College News August 2016

COLLEGE NEWS AUGUST 2016 ISSUE #02 Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons INSIDE 02 President's Message 10 Convocation 16 What's On

CONTENTS President’s Message 2 CEO’s Message 4 Reports 5 Convocation 10 College Calendar 14 Regional Reports 15 What's on at the College 16 Admission to Fellowship 18 RACDS Academic Prize Winners 19 The College Remembers 20 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 All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or any means (graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, recording taping, or information and retrieval systems) without the written permission from the College. Disclaimer The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Inc., “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. Issue 3 2016 Space reservation 30 September 2016 and deadline for submission of material 14 October 2016. Contact Level 13, 37 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Telephone: +61 2 9262 6044 Facsimile: +61 2 9262 1974 Email: [email protected] Web: www.racds.org Please contact the Editor, Maryann Walsh at [email protected] if you have some personal news you would like published in the College News.

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the College will be held on Friday 18 November 2016 at the College Office, Level 13, 37 York Street, Sydney at 3pm, following the Meeting of Council. If you plan to attend, please advise Maryann Walsh ([email protected]) at the College Office so seating can be arranged. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to request a Proxy Form from the College Office. Please note that proxies must be lodged with the Chief Executive Officer no later than 48 hours before the meeting, i.e. by 3pm Wednesday 16 November 2016. AGENDA 1. Minutes of the previous meeting held on Friday 27 November 2015 2. Annual Audited Accounts and Auditor’s report 3. Annual Report and other Reports 4. Appointment of Auditor for the ensuing year 5. Special Resolution to accept the proposed new Constitution to amend the structure of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons from an Association Incorporated in ACT to a Company Limited by Guarantee 6. Declaration of the Council Election Ballot ELECTION OF COUNCIL FOR 2016–2018 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Fellows and Members of the College are advised of the forthcoming election for the Council of the College for the two year term 2016 – 2018. The new Council will commence following the College Annual General Meeting on Friday 18 November 2016. From the twelve Councillor positions, two are designated – one for the New Zealand Region, elected by Fellows and Members residing in New Zealand, and one for the Asia Region, elected by Fellows and Members residing in the Asia Region. Nomination Forms were posted in mid-August 2016 and are available from the College website at www.racds.org YEAR BOOK 2015 The RACDS 2015 Yearbook is now available online at www.racds.org. The College has come a long way since its founding in 1965 when it was the only postgraduate dental organisation of its type in Australasia. The 2015 Yearbook features some of the celebrations held during the year to mark the College’s milestone 50th anniversary. It also acknowledges the dedication of all those who serve on Committees. All Fellows and Members are listed, as are those who have been awarded special honours. If you’d like a hard copy, please email [email protected] with details of your name and address. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 1

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR DAVID SYKES I opened my last President’s message By all accounts, the Hobart Convocation “This Convocation will place the dentist’s with reference to world events and how was a most successful event. We were role as physician and surgeon in the international developments inevitably blessed with beautiful weather in a context of total health”. filtered down to influence the dental picturesque part of Australia. We were profession and the College. Little did I honoured to have two erudite and thought Surely this is an insight that is long overdue, know what extraordinary turns these provoking keynote speakers in Professors in these times when our profession events would take. The race for a new Svante Twetman and Kevin O’Brien, we is suffering a true identity crisis. As a President of the United States is now a were supported by many partners from profession, what were we before; more cause for considerable concern and the the dental trade and we enjoyed a social importantly what have we become?........” United Kingdom (UK), so important in programme that showcased the treasures It was very pleasing to receive such a our professional heritage, has voted to of Hobart and Tasmania. My thanks must positive independent review that echoed, leave the European Economic Community go to many people without whose support I believe, the important distinction in (EEC). It is the UK’s pre-occupation with the event would not have unfolded so well dental education that the College strives the EEC and our own growing national including: to achieve. maturity that has influenced, in large part, the change in how the health professions Our distinguished guest, Her Excellency, To further our Asia Pacific relationships, Dr in Australia and New Zealand view their Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, Patrick Russo and I travelled to Singapore part in the world as a whole. Governor of Tasmania, our Robert Harris to attend the 2nd Joint Collegiate Scientific Orator, Professor Peter Rathjen, our meeting at the beginning of July. Each Thus, Council sees the College playing its Scientific Programme Chair, Associate College recommended a Keynote speaker main role in the educational aspirations Professor Nicky Kilpatrick, our Chair of the and Dr Simon Wylie represented RACDS in of the Asia Pacific Region. To this end, we Convocation Arrangements Committee, admirable fashion. Dr Russo and I had the now have strong relationships with the Dr Patrick Russo, our Events Manager, opportunity to meet with some Fellows in College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong, Emma Slattery, our CEO Mr Stephen Singapore in order to initiate, hopefully, a the College of Dental Surgeons, Singapore Robbins, all our distinguished lecturers but local Regional Committee. I also had the and the Universiti Sains Malaysia together especially, all the Fellows and Members pleasure of meeting with a similar group with Universities in Australia and New whose enthusiastic participation made the in Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur with a Zealand. We enjoyed presentations at our event a convocation to remember. similar aim. These two areas have not had recent Hobart Convocation from Professor the benefit of a local College community in Thomas Flemmig, Dean of the Faculty Dr Martin Nash, attending as a delegate for recent years and we hope to remedy this of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, the ADA NSW reported in the NSW Dentist: situation. Professor Gary Cheung, Associate Dean of “This was not another “how to make the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong more money” conference/course, or a I am acutely aware that the benefits Kong and Professor Paul Brunton, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, University of mechanistic “how to do this procedure of Membership and Fellowship need quickly and profitably” series of lectures augmentation and the College is hoping Otago. These prominent academics were joined by excellent speakers from around either – refreshing. Dr Patrick Russo (Chair, to access options to enhance our online Australasia that truly reflected the regional Convocation Arrangements Committee) learning platform together with providing nature of the College, of its Fellows and wrote: international online journal links for all our Members and its professional connections. candidates and members. But a major 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016

