College News October 2015

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE #02 OCTOBER 2015 INSIDE 50th Anniversary Convocation

Contact CONTENTS Level 13, 37 York St, Sydney NSW 2000 Aust Telephone: +61 2 9262 6044 Facsimile: +61 2 9262 1974 President’s Message 3 Admissions 11 Email: [email protected] CEO’s Message 5 Web: www.racds.org Whats on at the College 12 Queen's Birthday Honours 6 College Staff Member Profile 13 Please contact the Editor, Susan Buchanan Regional News 7 Convocation 14 at [email protected] if you have some 50th Anniversary 9 personal news you would like published in the College News. Registrar Reports will feature in Issue 01, 2016 COLLEGE RACDS INFORMATION ACADEMIC PRIZE Royal Australasian College of Dental The RACDS Academic Prize was established in 2003 following the Surgeons Incorporated decision by the College Council to explore the concept of an RACDS ABN 97 343 369 579 Prize for high achievement by final year dental students. In offering Patron the prize, the College is able to contribute to the academic honours awarded to final year students. His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand. The winner each year receives a certificate and cheque for AUD$500 Copyright which is often presented by a College representative at the awards All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyright may be ceremony hosted by the university. reproduced or copied in any form or any means (graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or information and ACADEMIC PRIZE retrieval systems) without the written permission of the Editor. Disclaimer The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Inc., “the RACDS”, its RECIPIENTS officers, servants or agents will have no liability in any way arising from information or advice that is contained in the College News. La Trobe University Bethany Cunning The publication of statements, opinions, advertisements or other materials in this College News carries no representation by or on University of Sydney behalf of the RACDS express or implied of any belief in their truth or Jenny Doane otherwise, in whole or in part, unless an express statement to that effect Jessamine Martinez accompanies the item in question. Colin Phan Issue 01, 2016 Space reservation December 2015 and deadline for submission of material 5 November 2015. 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By now, those fortunate enough to I am extremely proud to be part of an candidates from all over the world but be able to attend the College 50th organisation that started as an idea particularly from the the Asia Pacific Anniversary Celebrations in Sydney will with only the ambition of a few senior region. This global footprint is something have recovered from what, by all reports, members of the profession as support, to be proud of and to be encouraged but was a resounding success and a most but then could still be around after 50 it is also important to recognise that we convivial gathering of Members and years of the most rapid and radical have much to learn from our overseas Fellows. It was especially pleasing for me change in human society to date. colleagues and we understand their to be able to talk to so many colleagues, needs and requirements if we are to both old and new, about their experiences My group in the social program on the continue to be successful and relevant in of the College. I learnt much about Saturday morning, enjoyed an Italian the region. College history of which I was not aware. food safari in the Sydney suburb of Haberfield. Our guide drew our attention It is necessary, however, to also recognise For instance, Dr Rick Olive, the current to a particular brand of pasta and advised that we cannot support any of our President of the Australian Dental us that this was the oldest brand in the ambitions at home or abroad without the Association Incorporated, presented world. It was established in 1886. The College community. Over the years, our the College with a copy of the original reason the company was still in existence local candidate assistance and Member minutes of ADA Council in 1962, that was the quality of the product. and Fellow activity has only been initially resolved to support the formation possible with the extraordinary help of of the College. Also, Dr Reg Hession has In my view, it is the quality of the our Regional Committees. The College written a short essay on the proceedings educational process embodied in the owes them much and I would like to that led to the conferring of Honorary College that is responsible for our College extend my sincere thanks for 50 years of Fellowship on HRH the Princess of Wales. flourishing after 50 years. It should be commitment and enthusiasm. This has strengthened my belief that it remembered that the College’s singular is time the College engages a qualified aim is motivated