Study Day. Exams for Fellowship in 2019 and Fellows and Members of the NZ theses candidates are also to be The Regional Committee Elections are region are delighted to have the congratulated on their achievements. being held this year and we encourage representation of two NZ Fellows We were delighted to welcome Dr NZ Fellows and Members to consider on Council. Dr Hugh Trengrove John Perry from Christchurch to a nomination for our committee. It is (independently elected) and Dr Erin the Final Examiner pool in 2019. It is extremely rewarding to be part of such Mahoney (NZ Representative) have important NZ continues to develop a collegial group. I would like to thank worked tirelessly for many years to Fellows and Members from our the current committee members: support College and NZ activities and region to participate in supporting Drs Sergio Salis, Tom Butchard, Sarah we are extremely grateful for their educational activities. Ting, Laura Ichim, David Coburn and dedication to excellence and efforts for Prof Karl Lyons for their service and our region and the College. On behalf The Committee is focusing on how support. of NZ Fellows and Members, I would we can best support candidates like to thank Dr Erin Mahoney for her to completion of Fellowship and Dr Lara Friedlander dedication and organisation as our Membership. We particularly want Chair, NZ Regional Committee Regional Committee Chair for the to encourage those who have last 5 years and Dr Hugh Trengrove passed Primary Examinations and for his excellence in communication not progressed to Fellowship and and organisation as our NZ Council so the Committee will be offering Representative. NZ candidates a reduced cost to The NZ Regional Committee continues to be committed to supporting University of Otago graduating dental students, candidates and Fellows and Members of the College. Graduating dental students participate in a symposium sponsored by the NZ Regional Committee where they are introduced to what the College can offer and this provides them opportunity for further engagement. This has been extremely positive in generating energy for new graduates to undertake further continuing professional development with the College. It is wonderful to see Otago BDS graduates who were awarded RACDS Prizes at University go on to achieve excellence in RACDS examinations. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 15

Regional Reports VICTORIA/TASMANIA ASIA The Vic/Tas Regional Committee has begun planning for an As Asia Regional Committee Chair I attended the 200th exciting year of social and educational events. Congregation and Prize presentation Ceremony of the Hong Kong University (HKU) on 3 December 2018 and Our Tutorial Program for final year dental student presented the RACDS Prize to Drs Ping Ngai and Jasmine scommenced on 4 March. This year’s program includes 20+ Wong. The Committee also joined the Examiner dinner lectures on various dental topics plus case and viva voce after the Primary Exam in Hong Kong on 8 December. A preparation. It aims at providing extra educational support tutorial on the FRACDS Final Examination was conducted to final year Melbourne and Latrobe University students. on 5 Dec 2018. Drs Suez Lam and Walter La m shared their valuable experience with the candidates in the tutorial. We are excited to be involved in the RACDS Guest Lecturer Dr Rony Cho Series by hosting Dr Dorothy Boyd in Melbourne on 16 Chair, Asia Regional Committee April. Dorothy is senior lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Otago and her research focus is on minimal For Melbourne 16 April 2019 intervention care for children. Register here: www.racds.org/gls The Vic/Tas Regional Committee continues to provide support, education and opportunities to connect to its regional members and candidates. Our Scientific Meeting will be held in the second half of the year. Plans to support FRACDS & MRACDS mentors/candidates are in progress so stay tuned to the College News and the Regional Committees webpage for our activities. Dr Claudia Yung Chair, Vic/Tas Regional Committee Back row: Dr Simon Wong, Dr Albert Lee (Councillor for the Asia Region), Dr Edmond Pow (CDSHK President and Regional Committee member), Dr Rony Cho (Regional Committee Chair) Front Row: Dr Francis Chau (Past-President and Regional Committee member), Dr Paul Sambrook (President), Drs Robert Ng and Wai Mei Ho (CDSHK Councillors). 16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