PRESIDENT project that is consuming much office and considerable appreciation for all she has Council time is a need to move the College achieved in the organisation. from an organisation registered under the Associations Incorporation Act in the There is much to look forward to for the ACT to a company limited by guarantee. College over the latter half of the year but This will involve a special motion at the also a need for a period of consolidation. I upcoming AGM in November, 2016 and am hopeful that our local and international will include changes to the documentation political turmoil will steady and that, in relating to Regional Committees. The size turn, some professional integrity will return of the College has now outgrown the where it is currently under siege. My term original structure and this is a necessary as President is nearing its completion and change. an election for a new Council is almost upon us. This is your opportunity to help At the time of writing the last President’s direct the College into the future. I urge all message, Mr Stephen Robbins, had Members and Fellows consider standing stepped in as Acting CEO. I am very for Council but, if not, to vote and thus pleased to announce that Mr Robbins contribute to the ongoing welfare of an has accepted the position as CEO. He has organisation that, I believe, has a significant brought an experienced but fresh pair of role to play in the Asia Pacific region. eyes to the organisation which I know will bear fruit as he supports Council’s vision Dr David Sykes for the future. President Another staff announcement with no less significance is the imminent departure of Ms Sheridan Ahern. Sheridan has been the backbone of the College office for many years and it is no coincidence that she is mentioned and thanked in so many College documents. For some time now, Sheridan has been juggling her work for the College with study for another career in a health profession and she has reached the pointy end of the course where she must concentrate on graduating. I know she will do so with distinction and all of us would like to wish her the very best for the future. There will always be a fond welcome for her at the College and always COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 3

CEO CEO'S MESSAGE MR STEPHEN ROBBINS Over the past few months, the College the upcoming course in Implant Dentistry? Education Officer of the highest calibre. has maintained its pace with a very busy For more details, please visit our website. We wish her every success in her future schedule of examinations, assessments, Our Education team has been my endeavours. workshops and CPD. In addition, there has focus over the past few months, been the usual timetable of Committee, which is understandable give that is In the meantime, we have finalised our Boards and Council meetings to ensure we our engine room, so to speak. After budget requirements for the coming are on track in delivery of these programs. some consideration of the education, financial year as we conclude the end It is pleasing to report that all existing assessment and examination requirements of this financial year with our Financial Memoranda of Understandings with of the College, I am pleased to announce Controller preparing our accounts for various Universities and overseas Colleges the following organisation structure going audit. have been renewed. Our relationship with forward. these entities is extremely valuable in The remainder of 2016 will be delivering developing both a bridge of learning across Senior Education Officer GDP a range of assessments for MRACDS, both undergraduate and postgraduate Ms Charlotte Anneveld Orientation Course is upon us now, as well as integration of established and Membership conjoint examinations follow recognised international institutions. Examinations Officer FRACDS(GDP) shortly thereafter as we lead into the Ms Sara Birks Primary Examinations and early next year, the Final Examinations. A review of all College documentation Education Officer MRACDS(GDP) is underway to determine currency and Ms Kristen Pontello best practice within the organisation. Whilst this compact calendar is in process, we will also deliver the various CPD The first major review of the Appendix Examinations & Assessment Officer SDP to Regulations leading to Membership Ms Rachel Introna Masterclasses and other courses which are open to all Members and Fellows. It is and Fellowship has now been completed Education Officer OMS my aim to establish Regional Committee with substantial changes being adopted Ms Sally Hilton web pages on the College website, so that by Council. As a result, the College feels Members, Fellows and candidates can also confident that it is encouraging greater Receptionist/Office Assistant keep track on local happenings that will be consistency in its requirements across Ms Marie McGowan of value to you. all specialties, whilst recognising the significant differences in clinical practice. The first of our major activities of the More to do? Absolutely, and the College College has already occurred with the knows it. Make what we are doing even A flow on from this activity will be to review Final Examination Workshop being held better and look for strategic growth other documents relative to specialist at Westmead Hospital. The feedback which is aligned with our core values. This dental practice and align them with the has been excellent and is a tribute to includes delivery of relevant education Appendix to Regulations. the new team who navigated their way related services to our members. through the workshop program under the It is also a busy time for Members and I guidance of Sheridan Ahearn. Sadly, the Until next time, my very best wishes. encourage you to check your diary for College is losing Sheridan to midwifery the various CPD activities on offer by as she is now well and truly entrenched Mr Stephen Robbins the College. Aside from the Regional in her studies and clinical work. Sheridan Chief Executive Officer Committee scientific days why not commenced with the College in 2010 and consider one of our CPD Masterclasses or has developed into an outstanding Senior 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016

GDP REGISTRAR (GDP) PROF LIZ MARTIN Welcome, New Fellows! day on Friday 17th June, at no additional The Primary Examination will take place cost for candidates involved in MRACDS in November/December, with written I would like to take the opportunity to and FRACDS preparations. This day will papers conducted regionally depending congratulate those new Fellows who were involve presentations to assist candidates on candidate numbers and the viva voce successful in this year’s Final Examination in identifying and locating appropriate examinations to be held in Sydney, Hong for Fellowship in General Dental Practice. literature to support their examination Kong and Malaysia. A list of those candidates admitted to preparation and improve their ability Fellowship can be found on page 18. to adequately answer questions in the For information about any College The College welcomes you and hopes examinations. Additionally representatives programs, please feel welcome to contact that you find your association with the from each of the elective sections will the Education team at the College office. College professionally fulfilling. Feedback provide specific elective information for from candidates has been very positive Prof Liz Martin in regard to the value of this experience in candidates in their preparation for the final Registrar, General Dental Practice relation to professional development. examinations which will be held in Sydney in mid January 2017. At the time of writing, preparation is underway for the Final Exam Workshop The FEW will be closely followed by the (FEW). This workshop supports candidates Orientation Course which will again be for the Final Examination by assisting held at Moore College in Sydney from 4th them to develop the skills required to to 15th July. This two week, intensive lecture discuss diverse aspects of dentistry in series prepares candidates for the Primary an exam-setting. Case presentation, Examination of the College. The lecturers essay writing, viva-voce practice and are renowned experts in their fields and discussion of treatment planning options present stimulating and relevant sessions are skills that are essential for success in in the disciplines of: Anatomy, Pathology, this clinically oriented examination. The Physiology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry, workshop, which comprises 14 Continuing Physiology and Histology. There are also Professional Development (CPD) hours, additional lectures in Pharmacology. is facilitated by a number of the Final The feedback from participants has Examiners, representing the general been consistently positive, and even for section and the three elective sections, and is being held on 17th and 18th June those participants who do not intend to at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health in present for the Primary Examination, the Sydney. I would like to take this opportunity course presents a clinical perspective and to thank Dr Geoff Borlase who is the application of important basic scientific Convenor of the FEW and all the facilitators knowledge. The opportunity to develop involved in the workshop for their efforts to networks and enjoy collegiality with like- support candidates through this valuable minded professionals is also a valuable experience. For the first time this year part of the program, with 61 hours of the College provided an additional CPD recognised CPD as an added incentive! COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 5