by an overarching belief The College has developed from what historian to properly record the last fifty that a continuing search for personal could charitably be called a cottage years before the corporate memory knowledge and skill in our chosen industry to a sizeable organisation that disappears. profession benefits people other than requires considerable administrative ourselves – that is our patients and support. We have enjoyed some Highlights of the event included a world society as a whole. remarkable people in these roles over class Scientific day organised by the the years. Our Executive officers and NSW Regional Committee chaired by Dr This 50th Anniversary year we celebrate CEO’s from Roly Corbett and Earle Ian Sweeney supported by Drs Vasuki our founding members for without their Bastian, through Alexis Smith and Robert Delillo, Peter Mansour, Soni Stephen, forsight we would not have made it past Broadbent to Stephen Robbins and Emma Black, Dimitra Mersinia and Assoc first base. We also celebrate our many currently, Gary Disher. Also, Evelyn Mike Professor Peter Duckmanton. Dr Bernard leaders over the years who have been contributed on two occasions in an acting Lilienthal, an inaugural Fellow, made prepared to stand as President to guide capacity when the need arose. All these an extremely generous donation of a the College through its development people and their office teams provided 1757 First edition of Ettienne Bourdet’s into the international organisation it is the day-to-day assistance essential for Reserches et Observations sur toutes les today, together with the Councillors who any organisation to run but also to grow. Parties de l’Art du Dentiste which will be supported them. They operate in the background but need treasured by our library. our recognition and thanks for all they The College continues to attract have done over 50 years. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015 3

The College is essentially an examination been that there is a pleasing consistency Association of Oral and Maxillofacial body despite its growing role in the of commitment from the younger Surgeons. I had the pleasure of signing provision of CPD and its recognition members of our College community. It this MOU at our recent Gala Ball with by regulatory bodies as a repository of needs to be encouraged and my hope is Associate Professor Andrew Heggie, knowledge and standards. that the role model for what it means to current President of ANZAOMS. be an ethical, professional, knowledgeable We cannot examine without examiners and skilled dentist that I believe the Most importantly for Members and and the Registrars who marshal our College represents, will be continued Fellows, Council has supported the examiners, structure our examination through these new Members and Fellows. arrangements for our forthcoming processes, deal with candidate results Convocation in Hobart. Professor and result reviews and oversee the overall The College is a community that has Nicky Kilpatrick, Chair of the Scientific integrity of the exams. These Fellows grown over 50 years into the respected Committee, Dr Patrick Russo, Chair of the and Members have carried out their role organisation it is today. But, in my view, Convocation Arrangements Committee with incredible dedication, extraordinary it is just this community of like-minded and Ms Emma Slattery, Events Manager, goodwill and a strong belief that this professionals that makes it so special. and their committees, have organised is the right thing to do to contribute to Without the camaraderie and interaction a conference that promises to be a the profession, the community and the between its members, the College cannot magnificent event combining excellent College. The College cannot thank you prosper or grow. We have much to CPD with the opportunity to enjoy the enough for what you do and the integrity improve upon, we have much to aim for delights of Tasmania. Registration is now with which you do it. but the mere fact that we understand this open and I would encourage Members bodes well, I feel, for the future. and Fellows, from wherever they reside, Members and Fellows for all these roles to participate. I am looking forward to are drawn from our community both College business continues, despite the meeting you all there. young and old. Whilst there are quite celebrations. Council has considered marked differences between the life several MOU’s, one of which is the most David Sykes and professional attitudes of different important relationship the College has generations, the College experience has with the Australian and New Zealand ANZAOMS President A/Prof Andrew Heggie and RACDS President Dr David Sykes sign a Memorandum of Understanding witnessed by Dr Jocelyn Shand (Chair Board of Studies (OMS)) and Mr Gary Disher (RACDS CEO). 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015