WEdhuactaitsiothnePolicy Board? Reporting to Council, the Education Policy Board is charged with ensuring the College is implementing best practice as per international standards in its education programs. Its objectives are to identify improvements for the good of the future of the College, its education stakeholders, and its membership. Members of the EPB (with full RACDS is committed to its We’d like to thank our previous voting rights): mission of being a respected Chair, Dr Chris Callahan for the global leader in the provision of work delivered so far for the EPB, • Council Member (Chair) postgraduate dental education and welcome our new Chair, Dr • Censor in Chief and professional development. Hugh Trengrove. • President – Elect • Registrar representative In order to ensure the College's The College community success as a leading provider of will be kept informed of key (nominated by Registrars) education in the field, we need to developments the EPB is set to • Two internal Subject maintain the highest standards make in-line with its Action Plan of education and examination. over the next 12 months. Matter Experts (Fellow/ Member) The Education Policy Board For more information on the (EPB) has been established by Education Policy Board, its Action *Two external Subject matter Council with a primary focus Plan, responsibilities, powers, or Experts have also been on ensuring the quality of our reporting lines, please contact enlisted to provide further education products, by meeting the College at [email protected] expertise (no voting rights) best practice standards for our members and candidates, as well as our valued education stakeholders. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 17

Message from a new MRACDS(GDP) Candidate Dr Nilakshi Galagoda I have to admit that after finishing better clinicians. Candidates of the I expect the program to be both dental school, I thought I never program are also lucky enough challenging and rewarding. I hope wanted to sit another exam again – to be provided with a mentor for to broaden my dental knowledge especially not another viva! However, added guidance and support and effectively be able to apply after three years practicing as a throughout their academic journey. ‘evidence-based’ practice to my General Dentist, I finally decided it daily work and thus ensure quality was about time I extended myself The Orientation Day held on healthcare outcomes for all my and start studying again. I enrolled Saturday 2 February 2019 was patients. I also hope I will be able with the MRACDS program as invaluable. There were plenty of to improve my treatment planning/ an alternative to the Primaries in opportunities to ask questions problem solving skills and academic order to further my knowledge on about the course. It was also a writing skills. clinically relevant topics and keep chance to network with other like- current with the latest in dentistry. minded dentists. It was lovely to I look forward to continuing I also wanted to have a more make new friends and be able to the program and I wish all the structured way to do Continuous go on this journey together. By the candidates the very best of luck for Professional Development. This end of the day we all had a pretty the upcoming years ahead! two-year program encourages self- clear understanding of the calibre of directed learning in clinically relevant work expected from us. topics in order to help us become Connect with us! Stay up to date with College updates and events happening in RACDS. @racdseducation @RACDSEducation @racdseducation @Royal Australasian @Royal Australasian College of Dental College of Dental Surgeons Surgeons 18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

OMRrAiCeDnSt(aGtDioP)n Day The MRACDS(GD) Program is a two-year program that Registrar, Dr Catherine Prineas and Chair of the Mentor runs from February through to November each year. The Committee, Dr Lena Zhu attended on the day. After a well- program is predominantly a self-directed program tailored received welcome speech from the President followed by an at general dentists. The Program holds an Orientation introduction of the Censor in Chief Dr Warren Shnider, Prof Day once a year for the new incoming cohort. The day is Ian Meyers and Dr Catherine Prineas provided candidates designed to provide information, guidance and a platform with a wealth of information regarding the Assessment for candidates to meet others in their cohort. It also gives Components of the MRACDS Program. In addition, Dr Candidates the opportunity to engage with integral Lena Zhu provided candidates with information about the representatives of the College. The 2019 Orientation Day Mentor Program. Overall, the day was a great success and was attended by 19 Candidates of the new cohort who had did provide candidates with valuable information for their travelled from all around Australia to attend. The President, further studies and examinations in the Program. Dr Paul Sambrook; President-Elect, Prof Ian Meyers; Dr Paul Sambrook, Prof Ian Meyers, Dr Lenu Zhu and Dr Catherine Prineas. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 19