SDP REGISTRAR (SDP) CLIN. A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT We are fast approaching the College I would like to congratulate all of the Boards of Studies which have strong Membership and Fellowship examinations candidates who have recently been representation by the various Specialist for Specialist Dental Practice, which will admitted to Membership in the Specialist Academies. I welcome any and all input be held in the College Office in Sydney on Practice Disciplines. Refer to page 18. for the Membership and Fellowship exams Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 August. We in the Specialist Dental Practice fields. So have four candidates registered for the At the College Council’s May meeting, please, if you have any input, contact Ms exams and I wish them every success and Rachel Introna. revisions to the Appendix to the thank the Examiners in the three Special Regulations for Specialist Dental Practice Fields of Orthodontics, Endodontics and Clin A/Prof Neil Peppit Paediatric Dentistry for their help and were approved. This revised Appendix is Registrar (SDP) support to the College. more streamlined and consolidates the previous versions and tidies up a number We continue to receive a number of of multiple document discrepancies. It is enquiries and interest in our Membership a working document that will continue to pathways, most notably within the change with our changing examinations specialist dental practice of Orthodontics. and disciplines. A big thank you to all the Increasing interest is also being received Boards of Studies that helped review the in the MOrth/MRACDS(Orth) conjoint documents and provided great input in pathway with the Royal College of this process. The Appendix is available on Surgeons in Edinburgh. This year’s the RACDS website at http://www.racds. exams occurred in Edinburgh in mid- June and I am pleased to announce the org. success of both candidates in these examinations. For those interested in this All candidates currently enrolled (prior duel membership examination, it is also to 27 May 2016) for Membership or held here in Adelaide on 28-30 November. Fellowship examinations in a Specialist If you know of someone thinking of sitting Dental Practice will be governed under the membership exam the cut off date for the superseded Appendix to Regulations. enrolment is 2 September. Alternatively, This transitional phase will conclude after contact Ms Rachel Introna at the College the 2016 examinations for Membership at [email protected]. and Fellowship. The Australian Universities that are The next stage of this review process is holding conjoint examinations currently to look at our current examinations in all are the University of Sydney, the University of Western Australia and the University of fields of Specialist Dental Practice and Queensland. Several other universities ensure they reflect current best practice in both scope and examination process. are anticipated to be added to this in the This review will take place through the coming months. 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016

GDP MEMBERSHIP (GDP) DR ADAM KEYES-TILLEYS The MRACDS(GDP) goes from strength pathway to Fellowship. The Board would like Opt-Out – Access to Short Term Mentoring to strength as the program enters its 10th to take this opportunity to encourage more Candidates who choose to opt-out will be year. With an oversubscribed intake of 32 successful MRACDS candidates, past and removed from the mentoring arrangement candidates (including a record number present, to discuss the possibility of sitting but will have access to short term, specific from NZ), the total number of candidates the Part 2 Fellowship Examinations. mentoring (such as preparation for viva participating in the program is 83. voce) on request. There are 7 candidates who have successfully In March this year, the College hosted an completed their short answer questions Changes to the Program Orientation Day where President, Dr David (SAQs) and case reports. They have Over the program's 10 years, much tweaking Sykes, Censor in Chief, Dr Warren Shnider, nominated for the July viva voce. The Board has taken place under the guidance of many Chair, Board of Studies, Dr Adam Keyes- would like to wish them all the best for their College members and staff. I would like to Tilley, Chair, Examinations Committee, Prof final assessment. thank the Board members, the College staff, Ian Meyers, A/Prof John Dale and Senior the mentors and in particular, Ms Charlotte Education Officer, Ms Charlotte Anneveld Mentors Anneveld for all their hard work. I would also like to specifically thank the Examinations introduced candidates to the philosophies The Board would also like to thank the Committee and all of the Examiners for of the College. mentors for all of their efforts. their efforts. Further thanks to Dr Catherine Prineas and Prof Ian Meyers for their tireless Assessments in 2016 All candidates in the MRACDS(GDP) Program efforts. To date, one Assessment Round was are assigned a mentor at Orientation Day held in February where 34 modules were until the end of the first Assessment Round. The Board is dedicated to keeping the completed by the candidates with 26 In this time, candidates are encouraged program relevant to today’s general passing. to seek mentoring advice on the program dental practitioner as they face the many expectations and requirements; support challenges that contemporary practice In March, 5 candidates successfully completed and advice in locating relevant and throws up. With this in mind, the Board the viva voce. The Board would like to appropriate resources; support in reviewing will be looking over the next cycle to congratulate these candidates on becoming pre-assessment material; and advice and move modules that are more finite and the College’s most recent Members. support during assessment submission. didactic (such as Infection Control and At the end of the Assessment Round, Medical Emergencies) into multi-choice The Board would also like to single out for candidates will be asked to choose one of assessments as well as exploring additional further congratulations, Dr Adam Wahab the following options: elective modules. who, upon obtaining College Membership, successfully presented himself for Part 2 of Opt-In – Long Term Mentoring I believe that the strength of the program the Fellowship Examinations. To complete Candidates who would like to retain their and the strength of the College, lies with this both final assessments ‘back to back’ is a mentoring relationship will be required constant review. If you feel your skills could testament to Dr Wahab’s commitment to to opt-in to long term mentoring. In this help the program then we encourage you continuing education. Dr Wahab’s success instance, candidates will maintain contact to contact the College office. is a wonderful demonstration of the rigor of with their mentor on a regular basis for the the MRACDS as a commensurate learning duration of their time in the program. Dr Adam Keyes-Tilleys Membership (GDP) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 7