CEO’S MESSAGE Congratulations to the College on This year also marks a period of renewal available to Members and Fellows. If you reaching a milestone of 50 years since of several of the Memorandum of are interested to participate in this course, establishment. In this edition of College Understanding that the College holds with log into RACDS Learning via the College News you will read about the celebrations universities and other organisations. At its website and navigate to the store. Use that occurred to mark this significant recent meeting, Council approved a draft the 100% discount code ‘Launch’. Whilst occasion in the life of the College. Fellows MoU with the University Sains Malaysia initially RACDS Learning is focussing on and Members from across our Asia Pacific (USM) which will see the Primary and candidates for the Primary and Final region came together to celebrate three Final exams as part of the USM Masters Exam for Fellowship, various other CPD significant aspects of the College – its in Clinical Dentistry program for a further courses will become freely available in the inauguration and those founding Fellows, five years. catalogue. the teaching and learning of the science of dentistry, and the fellowship that we Council have also approved renewal In the Membership (GDP) program, enjoy when we come together on such of the MoU with the College of Dental this year also marks the expansion of occasions. Surgeons of Hong Kong, for the conduct CPD activities and viva voce exams of the conjoint examination MGD/ outside of Sydney. In August, courses on In an age where ‘50 is the new 40’, these MRACDS. Each year a number of RACDS Infection Prevention and Control and viva milestone birthdays can signal changes examiners in the Membership(GDP) preparation were held in Auckland, and ahead. Over the past two years, Council program assist the Hong Kong College this coming November will see the viva have set their sights on very aspirational in this significant undertaking. Renewing voce exam being held in both Melbourne goals for the future and maintaining the this MoU demonstrates the commitment and Auckland. The offering of CPD quality and integrity of the MRACDS of both Colleges to sharing resources and outside of Sydney will continue into the and FRACDS qualifications is of utmost learning from each other. future. importance to the College. In preparing for the future of the Oral and Turning 50 is a phenomenal milestone This anniversary year marks the Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program, in the life of any member-based beginning of some significant projects Council have also approved funding organisation, let alone one where the for the College. In May this year a to enable the program to undergo a reason for aspiring to membership is to combined meeting of all of the members comprehensive review of its accreditation prove to oneself that ‘I want to be the best of the Specialist Dental Practice Boards status. The Training Program is accredited that I can be.’ On page 11 we highlight of Studies was held in Sydney. Led by by both Medical and Dental Councils in those new Members and Fellows of the the Registrar (SDP) Associate Professor Australia and New Zealand. Considerable College who have been successful at Neil Peppitt, this meeting was designed effort has gone into aligning these four College examinations. to help Board members to understand organisations to undertake this review their roles and responsibilities in relation by the end of 2017. Both the Medical In whatever way, we should all celebrate to candidates and examinations. One and Dental Councils have recently the value of the College to our of the key recommendations from this released new sets of standards for professional lives, the gaining of that meeting is to undertake a review of the the accreditation of specialist training MRACDS or FRACDS and its contribution Regulations governing examinations for programs. to the wellbeing of our patients. Membership and Fellowship in Specialist Dental Practice disciplines. That review In other training related news, the Gary Disher is now underway and will bring clarity College’s on-line learning portal RACDS and consistency in the way in which the Learning, was launched in June, with a Regulations are applied. course on Infection Control being made COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015 5

