College News March 2017

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons COLLEGE NEWS MARCH 2017 ISSUE #01 Council Members Page 1 New Zealand Report Page 15 Presidents Who Row Page 21

CONTENTS Council Profiles 2016 - 2018 1 President’s Message 4 Reports 6 Admission to Fellowship and Membership 13 Regional Reports 14 What's On at the College 16 Regional Happenings 18 Community Engagement 20 Presidents Who Row 21 Prize Winners 22 Examinations 24 Donations 27 College Calendar 28 COLLEGE INFORMATION Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Limited ABN 97 343 369 579 Patron Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, 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, taping, or information and retrieval systems) without the written permission from the College. Disclaimer The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Limited., “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 2 2017 Space reservation 2nd June 2017 and deadline for submission of material 16th June 2017. Contact Level 13/37 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 Australia Telephone: 1800 688 339 Facsimile: +61 2 9262 1974 Email: [email protected] Web: www.racds.org Please contact the Editor, Prof Clive Wright at [email protected] or the Executive Assistant, Maryann Walsh at maryannw@racds. org if you have some personal news you would like published in the College News.

2016 - 2018 Councillor Profiles The College community warmly welcomes Dr Patrick Russo as President of the College for the term 2016 – 2018. Dr Denise Lawry and Professor Ian Meyers OAM are newly elected Councillors for the upcoming term. Continuing to represent the New Zealand region is Dr Hugh Trengrove and representing the Asia region is Dr Albert Lee. Dr David Sykes remains on Council as Immediate Past President throughout 2017. Councillors and staff congratulated Dr Sykes for his significant contribution over the past two years. Thanks are also extended to former Councillor, Dr John Fricker OAM for his contribution and commitment as a Councillor for the 2014 – 2016 term. Dr Patrick Russo President Patrick gained Fellowship by Examination in 1987. He has run a private general practice in Brighton, Victoria since 1985. Patrick has been a member and Chair of the GDP Board of Studies, Victorian & Tasmanian Regional Committee and an Examiner for the Final Fellowship exam. He is currently a Trustee of the Australasian section of The Pierre Fauchard Academy. A/Prof Paul Sambrook Dr Hugh Trengrove MNZM Dr Warren Shnider President - Elect Honorary Treasurer Censor-in-Chief An Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon in Adelaide, Hugh completed his undergraduate and Warren specialises in Special Needs Paul has been on the OMS Board of post-graduate dental training at Otago Dentistry at the Dental Health Services Studies for over 20 years as member and University. He is a specialist prosthodontist Victoria and has several academic Chair of its various subcommittees. Paul currently working as a visiting dentist at appointments including as Clinical led the Board through successive ADC the Greenlane Clinical Centre and as the Academic Lead, LaTrobe University. Accreditation cycles. Paul is also on the Associate Director – Research and Policy Warren is passionate about ensuring Executive of the International Association for the NZ Dental Association in Auckland. that the College education programs and for OMS. Hugh is a Fellow by examination (1993), processes are benchmarked against best is a past Examiner for the final Fellowship practices in dental education. Examinations and is currently a member of the Education Board and Board of Studies in General Dental Practice. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 1

2016 - 2018 Councillor Profiles A/Prof Nicky Kilpatrick Dr David Sykes Dr Peter Gregory Executive Officer Immediate Past President Councillor Nicky is a Fellow of the College in A specialist Prosthodontist in Sydney, Peter is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist Paediatric Dentistry and Senior Research David has made substantial contributions who graduated BDSc and MDSc (UWA) Fellow at the Murdoch Children’s to College Committees. These include the and FRACDS in 1983. His experience Research Institute. She has held NSW Regional, Constitution, Finance and includes Visiting Professor, Northwestern leadership positions including Director Audit Commitees and the Prosthodontics University Dental School, Illinois, USA; of Dentistry, Royal Children’s Hospital Board of Studies. His other contributions President AAPD and ANZSPD (WA Melbourne and Professor of Paediatric include the Dental Board of NSW as a and Federal); Examiner and Member Dentistry, University of Bristol. Other Senior Clinical Tutor with the University of of the Board of Studies RACDS; roles include the CPD Committee Dental Sydney and as Reserve Dental Officer with Visiting Paediatric Dentist and Head of Practice Board of Victoria and Examiner the Royal Australian Navy. Department, Childrens Hospital, Perth for the UK Intercollegiate Fellowship. and Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of WA. Dr Albert Lee A/Prof Peter Duckmanton A/Prof Richard Widmer Councillor Councillor Councillor Albert graduated dentistry at the Peter received a Masters qualification in Richard’s paediatric clinical practice University of Adelaide in 1984 and in Endodontics in 1985 and became a Fellow over the last 30 years has been at the 1990 undertook postgraduate training of the RACDS by examination in 1989. WCOH, CHW and more recently in private in Pedodontics at the Institute of Dental After seven years in the RAAF, he became specialist practice in Bondi Junction. Surgery, University of London. He a Senior Specialist at Sydney Dental Richard is currently an Associate Clinical attained FRACDS by examination (1992) Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor in Paediatric Dentistry at The and is an inaugural Fellow of the College Professor in 2009. Peter is involved University of Sydney, and Director of of Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong and the in Endodontic teaching and research, the Dental Department at The Children’s Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (1993). the NSW RACDS Regional Committee Hospital at Westmead. Richard is a Past He has served the RACDS Asian Regional for nearly ten years and a reviewer for President of the IAPD, as well as both the Committee since 1993 and as Chairman several journals. AAPD and the ANZSPD. 2001 to 2002. 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

2016 - 2018 Councillor Profiles Dr Chris Callahan Dr Denise Lawry Prof Ian Meyers OAM Councillor Councillor Councillor Chris has operated a General Dental Denise is a specialist Orthodontist Ian is the newly appointed Chief Practice in Malvern since 1990 and is the in private practice and the Senior Executive Officer for the Australian Dental College’s representative on the Australian Orthodontist at Royal Children’s Hospital Association QLD Branch (ADAQ). He is Council on Healthcare Standards working of Melbourne. She was the recipient of an honorary Professor at The University party and is an Examiner pool member an ADA (Victorian Branch) Distinguished of Queensland School of Dentistry in general dental practice. He has held Service award for her contribution to the and James Cook University College of numerous positions with the ADA management of children with cleft and Medicine and Dentistry. Victoria; Dental Practice Board of Victoria; craniofacial anomalies and has served Ian has been a Fellow of the College and Dental Board of Australia (AHPRA). on the Victorian branch of the Australian since 2010 where he has held positions Society of Orthodontists. on the Board of Studies for the MRACDS programme, the CPD Committee and the Convocation Committee. AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS... The College is proud to acknowledge Dr Peter Joseph Verco AM the following members for their service Medindie SA worthy of particular recognition by appointment as Member of the Order of In recognition and high praise for significant service to paediatric Australia (AM) and Medal of the Order dentistry through mentoring and advocacy roles, as a clinician and of Australia (OAM) in the 2017 Australia to professional organisations. Day Honours list. Professor Ian Meyers OAM Brookfield QLD In recognition and high praise for an exceptional career of distinguished service to dentistry, particularly in the area of restorative dentistry, as an academic, educator and research scientist. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 3