Life-changingVascolynna Agamo with father Duane Agamo on arrival at Brisbane Airport before her surgery. jaw surgery success for PNG teen By Stuart Layt RACDS Fellow and OMS Board of Studies Chair, Dr Geoff Findlay performed as lead maxillofacial surgeon for the second round of surgery for Ms Agamo, which was a success. This article was first published in the Brisbane Times A Papua New Guinean teenager has had successful “It was a three-hour operation, it didn’t get as difficult surgery to de-fuse her jaw, after she arrived in as they had thought previously,” Mr Agamo said. Brisbane last week for a second shot at the life- changing procedure. “After the operation she was a bit uncomfortable due to the pain, but now she’s doing very well. Vascolynna Agamo first came to Australia as a three- year-old in 2003 for surgery to correct her fused \"I got my first good night sleep (on Monday night) jaw, which was caused by a relatively rare condition after the doctor texted me to say everything was which causes bone growth. healing well.” That surgery was a success and she returned to PNG, Maxillofacial surgeon John Arvier spearheaded the push however in the intervening years her condition again for Ms Agamo to return for a second round of surgery worsened and Ms Agamo, now 18, has again travelled and assisted on the weekend procedure with fellow to Brisbane for second round of surgery. maxillofacial surgeon Geoff Findlay performing lead. Her operation was on Saturday and her father, Duane Ahead of the surgery, Dr Arvier said the the operation Agamo, who travelled with his daughter for both trips, was relatively simple but could have a massive effect said it was a great success. on Ms Agamo’s quality of life. 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

“She breathes through a tube in the front The College contacted Dr Geoff Findlay to of her throat and she manages to get congratulate him for his involvement in the enough food through the gap in her teeth operation. Dr Findlay has provided the following to survive,” he said. information – “All the things we take for granted, like I was first made aware of the case by Dr John Arvier who cleaning your teeth, kissing someone, originally treated Vascolynna in 2003. Unfortunately the right eating a normal diet, even vomiting, are a temporomandibular joint (TMJ) was again ankylosed making problem with this condition.” eating and speech quite difficult. The case was planned remotely as much as possible with local PNG surgeons After the surgery Ms Agamo was craving providing information and initial radiographs until Vascolynna ice cream, however the doctors want arrived in Brisbane. A multi-team consultation was held to to progressively move her onto more finalise the surgical plan and the procedures all went smoothly. solid food to ensure the second round of She has slowly but surely recovered over the last week and will surgery is effective and there is no need convalesce a little longer in Brisbane before returning home. A for a third. number of cases from various parts of the Pacific and South- east Asia have been treated over the years with the assistance She was originally brought to Queensland of the Rotary Club, The Wesley Hospital, staff and surgeons. under a Rotary Club program, however was no longer eligible for it due to her age, Mr Michael Krieg (Wesley Hospital's General Manager), Mr so the local Rotary Club of Brisbane (High Duane Agamo, Ms Vascolynna Agamo, Dr Geoffrey Findlay, Dr Rise) banded together to ensure she could John Arvier. come a second time. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 21 All of her medical expenses were donated by the Wesley Hospital where the procedure was performed. Ms Agamo was still in the intensive care unit on Tuesday but was due to be moved to a ward bed by Wednesday. Her father said she was keen to leave hospital as soon as possible so she can take advantage of her short time in Australia, with the pair returning to PNG on March 12. “I’ve been saying it’s not once in a lifetime, but twice,” Mr Agamo said. “It’s a team of wonderful and lovely people who supported us all the way here, they never forgot us.” Ms Agamo, who dropped out of school after Year 7 due to bullying because of her appearance, now reportedly plans to go back to school when she returns to PNG.