QUEENS BIRTHDAY HONOURS... Dr Anthony J Dickinson, OAM Dr Bruce Drysdale, OAM awarded awarded Member of the Order of Medal (OAM) in the General Division of Australia (OAM). the Order of Australia. This is acknowledgement of an In recognition of service to dentistry, and exceptional career of distinguished to the community. service to dentistry as a practitioner and as an educator in prosthodontics, and to This is great recognition and high professional associations. praise for a distinguished career as a clinical dentist and his contributions to the Australian Dental Association and the profession as a whole. These Professor Paul Abbott, AO awarded contributions have been invaluable to Officer (AO) in the General Division of the dentistry. Order of Australia. In recognition of distinguished service to clinical dentistry, and to Professor Frederick C Wright, AM higher education, as an academic, awarded Member of the Order of researcher and author, to endodontics as a practitioner, and to professional Australia (AM). organisations. In recognition of significant service to dentistry, particularly in the area of This is worthy praise for his distinguished career. Professor Abbott's service to population oral health, as an academic, The College is proud the College as both the Chair of the educator, administrator and research scientist. to acknowlege the Board of Studies and as an examiner in Endodontics, has been invaluable for the following Members, membership and the profession. Fellows and Dental Dr Peter McKerracher, OAM Colleagues on their awarded Medal (OAM) in the General appointment as Dr Ralph Neller, AM awarded Member Division of the Order of Australia. Members of the Order (AM) in the General Division of the Order In recognition of service to dentistry, to of Australia. of Australia in the professional associations, and to dental education. 2015 Queens Birthday In recognition of significant service to dentistry as a clinician, to improved Honours list. community oral health outcomes, and to In tribute to Dr McKerracher's career professional dental associations. as a clinical dentist, his considerable contribution to the ADA in Western This is a well deserved honour for Australia and his significant involvement a distinguished career as a clinical with the College as an Inaugural Fellow, dentist, as Chair of the Dental Board of as Censor-in-Chief, Councillor, Member Queensland, and his contributions to the of Council Executive and as Chair and professional and other communities. Dr Secretary of the Western Australian Neller's considerable involvement in the Regional Committee. ADC has been pivotal in establishing that organisation as a respected arbiter of educational standards in the profession. 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015

REGIONAL on surgical procedures and patient VICTORIA AND TASMANIA management, (ie antiresorptives, antiplatelets, NEWS anticoagulants and antibiotics); The Vic/Tas region celebrated 50 years of RACDS by hosting its annual scientific meeting • dentoalveolar related infections and their in SeaLife Melbourne Aquarium on Fri 24th management; WESTERN AUSTRALIA July. Three pairs of dental and medical • management of pathology of the oral cavity. specialists presented to demonstrate the The WA Regional Committee of RACDS The Scientific Meeting was followed by the importance of an interdisciplinary approach celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Annual General Meeting of the WA Regional in patient management. The President, Dr College with a one day Scientific Meeting Committee. David Sykes, attended the event as one of the and Dinner on Friday 19 June 2015, in the guests. Delegates and guests enjoyed dinner presence of the President of the College, Dr surrounded by marine life. David Sykes. The Vic/Tas Regional Committee is committed The Scientific Meeting was held at the to providing assistance to RACDS candidates. Hyatt Hotel Perth and was exceedingly well Dr Sarah Chin, our new student advisor, attended with nearly 200 delegates present organised a two-day tutorial program for on the day. primary examination candidates in September. This program is to complement the orientation course for the candidates, providing them with an opportunity to ask questions and clarify Dr David Sykes (President RACDS) and Dr Phil concepts, so to be better prepared for their Cockerill (Former WA Regional Committee Chair) at examination later in the year. the Dinner The Vic/Tas Regional Committee will host The celebration of the 50th Anniversary for the first time, two MRACDS(GDP) events. of the College was concluded with a most The first being the viva voce preparation CPD enjoyable and convivial dinner at the Matilda course and the second being the viva voce Bay Restaurant, and was attended by the Lecture Presented by Dr Evan Kakulas examination, both to be held at the University President of the College, Dr David Sykes his of Melbourne. Candidates and mentors have The program entitled “Oral Surgery in General wife Regan, lecturers and their partners, welcomed this fantastic learning opportunity. Practice -The Pitfalls and How to Minimise and the WA Regional Committee Members, the Risks” clearly resonated with the Dental Fellows and Members of the College and their Dr Sophia Jing Community of WA, and hence the excellent