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR PATRICK RUSSO It is a unique privilege to serve as President search for a new CEO is well under way successful. While the paperwork is yet to of the Royal Australasian College of Dental and we expect to make an announcement be finalised in the various government Surgeons. by late March. departments, this represents an example of the need to adapt to new requirements. The College in my professional life has filled We also farewell retiring Councillor Dr John dual roles; as an educational home and as Fricker who has served the College for Equally, we are sensitive to the changing a network of colleagues and friends across many years. John brought his expertise in nature of our profession. High numbers of Australia, New Zealand and Asia. The continuing professional development and new graduates are entering a competitive concept of “fellowship” in its fullest sense education governance to the Council and employment market often with significant has been my experience of the RACDS. we thank him for his service. education debt. The practice setting has also changed dramatically. With a trend to Fellows and Members can be assured I would like to congratulate the Councillors larger practices, often third party operated, therefore that over the next two years who were successful at the election and the opportunity for skill development in my firm focus will be to develop our to welcome our two new Councillors a mentored environment is often absent. examination and educational offerings Professor Ian Meyers and Dr Denise College programs aim to provide graduates and to deliver the RACDS fellowship Lawrie. Ian was recently recognised for with an opportunity for further education experience to the wider profession. his services to dentistry with the Medal of to develop their careers in this new the Order of Australia. Denise, a specialist environment. The popular MRACDS(GDP) In this, my first President’s report, I would orthodontist and a senior consultant at qualification, for example, is unique in its like to pay tribute to Dr David Sykes, our the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, clinically orientated, individually mentored Immediate Past President. David’s selfless brings a wealth of knowledge and program. Success at MRACDS(GDP) commitment to the task cannot be experience to Council. We are fortunate allows individuals to progress to the final challenged. Over the last two years he has to have a Council demonstrating broad Fellowship Examination. navigated some difficult situations always diversity in all senses so as to represent the with the College’s best interest at heart. As membership well. It remains the challenge of this and a membership we owe him our gratitude subsequent Councils to ensure the product and thanks. David has not only been a It may seem trite to say but the College offerings of the RACDS are not only of a safe pair of hands but has left a legacy and the profession are vastly different high standard but meet the needs of the of successful initiatives that the incoming from the 30 years ago when I gained my changing profession. Council can build upon. Fellowship. Finally, I would like to remind all Fellows I would also like to acknowledge the work One of the great challenges of any and Members that satisfaction increases of Mr Stephen Robbins CEO, who has member based organisation is to with engagement. Engagement with your tendered his resignation. Stephen will be recognise change and to evolve to meet College can be found on many levels. well known to many as a former CEO from that change. Not change for change’s sake, Whether it is simply supporting the various some years ago. With the resignation of but to ensure the organisation remains RACDS functions, or joining your Regional Mr Gary Disher last year, the College was modern, vibrant and relevant to its current Committee, assisting with candidate fortunate to have Stephen take on the and future membership. The high and tutorials or mentoring, your professional CEO role in an interim capacity. Over the constantly shifting demands of corporate life will be enhanced by your involvement. last twelve months his prior knowledge of and educational governance is of critical the workings of the College has allowed importance to the successful operation I thank you for your ongoing support of activities to continue smoothly and for of the RACDS. Council is acutely aware of the College and look forward to meeting new projects to proceed. On behalf of the these demands and places a high priority with you over the next two years. College Council, staff and the membership on the execution of these responsibilities. at large, I thank Stephen for his work At the College AGM in November 2016, Dr Patrick Russo and commitment and wish him well in a resolution to move RACDS structure to President his retirement. At the time of writing, the a Company Limited by Guarantee was 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

CEO CEO'S MESSAGE MR STEPHEN ROBBINS The College has now embarked on its new As we commence 2017, there are several this whilst all the scheduled courses, corporate structure thanks to the passing initiatives underway. These include the assessments, examinations and multiple of the Special Resolutions and the new progression of the Operational Plan of the committee and board meetings were Constitution at the last Annual General College in areas such as automating online happening. Added to that, a great sense Meeting. A special thanks to all Fellows and subscription to the College for candidates of humour and warm support as a team. Members for the overwhelming support for of all programs, developing our Learning Thank you! this change. Management System for potential delivery I wish all Fellows, Members and candidates of MRACDS(GDP) assessments, pilot testing Work has now begun in earnest to apply for the very best for the future. the necessary registration of the College as online registrations for CPD Masterclasses a Public Company Limited by Guarantee. and much more. Mr Stephen Robbins Allowing for the necessary application I am delighted to announce that Ms Chief Executive Officer processing time for this, we would expect to Rebecca Swinn has been appointed be up and running by end of March 2017. to the position of Examinations Officer FRACDS(GDP). Rebecca, with the guidance With this in place the College can then progress the structure of the Regional of Charlotte Anneveld was quickly inducted Committee funds under a group of sub into the General Dental Practice by accounts within the public company (not for administering the Primary Examination profit). This will enable a more streamlined which was subsequently followed by the and manageable process for accounts and Final Examinations in January. support our governance requirements. This completes the team at the College and I am delighted to report that with The Primary and Final Examinations have concluded for yet another year and it is continuing training and development, the important to recognise and thank the College is well positioned for some exciting many examiners, invigilators, registrars times in 2017. and College staff that enabled such a It’s hard to believe that I have been back with diverse range of activities to occur in such the College for over a year now, however a relatively short period across a wide my time is at an end and a new CEO will range of jurisdictions. With such a complex soon be at the helm. It has been a pleasure process, the College is continually reviewing to serve the College once more and renew and revising how it can improve for the many old acquaintances. Thank you to all future. who were so supportive and provided the much appreciated encouragement. The College also begins its full accreditation review with the Australian Medical Council, My special thanks to each of the College Australian Dental Council, Medical Council staff who worked tirelessly to familiarise of New Zealand and Dental Council of New themselves with all the College processes Zealand at this time and documentation has as well as developing numerous been submitted. Site visits and meetings will improvements throughout the year. What occur between March and June 2017. is truly amazing is that they accomplished COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 5

GDP REGISTRAR (GDP) PROF LIZ MARTIN Final Examinations respectively. This year we welcomed two Finally, I would like to thank the College In January this year, 66 candidates new examiners, A/Prof Norman Firth office staff who ensured that the Primary presented for the Final Examinations and A/Prof Ruta Gupta to the Primary and Final Examinations ran smoothly over for Fellowship representing seven Examination to examine in the discipline this very busy period. different countries. This examination was of Pathology. conducted over two weeks in mid-January Prof Liz Martin with the written papers completed in Singapore continues to be investigated Registrar, General Dental Practice multiple sites including three Australian as a potential venue for the viva voce and two overseas venues on the 10th examination due to the increasing number and 11th of January and the viva voce of high level candidates presenting from component conducted at the Westmead Asia. As the College presence in the Centre for Oral Health from 16th to 18th of profession continues to gain high levels January. The case-based presentations, of recognition, this needs to be supported that were introduced in 2011 to replace by quality education programs presented the patient examination within this through the College. assessment, continue to be improved each year with the help of examiners and As reported in the November newsletter, course coordinators. This year we saw the there has been continued development return of the majority of our examiners and improvement of the web-based and welcomed two new examiners, Drs modules with new modules now available Sergio Salis and Danny Ho, both of whom for each of the elective sections. These examined in the Restorative/Perio elective. support candidates in preparation for the Final Examinations. Additionally, Primary Examinations candidates have benefitted from the Towards the end of last year, 138 CPD course that was added to the Final candidates from five countries presented Examination Workshop (FEW) program for the Primary Examination for Fellowship. last year which has resulted in favourable The written papers were conducted in comments from examiners of an increase most capital cities of Australia, USM at in referencing and evidenced based Kota Bharu, Hong Kong and Singapore responses in the recent Final Examinations. from 28th to 30th of November and the viva voce component of the examinations I would like to sincerely thank Dr Geoff were held at the Women’s College, Borlase for his leadership and support University of Sydney from 5th to 7th of in these areas of development. In 2017, December. Once the examinations were we look forward to another full year completed in Sydney, a small team of of courses and resources that aim to examiners travelled to Hong Kong and support education and foster advanced USM to conduct viva voce examinations learning in General Dentistry to support all on the 10th and 12th of December, candidates. 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

SDP REGISTRAR (SDP) CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT As another year is upon us, the Boards look forward to welcoming new members Finally, I would like to welcome the of Studies, College staff and examiners over the next few months. I must extend my specialists who have recently been continue to work towards providing appreciation to the examiners who have admitted by the Council of the College to pathways to Fellowship and Membership contributed to the conjoint examinations Membership in Specialist Dental Practice: in Specialist Dental Practice. across Australia and Hong Kong. The examiners and successful candidates are: Dental Public Health Applications for Membership via Prior Wing Yan CHUNG (HONG KONG) Recognition have been on the rise, after University of Sydney Orthodontics Manjunath RAJASHEKHAR (QLD) the College announced the decision to Conjoint Examination discontinue this pathway to Membership Prof Athanasios Athanasiou – RACDS Examiner Endodontics from 1st of December 2017. We welcome Naomi Kohan (NSW) Mehdi RAHIMI (NSW) applications from those specialists who Doreen Ng (NSW) Hari Krishna RAMINENI (ACT) can meet the criteria outlined on the Emmanuel Chan (NSW) College website for Membership without Elise McConnell (ACT) Orthodontics examination. Emmanuel CHAN (NSW) University of Sydney Periodontics Naomi Elizabeth KOHAN (NSW) Each year the College holds a conjoint Conjoint Examination Elise Katherine MCCONNELL (ACT) examination in Orthodontics with the Dr Stan Boyatzis – RACDS Examiner Melissa Vyvy NGUYEN (SA) Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Saleh Shahidi (NSW) It is with great pleasure that I congratulate Hugh Lenehan (NSW) Paediatric Dentistry the six RACDS candidates who sat Suman Madukuri (NSW) Angus Crawford CAMERON (NSW) the examination on their success. The examination process can be arduous, University of Sydney Prosthodontics Periodontics however I have been most impressed Conjoint Examination Hugh James LENEHAN (NSW) by the professionalism, knowledge and Dr Gordon Burt – RACDS Examiner Saleh SHAHIDI (NSW) clinical competence demonstrated by Christopher Ho (NSW) these recent graduates. The successful Darryl Beresford (NSW) Upcoming Examinations candidates are: MOrth RCSEd/MRACDS (Orth) Conjoint University of Western Australia Examination • Dr Azza Al-Ani (NZ) Endodontics Conjoint Examination 22nd – 24th May 2017 | Edinburgh, Scotland • Dr Benlee Yap (SA) Dr Geoffrey Young – RACDS Examiner Enrolments close 1 April 2017 • Dr Melissa Nguyen (SA) Hari Krishna Ramineni (QLD) • Dr Nida Khan (QLD) College Examinations – Membership and • Dr Yana Itskovich (VIC) Royal College of Dental Surgeons Hong Fellowship in Specialist Dental Practice • Dr Ravi Kamisetty (VIC) Kong Dental Public Health Conjoint 21st - 22nd August 2017 | Sydney. Australia Examination Assessment of Eligibility Applications must I must also extend thanks to the examiners Prof Marc Tennant – RACDS Examiner be received before 1 April 2017 who contributed to the exams held in Wing King Hung (Hong Kong) Adelaide last November. Their expertise Wing Yan Chung (Hong Kong) If you are interested in finding out and understanding of the process is more about pathways to Fellowship or invaluable. The examiners for MOrth Exciting changes to the examinations, Membership in Specialist Dental Practice, RCSEd/MRACDS (Orth) were: regulations, handbooks and guidelines are you are encouraged to contact Ms Rachel • Adj A/Prof James Hawkins underway and will be unveiled soon. We Introna, Examinations and Assessment • Dr Denise Lawry are continually reviewing our documents Officer at the College at [email protected]. • Dr Andrew Toms to ensure the structure and delivery of Until next time, I wish you all a safe and examinations reflects best practice and prosperous new year. The Final Examinations at Australian a contemporary style. The Boards of Universities who hold Memoranda of Studies for each Specialist Dental Practice Clinical A/Prof Neil Peppit Understanding with the College have been discipline have played a significant role in Registrar, Specialist Dental Practice concluded. I am pleased to report a high improving our supporting documentation pass rate for these examinations and we and must be acknowledged. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 7

