College News February 2012

College News Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Incorporated in the A.C.T. ABN 97 343 369 579 Joint Patrons: Her Excellency Ms Quentin Bryce AC Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia His Excellency Lieutenant General The Right Honourable Sir Jerry Mateparae GNZM, QSO, Governor-General of New Zealand Vol 10, Issue 1, 2012 Message from the President New Zealand. There is an aim to present an information launch of the MRACDS program in Queenstown NZ, at the College Convocation, in March. The cornerstone of the College’s initial foundation in 1965 was the establishment of post-graduate standard examination with supportive educational programs. This was initially focusing on General Dental Practice and later with the introduction of the Special Field Stream examinations. Over the past 47 years there have been significant changes in the structure and concepts of professional education and assessment. To remain relevant in the current environment of professional A/Prof Werner H. Bischof development, while maintaining internationally recognised President assessment standards, the College relies on the expertise of our Registrars, Assistant Registrars and our Examiners. In commencing this President’s report I would like to In 2011 the Council undertook a consultative process wish all the members of the College a happy New Year with the Registrars and Assistant Registrars. This has and hoping that you have a prosperous, successful and resulted in the identification of key elements of support fulfilling 2012. and resourcing to sustain and develop their roles within the College. To further reinforce this support in the area The first year of the current term of Council has been of the General Field Stream the Council has resolved to extremely busy building on the progress of past Councils establish a Board of Studies FRACDS. and within three specific strategic action areas. The areas of focus identified by this Council have been: For an organisation such as the College there is a continual need for dialogue and representation with like a) A Review of the MRACDS Program; to determine organisations within the profession, other Colleges, appropriate changes to sustain growth potential, Universities and Government, for both operational and contemporary content and ensure the maintenance of strategic purposes. The College CEO, Mr Stephen standards: Robbins, is a key element of the establishing and b) Education and Examination Delivery; with the initial building the operational and strategic links with these focus on developing more direct dialogue with the College outside organisations. Mr Robbins has maintained registrars to ensure adequate support and resourcing: regular contact at an executive level with organisations and, such as the ADC and DCNZ, the ADA (Federal and State branches), the NZDA and the CDSHK. In particular there c) Lobbying; to provide further visibility for the College to have been two initiatives that have developed in recent build on existing relationships with key organizations and months, under the management of Mr Robbins, with the establish strategic relationships with decision makers. support and input of the College Council. I would like to thank the Board of Studies General The College has lodged a submission to the Australian Dental Practice, under the chairmanship of Adj. A/Prof Federal Government tender process for the development Neil Peppitt, for progressing the MRACDS review and of the curriculum for the Voluntary Dental Intern Program proposed changes to the program. The MRACDS (VDIP). The submission reflects the expertise within program has now a refined modular structure and the College in the area of postgraduate education and assessment requirements, as well as, updated guidelines proposed resource partnership with a number of outside for candidate support. This has allowed for a future organisations. The outcome of the tender process will be growth, while maintaining assessment standards, and circulated in early 2012. the consideration of launching the MRACDS program in 1

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CONTENTS Both the RACDS Council and the CDSHK Council The College recognised the major contribution Les have agreed to the conjoint examination (MGD/ made to the current financial standing of the College MRACDS). Formal structural planning will be with the award of the Presidential Commendation completed throughout 2012. in 2009. As this issue of the College News is distributed we are In conclusion, I would like to take this opportunity to excitingly close to the major event for the College’s congratulate two senior members of the College for educational calendar for 2012 – the 21st College recent professional appointments. Our immediate Convocation, Queenstown New Zealand. I wish to past president, Bernadette Drummond, has been remind you again of the diverse scientific program and appointed to the level of Professor in Paediatric the refreshing and collegiate social program. Please Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago. Mr consider the program on www.conference.co.nz/ Rowan Story AM, RFD has been appointed to the racds12. I am looking forward to meeting many of the position of Director General Health Reserves Air Force College Fellows and Members in New Zealand. (DGHR-AF) on promotion to Air Commodore. It is with great sadness that I report to the College For the profession and community, these membership the passing of Mr. Les Wallace. Les, appointments are recognition of dedication to over many years, has made a significant contribution teaching and clinical practice in their areas of to the College being a member of the Finance and specialist expertise. Congratulations on behalf of the Audit Committee, as the College’s External Auditor. College members. Contents Message from the President 1 Admissions 17 CPD Tracker 2 Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Report 17 Contents 3 Honours 18 Report from the CEO 4 Advertisement 19 Convocation 2012 5 Mr Rowan D Story 20 Registrar General Stream - Report 6 Board of General Dental Practice - Report 20 Registrar Special Field Stream - Report 8 Division of Peridontics - Report 21 Regional Committees - Report 10 Dr Paul Beath - Profile 22 Advertisement 12 Member Advantage 23 Congratulations 13 Lost Fellows/With Regret/In Memoriam 24 RACDS Academic Prize 14 Primary Examination Candidates 25 Burke and Wills 15 Calendar 27 Advertisement 16 College Information 28 RACDS MiSSion StAteMent To promote excellence in the provision of dental education, continuing professional development and a range of internationally recognised educational qualifications in all aspects of dentistry. 3

