College News March 2016

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Let knowledge conquer disease COLLEGE NEWS INSIDE 01 ISSUE #1 President's Message 08 Changing Specialties MARCH 2016 20 Awards

Contact CONTENTS Level 13, 37 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 Aust Telephone: +61 2 9262 6044 President’s Message 1 Admission to Fellowship 16 Facsimile: +61 2 9262 1974 CEO’s Message 2 Australian Honours 17 Email: [email protected] Registrars 3 The College Remembers 18 Web: www.racds.org Reports 5 RACDS Foundation 19 Changing Specialties 8 Christensen Award 20 Please contact the Editor, Susan Buchanan at [email protected] ADC Developments 2016 10 RACDS Academic Prize Winners 21 if you have some personal news you Path to Fellowship 11 Whats on at the College 24 would like Regional Reports 14 Convocation 25 published in the College News. COLLEGE INFORMATION Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Incorporated ABN 97 343 369 579 Patron His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand. Copyright Changes in Terminology All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyright may be In order to improve clarity around College processes and remove any overlap with terms reproduced or copied in any form used by regulatory bodies, we have amended some terminology relating to College membership categories and education program processes. From 1 January 2015 the or any means (graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, following terms are effective: recording, recording taping, or information and retrieval systems) Subscription (previously known as enrolment) without the written permission of Subscription is open to any interested party regardless of location or qualification the Editor. and is valid for six years or until Membership or Fellowship in the College is achieved. Disclaimer Subscription will soon also include access to selected general resources on the online Learning Management System (currently in progress). The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Inc., “the RACDS”, its officers, servants or agents will have no liability in Enrolment (previously known as registration) any way arising from information or advice This is the process of signing up to participate in or undertake a specific College activity, that is contained in the College News. such as a course, workshop, program or examination. An enrolment is valid only for a The publication of statements, opinions, specific instance of an activity, such as an examination. A new fee is applicable for each subsequent enrolment. Refunds are available under certain circumstances, as per the advertisements or other materials in this College News carries no representation College’s Refund Policy, available at www.racds.org under Policies. by or on behalf of the RACDS express or implied of any belief in their truth or Annual Fee (previously known as an Annual Subscription) otherwise, in whole or in part, unless The yearly fee paid by Members and Fellows of the College. You will only ever pay a single an express statement to that effect Annual Fee even if you hold Membership or Fellowship in more than one discipline. The accompanies the item in question. Annual Fee year runs from 1 July to 30 June the following year and the fee notice will be Issue 1 2016 sent out to all Members and Fellows in April. Please ensure that your contact details with the College are up to date when paying your Annual Fee. Space reservation 17 March 2016 and deadline for submission of material 23 March 2016.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR DAVID SYKES 2016 has dawned with a new Prime the essential differences between the I must also recognise the outstanding Minister in Australia and we look forward Membership examination standard and achievement of our Registrar GDP to the election of a new President of the the Fellowship standard. Professor Liz Martin who has become the United States of America. The financial first female full Professor in the Faculty of In Specialist Dental Practice, the Boards of markets continue to be in turmoil and Studies have been asked to consider the Dentistry at the University Sydney. Well the speed of technological advances in done Liz and much deserved. curriculum in each of the specialities to the dental profession is astonishing. How ensure that it is appropriate. Our relationship with other likeminded is the College managing in this time of and significant dental institutions is change? All this introspection requires paramount to continuing the standing the administrative support. It is thus timely to College enjoys in the profession. To this Council has found the question extremely welcome our Acting CEO, Stephen Robbins. challenging. Our Strategic Planning days end, we have recently signed new MOU’s Fellows and Members will remember with the Universities of Western Australia are full of enthusiasm for positioning the Stephen from his previous position as CEO. College to advantage in this developing and Queensland and the Universiti Sains Stephen was good enough to step into the Malaysia. environment and for maintaining the breach as Gary Disher resigned to pursue College’s reputation as a leader in The most significant upcoming event is, of other opportunities. postgraduate education and professional course, our Convocation in Hobart. I am development. The trick is to balance the I must thank Gary Disher for his work at excited about the scientific programme; old with the new. Council must grapple the College. He was committed to the not only the international quality of the with identifying what must change without ethos of the College and introduced many lecturers but also the area of discussion. rejecting what is traditional. We must innovations. Being CEO of an organisation It is the extremely important theme of the not change what is working well or what such as ours is a challenging job and Gary interface between dental health and the has been the foundation of the College’s threw himself into the task with great overall systemic well-being of our patients reputation, but we must avoid becoming dedication. We wish him well in his future – from birth to old age. This may not be career. a topic replete with fancy advanced digital irrelevant as new players in the provision of postgraduate education emerge. At this time we are without a Director of technology or cosmetic facial analysis, but it is an essential consideration in the These issues are being considered at Education and the College is addressing responsible and compassionate care we this need as a priority. There are many levels. Our Financial Controller, owe our patients. It is what the College Michael Feliciano, has made great strides other administrative positions that are stands for and does well. also required to support our various in analysing our raw data - membership I look forward to meeting you all in Hobart growth, candidate registrations and the programmes and take some of the burden off our stalwarts. In this regard, the efforts and, if you have not yet registered, we can most popular programmes, including accommodate a last minute decision to fee structure against the cost of running of Sheridan Ahearn, ably supported enjoy the beauty and delights of Tasmania by Charlotte Anneveld, Simon Janda, examinations. whilst enriching your professional Michael Feliciano, Emma Slattery, Lian The examiners across all College Yu and Maree Till, must be recognised. knowledge. programmes have been considering the Without these colleagues our Primary See you in Hobart! way our examinations are run and where and Fellowship examinations either side improvements can be made. In General of Christmas would not have happened. I David Sykes Dental Practice, they are considering cannot thank them enough. President COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 1

CEO'S MESSAGE MR STEPHEN ROBBINS With the departure of the previous CEO, Examinations in January 2016. MRACDS Mr Gary Disher, I have assumed the Assessment Rounds continue to be held position of Acting Chief Executive Officer throughout the year and we welcome our of the College. This is an interim role as we newest cohort of MRACDS candidates that navigate through a very busy time at the have been accepted into the program for College. I am delighted to be able to assist 2016. It is rewarding to see the continued in this capacity and I would like to take this development of this program and the opportunity to thank the many welcoming ongoing mentor support offered to all phone calls and emails that I have already candidates. received. Candidates, Members and Fellows In so many ways, the challenges and should keep a close eye on the closing opportunities are still very similar to 3 date for registration of upcoming events years ago, however there has certainly identified on the College Calendar of been a significant change in the College Events, including the CPD Masterclasses processes that are utilised to deliver the scheduled for 13 & 14 May 2016 at RACDS relevant outcomes. When considering in York St Sydney. the Strategic Plan, it is critical to define a structure that will support the various At time of writing this report, the initiatives as well as protect the core organisation and delivery of Convocation business of the College. In essence, the is in full swing. I look forward to meeting provision of education, examination and old acquaintances and encourage any assessment practices that define the last minute registrations to be in Hobart College and support the candidate in their for this event. A perfect time of year and journey to Membership and/or Fellowship. a strong contingent of Fellows, Members and candidates will be in attendance. Over the coming months, we will be reviewing this structure to determine what I would like to finally acknowledge the is the best level of service and support College staff for their tireless efforts to keep we can offer within the capacity of our the wheels of the College turning. Having resources. This will include staff, systems watched this small team in action, I can communication and policy, as well as certainly attest that they go the extra mile. relevant training and development. Please We will build on this attitude and strong join me in welcoming Maryann Walsh to work ethic to deliver all members a service the College as Executive Assistant to the and reputation that you can hopefully be CEO. Maryann’s role will be integral to proud of. achieving many of my goals that lie ahead. My very best wishes to you all for 2016. In the meantime, we have concluded some Stephen Robbins significant examination activity at the end Acting Chief Executive Officer of 2015 with the Primary Examinations being held in November and the Final 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