GDP MEMBERSHIP (GDP) DR ADAM KEYES-TILLEY After a busy back end of the year running is expected and how mentor/mentee cohort some 10 years ago. Dr Kilov, now masterclasses and assessment periods, interactions best take place. Finally a Board of Study committee member, 2017 is shaping up as another active philosophical discussions based around last year decided it was time to convert one for the MRACDS program. There what the College represents, pathways his Membership into a Fellowship. Dr are currently 52 candidates enrolled in to Fellowship and what the College Kilov, amazingly after such a long hiatus, the program not including the 33 new hopes the candidates will achieve upon managed to negotiate Part 2 of the candidates enrolled in the 2017 cohort. completion of the program, were also Fellowship with aplomb. touched on. 2017 Orientation Day Congratulations and welcome to the On Saturday 4th of February, 17 of the An amusing and motivating presentation MRACDS/FRACDS(GDP) club. Hopefully new 2017 cohort attended a successful was then given by Professor Michael Dr Kilov’s efforts will inspire the current Orientation Day which was held at the Burrow covering the role of the MRACDS cohort to consider the College office. Numbers were a little down Examinations Committee, assessment Fellowship pathway with fresh eyes. (previous years have seen the Orientation information, marking, photography and Day conducted in March just before presentation of case reports. Finally Board of Studies the first assessment period) as many Professor Burrow went on to introduce The BoS continues to work with the candidates enrolled after the Orientation. the candidates to the viva voce and Examinations Committee amongst others, The Board of Studies believes that by practice vivas as a finale. This was most to refine the administrative and delivery bringing the Orientation Day forward to entertaining as candidates, mentors, policies of the MRACDS(GDP) program. February, this gives new candidates more presenters all became involved in offering The next 12 months will see the committee time to prepare themselves for the March opinions on clinical slides. focusing on: assessment period. • helping to adapt anti plagiarism I was particularly pleased to see software to the assessment process The cohort certainly travelled far and interactions between the candidates of the SAQs and Case Reports wide to participate in the day approaching mentors and presenters • integrating an online marking • QLD- 5 alike with their own clinical photographs approach for modules where • NSW- 6 on their personal devices and then multiple choices are applicable • VIC- 4 discussing treatment pertaining to • continuing to develop the mentor/ • WA- 2 modules and case reports. mentee protocols and interaction Candidates were welcomed to the Thank you to all the presenters and • ensuring the remaining 2008-2013 College to learn about the program mentors, Dr Errol Kilov, Dr Sophia Jing candidates pass through the system and hear lectures from, in order of and Dr Alan Mann for making the effort this year presentation, Dr Patrick Russo (President), to travel interstate to Sydney and help • continuing to develop ways to Dr Warren Shnider (Censor-in-Chief), Dr make this a successful introduction to the monitor candidates through the Adam Keyes-Tilley (Chair BoS, MRACDS College and the MRACDS program for program so ‘early’ contact can be (GDP), Miss Kristen Pontello (Education the candidates. established with candidates who are Officer, MRACDS(GDP) and Dr Lena Zhu struggling as opposed to dealing (Mentors Chair). These presentations Another MRACDS/RACDS Success Story with increasing numbers of requests went into great detail about all aspects of Dr Errol Kilov successfully completed for extension after the two years the program from how it operates, what the MRACDS(GDP) as part of the first 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

• continuing to identify potential Friday 15th September 10am-5pm Brown provided another informative examiners (with the help of the Medical Emergencies, presenter TBC presentation covering a wide range of Examinations Committee) and Location: Melbourne Dental Hospital radiographic techniques and images. The committee members and plan for class was very interactive and Dr Brown BoS member succession Saturday 16th September 9am-4.30pm gave all sorts of examples of normal Clinical Examination Technique and Anatomy and Pathology for the group to Upcoming CPD Dental Imaging and viva voce preparation, diagnose and discuss at length.\" RACDS masterclass weekends are not presenters TBC only educational and directly related to Location: Melbourne Dental Hospital Dr James Cooke - MRACDS(GDP) the program, but are also very enjoyable candidate for candidates to attend and network For enquiries, please contact Ms Kristen with their peers. Our CPD days provide an “I thought that Prof David Manton's understanding of our core modules,and Pontello, [email protected] presentation was extremely worthwhile. are presented by experienced College It was more about the philosophy and associates, who not only impart Feedback from past candidates include approach of good dentistry as opposed their advanced knowledge but offer the following: to science and clinical facts. Of course we candidates a platform to ask questions, \"On 16th and 17th of September the have to know that but I think one of the gain feedback and help grasp the course College held the masterclass courses for struggles and failings of our profession better. both Medical Emergencies and Clinical is communication, respect and truly Examination Technique and Dental caring for our patients. If we could just Friday, 12th May 10am-5pm Imaging at the Royal Dental Hospital of remember that we'd all be doing a better Infection Control presented by Prof Melbourne. job.” Laurie Walsh First up was Medical Emergencies given Location: RACDS Office, Sydney expertly by Mr Ian Cash. His extensive Dr Rosalind Peart – MRACDS(GDP) experience as a critical care nurse candidate Saturday, 13th May 9am-4pm provided the participants with unique Practice Management, Law, Ethics and real life scenarios to work through and Finally I would like to take this opportunity Risk Management presented by A/Prof discuss. His seemingly endless energy to wish all students sitting SAQs in the John Dale March round, all the very best. Location: RACDS Office, Sydney and class questions certainly kept us on our toes throughout the day. We also Dr Adam Keyes-Tilley had the opportunity in the afternoon Saturday 5th August 9am-4.30pm Membership (GDP) Diagnosis and Treatment Planning, to practice our updated skills on the presented by A/Prof John Boucher dummies provided for CPR training. Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and Pain Management, presented by Dr Russell The morning of the second day was Vickers set aside for Clinical Examination Location: RACDS Office, Sydney Technique and Dental Imaging. Dr Louise Candidates at Orientation Day COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 9