partners. attendance. Final year dental students were The after dinner address of the evening was also invited to attend the afternoon session as delivered by the President of the College. guests of the college. Congratulations must be extended to the The program was delivered by eight WA Oral WA Regional Committee Members and and Maxillofacial Surgeons which included particularly Drs Fleur Creeper and Dina Drs Mario Alberghini, Dieter Gebauer, Emma Papas for their fine efforts in organising Lewis, Jacob De Looze, Paul Meara, Sophie such a successful day. Special thanks are Mougos and Nathan Vujcich. also extended to Dr Nathan Vujcich who, VIC/TAS Annual Scientific Meeting at SeaLife in addition to lecturing on the program, Aquarium Melbourne organized his colleagues to make such fine ASIA presentations at the Scientific Meeting. The Asia Regional Committee AGM was held Dr Peter Gregory on 24th August 2015. The composition of QUEENSLAND the Committee 2015-17, subject to Council’s approval, will be as follows: To celebrate 50 years, RACDS Queensland Chairman: Shiu-yin (Rony) CHO Regional Committee in conjunction with the Hon Secretary: Jason WONG ADA Queensland brings together three world Hon Treasurer: Chun-kei LEE renowned speakers; Professor Lakshman Student advisor (Final): Siu-fai LEUNG Samaranayake, Dr Anura Ariyawardana and Subjects included: Student advisor (Primary): Jerome YU Emeritus Professor Newell Johnson to deliver • pitfalls of oral surgical procedures in the Members: Edmond Pow, Francis Chau a Queensland CPD Day. The event will be general practice, and how to minimise the Member ex-officio: Albert Lee delivered in three locations across the state; risks; Toowoomba (3rd October), Townsville (10th The Committee will arrange tutorials for the • relevant surgical anatomy and how it may October) and Rockhampton (17th October) for local candidates to help prepare for their Final assist in predicting complicated cases, (ie further information please visit www.racds.org Exam for Fellowship in January 2016. failed extractions, fistulas and nerve injuries); • patient medications and their influence Professor Newell Johnson Dr Rony Cho COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015 7

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RACDS 50th Anniversary Celebrations What a remarkable Fellowship activities. All Fellows, Members and weekend it was! partners who participated in the Haberfield Italian Food Walking Safari, Sailing on Sydney Harbour or a visit to the Art Gallery of NSW The 50th Anniversary Celebrations for the Archibald Art Exhibition and High Tea, of the College were held in reported a fantastic time. Sydney, NSW, over the weekend of The 50th Anniversary celebrations of RACDS September 3 - 5, 2015. culminated on the evening of Saturday September 5, with a Black Tie Gala Ball at the The celebrations were launched with a Foundation Hall, Museum of Contemporary cocktail party at the College offices on Art, The Rocks, Sydney. Guests gathered on the evening of Thursday September 3. the courtyard overlooking Sydney Harbour for This function focused on acknowledging pre-dinner drinks and canapés, followed by an the Inaugural Fellows and those who had evening of fine food, wine and entertainment. contributed so much to the development of Dr David Sykes welcomed all present and the College over the years. A most convivial gave a brief history of the College. This was atmosphere, aided by the talents of a musical followed by the signing of an MOU by Dr string quartet, added to the enjoyment of all David Sykes and A/Prof Andrew Heggie, present. The President of the College, Dr David President of the Australian and New Zealand Sykes, welcomed the gathering and gave Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, a stimulating and extensive history of the (ANZAOMS). The night was hosted by College. This was followed by the presentation Michael Usher, 60 Minutes reporter, who also of a book to the College by Inaugural Fellow, delivered a video montage and presentation Dr Bernard Lilienthal, entitled “Reserches et of his most interesting assignments as an Observations sur toutes les Parties de l’Art du international reporter. The night culminated in Dentiste” (Researches and Observations on all music, entertainment and dancing provided Parties to the art of the Dentist) Mr. Ettienne by internationally renowned musician and Bourdet, First Edition, 1757. entertainer, Alfredo Malabello, and his big band. The next day, Friday 4th September, saw over 200 people attend the NSW Scientific Day, I would like to acknowledge all those who which was held at Doltone House, Darling contributed so much to the organisation Island Wharf. This scientific meeting featured of the 50th Anniversary celebrations and high profile speakers from each of our College particularly our RACDS Events Manager, regions: Professor Bernadette Drummond Emma Slattery, who has lived and breathed (NZ), Professor Lakshman Samaranayake these events over the last eighteen months. (QLD), Dr Robert De Poi (VIC), Professor Paul Abbott (WA), Dr Dae-Hyun Lee (HK), Dr Sharon Hope we can do it all again for our 75th Liberali (SA) and Adj. Associate Professor Anniversary. David Roessler (NSW). The NSW Regional Committee, led by Dr Ian Sweeney, must be Peter Gregory congratulated on organising and executing Chairman such a fine scientific day. Organising Committee RACDS 50th Anniversary Celebrations Saturday morning 5th September opened with perfect Sydney weather for the planned COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015 9