REGISTRAR (GDP) PROF LIZ MARTIN Following the pattern established in the examinations. This year we welcomed past few years, the numbers of candidates one new examiner, Dr Suma Sukumar to presenting for Fellowship Examinations the Primary examination team to replace continues to remain high, with 87 the retiring A/Prof Hedley Colman. We candidates from 7 countries registering were fortunate in securing Dr Sukumar for the Final examination for Fellowship. who examined in Histology at MGSM, and This examination was conducted over Pathology in Hong Kong. two weeks towards the end of January with the written papers completed in Singapore continues to be investigated multiple sites including 3 Australian and as a potential venue for the viva voce 2 overseas venues on January 12 and 13, examination due to the increasing number with the viva voce component conducted of high-level candidates presenting at the MGSM, Macquarie University in from Asia. As the College presence in Ryde on 18-20 January. The case-based the profession continues to gain high presentations that were introduced in 2011, levels of recognition this needs to be to replace the patient examination within supported by quality education programs this assessment, continue to be improved presented through the College. Continued each year with the help of examiners and development and improvement of the course co-ordinators. This year we saw the Learning Managing System with the return of the majority of our examiners addition of new educational programs and welcomed two new examiners, Dr will be ongoing in an effort to support Peter Salameh to the Restorative/Perio interest and learning in our Membership Elective and Dr Aden Tran to the General and Fellowship programs. I would like to section. In addition, two observers and sincerely thank Dr Geoff Borlase for his possible future examiners joined the team leadership in this area. So in 2016 we look on Monday 18 January, Drs Eryn Agnew forward to another full year of courses and and Danny Ho. resources that aim to support education and foster advanced learning in General At the end of last year 136 candidates from Dentistry. 5 countries presented for the Primary examination for Fellowship which was Finally I would like to thank Hannah held during November/December 2015. Everett who ensured that the Primary The written papers were conducted in examinations ran smoothly and to make most capital cities of Australia, USM at special mention of the extraordinary work Kota Bharu, Hong Kong and Singapore by Sheridan Ahearn who was co-opted to from 23-25 November and the viva voce run the Final examinations at late notice, component of the examinations were held for the third successive year. at the MGSM, Macquarie University from 30 November to the 2 December. After Professor Liz Martin a break of one year, in December 2015, Registrar, GDP the examiners again travelled to Hong Kong and USM to conduct the viva voce COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 3

REGISTRAR (SDP) CLIN. A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT We are currently in the busy period of I would also like to extend my thanks on SDP where we are finalising the 2015 behalf of the Council of the College to membership conjoint examinations and the examiners who supported the SDP preparing for the next round of exams and examinations for 2015: assessments for 2016. Dr S Boyatzis (Perio), Prof J Hawkins The specialty pathways have received (Orth), Dr D Lawry (Orth), Prof A Nolan much interest over the past 6 months (Oral Med), Adjunct Ass-ociate Prof R Olive with a number of enquiries regarding both (Orth), A/Prof R Widmer (Paed), Dr S Ching the conjoint opportunities with the Royal Yeoh (Oral Med) Colleges as well as interest in undertaking eligibility for the RACDS Examinations A/Professor Neil Peppitt which will be conducted in August. Registrar, SDP (Interim) Our first upcoming event for the 2016 period is the MOrth/MRACDS(Orth) which will be held in conjunction with the Royal MENTORING College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in June. Its not what you give but what you share The College is currently in the process of establishing and maintaining conjoint agreements with Australian Universities and I will be updating you all on the progress of these once confirmed. For those Universities in current agreements, we are currently communicating on the details for the next cohort of candidates preparing to complete their programs in November. I would like to congratulate all of the candidates who have recently been admitted to Membership in the Specialist Practice Disciplines: MOTIVATE ORTH PAED COLLABORATE Dr S Anandarajah Dr R Jennings LEAD BY EXAMPLE Dr M Al-Dujaili Dr R Yawary Dr M Blandy Dr S Wong MAKE A DIFFERENCE Dr L Buck Dr S Deall ORAL MED MORE INFORMATION Dr P Hoang Dr J Christoforou P +61 2 92626044 Dr B Patterson E [email protected] W www.racds.org Dr S Shastri PERIO Dr S Tabatabaee Dr J Vo 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

MEMBERSHIP (GDP) DR ADAM KEYES-TILLEYS Success of the MRACDS Program Conjoint Exam MGD Hong Kong 2016 MRACDS(GDP) Orientation Day continues to grow and flourish. During The MGD/MRACDS Conjoint examination Orientation Day for the new cohort 2015, we saw a record number of was conducted on the 4-6 March 2016 was held recently with over 40 new candidates pass the MRACDS(GDP) in Hong Kong. Prof. David Manton Candidates, Members, Fellows, Mentors Program and be admitted into the College, represented the College and examined 5 and Councillors attending. The day a total of 21. We had over 150 core modules candidates who are awaiting their results. included presentations from the following sat and 100 case reports submitted which people; was both a credit to the hard work of the Viva Voce • President, Dr David Sykes, candidates and the examiners who work The first viva voce of the year was held • Censor in Chief, Dr Warren Shnider tirelessly giving up their own time to in Sydney on the 11 March 2016 with 5 • Chair Examinations Committee, support the College and the candidates. candidates being successful. We currently Professor, Ian Meyers have 18 candidates on track to present • Chair Board of Studies, Dr Adam Masterclasses for the July (Sydney) viva and a further Keyes-Tilley The College is again holding a number of 40 to present in November (Sydney) and • Associate Professor, John Dale Masterclasses in 2016 and we encourage December (New Zealand). • Senior Education Officer, Ms as many candidates, Members and Charlotte Anneveld Fellows to attend. Assessment Round • 13 May – Infection Control & Case The first assessment round has recently The new cohort is particularly excited Presentation (Sydney) concluded with 32 modules being sat with about commencing the program and • 14 May – Practice Management, the majority of candidates passing. The there was plenty of discussion between Law, Ethics and Risk Management next assessment round will be held in June them and their Mentors, Members and (Sydney) with the new cohort due to commence Fellows on the day. • 6 August – Therapeutics in Dentistry, the program and the modules being sat Pain and Pain Management & set to double. I would particularly like to Finally I would like to thank everyone Diagnosis and Treatment Planning thank all of the examiners for their hard involved in the program especially (Sydney) work and timely manner. Assistant Registrar, Dr Catherine Prineas • 4 September – viva Preparation and Chair Examinations Committee Prof. & one other module TBC I would like to welcome the following new Ian Meyers who work tirelessly with their (Queenstown) examiners to the program; respective Boards to grow the MRACDS • 16 September – Medical Emergencies • Dr Alex Loh Program. (Melbourne) • Dr Claudia Yung • 17 September – Clinical Examination • Dr Giselle D’Mello Dr Adam Keyes-Tilleys Technique and Dental Imaging & • Dr Kar Mun Chan viva Preparation (Melbourne) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 5