OMS OMS A/PROF JOCELYN SHAND The Board of Studies and its committees Women’s Hospital) and the examination Courses have been busy since the commencement was attended by Dr Julia Dando, Registrar The SST course was held in April and of the training year. The Surgical Science - OMS. hosted by the Adelaide OMS Unit. The & Training Examination was held in May. There were fifteen examination popular West Week OMS Course was held The Board of Studies – Oral & Maxillofacial candidates and twelve were successful in late April and it was convened by A/Prof Surgery met in May and the Surgical and they are congratulated: Dr’s Angus Gebauer and hosted by the Perth based Science & Training Examination was Cameron, Anthony Chellappah, Howard OMS’s. The invited lecturer was Professor also conducted in May. A bulletin for the Cho, Jacqueline Dobes, Owen Ellis, Nils Gelrich, Germany. Consultants involved in training was Andrew Higgins, Richard Huggins, Jivajothi distributed in March and a trainee bulletin Jeyathevan, Margaret Kim, Liam Moore, Six trainees received travel grants, was also released in March. Shreya Tocaciu and Daniel Wong. sponsored by KLS Martin, to attend the SORG course in Tuttlingen, Germany in College Convocation Reacreditation of the OMS Training May. Dr’s P Amailuk (SA), J Kaderbhai (VIC Two Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons received Program & TAS), S Kok (NZ), W Huang (NSW & ACT), awards during the College Convocation The Accreditation Team, representing the Z McNamara (QLD & NT) & F Chang (WA) held in Hobart in April. Dr James P. four registering bodies, will commence attended the course. Worthington received a FRACDS(OMS), the process of reaccreditation of Fellowship without Examination, in the OMS Training Program this year CPD recognition of his contribution to training, during the annual conference of the The triennium period was completed at education and accreditation processes Association, ANZAOMS. In October the end of 2015. A random audit of 10 % as the past-Chair of the Accreditation they will be conducting preliminary of the Fellows to ascertain compliance is Committee. Dr Worthington is the former interviews with consultants, members currently underway. Director of Training, New Zealand Training of the regional surgical committees and Centre. A/Professor Andrew Heggie received trainee concurrently with the Association Selection for Training a Meritorious Service Award from the conference. The major component of the The selection process for training College for distinguished service to the reaccreditation review will take place in positions commencing in 2017 is presently College and to the Board of Studies, and June 2017. in progress. The CV’s will be reviewed and former Division, of Oral & Maxillofacial the professional performance appraisals Surgery particularly as Chair of the Court Retirement, Chair of the QLD & NT have been distributed to the referees. The of Examiners for all of the examination Regional Surgical Committee, OMS interviews will be conducted on the 23rd processes for the specialty: Final Exam, The Board of Studies acknowledges and July in Sydney. Surgical Science & Training and Basic thanks A/Prof Martin Batstone, Royal Surgical Science Examinations. He was Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, who was Training Centre Accreditation integral in the development of the BST & the Chair of the Queensland & Northern The New Zealand Training Centre will AST pathways, a member of the Education Territory Regional Surgical Committee have an accreditation visit in August 2016. Committee and most recently he was (RSC) for many years. He retired from this The visits to all of the Training Centres are the Chair of the Examination Committee position earlier this year and currently undertaken every 5-years unless there are (OMS). A/Prof Batstone is the President of the conditions placed on a training site, if there Australian & New Zealand Head & Neck are major changes or concerns are raised Surgical Science & Training Examination Cancer Society. He will continue his about training positions. (SST) involvement with the Training Program as The SST examination was held on the a member of the Examination Committee A/Prof Jocelyn Shand, Chair, Board of 29th & 30th May in Melbourne. The and Chair of the SST examination panel. Studies - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Chair of the Examination Panel was A/ Dr Anthony Crombie has been appointed Prof. Martin Batstone (Royal Brisbane & as the new Chair of the RSC. 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016

Dr James Worthington & Dr David Sykes (President) Prof Jillian Sewell (President, Australian Medical Council) & A/Prof Andrew Heggie SST Examination Panel Back Row L to R: Dr’s R Wood (Geelong), R Kumar (Co-ordinator), N Vujcich (Perth), J Harrison (Auckland), S Deane (Sydney), G Findlay (Brisbane) Front Row L to R: Dr’s R Greenberg (Specialist Anaesthetist), P Bordbar (Melbourne), A/Prof M Batstone (Chair, Examination Panel), Dr J Dando (Registrar, OMS) West Week OMS Course – Perth, April 2016 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 9

23 Convocation rd No Mouth is an Island 30 March - 2 April 2016 Hobart The 23rd Convocation was held at the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Associate Professor John Harcourt OAM, Professor George Hobart in the beautiful Tasmania, from Wednesday 30th March Wing AM, Dr. Ross Bastiaan AM, A/Professor Neil Peppitt and through to Saturday 2nd April 2016. A/Professor Werner Bischof and Dr Francis Chau. In the President’s Address during the Opening Ceremony, Dr Dr David Sykes congratulated the new Fellows and Members in David Sykes welcomed the College’s official guests and their both general and specialist dental practice as well as recognising partners. members of the profession through the presentation of College Awards. Her Excellency, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, Governor of Tasmania officially opened the 23rd Convocation in Hobart. Inductees included the following Fellows and Members Professor Peter Rathjen, Vice Chancellor, University of Tasmania; the Robert Harris Orator, Dr Sai Kwing Chan, President of the MEMBERSHIP IN GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE College of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong, Dr John Lockwood • Asseman Fayaz AM, – Chair of the Dental Board of Australia, Associate Professor • Ruchika Garg Jillian Sewell - President of the Australian Medical Council, • Priya Gopalakrishnan Professor Michael Morgan – President of the Australian Dental • Mathew Albert Wei Ting Lim Council, Dr Rick Olive AM, RFD, President of the Australian Dental • Darren Ma Association and Dr John Cosson – President of the Australian • Ehsan Nabavi and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. • Michael Toan Lam Nguyen International speakers Professor Kevin O’Brien – Professor • Matthew Andrew Crawford Peters of Orthodontics, University of Manchester, Professor Svante • Amanda H Phoon Nguyen Twetman – Professor of Cariology, University of Copenhagen, • Sumit Sachdeva Professor Paul Brunton – Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, University • Niranjan Eliezer Thomas of Otago, Professor Thomas Flemmig – Dean of the Faculty of • Irene Wei Ling Thong Dentistry, University of Hong Kong and Professor Gary Cheung, • Alan T Trinh Associate Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong • Ahmed Adam Wahab The President acknowledged the College’s fifty years. He MEMBERSHIP IN A SPECIAL DENTAL PRACTICE DISCIPLINE congratulated the many Fellows and Members who over the Dental Public Health: Noora Sulaiman Ebrahim Mohammed Al past 50 years of the College’s existence acted as registrars, blooshi examiners, committee members, councillors and officers of the Endodontics: Ennio F Rebellato and Fatima Mohamed College. Their significant contribution to the College was noted, Aldhefairi in particular the sound foundation established by past presidents Paediatric Dentistry: Giselle D'Mello acknowledging those present: Periodontics: Mohammed Shorab Prosthodontics: Catherine Jane Collins 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016