REPORT FROM THE CEO Report from the CEO In February, the College also held its annual Orientation Day for new MRACDS candidates and Mentors. This provides candidates with an ideal opportunity to understand the expectations of the program and how to maximise the value of a Mentor in preparation for assessment of each module over the next two to three years. Similarly, our OMS Trainees experienced an Induction Day to familiarise themselves with the demands of occupying an accredited OMS post and mapping out their training with the assistance of Directors of Training. Mr Stephen Robbins Chief executive officer 2012 has a number of challenges for the College which will bring exciting new opportunities both A Happy New Year to all Fellows, Members, candidates nationally and internationally. Amongst these challenges and trainees. I wish you every success over the will be the agreement between the College of Dental coming year. Surgeons Hong Kong and the College to hold an inaugural conjoint examination in Hong Kong, leading Convocation is just weeks away and the excitement to the award of MRACDS / MGD. This outcome is the is building. An excellent scientific programme filled result of extensive work and commitment from both with variety and a social programme that will leave colleges and signifies the collaborative relationship, you and your partner exhausted! Queenstown is in full which has developed over a number of years. autumn colours and we look forward to catching up with as many Fellows and Members as possible. More On a final note I would like to mark the passing of importantly, we look forward to welcoming a number Mr Les Wallace, College Auditor. Les has been an of new Fellows and Members to the College through institutional part of the College as far back as 1976. Induction at the Opening Ceremony. Since my time with the College, Les provided honest, professional advice all for the well being of the College. The Primary and Final Examinations have also He was a delight to work with and a true gentleman who concluded and these activities certainly reflect the was so deserving of the Presidential Commendation international presence of the College with examinations presented to him in 2010. Les is survived by his loving held in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and wife Sue and their devoted sons, Chris, Dean and Malaysia. In preparation for the Primary Examinations Stuart and families. to be held in 2012, representatives from the Jordan University of Science and Technology were on hand as Examination Observers to experience firsthand our examination processes and participate in calibration with our other experienced Examiners. Holiday Quiz from the Sydney Morning Herald - 16 January 2012 “The Banana Lounge” Slogans and Mottos Courtesy of Dr Reginald W Hession AM KLJ “Vincat Scientia Morbos” a) The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists b) The Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists c) The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Answer: c) 4

CONVOCATION 2012 Just a few weeks to go before Queenstown comes alive with College Fellows and Members. Registrations must close soon so don’t be disappointed! Take a look at this exciting scientific and social programme. Only one way to find out what is the “Generational Challenge for Oral Health & Integrated Care”... Be there! For full details of the Scientific Program, Social Events and how to register please log on to http://www.conference.co.nz/racds12 5