DSprotJliilgehnt oPnatel practice. This translational research can be hard work to get off the ground Emerging lecturer Award Winner 2018 but since most of the projects we have worked on in the Paediatric Oral Dr Jilen Patel at the 2018 Dr Jilen Patel is a specialist Health Research Group have direct 24th RACDS Convocation paediatric dentist, consultant clinical relevance, they’ve continued in Adelaide. at Perth Children’s Hospital, to keep me engaged and interested. senior lecturer in clinical dentistry and PhD candidate Great, I can’t wait to hear about at the University of Western them in the future. I also admire Australia Dental School. He is your passion for the volunteer work also the most recent recipient that you do! What would you tell of the RACDS and Colgate someone who is considering doing Emerging Lecturer Award, some volunteering? which was presented at the 2018 24th RACDS Convocation in Volunteering has honestly changed Adelaide. College News Editor, my life! I would highly recommend Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen sits volunteering to anyone, it has really down with Dr Jilen Patel to find shaped my personal and professional out just what makes this bright, life. It opens so many doors and accomplished young man tick. allows you to truly appreciate our community, culture and gives you a Thank you for speaking to me, Jilen! to appreciate evidence-based practice fresh perspective; you get more out of So, tell me, why did you choose and the postgraduate style of teaching it than what you give! to specialise, and why paediatric encouraged scientific curiosity. It has dentistry? really shaped my outlook and practice. I believe congratulations are in order for winning the Emerging Lecturer I chose to specialise as I wanted Did you always know you wanted to Award. Do you have any advice for to gain a deeper understanding of be a paediatric dentist? anyone who might be interested in dentistry and particularly paediatric lecturing or entering in future? dentistry provides the opportunity to No. my interest was really sparked impact on the quality of life of children by several volunteer trips with the I believe that being passionate about and their families. I had seen many Kimberley Dental Team and I realized your subject is the first step. If it’s a of the barriers to receiving timely there were many limitations to my topic you enjoy, the rest follows easily. care and I wanted to develop new skills, and my knowledge-base. I knew It’s important to keep an audience skills and create a network to drive that falling into the trap of ‘drilling and engaged, and enthusiasm and change. During my speciality training, filling’ was not going to lead anywhere creativity can go a long way. I became even more interested; the both for me or my patients. I wanted to more you know, the more you realise dig deeper, improve and develop my Your students must be very lucky! how much there is to learn! skills and decided that further study What do you like most about and undertaking clinical research was teaching? Very true. And what has been the going to be most fulfilling for me. best thing about specializing? To be honest, I feel luckier! Teaching Speaking of research, what are you gives me the unique opportunity The mentors and colleagues I have most excited about for the research to influence the next generation of met and learnt from. I was inspired by projects you are undertaking? dentists and plant the seed of scientific their dedication and passion towards curiosity. the field and they nurtured a need As a clinician, research was always to constantly strive for excellence something I thought of as being Thank you Jilen, it has been a real on both a patient and systems level. boring but what got me excited was pleasure. Before we leave, could you Specialist training is where I truly came the concept that your research could give us a little glimpse into what is potentially shape and inform clinical next on the cards for you? Completing my PhD which explores models of dental care and the impact of volunteering, and continuing to develop some of our pioneering work on improving oral health outcomes among disadvantaged children. Of course, I’d love to fit in a camping trip or three! That is excellent. All the best for your future endeavours, Jilen! 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

Dr Jile5 nmiPnsawtiethlCollegeNewsEditor,DrAmandaPhoonNguyeninterviewsDrJilenPatel. What 3 words describe your ideal clinical practice What is your favourite food? philosophy? Mum’s homemade pizza! Evidence-based, Conservative, Empathetic What is your favourite thing to do at home on a rainy What is your favourite way to relax? day? Going for a run (followed closely by Netflix and ice- As sad as it sounds, it’s probably the perfect time to cream!). write a grant proposal with a mug of hot chocolate! What about a holiday? What would be your ideal Favourite exercise? vacation? Kayaking or cycling A beach holiday...blue water, palm trees and white sands. What is one thing you wish every dentist knows or remembers? What is the best thing that happened last year? To echo the motto of the Kimberley Dental Team: I celebrated my 5th wedding anniversary! “strong teeth, strong body, strong mind” … If you truly want to make a difference, we should all look beyond Congratulations! If you could switch lives with being the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff and someone, who would it be and why? appreciate that the journey to good oral health doesn’t begin with adults but starts with children. Prof Nigel King – traveling the world around paediatric dentistry and horses sounds like a dream! COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 23