FELLOWSHIP BY EXAMINATION College Awards • Yasmina Andreani The following College Awards were made at Convocation: • Wessam Ahmed Fouad Atteya • Mathew Albert Wei Ting Lim and Michael Toan Lam Nguyen • David Che-Wei Chang received the Kenneth J G Sutherland Membership Award • Ashwini Chaphekar for 2015. • Zoe Commandeur • Fellows admitted to the College without Examination were • Liem T Dang awarded to John Lockwood AM, Michael Morgan, Laurence • Hosam El-Deen A B El-Haddad Walsh and James Worthington. • Marina Salah Kamel • Luke Moloney received the 2014 Meritorious Service Award. • Achala Khot • Andrew Heggie received the 2015 Meritorious Service • May Lam Award. • Nigel Gordon Maher • Honorary Fellows admitted to the College were Werner • Alan Mann Bischof, Francis Chau and Martin Tyas AM. • Alvin Ng • The 17th Robert Harris Oration was delivered by Professor • Grant William O'Donnell Peter Rathjen, Vice Chancellor of the University of Tasmania. • Heba Skaros He delivered a thought provoking and interesting glimpse • Sarah Rachel Yi-Jiin Ting into his research programme in embryonic stem (ES) cell • Ahmed Adam Wahab research. The audience was mesmerised as he took them • Alex Ruwan Kumar Warnakula on a journey into the future of stem cell biology and stem • Yeung Lin Kit cell therapies. PRESENTATION OF FELLOWSHIP BY EXAMINATION IN A Convocation theme SPECIALIST DENTAL PRACTICE DISCIPLINE Built on the theme: “No Mouth is an Island – oral health in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: James Jihyo Kim the systemic universe”, the 23rd convocation showcased contemporary research and advances in our understanding Her Excellency, Professor the Honourable Kate Warner, Governor of the increasingly important role the dental profession plays of Tasmania officially opened the 23rd Convocation in Hobart. in promoting individual health and wellbeing. The Scientific Her opening speech highlighted the importance of good oral health and the role dentists can play in the community to ensure Program was intended to challenge attendees and to encourage dental health services are provided to children and adults. clinicians to reflect on the role the dental professional plays play in promoting health. We were fortunate to be joined by two magnificent Keynote speakers, Professors Svante Twetman and Kevin O’Brien, both of whom certainly challenged but also amazed and amused attendees as they unravelled the contemporary evidence underpinning our management of both dental caries and malocclusion. In particular in his session titled ‘In the absence of evidence is the salesman king?’ Kevin O’Brien raised important questions around the factors that drive patient expectations and the delivery of clinical services, particularly when there may be little science to support a given Her Excellency, Prof Kate Warner, Governor of Tasmania COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 11

intervention. The concurrent sessions featured speakers from both overseas and locally who explored the challenges facing the dental profession in providing care for people with increasingly complex co- morbidities including dementia and chronic disease. There was a particular focus on the broader impacts of chronic disease with thought provoking presentations from medical specialists including Professor Andrew Robinson from the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre, respiratory physician Professor Andrew Naughton and palliative care specialist, Dr Dr David Sykes presenting Prof Peter Rathjen a College Medal for the Robert Harris Oration Philip Lee. The introduction of small group interactive Masterclasses, facilitated by well-known and respected College Fellows was a huge success as participants were able to engage in case based discussion on a wide range of topics including; managing the aesthetic demands of adolescents, diagnostic dilemmas, blood and surgery and treatment planning with implants. Post convocation feedback on these masterclasses has ensured that these masterclasses will become a regular Scientific Program session feature of future convocations. Full scientific papers for all Keynote speakers and Invited speakers sessions presented at the 23rd Convocation can be found in the Annals, an electronic copy of this publication can be found on the www. racds.org website. Young Lecturer Award The Young Lecturer Award has established itself as an important part of College Convocation. All presentations from the four candidates Dr Raymond Lam, Dr Sarah Ting, Dr Jyotsna Raj and Engrossed delegates attending lectures Dr Nigel Maher were of high standard in both delivery and content. A Special thanks to the panel of judges Professor Elizabeth Martin, Professor Paul Brunton and Dr David Sykes and Colgate for their continued support of this award. The Young Lecturer Award consisting of a Certificate and a cheque to the value of $2,500 was presented by Dr Susan Cartwright of Colgate on Saturday morning to the winner Dr Sarah Ting. Inductees and Award Recipients 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016

We were very grateful to have the support of our colleagues from the dental industry. Special thanks to our two Bronze Sponsors Dentsply Implants and Colgate. The Industry Exhibitors that participated in the trade exhibition were Ansell, Colgate, Dentsply Implants, Dental Protection, Dental Integrated Dynamics, Geistlich Biomaterials, Henry Schein Halas, In vitro technologies, NSK, Sirona, Troll Dental and Software of Excellence. But it wasn’t all work... Taste of Tasmania networking function The opportunity for fellowship was foremost in the organising committee's mind when planning the event. A strong sense of collegiality ran throughout the 3 days starting with the Presidents’ cocktail party on the Wednesday evening. This continued with the \"Taste of Tassie\", an opportunity for local producers to show off their wares and delegates to sample everything from honey to whiskey and which followed a fascinating open lecture by Dr Roland Watzl, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the Australian Antarctic, on Delegates enjoying a morning tea break between sessions the provision of medical services in the extremely remote expedition setting. The Convocation dinner was held at the internationally renowned MONA museum. The night began with drinks on the ferry from Constitution Dock to MONA. Delegates then had a private tour of the museum before heading to the formal dinner. The schedule for Saturday morning specifically included a late start in order to allow delegates to recover gently from the previous night’s festivities as well as to encourage a visit to the local Salamanca markets to further enjoy the best of what Presidents Reception Tasmania has to offer. Jill Sewell, Nicky Kitpatrick, Charlotte Anneveld and Adam Wahab Convocation is a flagship event in the RACDS calendar Hobart 2016 upheld the traditions of education and fellowship. We meet next in Canberra in 2018 when Convocation will be paired with the 3rd Joint Colleges Scientific Meeting. We look forward to welcoming all of you and our colleagues from the College of Dental Surgeons Hong Kong and the College of Dental Surgeons of Singapore. MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) - Location of Convocation Dinner COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 13