OMS A/PROF JOCELYN SHAND The Committees of the Board have again Drs Christopher Poon, Geoffrey Findlay AM was the Patron. A/Prof Wiesenfeld is a been active in the past few months and and Ankit Garg have been appointed as former Chair of the Board of Studies, OMS. a number of teleconferences have been new members of the Board for the next held. The commencement of the training 2-year term and Dr Omar Breik is the Examinations year is a busy period. A trainee bulletin trainee representative. The Final Examination is held in two parts was released in December and a bulletin in August and September 2015. The Chair for the Trainers & Supervisors of Training Log-book of the Exam Panel was Mr Dylan Hyam was also distributed in December. The log-book categories were reviewed (Canberra) and Mr Edward Hsu (Brisbane) and revised in 2015. The new categories was the co-ordinator. BoS meeting & membership will be implemented for the trainees A new Board of Studies (BoS) was formed commencing in 2016. In addition, a Fourteen candidates presented and 11 were in October 2015 for the next 2-year term web-based electronic logbook is under successful and they are congratulated; and the first meeting for 2016 was held on development for OMS and it is planned for Drs Christopher Lim (NZ), Benjamin Gupta Friday 5th February. implementation in the next 2-3 months. (NSW & ACT), Samuel Kim (NSW & ACT), James Kim (NSW & ACT), Scott Borgna Dr Benjamin Erzetic has retired as the Reacreditation of the OMS Training (QLD & NT), Eileen Tan-Gore (QLD & NT), DoT for the Queensland & NT Training Program Shiva Subramaniam (VIC & TAS), Stephen Centre and Dr Geoffrey Findlay has taken A comprehensive reaccreditation review Austin (VIC & TAS), Mehrnoosh Dastaran over this role. A/Prof Andrew Heggie has of the OMS Training Progam will be (VIC & TAS) & Roland Barrowman (VIC & completed his latest term on the Board, conducted in 2017 by the Medical Council TAS). as the President of ANZAOMS. Dr David & Dental Council’s of New Zealand, The final year trainees will complete their Sherring has also retired from the Board Australian Medical Council and the fourth year of training and mandatory and we are pleased that he will continue Australian Dental Council. A large amount research requirements before the award his involvement with the Selection of work will be undertaken this year in of the Fellowship. Committee and as an examiner. preparation for this process. Induction Day Dr Erzetic has been a Director of Training International Conference of Oral & Thirteen trainees are commencing the for many years, an examiner, Chair of the Maxillofacial Surgeons (ICOMS) program in 2016. The Induction Day was Trainee Advisory Committee and he was The ICOMS was held at the Melbourne held on the 6th February in Sydney. In the Deputy Chair of the Board 2013-2015. Convention and Exhibition Centre in addition to the presentations by members We are grateful for his contribution to October 2015. More than 1700 delegates of the Board on Induction Day, a lawyer the Training Program and his continuing from over 60 countries attended from Russell Kennedy Lawyers gave association with the Training Committee. the conference and preconference lectures on Legal Liability, Consent and courses. The ICOMS was well attended Cultural Competence. Professor Robert A/Prof Andrew Heggie has been involved by Fellows & Consultants and trainees Jones, James Curtin University, presented with the Board of Studies for many years from Australia & New Zealand who an overview of research. and in many roles. His most recent supported the conference. There were role was the Chair of the Examination many presentations by Fellows and CPD4OMS tracker Committee until 2015 and he has been trainees throughout the program and the The College has launched a new the Chair of the Examination Panels symposia sessions. CPD4OMS system, which is aimed to for the BST, SST & Final Examinations. be more user friendly than the previous He will continue involvement with the A/Professor David Wiesenfeld was the version. Examination Committee. The Board is Conference Chair and A/Professor Andrew appreciative of the time and expertise that Heggie was the Chair of the Scientific A/Prof Jocelyn Shand he has dedicated to the specialty. Committee & Program. Mr Robert Cook Chair, BoS - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

ICOMS Local Organising Committee, October 2015 OMS Trainee Induction Day, February 2016 L to R: Drs Tocaciu, Dobes, Parthasarathi, Wong, Ellis, Huggins, Thomas, Moore, Higgins & Simon Janda (Senior Education Officer) Final Examination Panel 2015 Back row L to R: Drs Hsu, Erasmus, Sealey, Poon & Sherring Front row L to R: Drs Hyam (Chair), Dando (Registrar OMS), Lewis & Nikalorakis COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 7

DR LOUISE BROWN CHANGING SPECIALTIES Changing specialties - the emergence of In Australia, the University of Queensland of my extensive clinical diagnostic skills dentomaxillofacial radiology in Australia is the only school which runs a DCD which I gained through my practice of program in DMFR, convened by Prof Paul Periodontics over many years. Dr Louise Brown is one of the few (if Monsour. Paul established the specialty not the only) dentist in Australia who is in Australia and since then, he has taught Many dentists have expressed the registered in three specialties with AHPRA nearly all of the small number of DMFRs need for structured education in dental – Periodontics, Public Health Dentistry currently practising in Australia. Other radiology, but obviously cannot undertake and most recently, in Dentomaxillofacial pioneers in this specialty include Dr a three year DCD program to attain Radiology. As well as her two Masters Johannes Keur in Victoria and Dr Ross this knowledge! I am keen to share my degrees (MDSc(Perio) from Melbourne McDonald in South Australia, both of knowledge and experience with the Uni and Master of Public Health degree whom I have had the pleasure of knowing dental profession, and I will be running from the Uni of North Carolina at Chapel during my professional career. educational modules in dental imaging, Hill, and her DCD (DMFR) degree), she including practical workshops on OPG has also completed a PhD from the DMFR is an exciting area to move into, and cone beam CT interpretation, through University of Adelaide, and is a member as it is a field where there are rapid my Teledent business. These modules will of the College in the Special Stream of advances in dental imaging. Cone beam include an approved course to be licenced Periodontics. She is the immediate past CT has been readily adopted by the dental to operate a cone beam CT machine in president of ANZAP and has served on profession over the past decade. And with Victoria with Radiation Health (DHHS). numerous other committees. the growth and expansion of ownership of cone beam CT machines outside I am also employed part time by the Royal Here she talks about the speciality of medical radiology practices into individual Dental Hospital of Melbourne, where I have dentomaxillofacial radiology. dental offices, there comes with it the been overseeing their transition to digital legal responsibility to detect and report radiology and introduction of in-house Dentomaxillofacial radiology is also called on all abnormal findings and pathology cone beam CT imaging. This is an exciting oral and maxillofacial radiology or simply observed within the image dataset. This development for Dental Health Services dental radiology. Specialist registration in takes time, a systematic approach, and Victoria and once the new machines are this area, like other specialties, requires a thorough knowledge of what is within installed, I will be reporting on all the cone completion of an ADC accredited three normal variations and what is pathology. beam CT images taken at the RMDH. I year Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree. And this is an area where I am particularly enjoy that within my role at the RDHM, The education in DMFR encompasses focused upon – I have established a I get to wear my other speciality “hat” in broad aspects of craniofacial and dental pioneering dental teleradiology reporting Public Health Dentistry, when working on anatomy, normal and abnormalities of service (www.teledent.com.au) which policy issues. growth and development, odontogenic enables dentists to securely upload the and non-odontogenic pathologies, as DICOM3 data from their cone beam or Currently, the College does not have a well as a thorough knowledge of radiation OPG machines for me to analyse and special stream in DMFR at Membership and other medical imaging physics. prepare a comprehensive written report, or Fellowship level, but I am hoping to The speciality covers interpretation of which is transmitted back to them through work with the College to pioneer this. I intraoral radiology, extraoral plain film and a secure portal. And unlike those reports lecture on dental imaging diagnostics to panoramic radiology, cone beam CT and prepared by medical radiologists which candidates preparing for the MRACDS in medical CT, as well as MRI of the TMJs. In often simply state “see film for dentition”, the general stream. the UK, it also encompasses the field of DMFRs use their dental diagnostic ultrasound (US), including interventional backgrounds to prepare clinically relevant Dr Louise Brown procedures under US, so there is room for reports for the dental profession. I see expansion of the field in Australia. my move into DMFR as an expansion 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