Dr Elizabeth Fanning Orientation Course Scholarship RACDS is committed to supporting the dentists of tomorrow, and to show this we are providing two annual scholarships for Australasia-based final year dentistry students and early career dentists* each year. Named in honour of RACDS Fellow • Why you are pursuing a pathway Conditions Dr Elizabeth (Betty) Fanning (1918- to RACDS Fellowship 2007), who was a pioneer for the The Primary Examination Orientation groundbreaking work in bringing • Any notable accomplishments Course Scholarship will cover the full fluoridation in drinking water to you have achieved while cost of enrolment to the Orientation Adelaide as a public health initiative. completing your primary dental Course, running July 8 – 19, 2019 with Water fluoridation is now recognized qualification a total value of AUD$3,220. as one of the top 10 Public Health achievements in history. • Your plans for the future of your All other expenses including travel career in dentistry. and accommodation will be the Applications are now open for our responsibility of the winner. 2019 Primary Examination Orientation Eligible Applicants Course Scholarship, which will run for Applications Close two weeks from July 8 – 19 in Sydney, Current dental students in their final Australia. year or *dentists within two years Sunday, 7 April 2019 of registration in their jurisdiction How to Apply from Australia, New Zealand and Winner Announced Asia are encouraged to apply for To be considered for this incredible this scholarship. For those who are Friday, 26 April 2019 opportunity worth AUD$3,220, you applying from overseas, you will be will need to submit a letter outlining in able to postpone the commencement To Apply, please submit your 800 words: of your scholarship program to the letter to [email protected] 2020 Orientation Course, to help facilitate travel and accommodation plans. 24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Let knowledge conquer disease Do you want to set yourself apart from other dentists? Orientation Course for the Primary Examination A first step to Fellowship 8 - 19 July 2019 University of Sydney, Australia (60 CPD Hours) RACDS Fellows and Members have attained the highest standard of education and recognition within the profession. The RACDS education programs provide world standard, evidence based education, training, examination and assessment. Becoming a Fellow can advance your career, provide you with outstanding CPD opportunities and promote patient and peer recognition. WANT MORE INFORMATION? E: [email protected] W: www.racds.org/oc P: (+612) 9262 6044 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 25

CONGRE MIMS ( 27/F., OTB Buil Wan ORGANIZER 2 – 4 AUGUST Hong Kong International Dental Expo and Symposium Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre www.hkideas.org Imagining a Better Tomorrow through Innovation • Save the date • Organizer 26 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

UCpocolmleingge20E19vents NSW/ACT WA Scientific Day Scientific Meeting Back to the Future: Truth?... or Fake News? Dentistry Past, Present and Beyond Putting Modern Treatment Modalities under the Microscope Date Friday, 9 August 2019 Date 16 August 2019 Location ICC Darling Harbour Sydney Location The University Club of Western Australia Speakers Prof Saso Ivanovski – Periodontics Speakers Professor Ali Darendeliler (Orthodontist) Dr Geoffrey Young – Endodontics Dr Ken Hooi – Prosthodontics Management of Trauma Cases; Management of Vertical Dr Peter Aquilina – Oral Surgery Dr Nour Tarraf – Orthodontics Dimension; Interceptive Treatment in Orthodontics Dr Peter Ricciardo (OFMS) Cost Early Bird (until 14 June 2019): $420 for RACDS members Modern Surgery is Amazing... or Is It? $500 for non-members Dr Glen Liddelow (Prosthodontist) Regular: $500 for RACDS members Marketing Hype vs Clinical Reality $600 for non-members Winthrop Professor Marc Tennant (Researcher/Educator) Tales of Truth and Gossip in the Dental Industry Cost $450 for dentists $350 for RACDS Fellows, Members, Candidates and Register: www.racds.org/nswsd Associates $250 for Hygenists, Therapists and OHTs $150 for Annual Dinner at Rambla on Swan (Fellows, Members, Candidates and Partners) Register: www.racds.org/wasm19 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 27