For more information about courses, College Calendar examinations and events, please visit NEWS & EVENTS on the College website at www.racds.org July 2016 September 2016 December 2016 1 July 6 - 7 September 3 December OMS - Closing date for registration for the OMS - Final Clinical & viva voce MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce Final Examination Venue: Brisbane Venue: New Zealand 4 - 15 July 16 - 17 September 5 - 7 December Primary Exam - Orientation Course CPD Masterclass: Medical Emergencies; FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination viva voce Venue: Sydney Clinical Examination Technique and Venue: Sydney Dental viva Preparation 9 - 10 July Venue: Melbourne 10 December Joint Collegiate Scientific Meeting - FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination viva voce RACDS with College of Dental Surgeons October 2016 Venue: Hong Kong Singapore and College of Dental 1 October Surgeons Hong Kong Modern Dentistry Close Registration for Enrolment for 12 December (TBC) for our Elderly Patients Primary Examination in GDP Sydney FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination viva Venue: Singapore Close Registration for Enrolment for Final voce Examination in GDP Venue: USIM or Singapore (TBC) 23 July OMS - Training Program selection 21 October January 2017 interviews for 2017 Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 10 - 11 January Venue: Sydney Diploma in Implant Dentistry Prep Course FRACDS(GDP) - Final Examination viva voce Venue: Sydney Venue: Sydney August 2016 6 August 22 - 23 October 16 - 18 January CPD Masterclass: Diagnosis and Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh FRACDS(GDP) Final Examination Written Treatment Planning; Therapeutics, Pain Diploma in Implant Dentistry - Papers and Pain Management Examination Venue: Sydney Venue: Sydney Venue: Sydney 8 - 9 August November 2016 OMS - Final Examination - Written Papers 18 November RACDS Council Meeting 19 August RACDS Council Meeting 26 November MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce 22 - 23 August Venue: Sydney & Melbourne RACDS Specialist Dental Practice – Examinations 28 - 30 November Venue: Sydney FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination Written Papers 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016

REGIONAL REPORTS SOUTH AUSTRALIA The theme for the day was “Dentistry VICTORIA & TASMANIA Towards 2020 – a Comprehensive Update On Thursday 2nd June, the SA committee for the Modern Dental Practitioner”. Preparations are underway for the Victoria held the first RACDS event for 2016. It was and Tasmanian Regional Committee Annual “Drinks and Nibbles” at Melbourne Street The aim was to discuss the burning Scientific Meeting at University House at Wine Cellar. About 30 Fellows, Members issues in dentistry today across a range of Woodward on Friday 26th August, 2016. and candidates attended and the age disciplines. It will be a fantastic evening to enjoy the range was about 25 to 80+. This indicates The presenters were: collegiality that RACDS brings. For further the changing age demographic for the Dr Ahmed Saleh – Periodontics details see page 17. College and it seemed that the younger Prof Camile Farah – Oral Medicine attendees appreciated talking with the Dr Siva Vasudavan – Orthodontics Dr Claudia Yung wide range of older and more experienced Dr Graham Carmichael – Prosthodontics Secretary dentists in the room. The event was Dr Vanessa William – Paediatric Dentistry Victora & Tasmania Regional Committee great fun, the food excellent, the wine Dr Gus Jang – Endodontics plentiful and the company (as always) was Mr Daniel Brand – Medico-legal Matters NEW ZEALAND entertaining. It was good to catch up with many who we had not seen for some time. A total of 128 delegates including 50 final Congratulations are extended to Dr year dental students were treated to a day Sarah Ting who was awarded the Young Sadly, inaugural Fellow, Dr Graham of excellent content and advice on matters Lecturers prize in Hobart. Mount, was not with us. Graham passed regarding techniques and materials in away the previous week and there was contemporary clinical practice. much discussion about the outstanding Preparations are underway for the achievements of Graham in his brilliant The final year students were invited NZ Annual Study Day which is on 3rd dental career. by the Regional Committee to attend September in Queenstown – (see details free of charge as part of an initiative to on p.17) and the RACDS NZ luncheon to Following such a successful first event increase engagement of the College with be held at the Annual NZDA conference for 2016, the Committee has decided that undergraduates. Drs David Sykes, Andrew in Wellington in October. All Fellows, more events will be held in Adelaide this Savundra and Andrew Bochnek gave a Members and candidates are welcome to year. The first will be the Annual Dinner presentation to the students about the (with a combined short seminar program) College and the benefits of Membership attend. to be held on Friday 26th August. Further and Fellowship. Thanks must go to the details on page 16. The Committee is keen Head of the UWA Dental School, Prof. Dr Erin Mahoney to make all events worthwhile. The AGM Camile Farah for making it possible for the Chair, NZ Regional Committee will be held at 6 pm at the same venue. students to attend. ASIA The Committee will also hold a social The WA Region was honoured to host the event around the end of October. This College President, Dr David Sykes, who The Annual Scientific Meeting was will be a family event. We have decided closed the meeting with an address. Dr successfully held on 1 May 2016 at the this event will be a Chinese Yum Cha at Sykes congratulated the presenters on Hong Kong Football Club. Dr Albert Lee, around 1pm on a Saturday. This type of get the outstanding quality and content of Council Member, briefly reported our together provides fantastic food choices their presentations and remarked that the College’s recent activities to the audience, and socialising, talking, eating and drinking WA Region “punches above it’s weight” followed by the lectures from our invited is easy and encouraged. academically and clinically. speakers: Drs Yoshitsugu Terauchi and Gracemary Leung. It was a conjoint event The Committee is planning several major Following the WA Region AGM held with the Hong Kong Endodontic Society events in 2017 – Meet and Greet, Scientific immediately after the Scientific Day, 30 and the Asia Committee was grateful for Day combined with the Annual Dinner and Members, Fellows and partners enjoyed the kind support from Prof Gary Cheung a social event. Depending on feedback, we a delicious meal at the Matilda Bay and the HKES committee. The lectures may also consider a “get away” during restaurant. were informative and were well attended the year. There will be more details about by our local Fellows and Members. Last these proposed events later in 2016. The event ran smoothly thanks to the but not least, the Asia Committee thank efforts of the WA Regional Committee. The Dr SF Leung for organising this event. Dr Dale Gerke Chairman, Dr Raymond Lam, would like to Without his hard work this event would not Chairman, SA Regional Committee thank all those involved in the organising have been so successful. and running of a successful day. WESTERN AUSTRALIA Dr Rony Cho Dr John Watson Chair, Asia Regional Committee The WA Regional RACDS Scientific Day Secretary, WA Regional Committee was held on Friday, June 17th at the Hyatt Hotel, Perth in the Terrace Ballroom. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 15