OMS OMS A/PROF JOCELYN SHAND With the commencement of the new Completion of Training results of the compliance audit. The CPD training year, the Committees of the The following trainees have completed Committee is Chaired by Dr Bruce Austin. Board are busy. A meeting of the Board all of their training requirements and of Studies - OMS was held on the 10th received the FRACDS (OMS) and they are Research Sub-committee of February and an Induction Day was congratulated on this achievement: Trainees are required to undertake a held for the new trainees in February in • Dr Jameel Kaderbhai (VIC) research study as part of their training Sydney. A trainee bulletin was released • Dr Tran-Lee Kaing (WA) requirements. The research sub- in December 2016 and a bulletin for the • Dr Trent Lincoln (QLD) committee is comprised of Professor’s Consultants & Supervisors of Training was • Dr Zeb McNamara (QLD) Alastair Goss, Frank Monsour & Robert also distributed. • Dr Deegesh Shah (NSW) Jones and this Committee reviews the • Dr Eileen Tan-Gore (QLD) research study proposals for trainees Reaccreditation of the OMS Training • Dr Kenneth Wan (WA) before they commence their projects. Program The Board of Studies is grateful to A comprehensive reaccreditation review Training Committee this Committee for the expertise that of the OMS Training Progam will be The Training Committee reviews the six they provide and for their detailed conducted this year by the Medical month formative assessment reports and consideration. Council & Dental Council’s of New Zealand, monitors the progress of trainees who the Australian Medical Council (AMC) and have previously received reports with Examinations the Australian Dental Council (ADC). The areas of concern. The Committee will be The Surgical Science & Training (SST) reaccreditation process will be a major holding its next meeting in early March. Examination will be held on the 26th and focus of the Board over the next six The Training Committee, chaired by Dr 27th of May in Melbourne. The Chair of the months. The Reaccreditation Report for Ben Erzetic, also reviews the applications SST Examination Panel is A/Prof Martin the OMS Education & Training Program for approved positions for trainees who Batstone. has been prepared for submission to the are re-sitting the Final Examination, for re- AMC. The joint review preliminary team entry in the training program, interrupted The Final Examination is held in two meeting will be held in late April. In June, leave and changes in the training status of parts. The written examination will be there will be a two week program with site accredited registrars. held on 7th and 8th and the Oral Viva & visits to a number of Training Centres held Clinical Examinations will be conducted over a one week period prior to a week of Accreditation Committee on the 31st of August until the 2nd of meetings to be conducted at the College The Committee has been busy throughout September in Brisbane. The Chair of the in mid June. the past few months and is chaired Final Examination Panel is Dr Dylan Hyam. by Dr Matthew Hawthorne. The five Induction Day yearly accreditation site visit of the New Courses The Induction Day was held on Saturday Zealand Training Centre was held and the The SST Course is being run in Adelaide 11th of February for all of the registrars Accreditation Committee have granted on 7th and 8th of April. The OMS Revision commencing their first year of training. the Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch Course ~ ‘West Week’ is being held in Perth Presentations were given by the President hospitals full accreditation. Accreditation from 24th to 29th of April and this year the of the RACDS, Registrar OMS, members visits will be conducted for the Western international guest speaker is Professor of the Board, trainee representative, Australian and the Victorian & Tasmanian Lars Rasmusson from Gothenberg, President of the ANZAOMS and a member OMS Training Centres in 2017 and the Sweden. of Education Committee presented a accreditation teams have been appointed. lecture on ‘Getting Research Published’. A/Prof Jocelyn Shand Lectures were also given by a senior CPD Chair, Board of Studies - Oral & lawyer on legal liability, informed consent A random audit of 10 % of Fellows using Maxillofacial Surgery and cultural competence in health and the CPD4OMS tracker is underway for then an afternoon workshop on research the last triennium period and the CPD skills was held. Committee is due to meet to review the 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

Induction Day, February 2017, Sydney Back row (L to R) – Drs Joel Tuckett, Jonathan Keenan, Michael Hurrell, Timothy Manzie, Avisham Ramphul Front row (L to R) – Drs Peranada Sirichai, Stephanie Tan, Seth Delpachitra, Jo Ann Ong, Emma Maloney Cadaver dissection course on Surgical access for Pathology hosted by the Victorian & Tasmanian OMS Training Centre, University of Melbourne Anatomy School, November 2016 Selection Interviews, 2016 OMS Department at Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand, 2016 Dr Benjamin Erzetic – Selection day co-ordinator (past-Deputy Chair, BoS) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 11 & Natalie Cahill (SA)

CIC CENSOR-IN-CHIEF DR WARREN SHNIDER At the Council Meeting in November 2016, I brought to the director's attention the need to critically review the Education Board. I noted that there is an immediate need to investigate the purpose, function, responsibilities, structure and composition of the current Board. To that end the Council made a resolution to form an Education Governance Working Party to investigate these issues. A Working Party was formed with the following members: Dr Patrick Russo (President) Dr Warren Shnider (Censor-in-Chief) Prof Ian Meyers (Council, Chair of Working Party) Dr Chris Callahan (Council) A/Prof Debbie Cockrell (External appointment) Mr Haldor Aamot (Director of Education) Ms Rachel Introna (Examinations & Assessment Officer (SDP) The Education Governance Working Party shall consider the following expectations of Council: • The need to develop an overall education strategy aligned with RACDS vision, mission and values • The need to develop an overarching Education and Examination Framework (EEF) across all disciplines • The need to develop online Learning and Examinations in line with best practice The Working Party has met twice since the November 2016 Council meeting and Prof Ian Meyers has provided an interim report to the Council at the February 2017 meeting. The scope of Working Party: • The Working Party reviewed the Terms of Reference, as provided, and noted that the main aim was to conduct an overall review of the education governance of the College with the objective of determining what is required to govern the educational (including examination and assessment) aspects of the College in a holistic and succinct manner on behalf of Council. • The Working Party reviewed the existing governance structure of the College, the various programmes within the College and the role of the current Education Board. • The Working Party discussed the need to develop an overarching Education and Examination Framework (EEF) across all disciplines, and how this would be possible and could be implemented, given some of the existing educational frameworks within the current programmes being offered. • The Working Party noted that a number of other Colleges and organisations with multiple educational programs, in particular the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) and the Australasian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP), have been through the process of Educational Governance Review, and it was suggested that looking at the process undertaken by these Colleges may provide a guide or framework to assist the RACDS Educational Governance Working Party in developing the EEF. I thank the working party on their expediency and efficiency of their work thus far and I look forward to the next progress report at the July Council meeting. 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

Admissions to Fellowship and Membership 25 October 2016 to 24 February 2017 th th FRACDS MRACDS Zul Fahmi BAHARI (Malaysia) Ismail AZZAM (VIC, Australia) Vishal BHAKOO (VIC, Australia) Gideon Ranjit DHINAKARAN (NSW, Australia) Mior Azrizal BIN M. IBRAHIM (Malaysia) Sharmila GANGARAM (NSW, Australia) Mei-Yi CHEW (Singapore) Shethal Sheetal PREMRAJH (ACT, Australia) Joshua CH'NG (VIC, Australia) Stephanie WALLS (SA, Australia) Sik Kai CHOI (HK SRC PRC) Jenny Ni ZHAN (QLD, Australia) Megan Mary COLLINS (WA, Australia) Fiona Alison FIRTH (New Zealand) MRACDS(DPH) Catherine Moe Moe Htet FU (VIC, Australia) Shady Ahmed Moussa ALY (Qatar) Finn Gordon GILROY (New Zealand) Wing King Eva HUNG (HK SRC PRC) Payman Shorokh HAMADANI (New Zealand) Wing Yan CHUNG (HK SRC PRC) Chun Kit HO (HK SRC PRC) Manjunath RAJASHEKHAR (QLD, Australia) Ming Kwong Andrew HON (HK SRC PRC) Muhamad Fadzlyazwad KAIDER (Malaysia) MRACDS(Endo) Wai Leong KAN (HK SRC PRC) Mehdi RAHIMI (NSW, Australia) Errol KILOV (TAS, Australia) Hari Krishna RAMINENI (ACT, Australia) Ramya KIRAN (QLD, Australia) Karen Kar-Lam WONG (QLD, Australia) Atin KUNDU (VIC, Australia) Wing See Fiona LEUNG (HK SRC PRC) MRACDS(Orth) Yi Kwan Karena LEUNG (NSW, Australia) Azza Husam AL-ANI (New Zealand) Wayne LY (VIC, Australia) Emmanuel CHAN (NSW, Australia) Muhamad Ropi MAMAT (Malaysia) Mark Andrew CORDATO (NSW, Australia) Rodd McLean MORGAN (QLD, Australia) Yana ITSKOVICH (VIC, Australia) Simon John OLLIVER (New Zealand) Nida KHAN (QLD, Australia) Justin Ming-Wai PHANG (NSW, Australia) Naomi Elizabeth KOHAN (NSW, Australia) Hongyi Adrian SHI (Singapore) Elise Katherine MCCONNELL (ACT, Australia) Brett Peter STEELE (QLD, Australia) Dalya AL MOGHRABI (United Kingdom) Chun Yin TAM (HK SRC PRC) Melissa Vyvy NGUYEN (QLD, Australia) Daniel Jian Ming TAN (Singapore) Gaurav Rajeev VAGHMARE (SA, Australia) MRACDS(Paed) Andy Yuk Chi WONG (New Zealand) Angus Crawford CAMERON (NSW, Australia) Michael E WYLIE (VIC, Australia) Kelly Jane OLIVER (VIC, Australia) Ho Jin YOO (WA, Australia) Ha Ching Chloe YUEN (HK SRC PRC) MRACDS(Perio) Jiqing Jerry ZHANG (VIC, Australia) Hugh James LENEHAN (NSW, Australia) Saleh SHAHIDI (NSW, Australia) FRACDS(OMS) Jameel KADERBHAI (VIC, Australia) Tran-Lee KAING (WA, Australia) Trent A LINCOLN (QLD, Australia) Congratulations to all new Fellows and Members and welcome to Zeb James MCNAMARA (QLD, Australia) the College. Deegesh Anilbhai SHAH (NSW, Australia) Eileen Aii Ling TAN-GORE (QLD, Australia) Dr Warren Shnider Censor-in-Chief Kenneth Cheuk-Pong WAN (WA, Australia) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 13