Rethink Sugary Drink The hard-hitting 'Thirsty' Campaign RACDS is proud to be a partner in the Rethink Sugary Drink Alliance Did you know some Australian males aged 12-24 are knocking Thirsty aims to encourage Aussies to think twice before back a staggering 1.5 litres of soft drinks, sports drinks or consuming sugary drinks, prompt them to realise they really energy drinks every day? That’s 547.5 litres of sugary liquid aren’t worth losing your teeth over and to go for water instead. a year! The campaign ran for four weeks across digital platforms and As summer hit and sugary drinks appeared to be cheaper than received wide media attention on TV and on social media by water Rethink Sugary Drink’s new campaign communicated health and community organisations. an important message at a critical time. Join RACDS in encouraging thinking twice before consuming Using gritty and graphic images Thirsty exposes what big sugary drinks and promoting water as the drink of choice, beverage brands neglect to share - the real damage regularly by sharing the Thirsty video with the #rethinksugarydrink consuming sugary drinks can have on your teeth. hashtag. These super sugary drinks don’t just ruin your smile. In the Thirsty for more info? Visit www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au/ long run they can also lead to unhealthy weight gain, which thirsty increases the risk of serious health problems such as type “2 diabetes, heart and kidney disease, stroke and 13 types of cancer. We know young Australians are hooked on sugary drinks. Males aged 12-24 are the biggest consumers of sugary drinks, with some consuming as much as 1.5 litres of soft drinks, sports drinks or energy drinks a day. These drinks don’t just ruin your “ smile...also lead to unhealthy weight gain, which increases the risk of serious health problems such as type 2 diabetes, heart and kidney disease, stroke and 13 types of cancer. Craig Sinclair Head of Prevention at Cancer Council Victoria 28 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

TIME TO RETHINK SUGARY DRINK? THERE ARE ABOUT 6.75kg 1.28 9 PACKS weight OF SUGAR 16 packs billion IN 600ML of sugar gain in one year litres SPORTS DRINK IN 1 600ML It has been estimated that consuming one can of soft drink THE AMOUNT OF BOTTLE OF per day could lead to a 6.75kg weight gain in one year CARBONATED/STILL 6 PACKS REGULAR (if these calories are added to a typical US diet and not offset DRINKS BOUGHT of sugar SOFT DRINK by reduction in other energy sources) IN 2012 in 250ml energy 47% Drinking a can of soft drink each day In the 12 months to October drink 2012, Australians bought 1.28 OF CHILDREN will significantly increase your risk of billion litres of carbonated/still drinks with sugar, with regular The 2007 Australian National TOOTH DECAY cola drinks being the most Children's Nutrition and Physical AND EROSION popular (447 million litres) Activity Survey found that 47% of children (2 to 16 years of age) If you drink 1 x 600ml regular soft drink every day for a year you will drink CONSUMED 23 kilos of sugar SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES (INCLUDING ENERGY DRINKS) EVERY DAY Australia is in the top 10 countries for per capita consumption of soft drink 1 pack = 4 grams of sugar Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

AHounsoturarsli2a01D9ay Appointmentstothe Order of Australia It was a tremendous honour confer the highest to receive the appointment of recognition for Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in the General Division. outstanding achievement It caused me to pause and reflect and service. We are on my journey in dentistry, and to recognize the individuals who proud to acknowledge have had such a positive effect the following from the on my professional career. These College community role models showed me that Dr Stephen Chen AM service to the profession and the who were recognised in community is reward in itself, and the 2018 Australia Day For significant service to to them I am forever grateful. dentistry, to dental education, Honours list. and to professional groups. Dr Stephen Chen AM Gold Coast, QLD RACDS AcadReemciipciPerniztes ABrwahaamrdP2ea0rl1m8an University of Hong Kong Dr Ping Ngai Dr Jasmine Wong and Dr Rony Cho and Dr Rony Cho University of Otago James Cook University Fiji National University Henry Shaw, Lucy Oldfield, George George Constantinos Laparidis Dilan Arun Gohil Hermans and Prof Alison Rich and Dr Dwight Elvery 30 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