WHAT’S ON AT THE COLLEGE NSW Regional Committee SA Regional Committee The NSW Regional Committee invite you to attend their Annual The SA Regional Committee invite you to attend their second Dinner as follows – event for 2016, the Annual RACDS dinner, Seminar and AGM. Date & Time: Saturday 27th August at 7:00pm Date & Time: Friday 26th August at 6.30pm Location: Guillaume Restaurant, 92 Hargrave St, Paddington Location: Vietcham Restaurant, 408 King St, Adelaide Cost: $160 for a full deguestation menu with matching wines. Cost: $65 If you would like to join us, please RVSP ASAP to Emma Black at Enjoy a fantastic night of collegiality, education and a 10 [email protected] course Vietnamese banquet. Pre-dinner drinks (after the AGM) are complimentary. The AGM commences at 6pm and the dinner follows at 6.30pm. There will be two short presentations during the meal: • Professor Mark Bartold, who will discuss “Updates to dentistry, new ideas and developments in Periodontics” • Dr Dale Gerke, who will lead an interactive discussion regarding treatment options in various complex case presentations The Committee is working hard to reinvigorate the College activities in 2016 and we aim to serve you. We look forward to seeing you there. If you would like to join us, please RVSP ASAP to Dale Gerke at [email protected] 16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016

VIC TAS Regional Committee NZ Regional Committee Victoria/Tasmanian Regional Committee invites you to their The New Zealand Regional Committee invites all RACDS Annual Scientific Meeting Fellows, members and candidates to its 4th Annual Study Day in Queenstown, New Zealand. Date & Time: Friday 26th August from 1:00pm - 5:00pm Location: The University House @ The Woodward, 10th Floor, 185 Date & Time: Saturday 3rd September from 8:30am – 4:00pm Pelham Street, Carlton (The Law Building) Location: Nugget Point Hotel, 146 Arthurs Point Road, Arthurs Point. CPD: 3.5 hrs http://nuggetpointhotel.co.nz/ Study Day registration fee: $200 NZD Dentistry: Today and Tomorrow Speakers include: • Dr Geoff Borlase (RACDS Prosthetics) Speakers include - • Dr Patrick Russo: General Dental Practice - Then, Now, and • Dr Mike Brosnan (Paediatric Dentistry) • Prof Paul Brunton (Prosthodontists and Restorative Dentistry) the Future • Dr Tami Yap: New Treatment Philosophy on Pain Management • Dr Finn Gilroy (General Dentistry) • Prof Alison Rich (Oral Pathology) and New Methods on Early Oral Cancer Detection • Dr Jason Yap: Recent Advances in Orthodontics • Dr Sarah Ting (Orthodontics) • Dr Aovana Timmerman: Regenerative Endodontics In addition, the 2016 recipient of the Sutherland Prize, Dr Laura Ichim will be speaking on a general dentistry topic. Along with a Stay on afterwards to enjoy a 3-course dinner for delegates and partners to relax and enjoy the fellowship that the College provides. wonderful dinner supported by the RACDS. We will be celebrating the recent FRACDS and MRACDS NZ graduates. Dinner Speaker: Dr Stewart Cottis A dinner follows at Botswana Butchery, 17 Marine Parade, Exponential Change: Are you ready for Tomorrow's World? Queenstown http://www.botswanabutchery.co.nz/ Cost: $79 per person plus drinks Partners are welcome Enquiries to Claudia Yung - [email protected] or [email protected] Enquiries to Erin Mahoney - [email protected] COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 17

ADMISSIONS TO FELLOWSHIP & MEMBERSHIP 8 March 2016 to 22 July 2016 FRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(DPH) Yasmina ANDREANI (NSW) Fatima ALDHEFAIRI (United Arab Emirates) Sze Tai Pamela CHING (Singapore) Man Him CHAU (Hong Kong) Asa Yazdany FARD (Islamic Republic of Iran) Pathik Shailesh MEHTA (NSW) Laura ICHIM (New Zealand) Achala KHOT (VIC) MRACDS(Oral Med) Izni Iwani MAJID (Malaysia) Ramesh BALASUBRAMANIAM (WA) David John MCKELVEY (New Zealand) Amir SAMAD (QLD) MRACDS(Orth) Elizabeth Ellen FISHER (QLD) MRACDS(GDP) Shaneel SHASTRI (VIC) Rahul CHARI (New Zealand) Charles Sidney SHERIDAN (VIC) Pik Yuk Candy CHEUNG (Hong Kong) Subin DUTTA (ACT) Rucha GUPTA (New Zealand) Sumit SACHDEVA (QLD) Nick STRETTON (New Zealand) Kin Yip WAN (Hong Kong) Wai Yee Amy WONG (Hong Kong) To prepare for the 2017 Diploma in Implant Dentistry Examination, the College is running a 3 day orientation course for the first time in the College Office on Friday 26th – Sunday 28th August. Adj A/Professor Richard Chan is facilitating the course along with presenters Dr Scott Davis, Clinical A/Professor Anthony Au, Dr Lydia Lim, Dr Louise Brown and Dr Vijay Tumuluri. Candidates are coming from all parts of Australia and New Zealand to participant in this course with the end goal to sit the examinations run by Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. The College is hosting a 2-day Examination for the Diploma in Implant Dentistry of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (DID RCS Edin) to be held on the 22nd - 23rd October 2016 Sydney. 1818 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016OLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 C

RACDS ACADEMIC PRIZE RECIPIENTS Griffith University School of Dentistry and Oral Health Awarded to a student in their final year who has achieved the highest Grade Point Average at the conclusion of their penultimate year. Dr James Grainger congratulating Dr Hasan Maki for an outstanding academic achievement. Fiji National University The Braham Pearlman Award is given to the student who scores the highest marks in Clinical Dentistry in Year 5 based on the final marks in the course. Deputy Chancellor Arvind Maharaj awarding Academic Prize winner for 2015, Dr Harshana Shika Singh. James Cook University Awarded to a final year student for outstanding academic achievement. A little about Ingrid... Ingrid grew up in Townsville before relocating to Brisbane to complete a Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Queensland. She worked as a dental hygienist/dental therapist in south-east Queensland for a number of years in private practice and in the public dental system. She then completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and has returned to Townsville to work in both a general practice and a specialist prosthodontic practice. Prof Neil Meredith with Dr Ingrid Blomberg. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 19