REPORTS Report from the Registrar Examiners, who joined the very experienced pool of College Examiners: Prof Jane Dahlstrom and Prof Alison General Stream Kesson. Also a warm College welcome to Dr Ashraf Ibrahim Mohammad Shaweesh and to A/Prof Jumana Karashneh who observed the process in preparation for the Primary Examination to be held in Jordan. Similarly, welcome to Dr Asma Hassan, who observed the Sydney viva prior to examining at USM, Malaysia. The Final Examination for Fellowship was held over two weeks in January. Written papers were taken at 3 Australian and 2 overseas venues, with the viva voce component conducted at Westmead Centre for Oral Health in Sydney. 85 candidates from 10 countries A/Professor Liz Martin (Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Registrar General Stream Germany, Ghana, Sudan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia) presented for the examination. The list of successful The Primary Examinations were recently held from candidates admitted to Fellowship of the College will be November 21 to December 6 2011. Registrations for published in the next edition of the newsletter. this examination included 91 from Australia, 6 from New Zealand, 3 from Singapore, 25 from Hong Kong and 13 The project to develop case-based material to replace from Malaysia. The written examinations were conducted the examination of patients that has been in planning in most capital cities of Australia, Auckland, Hong Kong, for the last 2 years was implemented at the 2012 Final and Kota Bharu, Malaysia. Following completion of the Examination. For the first time, all elective candidates papers, I accompanied three Australasian examiners to were examined on case material rather than live patients. Hong Kong and Kota Bharu, who conducted the viva Feedback from Examiners and candidates on this change voce component of the examinations in those venues was very positive. It is being collated and will be reported with three local examiners. In particular I would like to when the analysis has been completed. I would like to thank Prof Lakshman Samaranayake, Dean and the thank the many Fellows and Members of the College Chair, Professor of Oral Microbiology at the University of who provided case material and in particular Dr Geoff Hong Kong, who at short notice jumped in to travel from Borlase for his enormous contribution to the project. We Hong Kong to examine in Microbiology in Malaysia. will once again make the call to you this year to continue the development of a College library of examination I am very pleased to report a high success rate of 72%. resources. I would like to extend a special thanks to two new Primary Examiners 2011 L – R back row : Dr I Ashraf (observer), Prof M Tennant, Dr J Ladakis, Samaranayake, Prof L Walsh, Prof P Dunkley, Prof D Powis, A/Prof H Zoellner, A/Prof P Dickson, Prof J Kieser L – R front row: Prof H Coleman, Prof J Dahlstrom, Ms E Mike (Director of Education), Prof A Kesson, A/ Prof L Martin (Registrar, General Stream), A/Prof M Nordstrom. 6

REPORTS The MRACDS program continues to grow, with 30 new and Adj. A/Prof Neil Peppitt for their leadership. candidates registering to commence the Program in 2012. Most attended the very informative Orientation Finally, I would once again like to take this opportunity day on 4 February 2012. As the program continues to express appreciation for the efforts of the College to grow there is a need to expand the examiner pool. staff, who manage the courses and exams whilst ably Examiner calibration sessions, convened by Professor supporting all our candidates, mentors and examiners: Ian Meyers have been held by teleconference for all Ms Evelyn Mike, Director of Education, Ms Kala Miranda, new examiners. I would like to thank the extensive Exams Officer, Ms Sheridan Waddell, Examinations team of examiners, mentors, committee members and Assistant and Ms Emma Parnell, Education Officer RACDS staff involved with the MRACDS program, with MRACDS. special acknowledgment owed to Professor Ian Meyers Primary examiners Sydney Anatomy Dr John Ladakis, General Practice, Victoria Prof Jules Kieser, University of Otago Biochemistry Prof Peter Dunkley, University of Newcastle A/Prof Phillip Dickson, University of Newcastle Histology Prof Marc Tennant, University of Western Australia Prof Hedley Coleman, University of Sydney, Westmead Centre for Oral Health Microbiology Prof Laurence Walsh, University of Queensland Prof Alison Kesson, University of Sydney, Children’s Hospital, Westmead Pathology Prof Hans Zoellner, University of Sydney Prof Jane Dahlstrom, Canberra Hospital, ACT Physiology Prof David Powis, University of Newcastle A/ Prof Michael Nordstrom, University of Adelaide Hong Kong Anatomy Prof Marc Tennant, University of Western Australia Biochemistry Prof Daisy Shum, University of Hong Kong Histology Prof Ti-Jun Li, University of Peking, China Microbiology Prof L Samaranayake, University of Hong Kong Pathology Prof Hans Zoellner, University of Sydney Physiology Prof David Powis, University of Newcastle Malaysia Anatomy Dr Asma Hassan, Universiti Sains Malaysia Biochemistry A/Prof Nik Soriani Yaacob, Universiti Sains Malaysia Histology Prof Marc Tennant, University of Western Australia Microbiology Prof L Samaranayake, University of Hong Kong Pathology Prof Hans Zoellner, University of Sydney Physiology Prof David Powis, University of Newcastle Orientation Course 2012 The Orientation Course prepares candidates for the Primary Examination, and also provides stimulating sessions for those interested in further expanding their clinical knowledge of the basic sciences. The lecture program directly relates to the examination curriculum. In addition there are valuable sessions on Pharmacology and Examination Preparation. This intensive and stimulating program runs over a two-week period and lectures are delivered by highly respected academics and leaders in their fields, most of whom are Primary Examiners of this College. The program attracts 60 CPD hours. The 2012 Orientation Course will be held from 2 – 13 July 2012 in Sydney. Registrations close on 1 June 2012. 7