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ADMISSIONS FRACDS(GDP) Kai Sun LAW (Hong Kong) Ying Chee LEE (Hong Kong) Nor Faharina ABDUL HAMID (Malaysia) TO Gabrielle Janet ALLEN (SA) Bernard Ming Hoy LIANG (Hong Kong) Mathew Albert Wei Ting LIM (VIC) Mohamed AMER (TAS) FELLOWSHIP & Jawaad Ahmed ASIF (Malaysia) Cheuk Hei LUK (Hong Kong) Yadir SINGH (TAS) Hairulnizam BAHARIN (Malaysia) Chun Bon WONG (Hong Kong) MEMBERSHIP David Che-Wei CHANG (VIC) MRACDS(DPH) Ashwini CHAPHEKAR (VIC) Jenkin Jin-Chuen CHIU (NSW) Zoe COMMANDEUR (NSW) Shilpi AJWANI (NSW) Admissions to Fellowship and Hosam El-Deen ELHADDAD (VIC) Membership from 1st March 2015 to Shannon GODFREY (WA) MRACDS(Endo) Jessica Qiao Kun HE (Canada) Augustin Yoon-Ho JANG (WA) 3rd September 2015 Gwendolyn Lauren HUANG (VIC) Ka Kit HUI (Hong Kong) MRACDS(Orth) Raymond Wai Kit IP (Hong Kong) Mark Christopher BLANDY (QLD) Cigdem KIPEL (NSW) Anél BLIGNAUT (NSW) Ka Shun Tony LEUNG (SA) Anna Wai Yee CHANG (QLD) Alan MANN (SA) Jenkin Jin-Chuen CHIU (NSW) Amy NGUYEN (NSW) Emily Ruth CLOSE (QLD) Elizabeth Ann REGAN (VIC) Jasyn Paul RANDALL (QLD) Heidi Johanna REID (VIC) Jonathan Granville Estcourt ROOKE (VIC) Leba Michael SARKIS (NSW) Tsang Tsang SHE (Hong Kong) Michael Tak Soon SENG (VIC) Edwin Wen Jun TAN (VIC) FRACDS(GDP) Heba SKAROS (NSW) Margaret Jung-Jo WANG (VIC) Laurence J WALSH (QLD) Chung Kit SUM (Hong Kong) Fellowship WIthout Examination Thomas VAN HEUMEN (QLD) MRACDS(Paed) Alex Ruwan Kumar WARNAKULA (ACT) Rana YAWARY (WA) Shu-En WIGHT (VIC) MRACDS(Perio) MRACDS(GDP) Mohammed SHORAB (QLD) Sze Yan CHAN (Hong Kong) Chun Yan CHIANG (Hong Kong) MRACDS(Pros) Hung Bun CHOY (Hong Kong) Sravan CHUNDURU (NSW) Yuk Keung Augustin CHOY (Hong Kong) David Martin Kong Guan GOH (NSW) Wing Yee Letty CHU (Hong Kong) Stephen Yan Wing CHUNG (Hong Kong) FRACDS(OMS) Nishant HURRIA (VIC) James Peter WORTHINGTON (NZ) Chung Chun Henry LAM (Hong Kong) Ka Wai LAM (Hong Kong) Fellowship Without Examination MOTIVATE COLLABORATE LEAD BY EXAMPLE MAKE A DIFFERENCE MENTORING Its not what you give but what you share MORE INFORMATION P +61 2 92626044 E [email protected] W www.racds.org COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015 11

The assessment process is conducted in three By using a scenario to set the scene, stages: which may include history, photographs or radiographs, a candidate’s ability to apply Stage 1: Scrutiny of qualifications and knowledge and judgement to a clinical experience, assessment of language scenario can be evaluated. skills (Occupational English Test or the IELTS tests); The ADC is currently increasing its total bank of questions, with a particular focus on increasing Stage 2: Written examination of the number of scenario-based MCQs across fundamental knowledge, clinical the range of disciplines covered by this style of judgment and ethics; question. To achieve this, the ADC is running a series of 1-2 day Item (question) Writing Stage 3: Practical examination of clinical Workshops in all states. These Workshops skills. teach participating dental practitioners how to develop effective scenario-based MCQs. Items Since March 2014, the Written Examination has are generated during the workshops following UPDATE ON THE consisted of four two-hour papers each of 80 which collaborative groups are established for AUSTRALIAN DENTAL questions (320 questions in total) held over ongoing authorship and generating further COUNCIL WRITTEN two days, twice each year. The examination is questions. EXAMINATION constructed using an examination blueprint based upon the attributes and competencies Newly created items are rigorously reviewed. outlined for each dental profession. The Once approved by the ADC review process, The Australian Dental Council (ADC) was blueprint is a table of specifications that items are validated by a minimum of 40 established in 1993 initially for the purpose of determines the content of each examination people via trial tests with volunteer groups of accrediting programs in Australian university and includes diagnosis, treatment, etiology, final year dental students at Australian Dental dental schools on behalf of the state and clinical outcomes