THE COLLEGE REMEMBERS... Dr Robert Gordon Henry was an Inaugural Fellow of the College. He was a true professional whose work had spanned 77 years. Bob joined the Faculty of Dentistry, in Sydney in 1939. He completed his studies for his dental course in 1942, at the age of 20, too young to be registered as a dentist. He worked at the Dental Hospital until 1943 in the interim. In 1943 after registration, he joined the RAAF, was promoted to Squadron Leader in 1946, and demobilized in 1947. After WWII he began in a general practice in Roseville in Sydney. In 1948, he joined the Orthodontic Department at Sydney Dental Hospital and became a Specialist Orthodontist joining Dr Walter N Benson DDSc. He remained with Dr. Benson for some years and later set up his own practice in Macquarie St. Bob was a part-time lecturer and tutor at the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Sydney for many years. He was a member of the Faculty Board from 1960 until 1974. Dr Robert “BOB” Gordon Henry OAM BDS, MDS,DDSc, FRACDS, FICD He continued to be very active in the teaching and guiding of the first group of students 10th April 1922 - 28th May 2016 in Orthodontics for the MDSC 1965 -1967. He was extremely competent in the use of removable appliances, but principally used fixed appliances with the edgewise technique and later introduced “Begg Technique”. Bob was a member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists as the National President in 1984 and attained Life Membership in 2001. He worked assiduously on a small committee preparing “Regulations for Examination in Special Fields with reference to Orthodontics”. On Australia Day 2009, Bob was awarded The Medal of the Order of Australia. Over the years he was very generous with his time. He was the Honorary Specialist Orthodontist to The Spastic Centre, Burnside Children’s Homes, and Dalmar Children’s Home. Bob was a devout family man having many interests including cricket, gardening, golf, tennis, and swimming. He was also a wizard at solving cryptic crossword puzzles. Bob is survived by his widow Alfreda, two daughters Catherine and Libby, two sons David and Philip, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Dr George Wing After graduating in Dentistry at the University of Sydney in 1954, Robin George Woods joined the NSW Government travelling dental clinic. During a stop at Wagga Wagga, he met a nurse by the name of Judith who he later married in 1958. In 1957 he bought a practice in Yass where he could treat the “whole community” rather than a particular social group. One of the first things he did in his practice was to establish a microbiology laboratory so that he could begin his clinical studies into the causes of dental decay and the antibiotic sensitivity patterns of the bacteria identified as causing dental infection. Further, he was a fierce protagonist for the introduction of fluoride, and, with his friend Syd Dobbin, introduced it into the Yass water supply, the first town, in NSW, that was fluoridated. Robin had a major commitment to the Federal Australian Dental Association and international commitments as a Fellow of the Federation Dentaire International over four decades. His involvement in particular as an advisor on pharmacological matters was especially important through his carefully crafted and very helpful ‘Guide to the Use of Drugs in Dentistry’ that was first published in 1972. He published many papers in Dental A/Prof Robin George Woods AM and Pharmacological Journals. BDS (Syd), MDS (Syd) Robin had continuous involvement with the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Sydney 13th November 1932 - 24th March 2016 and was awarded the title of Clinical Associate Professor in recognition of his commitment to service and leadership. He was a member of the Dental Faculty Board. In 1988 he was appointed a member of the World Health Organisation as an expert on Oral Health and became the first Australian to be elected Chairman of the Commission on Dental Products. 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016OLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 C 20

THE COLLEGE REMEMBERS... In 1982 he was awarded the membership of the Order of Australia. What is particularly amazing about these many professional achievements is that they have been carried out simultaneously while remaining firmly in a country practice. In addition, he was very active in the Yass Community particularly in the Swimming Club and Music Club. Robin assisted with editing books on Yass history and organizing ANZAC Day marches, the Church Centenary and taking movies of local events. Robin passed away at the age of 83, leaving behind 2 daughters and one granddaughter. Ms Helen Woods Graham Mount graduated from Sydney University in 1945 at the young age of 20 and then became a tutor at that University until he was old enough to be registered. He joined his father in private practice in Adelaide and in 1950 began tutoring in various part-time teaching roles until 1980. Graham was instrumental in the foundation of the Post Graduate Committee in Dentistry of The University of Adelaide. He served with distinction as its inaugural Secretary from 1960-1963 and then as its Chairman from 1971-1983. Graham was an asset to the many University, State and Federal ADA committees and advisory bodies. His clear understanding of the issues under consideration and his vision were always apparent. He had the ability “to sort the wheat from the chaff” and to bring many situations to a diplomatic conclusion. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Graham and Owen Makinson recognised the need to embrace “Minimal Intervention Dentistry”. Graham worked with Professor Rory Hume to revise the long established GV Black designs for cavity preparation and in 1998 they published a major textbook, ‘The Preservation and Restoration of Tooth Structure’. The Dr Graham Jaunay Mount AM third edition of this work is currently being released. BDS (Sydney) DDSc (Adelaide) FRACDS, FADI, FICD During his long career, Graham was elected Fellow of a number of professional charitable 19th December 1924- 26th May 2016 organisations and received many state, national and international awards. He was appointed Chairman of the Dental Auxiliary Personnel Committee of the ADA (SA) from 1972-76. Graham was instrumental in the registration of a small number of overseas trained Dental Hygienists and worked tirelessly to institute a South Australian Dental Hygienist training programme. He was part of an extensive lecture program that supplied textbooks and dental equipment to two university dental schools in Vietnam. This assisted Vietnamese dental colleagues in setting up a Biennial International Dental Congress. These combined efforts have resulted in an exponential advance in the quality of dental care available in Vietnam. In 1988 he was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM). Graham is survived by his wife Margaret, four children, 17 grand-children and 10 great- grandchildren. Clin/Prof Geoffrey Heithersay Dr Basil Wright Phillips Dr Basil Phillips was an Inaugural Fellow of the College. He was a well-known Orthodontist 24th February 1925 – 15th May 2016 in the Adelaide area and served as President of the Australian Society of Orthodontists from 1991 – 1993 and was an honorary life member. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, children and grandchildren. Prof Henk Tideman Prof Henk Tideman was the Professor and Chair, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Adelaide 1942 - 2016 from 1983 to 1988 and was instrumental in driving the profession forward at a time of great change. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2016 21

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