REPORTS Report from the Registrar New Members continue to make inquiries regarding the pathway to Fellowship and I would like to encourage Special Field Stream them to come forward for examination later this year. Students of postgraduate programs at the Universities of Queensland, Western Australia and Sydney are eligible to apply under Memoranda of Understanding with the College for a conjoint examination at the conclusion of their program, which enables them to gain Membership in the Special Field on successful completion of their DClinDent. Information has been sent to Heads of Programs at other Universities in order for them to provide advice to their students about pathways open to them through the College. Membership examinations A/Professor Angus Cameron are available in all fields with the exception of Oral and Registrar Special Field Stream Maxillofacial Surgery. Membership Examinations were conducted conjointly The Boards of Studies in the Special Fields listed below have continued to review the applications for the award with Universities under MoU in Prosthodontics, of Membership. The number of new Members approved Endodontics and Dental Public Health. in each field by the end of 2011 is as follows, with the majority of remaining applicants deemed eligible to The new examination in Surgical Science and Training present for Membership examination: in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery was conducted in September with 10 candidates successfully presenting. The College once again held the conjoint MOrth/ DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH ......................................... 8 MRACDS(Orth) examination with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in Adelaide and 3 candidates were ENDODONTICS ..........................................................2 successful in achieving both qualifications. ORTHODONTICS ........................................................7 Final Examinations for Fellowship were conducted in PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY ............................................4 2011 in the following streams: Endodontics, Oral and PERIODONTICS ..........................................................7 Maxillofacial Surgery, Periodontics and Special Needs Dentistry. In addition, the inaugural examination in Dental PROSTHODONTICS ...................................................4 Public Health was held and the first three Fellows were admitted in that field. In total 18 candidates presented for L – R back row: Dr L Brown, Dr A Broughton, Prof M Burrow, Dr G Young, A/Prof R Logan, Dr S Cox, Dr G Borlase, Dr P Beath, Dr T Goswell, Dr P Serb L – R front row: A/Prof G Ewers, Dr D Evans, Dr H Trengrove, Dr K Woodcock, A/Prof L Martin (Registrar), Ms E Mike (Director of Education), Prof N King. 8