PAaussttrPalrieasDidaeynhtonourThis article was first published in Bite Magazine receives For significant service to dentistry, and to professional dental organisations. A/Prof Bischof AM has been a long serving member of the College, as a Councillor and serving on various committees which culminated in his Presidency in 2010 – 2012. He was awarded Honorary Fellowship in 2014 and is currently the Assistant Registrar (SDP). A leading periodontist from Dental “I am passionate about providing leadership across all specialist units Health Services Victoria (DHSV) has safe and quality health care and in the areas of models of care, peer received one of the nation’s highest working with students to foster review, clinical governance and honours in the annual Australia Day compassionate interactions with patient experience. awards. patients.” Dr Bischof is Past-President of DHSV’s clinical advisor – Specialist DHSV CEO Dr Deborah Cole said the the Royal Australasian College of Care Dr Werner Bischof has been prestigious award was well-deserved Dental Surgeons, and has served named a Member of the Order of and representative of the high- on a number of committees Australia (AM) for his significant quality work Dr Bischof has done in including as chair of Credentialing services to dentistry and professional public oral health. and Clinical Scope of Practice and dental organisations. serving as a member on the Oral “The award has gone to an incredibly Health Advisory Council, Safety and Dr Bischof was recognised for his worthy recipient,” Dr Cole said. Quality and Clinical Leadership in outstanding work in championing Practice committees. dental health and influencing those “Dr Bischof is an exceptional leader entering the profession through in the field and is passionate in his Dr Bischof was a senior lecturer at education. efforts to improve the oral health of the University of Melbourne from everyday Victorians.” 1996-2004 and has spent more than “It is a huge honour and it is very a decade as Associate Professor at humbling,” Dr Bischof said. Since joining DHSV in 2014 Dr La Trobe University. Bischof has used his clinical COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 31

DChrriCstaenlusemn PFriizsehWerinner For almost 50 years, the Dr Fisher graduated from the University of Otago prestigious Christensen prize has with honours in 2016. He has worked as an Oral and Maxillofacial House Surgeon at Waikato Hospital for been awarded to the candidate the last two years. with the highest marks with outstanding proficiency at the Why did you decide to undertake the RACDS Primary Primary Examination. Examinations? Sitting the RACDS Primary Examinations were a natural step forward for me as I have always intended to specialise. It’s a great opportunity to get back to the books and a stepping stone towards applying for specialties or preparing for further study. Previous candidates have always spoken highly of the course and that, while challenging, it was valuable and relevant to daily practice. Do you have any tips for candidates who are studying for the RACDS Primary Examinations? Getting started can be overwhelming at first as there is a lot of content to cover. The Orientation Course held mid-year is an excellent place to start as it gives a lot of direction for what's important. After that, the difficult part was finding time to chip away at it all. I found it challenging to juggle work, on-call, and my personal life. The most reliable time I had to study was before work! My main tip is to make a planner to lay out how best to cover all the subjects. It’s not an exam you can cram that easily. What are your plans for the future? 2019 has got off to a tough start for my family. As such, I am currently taking the year off to spend time with and care for a family member. In the future I hope to specialise in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Any last comments? I will be forever surprised and honoured to receive the Christensen Prize for 2018. There were plenty of other candidates I’ve studied with and learned from along the way. This prize would not have been possible without my family, girlfriend, and colleagues at Waikato Hospital supporting and encouraging me. 32 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019

DSepnteacl Piaralcistitce Conjoint Examination in Orthodontics SDP Membership and Fellowship Examinations MOrthRCSEd/MRACDS(Orth) For Membership with RCSEd and RACDS 19 - 21 August 2019 Sydney Assessment of Eligibility due 1 April 2019 November 2019 Adelaide Enrolments due 30 August 2019 Enrolment form can be found at Enrolment form can be found at www.racds.org/MSDP2 www.racds.org/MSDP3 “I feel the rigours of the process to From September 2019, no exemptions from the written becoming a Member (and eventually paper component of the examination will be granted. a Fellow) of the College is an integral Changes to the Clinical Case History requirements have also been implemented, including a reduction step in the training to become a in the number of cases required. Please contact the specialist in my chosen field. Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for more information, and read the important announcement Dr James Brichko, on their website. MRACDS(Endo) 2017 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 33