The laws and regulations: CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT) IN DENTAL PRACTICES DR LOUISE BROWN There are no national guidelines governing the use of CBCT in dental practices throughout Australia. All states and territories require users of CBCT machines to have a CBCT radiation licence. There is wide variation throughout Australia in how a CBCT licence is attained and it is best to check with your local state or territory Radiation Health Authority. Some states require a formal examination to attain the licence and other states are less strict State or Territory Overseeing Authority Legislation in their requirements. Western Australia restricts the ownership and use of CBCT Australian Capital ACT Health s. 119 Radiation Protection Act 2006 Territory and machines to medical radiologists and Radiation Protection Regulation 2007 dentomaxillofacial radiologists. There is no See: www.legislation.act.gov.au mutual recognition of CBCT user licences. New South Wales Department of Environment s. 36 Radiation Control Act 1990 and Climate Change and The Australian Radiation Protection Radiation Control Regulations 2003 and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) See: www.legislation.nsw.gov.au publication, Radiation Protection in Northern Territory Department of Health and s. 81 Radiation protection Act 2004 Dentistry, Radiation Protection Series Community Services See: www.austii.edu.au Publication No. 10 December 2005, is Queensland Department of Health s. 198 Radiation Safety ACT 1999 now outdated as it makes no reference and to CBCT in dental practices. The revision Radiation Safety Regulation 1999 of this document will need to expand into See: www.legislation.qld.gov.au providing national guidelines to provide South Australia Environment Protection s. 49 Radiation Protection and Control a Code of Practice and Safety Guide for Authority Act 1982 and CBCT. Radiation and Control (Ionising Radiation) Regulations 2000 See: www.legislation.sa.gov.au Tasmania Department of Health and s. 76 Radiation Protection Act 2005 Human Services and Radiation Protection Regulations 2006 See: www.austlii.edu.au Victoria Department of Human s. 131 Radiation Act 2005 Services See: www.legislation.vic.gov.au and Radiation Regulations 2007 See: www.auslli.edu.au Western Australia Radiological Council s. 50 Radiation Safety Act 1975 See: www.radiologicalcouncil.wa.gov.au and Radiation Safety Act 1975 See: www.austlli.au COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 9

New Australian Dental Council (ADC)/Dental Council New Zealand (DC(NZ)) New Accreditation Standards One of the ADC’s key functions is in Australia. The Standards, while having and outcome focussed, and far greater the accreditation of dental education much common ground, also had some flexibility is given to education providers programs that can lead to registration points of variation as the focus of each was to demonstrate how they meet the of graduates with the Dental Board of different. The number of Standards that Standards. Australia (DBA). On 1 January 2016 the education providers had to meet varied new ADC/DC(NZ) Accreditation Standards between 20 and 22 with many being It is expected that the new Standards will for Dental Practitioner Programs (the focussed on inputs to programs rather also reduce the administrative burden of Standards) became effective. It is than outcomes. accreditation on education providers as anticipated that the new Standards, while they focus more clearly on the key aspects maintaining and improving the quality of Following a year-long review and of accredited programs. dental education programs in Australia development process, and significant For more information on the accreditation and New Zealand, will encourage greater engagement with stakeholders in the standards and process please visit the flexibility in program design and allow profession, the new Standards were ADC website at www.adc.org.au education providers to better reflect approved for use by the DBA. In a innovation in the accredited programs significant departure from the previous they offer. Standards there is now one document Professor Mike Morgan containing five Standards that apply to President of Australian Dental Council Prior to this there were four separate all dental education programs. As well sets of accreditation standards for the as being greatly reduced in number, the different types of dental programs offered new Standards are more evidence based The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh run a variety of courses and events throughout the year aimed at dental professionals. These are intended to support colleagues preparing for College examinations and to provide a source of high quality, continuing professional development. There are two Cojoint programs coming up – Membership in Orthodontics 20 June - 22 June 2016 Edinburgh th nd Diploma in Implant Dentistry 21 October - 23 October 2016 Sydney rd st For more information please visit www.rcsed.ac.uk 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

DR ADAM WAHAB REFLECTIONS ON THE PATH TO FELLOWSHIP IN GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE It is with great pleasure and honour to I decided to take the MRACDS(GDP) share with you my experiences on the pathway to Fellowship as it felt to be the journey to Membership and Fellowship most relevant for me at the time. It provided into the Royal Australasian College of a fantastic opportunity to gain practical Dental Surgeons. knowledge in a structured yet flexible fashion, whilst being able to discuss this I graduated from Latrobe University with a personal mentor. The latter proved (Bendigo) at the end of 2012, as part of to be an invaluable experience and I am the inaugural year. In the aftermath of the most thankful for all the effort Dr Amanda excitement and relief in finishing, there Leske has put in to ensure my experience was a strong sense that there was much was a most positive one. more that I wanted to accomplish. Following graduation, I was very fortunate Moving forward to FRACDS and navigating to gain experience and develop my skills through the maze of self-directed learning, throughout private practice with very there were many times where I had kind and patient mentors who provided felt overwhelmed by the challenge and a nourishing environment to grow. I pressure. Nonetheless, I found that I could felt blessed to have been given these always rely on the camaraderie of my opportunities given the difficulty of colleagues for the encouragement and graduates finding work in recent times. lift to persist. This is perhaps the most enjoyable part of the journey; the collegial I strived to become the very best possible experience amongst candidates and dentist I can be and soon realised this was mentors. It is certainly what I appreciate not possible without acquiring the depth most about being part of the College. and breadth of knowledge I desired. With the ultimate goal in making a positive Despite the trials and tribulations along the difference in peoples lives, I searched for way, gaining admission to the College as growth and stumbled upon the College. a Fellow is the most fulfilling experience The challenges it presented excited me. I’ve had in my career thus far and I I choose to embark on a journey to recommend it to each and every dentist. Fellowship after identifying well with the I owe my success to all of my past and College’s essential core values. The College present mentors (an exhaustive list) that aims to be leaders of the profession have pushed me along the way. in dental education and professional development, to practice dentistry to the As I look forward to induction in Hobart, highest standards, and to ultimately strive I realise that I remain hungry for growth for the very best possible outcomes for and knowledge – that this is only the patients. Dr David Skyes wrote that “…the beginning of what I want to achieve. I feel College’s singular aim is motivated by that assisting people to enjoy a healthy an overarching belief that a continuing smile is my calling. I look forward to being search for personal knowledge and skill involved in volunteering missions both in our chosen profession benefits people locally and abroad. other than ourselves – that is our patients and society as a whole”. This comment Dr Adam Wahab resonates now with me more than ever. BHSc(Dent), MDent, MRACDS (GDP), FRACDS (GDP) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 11