REGIONAL REPORTS ASIA A series of tutorials were 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 organised a sharing session with the Final Exam candidates on 28th November 2016. All candidates who joined these sessions opined that the tutorials were very useful in preparing for their exam. On 5th of December, the Chairman attended the 196th Congregation of the Professor WK Leung (fourth left) and Dr Jerome Yu (fourth right) with some of the University of Hong Kong and presented Primary Exam candidates at the tutorial on Microbiology the RACDS prize to Dr YUNG Chun Yuen for his outstanding performance in the final year of BDS study. See page 23 for photo. The Committee also joined the Examiner Dinner after the Primary Exam in Hong Kong on 10th of December. The Committee plans to organise the Annual Scientific Day in July 2017. Dr Rony Cho Chair, Asia Regional Committee WESTERN AUSTRALIA Following the Christmas/New Year break, the WA Regional Committee has continued planning for an exciting year on both academic and social fronts. The Asia Regional Committee and the Examiners after the HK Primary Exams: Front (L to R): Dr Albert Lee (Council Member), A/Prof Michael Nordstrom Our Scientific Meeting on 23rd of June this (Examiner), Prof Elizabeth Martin (Registrar), Dr Suma Sukumar (Examiner), Prof year, promises to be an impressive event. The Committee has managed to confirm WK Leung (Examiner), Prof Marc Tennant (Examiner), Prof Ian Meyers as headline speaker Back (L to R): Asia Regional Committee Drs SF Leung, Jason Wong, CK Lee, Edmond for the day and have also engaged two Pow, Jerome Yu and Rony Cho accomplished local speakers in Dr Janina Christoforou and Dr Ahmed Saleh as support speakers. The event is to be held at the Hyatt Regency in Perth on Friday The WA Regional Committee would like to VICTORIA & TASMANIA 23rd of June. This event presents the congratulate Dr Peter Gregory on his re- perfect excuse for Fellows and Members election to College Council. Dr Gregory’s The Victorian and Tasmanian Regional in all states and Australasia to sample the commitment to the College and the region Committee held a Final Examination delights of Perth and the West and we is well known and we are proud to have tutorial program for FRACDS(GDP) would warmly welcome those making the him represent us. candidates at the end of 2016. Positive journey. feedback from candidates was received. We are also pleased to note that the latest The Regional Committee looks forward On Thursday 30th of March, we welcome winner of the Christensen medal is Dr to providing more support to Primary our new Fellows and Members in a Sam Shaw from Western Australia. We Examination, FRACDS and MRACDS function at the beautiful Freshwater Bay congratulate him and wish him all the best candidates in 2017. Social events are also Yacht Club. It’s a great opportunity to meet on his path to Fellowship. on the calendar. our newest members in a relaxed, social setting. The function is free for all Fellows, Dr John Watson Dr Sophia Jing Members and their partners. Secratary, WA Regional Committee Chair, VIC/TAS Regional Committee 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

SOUTH AUSTRALIA year’s successful Free Drinks and Nibbles this, the current Committee is dedicated to to be held on Thursday 30th of March. invigorate RACDS in SA in a “low key” way. The SA/NT Committee held its first 2017 These events have proven to be fun and meeting in February and have decided to There will be an Annual Dinner and AGM excellent value. We urge all Fellows and create a stimulating schedule this year. later in the year with a seminar program Members to attend the events because also to be announced. without local support, the College will falter Our primary focus is to push ahead with in South Australia. a unique CPD program which is still being We understand that many local Fellows finalised. and Members have not been participating Dr Dale Gerke in local RACDS events over many years Chair, SA Regional Committee Our first event this year will duplicate last for many reasons. In an effort to rectify NEW ZEALAND As part of New Zealand national day- Waitangi Day on 6 February, two representatives from the College were invited to attend our Patrons, Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy’s official celebration at Government House, Wellington. Dr Sarah Ting and I attended on behalf of the College. Along with many dignitaries, we battled the Wellington wind and enjoyed being part of this ceremony on an important day for all New Zealanders. Her Excellency spoke of the importance of the Tiriti o Waitangi, Treaty of Waitangi, and how this helped to unite our country 177 years ago. The Tiriti o Waitangi, when originally translated into Maori from English, resulted in different meanings in each document around governorship and sovereignty. When I thought about this in regards to the RACDS it made me realise how important our constitution and all College documents are when we have to encompass the needs and wants of our Dr Erin Mahoney, NZ Prime Minister Bill English, Dr Sarah Ting Fellows and Members from many different countries. As the College moves forward, complexities will develop between the needs of the countries of our Fellows and Members and we must ensure we remove any ambiguity and minimise ‘translation’ differences between New Zealand, Australia and all the countries now involved in the RACDS. Attending this ceremony was a number of recipients of NZ and Queens honours. I found it very humbling to see all these deserving people who give of their time to help others and are rarely recognised. Our Prime Minister Mr Bill English and Her Excellency Dame Reddy spent a lot of time talking to as many people as they could. Thank you to the NZ Committee of the RACDS who are now going forward and planning our next meeting in Auckland and who also do this for little thanks. Further information regarding upcoming events will be circulated to our Fellows and Members in the coming months. Dr Erin Mahoney Dr Sarah Ting and Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy Chair, NZ Regional Committee COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 15

WHAT’S ON AT THE COLLEGE Final Examination Workshop (FEW) Candidates who are enrolled in or looking to sit the Final Examination are recommended to complete the Final Exam Workshop. Run over three days in June, this intensive course provides candidates with the opportunity to participate in interactive sessions which have been modeled on the format of the Final Examination. The focus of the examiner facilitated sessions is, case diagnosis, analysis and treatment planning with an emphasis on peer interaction, problem solving and communication skills. The principal aim of the workshop is to assist candidates in understanding what they need to do to prepare for the Final Examination. All contributing lecturers are also examiners for the Final Examination and will be providing valuable insight into how to achieve the best results. Candidates are awarded CPD for attending the FEW. Enrolment closes on 5 May 2017. Orientation Course (OC) The Orientation Course is highly recommended for those candidates enrolled in or wanting to complete the Primary Examination. This two week course, run in July, comprises approximately 60 hours of lectures in the six basic sciences, with additional lectures in Haematology and Pharmacology. It is a highly intensive preparation course designed to provide candidates with valuable knowledge and insight into the Primary Examination and equip them for success. Examiners in the Primary Examination will be lecturing and providing the resource materials. Candidates who attend the Orientation Course will be awarded CPD upon completion. Enrolment closes on 5 June 2017. Web Based Education (WBE) Course Candidates undertaking the Final Examination are recommended to complete the Web Based Education course. Run over four months in the lead up to the exam, the course has been designed to enhance the candidates examination and viva voce technique and provide them with a structured format for the examination. The course is made up of four modules completed online on a time-release program. Candidates are required to submit answers to a number of case studies for which they are then provided feedback by examiners. The WBE course will be available as a package on the RACDS Learning Management System (LMS). On the date of release for Block 1, candidates will be sent an invitation to sign up to the portal. Once logged into the LMS, candidates will be able to enrol in the WBE and begin reviewing the content. Enrolment closes on 29 June 2017. 16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

th 24 Convocation... \"The era of the virtual patient – from hands-on to hands-off dentistry\" rd th Dates: 20 – 23 September 2018 For more information visit www.racds.org/Convocation24 Venue: Hilton Hotel, Victoria Square, Adelaide RACDS Masterclass Venue: College Office, Level 13/37 York Street Sydney Infection Control Practice Management, Law, Ethics and Risk Management Friday 12th May 2017 Saturday 13th May 2017 10:00am - 5:00pm 9:00am - 4:00pm Prof Laurie Walsh A/Prof John Dale Enrolments Close: Friday 28th April For more information call 1800 688 339 or email Kristen Pontello [email protected] Specialist Dental Practice 2017 Specialist Dental Practice Fellowship and Membership Examinations 21st – 22nd August 2017 in York Street, Sydney Assessment of Eligibility due by 1 April 2017. Form for Membership and Fellowship can be found at www.racds.org/forms. For enquires contact Rachel Introna, Examinations and Assessment Officer SDP at [email protected] SDP Prior Recognition Pathway The Prior Recognition Pathway is for Specialists who have the required amount of education and/or experience in their profession. Details of eligibility requirements are outlined on the form which can be found at www.racds.org/forms. Applications can be submitted at any time until 1 December 2017 when the pathway will be discontinued. For enquires contact Rachel Introna, Examinations and Assessment Officer SDP at [email protected] The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh runs 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. Coming up... Membership in Orthodontics - conjoint with RACDS Examination 22 May - 24 May 2017 Edinburgh th nd For more information please contact Rachel Introna [email protected] COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 17