College Calendar 2019 MONTH DATE To view the most up-to-date calendar please visit www.racds.org/calendar April 1 Mon 5 Fri EVENT 12 Fri SDP – Closing date for Assessment of Eligibility for Membership 12 Fri –13 Sat and Fellowship by Examination (Sydney) SDP – Closing date for mid-year university conjoint examinations 22 Mon – 26 Fri 26 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session Venue: Online MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination Venue: Sydney OMS – SST Prep Course Venue: Adelaide OMS1 registrations open by invitation 1st – 8th March General registrations open 9th March, closing 22nd March OMS – West week – Revision Course Venue: Perth OMS – Closing date for Applications for Assessment of Eligibility for the Final Examination 3 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Final Examination Workshop TBA MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA Venue: Sydney TBA MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA Venue: Sydney 10 Fri WBE – Module 1 May 10 Fri OMS – Closing date for Application for Eligibility for Surgical Training positions for 2019 17 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close Assessment Round 2 20 Mon – 22 Wed SDP – Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Venue: Edinburgh 24 Fri – 26 Sun FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam Workshop (FEW) Venue: Sydney 28 Tue MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close viva voce examination 7 Fri – 5 Fri (July) MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 2 (5 Weeks) 10 Mon – 16 Sun 14 Fri WBE – Module 2 June 14 Fri - 15 Sat FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Orientation Course 20 Thur – 22 Sat 28 Fri OMS – SST Examination Venue: Sydney 34 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 OMS – Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Course Venue: Christchurch OMS – Closing date for registration for the Final Examination

MONTH DATE EVENT July 8 Mon – 19 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Orientation Course - Primary Examination Venue: Sydney 12 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session 15 Mon – 21 Sun Venue: Online 20 Sat WBE – Module 3 OMS – Selection interviews for Training Program 2019 26 Fri Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination August TBA Venue: Sydney TBA 12 Mon – 13 Tue MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA Venue: Sydney 15 Thur MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA Venue: Sydney 19 Mon – 21 Wed OMS – Final Examination – Written Papers 19 Mon – 25 Sun Venue: Regionally and New Zealand 30 Fri OMS – Final date for Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments for be received by the College 1 Sun for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2018 6 Fri – 7 Sat SDP – SDP College Membership and Fellowship Examinations Venue: Sydney 13 Fri WBE – Module 4 SDP – Enrolments close for Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) – September Adelaide 20 Fri SDP – Enrolments close for University Conjoint Exams TBA OMS – Final Examination: Clinical and viva voce 27 Fri Venue: Melbourne TBA MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close Assessment Round 3 FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination in HK October 11 Fri and USM 18 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Mentors Workshop 24 Thur Venue: Sydney FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination viva 26 Sat – 27 Sun voce in Hong Kong and Malaysia WBE - Module 4 MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 3 (5 Weeks) MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA Venue: TBA FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination in Sydney MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close viva voce examination Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Diploma in Implant Dentistry Preparation Course Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Diploma in Implant Dentistry Examination COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2019 35

at ADA Congress Adelaide 2019 RACDS Luncheon The Playford Restaurant 120 North Terrace, ADELAIDE Friday 3 May 2019 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm RSVP Tuesday 23 April 2019 The College is delighted to host our biennial Luncheon with College Fellows, Members and Candidates. Join the President, Dr Paul Sambrook, at a sit-down lunch at The Playford Hotel, a short walk from ADA Congress venue, the Adelaide Convention Centre. The College will be exhibiting at ADA Congress exhibition. Please visit us at Booth 9. Register at www.racds.org/LuncheonAdelaide

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