REGIONAL REPORTS SOUTH AUSTRALIA There seem to be many ways to do this Finally, the Regional Committee would but from a marketing point of view, there like to welcome Dr David Chang and Dr The SA branch of RACDS has not been are some absolute fundamentals which Carolyn Ng as our newest committee terribly active for several years. Despite should be addressed: members. this, an excellent seminar program was presented by • Increasing RACDS brand recognition Dr Sophia Jing • Allan Broughton – FRACDS and • Increasing perception of RACDS Prosthodontist value NEW ZEALAND • Dr Sarah Thompson upper GIT • Providing better value for Fellows surgeon the RAH. and Members The New Zealand Committee is looking • Richard Holloway, Director of the • Providing better value for potential forward to Convocation in Hobart and will Gastro intestinal Unit at the RAH new Fellows hopefully be able to catch up with all our At our AGM and Dinner program on • Assisting other members of the Trans Tasman and Asian colleagues. the 30th October, 2015 at Chloe’s profession The NZ committee would like to restaurant. The topic was GORD and it • Assisting and working with other was apparent that this is an interesting professional groups – particularly congratulate Dr Laura Ichim, the winner of and developing area of expertise. New educational groups the Kenneth J.G. Sutherland Prize for the research, various surgical techniques, and Final Examination of 2016. NZ graduates new pharmacology were discussed. It was A variety of ways to achieve these consistently do well in the college exams satisfying to see about 30 Fellows and objectives have been discussed. Over which makes all us ‘Kiwi Fellows and Members attend the seminar program and 2016, the Committee aims to explore and Members’ very proud. approximately 40 attendees at the dinner. action any method that seems appropriate The President of RACDS and the CEO were and viable. With this in mind, 2016 should It is with great sadness that the NZ welcomed and presented an overview of be stimulating and exciting. committee learnt of the passing of Dr John Sinclair, a proud NZ fellow and past recent developments on a federal level. Dale Gerke RACDS President. Our thoughts are with Dr Sinclair's family at this time. Elections were also held for new SA Regional Committee members and four VICTORIA & TASMANIA new members were elected with one The NZ RACDS Annual Study Day is being remaining on the committee and all other MRACDS Viva examination workshop held in Queenstown on September 3rd. previous members not standing for re- was held in Melbourne Dental School We are pleased that Dr Geoff Borlase has election. I would like to thank those on the in November 2015 and it was the first agreed to come and speak to us. We hope preceding Committee including Dr Ian Bills examination workshop held outside of to include a study day for candidates so and Dr Anna Koutsonikos for their time Sydney. A social night inviting all Fellows, watch this space. and effort over the last few years. Members and candidates was held on the eve of the MRACDS Viva examination Erin Mahoney At our first Committee meeting the workshop in University House at following issues were discussed: Woodward, University of Melbourne. It was a night to exchange ideas and to • Increasing numbers of local Fellows socialise. These events received many – since it seems they are declining in SA positive feedbacks from those attended. The Victorian and Tasmanian Regional • Increasing numbers sitting the Committee would like to thank Ms RACDS exams Charlotte Anneveld and Dr David Manton • Providing better service and value to for their dedication and contributions to local Fellows make the event so successful. • Providing a service to the local dental profession 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

WESTERN AUSTRALIA The WA Regional Committee was very active in the second half of 2015 with both social and collegial events. Following the 50th Anniversary Ball, which was hailed by those who attended as a fantastic and well organised event, the WA committee attended to local matters. On 27th of August there was a function for all candidates at the Burnleigh Hotel. The event was well attended and candidates relished the opportunity to gain valuable insight from some more senior fellows. Federal Councillor Peter Gregory gave a rousing account of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. L to R: Stephen Kwang and Raymond Lam (Chair, WA Regional Committee) Our end of year function was held at the end of October at the Pan Pacific Hotel and was again well attended. Members and Fellows took advantage and enjoyed the last College social event of the the year before the silly season was in full swing. Drs Raymond Lam, Peter Gregory and Ahmed Saleh attended the University Dental Students Society Annual Dinner and had the opportunity to address all students about the RACDS and the benefits of Fellowship and Membership. Our Candidate Liason Dr Andrew Savundrah also organised a function at OHCWA to make contact directly with the final year dental students in a more intimate environment. Plans are already well under way for 2016 with a welcome to new Members and Fellows in March and our Scientific Day Attendees at the WA Regional Committee End of Year Cocktail Party at the Pan and Dinner in June. Pacific Hotel, Perth L to R: Peter Gregory (Executive Officer – RACDS Council), John Watson Dina Papas (Treasurer – WA Regional Committee) and Fleur Creeper COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 13

ASIA A series of tutorials have been arranged by the Asia Committee to assist the local candidates in preparing for their Fellowship examinations. Tutorials on anatomy and microbiology were delivered by Dr Tipoe and Professor WK Leung respectively in early November. Dr SF Leung and various past candidates organized a sharing session with the final exam candidates on Examiners of the Primary Examination with the Asia Regional Committee 1st December. All candidates opined that Front row (L to R): Prof Marc Tennant, Prof Liz Martin, A/Prof Mike Nordstrom, Dr Suma those tutorials were avery useful in helping Sukumar Back row (L to R): Drs Rony Cho (Chairman, Asia Regional Committee) Albert Lee them to prepare their exam. (Council Member RACDS), CK Lee (Asia Regional Committee), Francis Chau (IPP RACDS), Professor WK Leung (Examiner in Micobiology), TL Wong (Asia Regional Committee), The Committee met the President during Jerome Yu (Asia Regional Committee) and SF Leung (Asia Regional Committee) his visit to Hong Kong on 1st November to discuss matters related to the College’s corporate entity. The Committee also joined the examiner dinner after the primary exam in Hong Kong on 5th December. In May 2016, the Asia Committee will co-organize a scientific meeting with the Hong Kong Endodontic Society, with Drs. Yoshitsugu Terauchi and Gracemary Leung as speakers. Front row (L to R): Drs Albert Lee, David Sykes, Francis Chau By Rony Cho Back row (L to R): Drs SF Leung, Rony Cho 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

REGIONAL FUTURE HAPPENINGS Victoria & Tasmania Hong Kong Singapore, 9-10 July, 2016 Scientific meeting, AGM and annual The Asia Committee will host their The College of Dentists – Singapore is dinner on Fri 26th August in University Scientific Meeting in conjunction with hosting the Joint Collegiate Scientific house at Woodward, university of Hong Kong Endodontic Society on 1st May Meeting in conjunction with the College Melbourne 2016 at the HK Football Club. of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong and RACDS. The programme promises to be stimulating and Singapore is an exciting MRACDS study day Victorian/ Annual Scientific Day 2016 venue. Save the dates in your diary. Tasmanian Sunday 1st May 2016 (9am - 1pm) Conference theme “ Modern Dentistry for Details for MRACDS CPD in Melbourne - our Elderly Patients” A simpler and easier technique to retrieve Friday 16th September a fractured instrument and safe and Keynote Speakers – Professor Finbarr Allen efficient root canal instrumentation – with and Dr Simon Wylie. Medical Emergencies Mr Ian Cash more predictability (followed by the social drinks) by Dr Yoshitsugu Terauchi Saturday 17th September DDS, PhD Psychological Management: Psychogenic Clinical Examination Technique and Dental Imaging (AM) pain (Orofacial areas) Dr Louise Brown (TBC) by Dr Gracemary Leung Viva voce Preparation (PM) PhD (Lon), MBA, MS(clin)Exeter, BA(Hons) Prof Michael Burrow (TBC) Lon., C.Psychol, AFBPsS, AFHKPs Final exam workshop, Nov/Dec, TBC The WA Regional Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons presents Dentistry Towards 2020 Comprehensive update for the modern Dental Practitioner Bringing you the cutting edge information to modernise the way you practice Friday 17 June 2016 th 8:30am - 5:00pm (Registration 8:00am) Hyatt Regency Perth 99 Adelaide Tce Perth Oral Medicine - Prof Camile Farah Endodontics - Dr Gus Jang Paediatric Dentistry - Dr Vanessa William Orthodontics - Dr Siva Vasudavan Periodontics - Dr Ahmed Saleh Medico-Legal - Mr Daniel Brand Prosthodontics - Dr Graham Carmichael For further information please contact Dina Papas - [email protected] or John Watson - [email protected] COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 15