REPORTS Fellowship examinations in those fields, including those Information about eligibility requirements and the candidates presenting for the Periodontics Examination process of application can be found on the website, that is conducted jointly with the postgraduate programs or alternatively, please contact Evelyn Mike, Director of at Dental Schools in Australia and New Zealand. Education, at the College office. Final Examiners General Dentistry Dr Geoffrey Young (NSW) Dr Paul Beath (NSW) Dr Hugh Trengrove (NZ) Dr Karen Woodcock (NSW) Dr Tony Goswell (NSW) Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine Dr Geoffrey Borlase (NSW) and Oral Pathology Dr Alan Broughton (SA) Dr Diana Evans (VIC) Dr Stephen Cox (NSW) A/Prof Richard Logan (SA) Restorative Dentistry and Peridontics Dr Peter Serb (NSW) Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics A/Prof Graeme Ewers (WA) A/Prof Kerrod Hallett (VIC) Dr Louise Brown (VIC) Prof Nigel King (WA) Prof Michael Burrow (HK) Final Examination Workshop (FEW) for Fellowship 2012 The College holds this two-day interactive workshop to prepare candidates for the Final Examination for Fellowship in the General Stream. The aim of this highly interactive workshop is to develop skills and confidence in meeting the essential requirements of the Final Examination. Included are exercises in case analysis, diagnosis and treatment planning. It forms a unique preparation program for the essentially clinical nature of the Final Examination. The workshop provides participants with the opportunity to practise presenting cases and discussing treatment options. It has previously demonstrated very successful outcomes and attracted positive responses. Some feedback from participants: • It provided a realistic viewpoint of how to prepare for exams, while encouraging us to do so. • The interaction with other candidates and lecturers offered an extra dimension to my thinking. • The workshop was very helpful to understand the exam process and pointed out current issues in the profession. It was an excellent tool to prepare for the exam and bring participants together. The workshop is facilitated by a number of Final Examiners and comprises whole group lectures, focusing on how to succeed in written papers and how to prepare for a clinical examination; as well as small group exercises. Small groups work together analyzing sample cases and generating treatment plans from group discussion. Attendance at the workshop attracts 14 CPD hours/points, and even if you are unsure about registration for examination you might appreciate the opportunity for collegial and informal communication with like-minded candidates. The 2012 workshop will be held on 23 & 24 June 2012 at Westmead Centre for Oral Health, Westmead Hospital, Sydney. Registrations close on 1 May 2012. See the College website for further information: http://www.racds.org/RACDS/CPD/FinalExamWorkshop/RACDS_Content/CPD/Final_Exam_Workshop.aspx 9

REPORTS Regional Committee Events Dr Vivien Gaston, was most entertaining. Dr Vivien Gaston is an honorary research fellow at the School of Culture Victorian and Tasmanian Regional Committee and Communication, University of Melbourne, and was Dr Warren Shnider – Secretary Treasurer Victorian and the curator of the “Naked face: Self-portraits” exhibition Tasmanian Regional Committee at the NGV. Additionally, she voluntarily chose to attend the scientific lectures in the afternoon to assist her in her The Victorian & Tasmanian Region have had a very address to the same audience that evening. Thank you successful program in 2011 and have planned even and well done, Vivian! The local committee are working more activities for 2012. The key component of success hard to deliver an equally successful program in 2012, for any program is the active participation of Fellows, but it will be of a distinctly different character. Members and candidates. Whether it is at a Regional Annual Scientific Meeting or Convocation, the collegiality Finally, I would like to thank the ongoing effort of the 2011-2013 Regional Committee: and experience that you gain is not only dependant on your attendance, but the time and effort that goes to • Dr John Ladakis – Chair and Final Examination creating the program in the first place. I encourage all student advisor Members and Fellows to consider contributing to the • Dr Warren Shnider – Secretary/ Treasurer Regional Committee, either to serve as a committee Councillor, Member ex officio member, or to assist with the three lecture programs that • Dr Matthew Chan – Primary examination student run every year. advisor • Dr Luke Moloney – Final Year Tutorials Coordinator In 2011, Dr Luke Moloney organised some twenty • Dr Karen Kan lecturers to provide a series of didactic lessons for the • Dr Claudia Yung final year undergraduate dentistry students. In 2012 the Victorian and Tasmanian regional committee hope • Dr Theresia Souter to extend this program to increase the access to these • Dr Adam Keyes-Tilley lectures to all final year dental students who are studying • A/Prof Werner H Bischof, Councillor in our region. The regional committee thank Dr Moloney Member ex officio and his lecturers for their ongoing commitment to this • Prof Martin J Tyas AM Councillor, Member ex officio very important program. The lectures are often the very • Dr Patrick Russo Councillor, Member ex officio first point of contact for these students with the College. I hope to see you at Queenstown, NZ for the 21st Last year Dr Matthew Chan and his group of six tutors Convocation, RACDS. organised two full Saturdays of tutorials in September and October to assist candidates attempting the Primary Western Australia Regional Committee Examinations in the following November and December. Dr Cathy Alford – Chair Western Australia Regional Thank you to Matthew and his tutors. This course is not an Committee alternative to the Orientation Course held in Sydney each year in July, but rather it is an adjunct to the Orientation I am happy to report a successful and eventful end of course. In 2012 prospective candidates should bear this 2011 for the Western Australian chapter of the College in mind when enrolling for these tutorials and should not and it is with a degree of excitement and anticipation I see them as “textbook lessons” but rather as strategic predict a busy and hopefully equally successful 2012. planning for the Primary Examination. Our half-day Scientific programme, Annual General The annual scientific meeting was one of the highlights Meeting and Dinner last October was an excellent event. for our region last year. The topic was “Facial beauty: The material presented by each and every speaker was Changes through the ages.” This was expertly discussed informative, relevant and at the cutting-edge of each by our invited speakers: specialty represented. It was a pleasure to attend such a smoothly run afternoon with each speaker packing an Dr Edward Crawford (Orthodontist) educational punch before handing over in a timely manner Mr Alf Nastri (Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon) to the next presenter. Our very capable time-keepers Mr Bryan Mendelson (Plastic/reconstructive surgeon) and chairmen for the afternoon Dr Peter Gregory and Dr Andrew Bochenek were hardly required for the former Dr Andrew Dillon (Prosthodontist) duty. As a committee we are truly grateful for the efforts and expertise of these young guns- Dr Deiter Gebauer, The meeting was followed by the Annual Dinner for Dr Ray Heffer, Dr Poh Hun Loh, Dr Peter Kerrisk, Dr Siva Fellows, Members, College candidates and respective Vasudavan and Dr Justin Wong. I can highly recommend partners in the National Gallery of Victoria. It was attending any future courses presented by any of them unanimous amongst the diners that the dinner speaker, should you get a chance. 10