Regional Happenings Drinks & Nibbles Date & Time: 6:30pm Thursday 30th March 2017 Location: ADA House, Alexander Room 62 King William Road, Goodwood SA SA Please join us for complimentary drinks and nibbles and a night of fun and camaradarie. The objective is to allow Fellows, Members and candidates to mingle and reacquaint themselves with those involved in the College. We look forward to seeing you. If you wish to attend, please contact Dr Dale Gerke [email protected] SIX OF THE BEST RACDS SCIENTIFIC DAY Wednesday 23 August 2017 rd NSW Four Seasons Hotel - SYDNEY The RACDS NSW Regional Committee would like to invite you to an outstanding scientific day featuring six speakers offering clinical hints and tips from their chosen fields. The six speakers for the day are Dr Kareen Mekertician (Paediatric), Dr Sue Ching Yeoh (Oral Medicine), Dr Jessica O’Neil (Periodontics), Professor Omar Ikram (Endodontics), Dr Christopher Moule (Prosthodontics/Implants) and Dr Lydia Lim (Oral Surgery). Please save the date and we look forward to having you join us at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. Study Day Date: 7th October 2017 NZ Location: Amora Hotel 170 Wakefield St, Te Aro, Wellington For more information contact Dr Erin Mahoney [email protected] 1818 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017OLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 C

Cocktail Function Date & Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm Thursday 30th March 2017 Location: Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club - Keane’s Point, 1 Hobbs Place, Peppermint Grove WA Dress: Smart Casual The WA Regional Committee invites you and your partner to a complimentary cocktail function to welcome new Fellows and Members. RSVP by Thursday 24th March 2017 to Dr Dina Papas [email protected] The WA Regional Committee of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons presents SCIENTIFIC MEETING WA Friday 23 June 2017 rd 8:30am - 5:00pm (8:00am Registration) Hyatt Hotel, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth WA “Treatment of the Compromised Dentition – Management… or Supervised Neglect?” Prof Ian Meyers (Headline Speaker) BDSc (UQ), FICD, FADI, FPFA, FRACDS • Restoration of the Compromised Tooth • Update on Adhesive Dentistry • Glass Ionomer Cements Dr Janina Christoforou Dr Ahmed Saleh BSDc(Hons) (UWA), DClinDent (OralMed/ BDS(Hons), DClinDent(UWA), OralPath)(UWA), FRACDS(GDP), MRACDS(Perio), FRACDS(Perio) - MRACDS(OralMed), FOMAA - Oral Medicine Specialist Periodontist Specialist • Periodontal Management of the • Oral Medicine Challenges in the Compromised Dentition Compromised Dentition C COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017OLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 1919

Community Engagement SUGARY DRINKS The College supports the New Zealand Dental Association’s (NZDA) Consensus Statement on Sugary Drinks. Dr Tom Butchard from Auckland, attended the discussions on behalf of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons held at NZDA House in November 2016. The recent launch of the New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) led Consensus Statement on Sugary Drinks shows both the value in working collaboratively, as well as the development of a wider range of strategies to reduce sugary drink consumption. Sugary drinks are unique in that they have no nutritional value, they contribute empty calories and replace healthier beverage options. They are also extremely acidic. The NZDA recommends that adults and children switch sugary drinks to water. To reduce the intake of sugary drinks, a range of actions by government, beverage industry, schools, non-government organisations and others are urgently needed. The approach focuses on seven strategies; 1) Joint advocacy campaign aimed a Government and the beverage industry to introduce a sugar icon on the packaging of all sugary drinks to indicate the amount of sugar in each product in teaspoons. 2) Introduction of mandatory regulation of marketing of sugary drinks to children through independent monitoring and evaluation of food marketing, especially at times and places frequented by children such as children’s sports and events. 3) Introduction of daily allowance for the intake of free sugars for New Zealanders, in line with the recommendations from the WHO. 4) Encourage the public to switch their sugary drinks to water by; a) Introduction of warning labels linking overconsumption of sugary drinks to poor health b) Expansion of successful nation-wide social marketing campaigns such as ‘Switch to Water’. 5) Encourage schools and early learning services to adopt ‘water-only’ policies 6) Development of policies by local government to introduce ‘water-only’ policies at council venues, events, and limit the sale of sugary drinks in and around schools. 7) Joint advocacy campaign, aimed at government, to introduce an excise tax on sugary drinks consistent with WHO guidelines. The Consensus Statement is endorsed by the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons For further information visit: www.racds.org/sugarydrinks 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

PRESIDENTS WHO ROW One of the many lessons we learn with our race and there were a total of 254 Rowing involvement with the College is the value of 8’s competing of which 138 were Masters teamwork. Whether it is joining with other 8’s competing in male, female and mixed candidates to study for College exams, crews. learning about the benefits of marshalling the skills of various clinicians to better treat Some of us have rowed at school or our patients, managing our practice staff university, some have come through a into an efficient unit or working together corporate Learn to Row programme and on a College Committee or on Council, some got fed up getting up early to take Dr David Sykes & A/Prof Richard Widmer it is the work of the whole that is more their kids to the boatshed and decided effective than that of the individual. that it was better to join them than beat them. In sport, the ultimate team sport is a rowing boat. With the exception of a single The profession have some illustrious scull, you cannot row the boat if just one dentists who were Olympic rowers; member does not turn up. A member of a including Dr Jodie Dobson from rowing crew cannot run around the field at Queensland, Dr Jens Martin from Canada the back of scrum with their hands in their and Dr James McMullen from the USA. pockets kidding themselves that they are Professor Rory Hume competed for contributing to the team. If you are in the Australia in World Championships. There boat, you have to move the oar. may be more. It is not surprising, therefore, to find Whatever the motivation for taking up several College members who choose the sport, it is a great experience. The rowing as their recreational sport. What team camaraderie is outstanding. Sunrise is noteworthy is the interesting fact that, over the water as one toil to make every at present, there are three ex-Presidents, stroke perfect, is uplifting and the feeling A/Prof Neil Peppit a current Councillor and two Fellows who of being part of the team when the boat row seriously. Not only that but four of is gliding through the water in harmony, is them belong to the same Club and these sublime. We may not be feeling our best individuals are only the College Fellows or at 5:30am when getting the boat on the Members that I know about. water, but after the row, we definitely feel set up for the working day. I can highly A/Professors Neil Peppitt, Richard Widmer, recommend the sport and my life would Dr Fiona Heard and I row for the University be very different without it. of New South Wales Rowing Club. Professor Bernadette Drummond rows for Is there anyone else out there? If so let's a club in New Zealand. Dr Eric Carter rows have some photos or, even better a short both in Hong Kong and Sydney. piece on your favourite sport. Masters rowing is an increasingly popular Dr David Sykes sport. Richard and I recently competed in Immediate Past President the Head of the Yarra 8.6km endurance Prof Bernadette Drummond COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 21

SUTHERLAND PRIZE The Kenneth J.G. Sutherland Prize is awarded to the candidate who has gained the highest marks in Part I General Dentistry of the Final Examination and who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners, had demonstrated eminence in the elective section of the Examination. The prize consists of a medal and a monetary award of $500. The 2017 Sutherland Prize was awarded to Dr Joshua Ch’ng of Victoria. Dr Joshua Ch'ng says... My name is Joshua Ch’ng and I sat the FRACDS Final Examinations in 2017. I’d like to briefly share about my journey in completing the FRACDS program. I graduated in 2013 from the University of Melbourne and have been working in private practice since. Like many, my reasons for undergoing the FRACDS program were varied and included: leaving open the option for further post-graduate studies, improving in my knowledge and skills as a general dentist, as well as becoming a part of the RACDS. After DR JOSHUA CH'NG completing the program these expectations were not only met but far exceeded. One aspect of the program which was striking to me was the emphasis on learning about the RACDS values of professionalism, the lifelong pursuit of excellence, integrity and altruism. These really resonated with me and fuelled my motivation to study hard, and make me proud to be part of both the College and the dental profession. Completion of the program has improved my confidence as a clinician and given me the assurance that I am giving quality care to my patients, in knowing that my clinical decisions are based on current best evidence. I feel incredibly privileged and honoured to be awarded the Kenneth JG Sutherland prize for 2017. This would not have been possible without the help of many including my family, friends and in particular my church community who have encouraged me in my journey especially during times of exam stress. I’d like to thank the RACDS for providing all of us candidates with excellent programs including the Final Exam Workshop (FEW), web- based education modules, and state branch-run workshops which were an immense help in our preparation. I’m also grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded colleagues in the Melbourne FRACDS study group including Mike, Vish, Catherine and Errol. In many ways, completing these exams was a team effort; we complemented each other in our strengths and weaknesses, and provided much needed company as the only ones studying during the festive months of December and January! Lessons I learnt which helped me to successfully complete the FRACDS program include humility in recognising my limitations, seeking help from others, constantly striving to improve, avoiding complacency, developing an organised approach to studying, working hard and consistently. While I’m not sure what the future holds for me, I am excited about improving as a clinician as well as being an active member of the College and dental profession. I would highly recommend the FRACDS program to all general dentists and can say that I am a totally different dentist after completing this program. Dr Joshua Ch'ng 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