ADMISSIONS TO FELLOWSHIP & MEMBERSHIP 4 September 2015 to 7 March 2016 FRACDS(GDP) Mehrnoosh DASTARAN (VIC) MRACDS(Endo) Adrian David BEST (WA) Benjamin John GHALY (NSW) Fatima AL DHEFAIRI (United Arab Ka Hei Vincent CHEUNG (Hong Kong) Benjamin GUPTA (NSW) Emirates) Liem The DANG (VIC) James Jihyo KIM (NSW) Timothy Mark SILBERT (WA) Chiang Sigid FU (QLD) Seung Yeol Samuel KIM (VIC) Marina Salah KAMEL (NSW) Christopher Geok-Teh LIM (New Zealand) MRACDS(OralMed) Mohanarajan KANDASAMY (NT) Shiva Shanker SUBRAMANIAM (WA) Janina CHRISTOFOROU (WA) May LAM (WA) Bernard Ming Hoy LIANG (Hong Kong) MRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(Orth) Xin Hui LOH (WA) Asseman FAYAZ (VIC) Mohamad AL-DUJAILI (New Zealand) Jaswinder Singh MUKHWANT SINGH Ruchika GARG (TAS) Seerone ANANDARAJAH (SA) (Malaysia) Priya GOPALAKRISHNAN (VIC) Lloyd Michael BUCK (NSW) Alvin NG (VIC) Louis KEI (NSW) Simon James DEALL (NSW) Oi Ying Lydia NG (New Zealand) He MA (VIC) Peter Duc HOANG (NSW) Grant William O'DONNELL (NSW) Ehsan NABAVI (NSW) Braydon Mitchell PATTERSON (VIC) Hari Krishna RAMINENI (WA) Toan Lam NGUYEN (WA) Sepehr TABATABAEE (QLD) Tengku Aszraf TENGKU SHAERAN Matthew PETERS (NSW) (Malaysia) Amanda Hui Ying PHOON NGUYEN (WA) MRACDS(Paed) Ahmed Adam WAHAB (VIC) Alexandra Mihaela RADU (VIC) Giselle D'MELLO (VIC) Keith WILLIS (QLD) Claudia SARRIA OREJUELA (NSW) Rodney Gerard JENNINGS (WA) Yuk Ying YEE (Hong Kong) Hetal SHAH (NSW) Marwa MOSTAFA (VIC) Lin Kit YEUNG (Hong Kong) Michael Gamal SHEHATA (NSW) Juliette Maree SCOTT (NSW) Alan Tam TRINH (NSW) Susan Su Ee WONG (WA) FRACDS(DPH) Jonathan TSUN (NSW) Michael MORGAN (VIC) Ahmed Adam WAHAB (VIC) MRACDS(Perio) Jenny WANG (QLD) Nabil KHZAM (WA) FRACDS(Perio) Amanda Louise WRIGHT (NSW) Jeremy Hoai Viet VO (NSW) Julio Cesar RINCON AGUILAR (WA) MRACDS(DPH) FRACDS(OMS) Noora AL BLOOSHI (United Arab Stephen John Brinsmead AUSTIN (VIC) Emirates) Roland Alexander BARROWMAN (VIC) Gabriel Tse Feng CHONG (Singapore) Scott Charles BORGNA (QLD) MRACDS(GDP) CPD Masterclass 13 & 14 of May 2016 th th RACDS, Sydney Infection Control Case Presentation Practice Management, Law, Ethics & Risk Management 16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS... ...help define, encourage and Dr Sajeev KOSHY – MRACDS (ENDO) Dr Richard James SAWERS AM reinforce national aspirations, OAM from Greensborough, VIC from Parkside, SA ideals and standards by identifying Awarded the Medal of the Order of Awarded the Member of the Order of role models. The Medal of the Australia for service to dentistry in Victoria. Australia for significant service to dentistry Dr Koshy has been a Member, RACDS as a clinician, educator, and to professional Order of Australia is awarded since 2008. dental associations. for service worthy of particular Dr William James O'REILLY AM recognition. His service includes: • Clinical Director, Dental Services, from Mosman, NSW Plenty Valley Community Health, Awarded the Member of the Order of Epping and Whittlesea since 2008 Australia for significant service to dentistry, The College is proud to • Senior Specialist Endodontist and particularly through leadership roles with acknowledge the following Acting Head of Endodontics Unit, professional associations, to education, Member and dental colleagues Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, and as a practitioner. for their service worthy of Dental Health Services Victoria • Secretary/Treasurer, Australian particular recognition by and New Zealand Academy of Dr John Eric MOODY AM appointment as Medal of Endodontists, 2013-2014 from Berwick, VIC the Order of Australia (OAM) • Senior Endodontist, Teaching, Awarded the Member of the Order of or Members of the Order Australian Institute of Dental Australia for significant service to clinical Education and Research, Melbourne, dentistry, particularly in remote Indigenous of Australia (AM) or in 2016 2008-2015 Australia Day Honours list. communities, and in the establishment of oral cancer treatment programs in India. Dr Ross Stuart DUNN AM from Wynnum West, QLD The College say thank you to those who Awarded the Member of the Order of make a difference, those who achieve Australia for significant service to dentistry their best and those who serve others. as a clinician, to public dental health initiatives in developing countries, and to professional organisations. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 17 17