etc. Schools and dental practitioners currently territory dental regulatory boards that existed registered in Australia. Items that successfully at that time. Papers include a combination of stand-alone complete this process are added to the Item and scenario-based multi-choice questions Bank (questions database) for use in future The ADC has been the assessing authority for (MCQs). MCQs, where candidates are required Written Examinations. the Department of Immigration and Border to choose the best response from a series Protection since 1996 for internationally of alternatives, are the preferred question Professor Mike Morgan qualified dental graduates seeking to work format as they can be marked objectively, can President in Australia; and for eligibility for registration evaluate a broad content area in a relatively Australian Dental Council under the National Registration and short time frame and allow testing of a large Accreditation Scheme since 2010 as directed number of candidates. Further, the ADC is by the Dental Board of Australia. formulating scenario-based MCQs to allow assessment of the higher order cognitive abilities required for clinical decision making. WHAT’S ON AT THE COLLEGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT COURSES, EXAMINATIONS AND EVENTS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.RACDS.ORG October 2015 17 October 30 November - 2 December 50th Anniversary Celebrations - QLD Regional Primary Examination - Viva Voce - Sydney 3 October Committee Scientific Day 50th Anniversary Celebrations - QLD Regional Venue: Rockhampton December 2015 Committee Scientific Day Venue: Toowoomba November 2015 5 December 10 October 23-25 November Primary Examination - Viva Voce - Hong Kong 50th Anniversary Celebrations - QLD Regional Primary Examination - Written Papers Committee Scientific Day Venue: Various 7 December Venue: Townsville Primary Examination - Viva Voce - Universiti 27 November Sains Malaysia Annual General Meeting - Sydney 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015

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RACDS 23RD CONVOCATION MASTERCLASSES At the 23rd Convocation in Hobart, 30 March – 2 April 2016 you will see a Scientific Program Discussing Difficult Dilemmas Sex, Drugs and Oral Cancer: A complex oral with a difference. The program is built around Professor Ian Meyers BDSc, FICD, FADI, medicine patient the theme: No Mouth is an Island – oral health FRACDS, FPFA Professor Michael McCullough BDSc MDSc in the systemic universe. University of Queensland PhD FRACDS (Oral Med) FOMAA FPFA FICD University of Melbourne Our fantastic international keynote and This masterclass will focus on common invited speakers are heading up a program clinical challenges experienced in general With his extensive experience, Michael highlighting the role that oral health and dental practice and review treatment planning, will challenge participants with a patient the dental profession can play in optimising treatment decision making and treatment who presented with an oral dysaesthesia, general health. outcomes, with a particular emphasis on the candidosis, challenging the need for antibiotic ageing dentate population. prophylaxis and very unusual oral mucosa. Whilst clinically focussed, all our speakers promise to expose us to the very latest scientific evidence thereby encouraging us to maintain the vision of the RACDS to ‘Let knowledge conquer disease’. In addition to the exciting lecture program, we are presenting, for the first time, a series of concurrent Master Classes facilitated by well known members of the RACDS community. Using dental implants outside the square Can I have normal teeth that don’t hurt? These small group interactive workshops will Dr A Dickinson OAM BDSc LDS MDSc offer participants the opportunity to get up (Indiana) FADI FPFA Dr Suzanne Hanlin BDS MDS PGDipHealthInf close and comfortable with expert colleagues, Melbourne FRACDS. MRACDS (Pros) FPFA. FADI. FICD to discuss treatment planning challenges, University of Otago controversial and difficult decision making In this masterclass Anthony will use case and novel techniques across the full range of studies to introduce alternative treatment In this Masterclass Suzanne will present case dental specialties. options and sequencing when managing scenarios as a way to generate discussion patients. This may challenge you beyond your around treatment planning decisions and management options. Registrations are now open for the 23rd current ‘comfort zone’. Convocation where you are able to register for up to two master classes. Fastfood Orthodontics Dr Sivabalan Vasudavan BDSc MDSc MPH Red Alert MOrth RCS MRACDS (Ortho) FDS RCS Dr Ian Chambers, FRACDS (OMS) Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, Hobart In this masterclass, Siva will share his Bleeding from surgery can be a frustrating experiences of some of the newer techniques problem. The causes can be local or systemic. and opportunities, evidence based and This Masterclass will use a range of clinical otherwise, to challenge participants to think scenarios to illustrate considerations in the about what is available today in the delivery of prevention and management of haemorrhage. orthodontic care. 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015

CONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS SPEAKERS The scientific program of this 23rd Convocation of the RACDS is built around the theme: No Mouth is an Island – oral health in the systemic universe. We are proud to be able to bring to Hobart a variety of international and local speakers with a wealth of knowledge across both oral and Professor Kevin O'Brien Professor Paul Brunton general health to explore and explain some of the complex challenges facing the dental profession today. Topics to be addressed will include: Evidence and controversies in orthodontics, Oral biofilms in health and disease, dental treatment in the medically compromised patient, dementia and oral health, cancer, palliative care and oral health, appearance and the dental profession. Professor Svante Twetman Dr Gary Cheung The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) Professor Thomas F Flemmig CONVOCATION DINNER Friday 1st April will see us visit the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), an art museum located within the Moorilla winery on the Berriedale peninsula in Hobart. We will arrive by catamaran to this unique location after which we will have a guided tour of the gallery before sitting down to a contemporary French-inspired cuisine prepared by Philippe Leban, a Michelin Star chef. It will be an evening not to be missed! Visit the website http:// www.23rdracdsconvocation2016.com.au to find out more information and register today! The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2015 15

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons 23rd Convocation 30 March – 2 April 2016 | Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart No Mouth is an Island – oral health in the systemic universe Invitation from the RACDS n behalf of the Convocation Committees and the bring questions and cases to the attention of the facilitators. Council, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 23rd In addition to a challenging program, a significant aspect of OConvocation of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Convocation will be the opportunity for ‘fellowship’. The variety Surgeons to be held at the Grand Chancellor Hotel, Hobart of social events will allow Fellows and Members to connect with from 30 March to 2 April 2016. colleagues from around Australasia. We will be treated to the The scientific program is built around the theme: No Mouth is best Tasmania has to offer including a gala dinner at the an Island – oral health in the systemic universe. We are proud to internationally renowned Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), be able to bring to Hobart a variety of international and local an art museum located within the Moorilla winery on the speakers with a wealth of knowledge across both oral and Berriedale peninsula in Hobart - an evening not to be missed! general health to explore and explain some of the complex We look forward to seeing you at the Convocation and challenges facing the dental profession today. participating in the scientific and collegiate activities. Book the Topics to be addressed will include: Evidence and event in your diaries now and look forward to enjoying a first controversies in orthodontics, Oral biofilms in health and class scientific program whilst catching up with old friends and disease, dental treatment in the medically compromised colleagues in this charming setting. patient, dementia and oral health, cancer, palliative care and oral health, appearance and the dental profession. In addition to the concurrent sessions there will be a series of master classes which will be facilitated by respected members of the RACDS supported by our international speakers. These small group workshops will offer participants the opportunity to discuss treatment planning, controversial and difficult decision making and Dr David Sykes Dr Patrick Russo Professor Nicky novel techniques across the full range of dental President, Chair, Convocation Kilpatrick specialties. Attendance at these master classes will be by RACDS Arrangements Chair, Convocation registration in advance and attendees will be encouraged to Committee Scientific Program Committee Contact us For information on the 23rd Convocation of the 23rd RACDS 2016 Convocation Secretariat RACDS visit the website GPO Box 3270, Sydney NSW 2001 www.23rdracdsconvocation2016.com.au Tel: +61 2 9254 5000 | Fax: +61 2 9251 3552 www.racds.org Email: [email protected]