CHRISTENSEN PRIZE The Christensen Prize is awarded to the candidate with the highest marks in the Primary Examination. The prize consists of a medal and monetary award of $500. The 2016 Christensen Prize was awarded to Dr Samuel Shaw of Western Australia. Dr Samuel Shaw says... Completing the 2016 Primary Examinations was a big challenge after close to two years away from textbooks and lectures. I attended the Orientation Course in Sydney in July. At this course, the knowledge expected was made clear and the necessary materials provided. It also became clear that sitting the Primary Examinations required a substantial dedication to study. Over the following months I spent many late nights and lunch breaks learning and revising, which ultimately culminated in a stressful two-week examination period. While the exams were challenging, they have also reinforced and filled gaps in my DR SAMUEL SHAW knowledge and have created a solid foundation for further study. I was surprised and honoured to have received the F.G. Christensen award for my results in Dr Shaw graduated from the University of the examinations and am now excited to pursue new opportunities and studies. Western Australia with honors in 2014. Dr Sam Shaw He has worked in private practice in Sydney and is now part of the team at Diamond Smiles Dental in Perth, WA. RACDS ACADEMIC PRIZE RECIPIENTS University of Adelaide University of Hong Kong 2016 prize recipient, Dr Jessie Tan 2015-16 prize recipient, Dr CY Yung Prof Lindsay Richards - Head of School for Dentistry at Asia Regional Committee Chair, Dr Rony Cho (right) The University of Adelaide, Dr Dale Gerke – Chair, SA/NT presenting Dr CY Yung (left) the 2015-16 RACDS prize for Regional Committee and Dr Jessie Tan outstanding academic achievement by a final year dental student from The University of Hong Kong COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 23

FINAL EXAMINATIONS TUTORIALS Dr Dimitra Mersinia, on behalf of the NSW Regional Committee, co- • Dr Soni Stephen - Paedodontist ordinated a full day session of tutorials for those sitting the Final • Dr David Sykes - Prosthodontist Examinations (FRACDS). • Dr Geoff Young - Endodontist The day was very well received with 14 attendees, many of whom • Dr Jessica O’Neil - Periodontist attended by logging in to the video-conferencing facilities available • Dr Eric Carter - Oral Surgeon at the College. The program included lectures from the following – • Dr Dimitra Mersinia - Student Advisor Drs Dimitra Mersinia and Eric Carter Candidates attending the tutorials RACDS Primary Exam 2016 reviews Dr Peter Le (Melbourne) PRIMARY Preparing for the Primary Exam can be a daunting and challenging endeavor. However, it provides candidates with a great opportunity to apply basic health sciences into daily clinical work. You also make great friends along the way and the RACDS office was always very helpful with any enquiries. Some advice for future candidates - think critically about the lecture material and you will perform well on the exam. Rote learnt answers can only take you so far. Dr Andy Wong (Hong Kong) Good preparation is always the key to sucess to any kind of exam. Good strategy and planning are essential for exam preparation. EXAM My way of preparing exam can be concluded in three words: Reading, Understanding and Memorising. Reading is the first step. It is about gathering and reading through all material required for exam. The material in the Orientation Course is so adequate to pass the exam. However, to be well prepared, I also referred to some reading on the recommended lists especially for the anatomy. Understanding takes the longest time for me. After reading through all the material, it is then time to understand and integrate and link the information. If you can figure out the similarities and differences of different concepts, it is not difficult to memorise the information. It is because you have already processed the information. Memorising is the final step. It is true that exams require short-term memory rather than a long-term one. It is important that you can write and present the information that you understand and learnt during the exam. Therefore, to me, the weeks before the exam, are the \"golden time\" to memorise the information. Of course, questions in the past papers provide us with important clues as to what is very likely to be asked in the future exam. Last but not least, preparing for exams should not be done alone. Invite some of your friends to study together and form study groups. So, get ready and enjoy the Primary Exam! 24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017

First time Examiner for the Fellowship - FRACDS Examiners 2017 Seated: Dr Peter Salameh, Prof Liz Martin, Dr Zuryati Ab-Ghani, Dr Suma Sukumar Final Exams 2017 Standing front row: A/Prof Alex Jones, Dr Heather Cameron, Dr Lara Friedlander, Dr Danny Ho Col Geoff Stacey, Prof Nigel King, Dr Peter Fowler Standing back row: Dr Stephen Cox, Dr Geoff Borlase, Dr Paul Beath, Dr Sergio I thoroughly enjoyed being part Salis, Dr Danny Ho, Dr Eric Carter of the Fellowship Examinations, though it was a tiring and initially daunting task. I had previously examined for the Membership, been part of the Final Exam Workshop and observed previous examinations, however the Fellowship Examinations were at a whole new level of planning. All the examiners and staff were welcoming and helpful and our coordinator (for the Elective), Col Geoff Stacey, was particularly approachable and Primary Examiners and RACDS education staff 2017 should be commended for his Back row (L to R): Charlotte Anneveld, A/Prof Phil Dickson, Prof Marc Tennant, organisation. The whole process A/Prof Norman Firth, Prof Laurie Walsh, A/Prof Marc Schifter, Gineke De Haan, Haldor Aamot was well organised and extensive Front row (L to R): Sara Birks, A/Prof Alex Forrest, Dr Suma Sukumar, A/Prof Mike calibration and reviewing Nordstrom, A/Prof Tim Cole, Prof Liz Martin, Prof Jane Dahlstrom, Prof Robyn ensured that everything was Callister, Rebecca Swinn standardised. I also enjoyed the comradery of working with other examiners and even learnt a thing or two about other areas of dentistry! Primary Examiners enjoying a meal together COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017OLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 2525 C

2017 HKIDEAS Hong Kong International Dental Expo And Symposium 4 – 6 AUGUST Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre www.hkideas.org CALL FOR ABSTRACT Deadline: 15 April 2017 EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION Deadline: 15 May 2017 NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY Organizer