THE COLLEGE REMEMBERS... Dr Warwick Wellesley HANSON and for 6 years the North Taranaki branch 1930 - 2015 of the Crippled Children Society. In 1980 his wife Margaret died and several years As an Inaugural Fellow, Dr Hanson was one of those people who successfully later he married Helen Rasmussen. She launched the College and opened the path has been a loyal wife, companion and for many younger dentists to follow in his friend. footsteps. He passed away peacefully on 20 December 2015, late of Wentworth Elliott’s legacy to the dental profession is Lane Orange, NSW. one of true professionalism, leadership, integrity, care and friendship. He will be missed. Elliot Thomas LANG 1924 - 2015 Dr Brooke Jolly Elliott Lang was born in 1924 in Featherston, educated at Featherston District High Dr John Hugh SINCLAIR 1933 - 2016 School and Scots College Wellington, NZ. It is with great sadness that I advise our College membership of the passing of After leaving school and a year with the Dr John Hugh Sinclair on 26th February Public Trust office in 1942, Elliott joined the 2016. John was an Inaugural Fellow of RNZAF. the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 1967 and was the Chairman He served 3 tours of the Pacific theatre of the New Zealand Regional Committee with the No 16 Fighter Squadron Flying from 1978 to 1986. John joined the Corsairs and was ranked as Flying Officer. College Council in 1988 where he held For his flying duties he was ‘Mentioned in several positions including President Dispatches’ for valuable service in the air. Dr John Arnaud BELL 1922 - 2015 from 1998 - 2000. His wisdom touched JOHN ARNAUD BELL was an inaugural and supported many candidates, Elliott, on his discharge from the Fellow. He was a stalwart of the United Members, Fellows, Examiners, colleagues RNZAF, entered Otago Dental School Kingdom (UK) Regional Committee and and staff over a great many years. in 1947. After graduation in 1951, he was his work as the College representative awarded the Travelling Scholarship in will be greatly missed. John was involved John was also an examiner in Oral Dentistry and commenced study in and supportive of the College and we Surgery for the Final Examination from the UK for postgraduate Orthodontics. always knew our UK interests were 1981 to 1983. He played an important in good hands with him at the helm. role as Council representative on In 1952 he married Margaret the Board of the Division of Oral and Blennerhassett. They raised 2 children John was a respected clinician, a worthy Maxillofacial Surgery from 1990 to 1998. – Bruce and Catherine. On his return to Fellow of the College and a true gentleman. NZ, he commenced the first specialist In his specialty he received the Orthodontic practice in New Plymouth. Dr Sofia Christofis distinguished service award from the The College extends its sympathy to the Australian and New Zealand Association of In 1967, he became a Fellow of the Royal family of Dr Sofia Christofis who passed Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons in October Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. away in October 2015. Sofia graduated 2001. John has also given extensively Elliott conducted a highly successful in Dentistry in 1989 from Melbourne of his time to his profession throughout practice until his retirement in 1993. University and started her own practice. his career - to the New Zealand Dental She was enrolled at the College as a Association (receiving Honorary Life Elliott became involved in the dental candidate and was also completing her Membership in 1995) and as a member profession as a whole and was elected PHD at ARCPOH, School of Dentistry. of the Dental Council of New Zealand. His President of the NZDA in 1980. Following service to dentistry was also recognised his retirement, he was the Taranaki internationally by election to Fellowship in Healthcare visiting Orthodontist until 1998. the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International and Elliott served on the Vestry of the Holy the Pierre Fouchard Academy. Trinity Church, New Plymouth Yacht Club 18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

RACDS FOUNDATION The Foundation has been consolidating Legacy of Dr Richard its fund base and continues to receive considerable financial support from (Dick) King Fellows and Members of the College via their annual donations. Council determined as an acknowledgement of Dr Richard (Dick) The Foundation in the last financial year King’s long standing service as a Paediatric saw a 9% increase in the amount of funds dentist, the funds from the bequest of his under our management. The money estate be used to award a medal to the earned is always compounded in order most successful candidate, at the discretion to further build our financial base so that of the examiners, in the Fellowship Final in a future period, recurrent or new dental Exam GDP in the Paediatric Dentistry project grants will come for a strong paper. capital base which is not reduced by Dr Richard (Dick) King sadly died in 2013. inflation or the actual outflow of money to Dr Richard (Dick) King the selected projects. Dick King was a Past President of the College (1986-88) and had served in many This philosophy has been active for If you need assistance to work the capacities in the New Zealand dental world. over 5 years and it is pleasing to report Foundation into your estate planning, His full CV was published in the February that the Foundations revenue base has please contact the Foundation. Funding 2014 College News. steadily increased despite record low can be tax deductable to the estate and The College wishes to publicly investment interest rates. Consolidation of if so wished, tied to a particular interest in acknowledge his generosity and this any revenue base is not easy to maintain the profession. gesture of financial support for your in a world where funding is expected to Philanthropy is not wide spread in profession. show results. Despite some pressures on Australasia when compared with the USA the Foundation for projects, the Board has but it is one means of offering something remained focused on the benefits that will to a generation of dental professionals that accrue to future Boards when a financially will come after you. stable base is established. The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Foundation Bequest Programme Financially supporting post graduate study, research and training in the field of dental science COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 19

CHRISTENSEN PRIZE The Christensen Prize is awarded to the candidate with the highest marks at the Primary Examination and consists of a medal and a monetary award of $500. In 2015, there were two recipients, Dr Michael Skilbeck and Dr Jason Chew who relay their experience with the College and offer advice to future candidates. Dr Michael Skilbeck Dr Jason Chew Dr Michael Skilbeck says... do that then maybe I would consider specialising and I do have interests in orthodontics, implants and surgery. It is a wonderful honour to have received the Christensen Prize I would like to thank the RACDS for giving me this opportunity for 2015. I firstly must thank AITEC and the Voluntary Dental and considering me worthy of receiving this high award and Graduate Year Program (VDGYP) which is sadly now defunct, for this is hopefully the first of many great things I can do with the setting up this pathway for me to sit my primaries in 2015 as well college. as my place of employment at Armajun Aboriginal Health Service in Inverell, New South Wales for being such a supportive place to work. I would like to thank my family, friends and colleagues Dr Jason Chew says... for giving me the support I needed to undertake this endeavour. I graduated from the University of Sydney in 2014 having, unlike I am truly privileged to receive the Christensen Prize 2015. The many of my colleagues, not being burnt out by study but having mandarin character for a person ( ) is written with one stroke been enthused more about the science that makes up our supporting the other – the same way I acknowledge the support profession. It was only natural that I did the RACDS Primary Exams from my friends and colleagues along the way. I believe that which would be one of the greatest tests of this knowledge that a the honour of receiving this award was definitely not due to my new graduate could undertake. The exams were very challenging own efforts alone. The numerous hours spent preparing for the primaries were enjoyable due to their company. but the subject matter was very interesting and I found that my motivation was there throughout. It was because of this that I feel The staff and examiners were most encouraging and helpful. I was successful as a primaries candidate. Their supportive and friendly attitude during the vivas helped ease everyone in. The lecture notes were well prepared and the One thing I learnt was that the primaries of the RACDS are not just numerous humorous footnotes and comments made studying about study and exams. It is an amazing network of professionals, more of a joy. all of whom are willing to share knowledge and experiences with each other to help better ourselves as clinicians. I have met many Dentistry has advanced over the ages, and a major change is great clinicians throughout my experience and have broadened the greater emphasis on clinical practice grounded on science my professional network because of it. Like many candidates, I and evidence. The focus of the Primary Examination was on the also went to Sydney for the RACDS Orientation Course. It was basic sciences that serve as the foundation of clinical practice. both crucial for my learning for primaries as well as a great These topics are not foreign, since they were covered during our networking opportunity for candidates; many of whom I relied dental training. Revisiting these basics, after a few years of clinical on during the journey and afterwards in both a work and social practice, allowed me to view them in a different light. setting. I would definitely recommend doing the Orientation Course for prospective candidates. The lecturers are all great For those considering doing the primaries, I would strongly minds in their respective fields and presented the material in a encourage you to do so. Regardless of the intended specialty, very engaging and interesting manner and I could not think of these basics will help fortify your understanding, allowing a any component that I did not like. greater appreciation of the art and science of dentistry. While the experience was challenging, it was equally rewarding, and As for my future, I would like to reflect on what I have learnt from the bonds forged are something that I cannot express in words. I my clinical experiences as a new graduate and the primaries and hope that you would gain an equally fruitful experience. become the best general practitioner I possibly can be. If I can 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

RACDS ACADEMIC PRIZE RECIPIENTS The University of Adelaide The RACDS prize is awarded to \"a final year student in recognition of them having demonstrated outstanding professional conduct and academic excellence.\" Photo of Emma Freeman receiving the RACDS prize from the Dean and Head of School, Professor Lindsay Richards, The University of Adelaide. The University of Western Australia The RACDS Prize is awarded to \"the student completing the Bachelor of Dental Science course who has achieved the highest weighted average over all units in the course.\" Photo of Dr Lam (RACDS WA Regional Committee) presenting the RACDS Prize to Bolun Zhang, BDSc Year 5 student. The University of Sydney The RACDS Prize is awarded on advice from the Associate Dean (Research), to \"the student who submits the most outstanding honours project in BDent4.\" It may be shared among two or more recipients – on this occasion, it was shared amongst 4 students. Photo of Dr Sykes presenting to Vincent Chueng, Yunyang Wu and Chih-l Chang, (Dale Do not present). COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 21

PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS Congratulations to… Congratulation to a long standing Fellow of the College, Dr James Grainger for being awarded with two prestigious awards in Berlin last year – • the inaugural Yasuya Kubota Award presented by the International Federation of Dental Anaesthesiology Societies, and • the Golden Badge of Honour presented by The German Society of Oral Surgeons (L to R) is Dr Wolfgang Jakobs, President of the German Society of Oral Surgeons and Treasurer of International Federation of Dental Anaesthesiology Societies (IFDAS), Dr James Grainger, Dr Joel Weaver from Ohio USA, a joint recipient and long serving Editor for IFDAS and Anesthesia Progress. GIFT OF APPRECIATION Sheridan Ahearn, Senior Education Officer, was recognised at the recent Council meeting for her significant contribution in supporting the Final Examinations in January and co-ordinating the various College staff and examiners throughout the timetable. This is Sheridan’s third year of running this critical process, which the Registrar and Examiners noting Sheridan’s outstanding ability. Pictured with Sheridan is Stephen Robbins, Acting CEO, presenting a Gift Certificate of Appreciation. 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

SUTHERLAND PRIZE DR LAURA ICHIM It is a privilege to have been awarded the I found my Primaries experience Sutherland Prize for the 2015 Fellowship challenging in terms of balancing full-time Examinations. I am immensely grateful for work, life commitments and study but the help, support and camaraderie of my immensely worth-while. I became much New Zealand study group. This award is more well-rounded and knowledgeable really shared between all of us. We all began practitioner at the end of it and I was our journey towards Fellowship in 2013 proud of the hard work of our study with attending the Primaries Orientation group. This helped strengthen my desire Course in Sydney and sitting the Primary to continue towards gaining FRACDS. Examinations at the end of that year. The I attended the Fellowship Workshop in last three years of being involved with the Sydney in June 2015 with my New Zealand Royal College have been crucial to fuelling Candidates and this was the pivotal point my passion for learning and ultimately in all of us deciding to embark on the final shaping my career and clinical practice. chapter of starting preparation for the final examinations. What followed was a My journey to gaining Fellowship would challenging six months which included not have been possible without support from Wellington based specialists and countless hours spent finding and sorting through relevant journal articles, moments dentists who gave up their time and rooms to allow us to study. I would like to thank of desperation at the seemingly endless amounts of material needing to be Symes de Silva Dental Practice for giving us a study room which we used as a group covered, and most importantly, moments of laughter in our study room. We learned for many months in preparation for the final examinations. I also owe a huge thank from each other and from discussing all the topics . Most importantly though we you to my Practice and Drs. Stephen and Anne-Marie Booth for being supportive supported each other. I am so proud and grateful for being able to share this journey and encouraging of my learning. with all of them. Mr Wayne Gilligham and Dr Sarah Ting were wonderful mentors to us. I have been asked many times throughout the FRACDS process if it was worth- Sarah is the New Zealand Fellowship while? My answer is a resounding YES. Student Advisor and she gave us advice, The knowledge I have acquired has been encouragement and spent many hours immense, I am truly not the same dentist I with us, helping us organize our study was a year ago. The spark for further and plans, answers and practicing Vivas which life-long learning has been ignited and I was essential in the preparation for the look forward to becoming more involved Exams. The College has a wealth of helpful with the Royal College for the rest of my staff, lecturers, advisors and examiners career. who all made the journey smoother. Even being in New Zealand , help was simply Dr Laura Ichim one email away. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 23

WHAT’S ON For more information about courses, examinations and events, please visit NEWS & EVENTS on the College website at www.racds.org AT THE COLLEGE March 2016 July 2016 October 2016 30 March - 2 April 1 July 1 October RACDS 23rd Convocation OMS - Closing date for registration for the Close Registration for Enrolment for Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart Final Examination Primary Examination in GDP Sydney Close Registration for Enrolment for Final April 2016 4 - 15 July Examination in GDP Primary Exam - Orientation Course 1 April Venue: Sydney 21 October Close of Registration for Application Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh for Eligibility to sit the Membership 9 - 10 July Diploma in Implant Dentistry Prep Course and Fellowship Examination SDP (All Joint Collegiate Scientific Meeting - Venue: Sydney specialities except OMS) RACDS with College of Dental Surgeons Singapore and College of Dental 22 - 23 October 29 April Surgeons Hong Kong Modern Dentistry Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh OMS - Closing date for applications for for our Elderly Patients Diploma in Implant Dentistry - Assessment of Eligibility for the Final Venue: Singapore Examination Exam Venue: Sydney 23 July May 2016 OMS - Training Program selection November 2016 13 - 14 May interviews for 2017 18 November CPD Masterclass: Practice Management, Venue: Sydney RACDS Council Meeting Law, Ethics & Risk Management; Infection Control; Case Preparation August 2016 28 - 30 November Venue: Sydney 6 August FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination CPD Masterclass: Diagnosis and Written Papers June 2016 Treatment Planning; Therapeutics, Pain 1 June and Pain Management December 2016 Close Registration for Enrolment for Venue: Sydney 5 - 7 December Orientation Course. FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination viva Close Registration for Enrolment for 8 - 9 August voce Membership and Fellowship OMS - Final Examination - Written Papers Venue: Sydney Examination(external) SDP (All specialities except OMS) 19 August 10 December RACDS Council Meeting FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination viva 18 - 19 June voce FRACDS(GDP) - Final Exam September 2016 Venue: Hong Kong Workshop(FEW) 6 - 7 September Venue: Sydney OMS - Final Clinical & viva voce 12 December (TBC) Venue: Brisbane FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination viva 20 - 22 June voce Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 16 - 17 September Venue: USIM or Singapore (TBC) Conjoint MOrth-MRACDS(Orth) CPD Masterclass: Medical Emergencies; Venue: Edinburgh Clinical Examination Technique and Dental viva Preparation Venue: Melbourne 24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 24 Convocation th of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons to be held in Canberra in September 2018 Venue and dates to be confirmed We hope all those who attended the 23rd Convocation in Hobart last week enjoyed socialising with other Fellows and Members of the College. The program showcased contemporary research and advances highlighting the increasingly important role the dental profession plays in promoting individual health and wellbeing. We trusted you enjoyed the fine dining at the stunning Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and sampled the local Tasmanian delights including wine and cheese. For those that missed Convocation, a number of presentations will be loaded to LMS in the upcoming months plus you will receive a copy of the 2016 Annals. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016 25 25 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2016

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