2017 Thank you to all who made a donation to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Foundation during 2016: THANK YOU FOUNDATION DONORS 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016 st st HKIDEAS Dr Abdullah ALATAL (Saudi Arabia) Dr Siu Fai LEUNG (HK SAR PRC) Dr Bruce William AUSTIN Dr Chung Sing LO (HK SAR PRC) (NSW, Australia) Dr William John BESLY (VIC, Australia) Dr Andrei LOCKE (VIC, Australia) Dr Michael Nicholas MANDIKOS (QLD, Australia) (NSW, Australia) Dr Paola BOWER (NSW, Australia) Dr Peter MANSOUR Dr Pik Yuk Candy CHEUNG (HK SAR PRC) Dr Lai Hung CHONG (HK SAR PRC) Dr Kareen MEKERTICHIAN (NSW, Australia) Dr Lap Yan CHONG (HK SAR PRC) Dr Andrew Blair MARRIOTT (New Zealand) Prof Hedley COLEMAN (NSW, Australia) Dr Christopher MUIR (QLD, Australia) Hong Kong International Dental Expo And Symposium Dr Ann COLLINS (NSW, Australia) Dr Colin NELSON (QLD, Australia) 4 – 6 AUGUST Dr Stephanie COOPER (TAS, Australia) Dr Andrew Lloyd NEWSON (New Zealand) (ACT, Australia) (HK SAR PRC) Dr Chi Hong NG Dr Stephen DAHLSTROM Dr Stuart DEANE (NSW, Australia) Ms Marianne NICOLLE (NSW, Australia) Dr Daniel DE ANGELIS (SA, Australia) Dr Edward James PEEL (NSW, Australia) Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Dr Grant DUNCAN (SA, Australia) Dr Catherine PRINEAS (NSW, Australia) www.hkideas.org Dr Mohamed ELFAR (ACT, Australia) Dr Teriko REX (NSW, Australia) Dr Geoffrey FINDLAY (QLD, Australia) Dr Anthony SELVARAJ (NSW, Australia) Dr Shane FRYER (NSW, Australia) Dr Timothy Mark SILBERT (WA, Australia) Mr Don GRANT (NSW, Australia) Dr May Kuen SIM (NSW, Australia) Dr Paul Christopher HAGLEY (NSW, Australia) Dr Alan SOLOMON (VIC, Australia) Dr Haifa HANNAWI (UAE) Dr Bernard SPECULAND (United Kingdom) Dr Narada HAPANGAMA (NSW, Australia) Dr Rowan Darroch STORY, AM RFD (VIC, Australia) Dr Edward HSU (QLD, Australia) A/Prof Albert Ee San TAN (WA, Australia) Dr Andrew HOWE (NSW, Australia) Adj A/Prof Gerald Anthony THURNWALD (QLD, Australia) Dr Leone HUTCHINSON (NSW, Australia) Dr Fiona Nguyen Ngoc THUY (VIC, Australia) Dr Issam JAWMAR (Saudi Arabia) Dr Gregory TILLEY (VIC, Australia) Dr Louis KEI (NSW, Australia) Dr Suet TSANG (NSW, Australia) Dr Shalinie KING (NSW, Australia) A/Prof Terry Richard WALTON, AM (NSW, Australia) Dr Paris KRITHARIDES (VIC, Australia) Dr Andrew Waugh WHILLANS (New Zealand) Dr Share Moon KWONG (HK SAR PRC) Dr Gary WILKIE (VIC, Australia) Dr Harish Chandra LALA (New Zealand) Dr Matthew John Tobias WILLIAMS (New Zealand) CALL FOR ABSTRACT Dr Stephen LANGFORD (SA, Australia) Dr Marcus Ting-Pong YAN (NSW, Australia) Deadline: 15 April 2017 Dr Vicky Wai-Kee LAW (QLD, Australia) Dr Wendy Hsiao Wen YU (NSW, Australia) Dr Albert LEE (HK SAR PRC) EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION The Foundation welcomes applications for financial assistance from Australasian candidates residing in remote regions and incurring Deadline: 15 May 2017 financial burden in travelling to a Final Examination centre. For enquiries, please contact [email protected] DONATIONS In 2016, several Fellows’ academic gowns were donated. These are stored at the College and loaned to members who attend Convocation. There were also several boxes of dental books donated which are catalogued and kept in the College Library. COUNTING OF VOTES FOR ELECTION OF COUNCIL Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote in the 2016 • A/Prof William Dawes Council elections. The Returning Officer was College CEO, Mr • Dr John Kirkwood Stephen Robbins who met with the scrutineers on Monday 31 October to count the votes. Subsequently the poll was • Dr George Wing AM declared at the Annual General Meeting on 18 November 2016. NEW HORIZON IN DENTISTRY The College is grateful for the time and commitment of the • Hon Clin A/Prof Barrie Gillings RFD ED • Dr William Winspear AM scrutineers who were: Organizer COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 27

College Calendar March 17th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 1 (Week 2) College Calendar To view the most up-to-date calendar 24th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 1 (Week 3) please visit www.racds.org/calendar 31st Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 1 (Week 4) Specialist Dental Practice - Closing date for Assessment of Eligibility for Membership and Fellowship by 1st Sat Examination (Sydney) Enrolments close for M(Orth) / MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint exam (Edinburgh) MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 1 (Week 5) 7th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce Venue: Sydney April 7th Fri - OMS - SST Course 8th Sat Venue: Adelaide 24th Mon - OMS - West Week – Revision Course 29th Sat Venue: Perth 28th Fri OMS - Closing date for Applications for Assessment of Eligibility for the Final Examination 1st Mon Specialist Dental Practice - Enrolments close for College Membership and Fellowship Examinations (Sydney) 5th Fri FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Final Examination Workshop MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Infection Control 12th Fri Venue: Sydney OMS - Closing date for Application for Eligibility for Surgical Training positions for 2018 MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Practice Management, Law, Ethics and Risk Management 13th Sat May Venue: Sydney 19th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments Close Assessment Round 2 Specialist Dental Practice - Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh 22nd Mon - 24th Wed Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Venue: Edinburgh 26th Fri - OMS - SST Examination 27th Sat Venue: Melbourne 2nd Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 2 (Week 1) 2nd Fri - FRACDS(GDP) - Final Exam Workshop 4th Sun Venue: Sydney 5th Mon FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Orientation Course 9th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 2 (Week 2) 9th Fri - OMS - Oral Pathology Course 10th Sat Venue: Christchurch, New Zealand June 16th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 2 (Week 3) College Calendar 23rd Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 2 (Week 4) MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 2 (Week 5) 30th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close viva voce https://www.racds.org/calendar[14/03/2017 2:18:14 PM] OMS - Closing date for registration for the Final Examination 30th Fri - RACDS - Diploma in Implant Dentistry Orientation Course 2nd Sun Venue: Sydney 3rd Mon - FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination Orientation Course 14th Fri Venue: Sydney 21st Fri Specialist Dental Practice - Deadline for case report submission – SDP College Examinations (Sydney) July OMS - Training program selection interviews for 2018 22nd Sat Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce 28th Fri Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 28 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 5th Sat MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and Pain Management Venue: Sydney 7th Mon – OMS - Final Examination – Written Papers 8th Tues Regionally and New Zealand August OMS - Final date for Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments for be 15th Tue received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2016 21st Mon – Specialist Dental Practice - SDP College Examinations 22nd Tues Venue: Sydney 31st Thur– OMS - Final Examination: Clinical and viva voce 2nd Sat Venue: Brisbane FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Primary Examination in HK and USM 1st Fri Specialist Dental Practice - Enrolments close for 2017 SDP Conjoint examinations including Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) - Adelaide 2nd Sat MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close Assessment Round 3 MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Medical Emergencies September 15th Fri Venue: Melbourne MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Clinical Examination Technique and Dental Imaging 16th Sat Venue: Melbourne MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce Preparation 29th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 1) 1st Sun FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Primary Examination in Sydney 6th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 2) 13th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 3) MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 4) October https://www.racds.org/calendar[15/03/2017 9:29:52 AM]

College Calendar MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close viva voce OMS - Closing date for registration for the Final Examination 30th Fri - RACDS - Diploma in Implant Dentistry Orientation Course 2nd Sun Venue: Sydney 3rd Mon - FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Examination Orientation Course 14th Fri Venue: Sydney 21st Fri Specialist Dental Practice - Deadline for case report submission – SDP College Examinations (Sydney) July 30th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 2 (Week 5) OMS - Training program selection interviews for 2018 22nd Sat Venue: Sydney For more information about courses, examinations and events, please visit NEWS & EVENTS on the College website at www.racds.org MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce 28th Fri Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 5th Sat MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and Pain Management Venue: Sydney 7th Mon – OMS - Final Examination – Written Papers 8th Tues Regionally and New Zealand August OMS - Final date for Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments for be 15th Tue received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2016 21st Mon – Specialist Dental Practice - SDP College Examinations 22nd Tues Venue: Sydney 31st Thur– OMS - Final Examination: Clinical and viva voce 2nd Sat Venue: Brisbane FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Primary Examination in HK and USM 1st Fri Specialist Dental Practice - Enrolments close for 2017 SDP Conjoint examinations including Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) - Adelaide 2nd Sat MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close Assessment Round 3 MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Medical Emergencies September 15th Fri Venue: Melbourne MRACDS(GDP) - CPD Masterclass: Clinical Examination Technique and Dental Imaging 16th Sat Venue: Melbourne MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce Preparation 29th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 1) 1st Sun FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Primary Examination in Sydney 6th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 2) 13th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 3) College Calendar MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 4) October 20th Fri Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh - Diploma in Implant Dentistry Prep Course Venue: Sydney https://www.racds.org/calendar[15/03/2017 9:29:52 AM] 21st Sat - Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh - Diploma in Implant Dentistry - Examinations (RACDS) 22nd Sun Venue: Sydney 27th Fri MRACDS(GDP) - Assessment Round 3 (Week 5) MRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close viva voce 3rd Fri FRACDS(GDP) - Enrolments close for Final Examination MRACDS(GDP) - viva voce 17th Fri Venue: Various November 20th Mon - Specialist Dental Practice - Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Conjoint – M(Orth) / MRACDS(Orth) 22nd Wed Venue: Adelaide 27th Mon - FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Exam Written Papers 29th Wed Venue: Various 4th Mon - FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Exam viva voce 6th Wed Venue: Sydney FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Exam viva voce 9th Sat December Venue: Hong Kong FRACDS(GDP) - Primary Exam viva voce 11th Mon Venue: Malaysia (Public Holiday) Specialist Dental Practice – Enrolments close for CDSHK (DPH) Conjoint Examination – Hong Kong 9th Tue - FRACDS(GDP) - Final Exam Written Paper COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2017 29 January 10th Wed Venue: Various 2018 15th Mon - FRACDS(GDP) - Final Exam viva voce 17th Wed Venue: Sydney ENQUIRIES For more information on registering for upcoming Courses and Examinations, please contact the College at [email protected] or call the College office on +61 2 9262 6044 For more information on registering for upcoming Events, please contact Rachel Introna at [email protected] or call the College office on +61 2 9262 6044 EDUCATION https://www.racds.org/calendar[15/03/2017 9:29:52 AM]

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