REPORTS Our brief Annual General Meeting saw acceptance This year the OCHWA graduated over 60 new dentists, an of our election results and the existing Committee extremely large group for this school. Our Committee had elected unopposed for the term 2011-2013. Another the opportunity to address them, give them an overview important minute of condolence was proposed by Dr of the College and introduce them to a little College Peter McKerracher for Dr Henry “Harry” Lamplough who hospitality, i.e.: pizza and drinks after.I was impressed passed away last year. I would also like to thank Dr Dina by the turn-out of the students on an afternoon, post- Papas for her detailed and well presented Treasurers graduation - hopefully this translates to a high level of report; I know this would have taken considerable time interest in the College over the coming years. I would and effort to put together, particularly as she is new to also like to thank Dr Andrew Savundra for giving the the position. College presentation life and so many members of the local Committee for attending to meet and talk with the The Fellows’ and Members’ dinner was a fantastic students. evening, held at the University Club. The excellent cuisine was well matched by the vibrant company of 2012 presents new opportunities and challenges for our the local Fellows, Members, partners and our honored Committee. This year we have elected to put on a full guests, The “young guns” and their partners, our College day scientific programme and preparations are under President A/Prof Werner Bischof and Prof John and Mrs way for a day of “disasters, problems and catastrophes” Jenny McGeachie. A great night was had by all and it solutions for the new millennium. This year we are enlisting was a fitting night of relaxation and celebration for the the most senior specialists in our region, whom will, I’m hard-working local committee. sure share with us, their very unique insight and solutions devised over a distinguished career. The Scientific Day will take place at the University Club on Friday 29 June, so mark your diaries for what will be a brilliant day of Scientific Day 21 October 2011 learning and fellowship. WA Regional Committee Left: Dr Greame Ewers and right: Dr John Morgan Left: Dr Peter McKerracher with Dr Phil Cockerill Left: Speaker Dr Poh Hun Loh with Photographer for the event, Dr Barry Walsh. RACDS President A/Prof Werner Bischof with Final year dental students 11

ADVERTISMENTS College Membership in the Special Field Stream Are you a specialist in Dental Public Health, Endodontics, Oral Medicine, Orthodontics, Paediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, Prosthodontics or Special Needs? Did you complete an approved postgraduate program prior to 30 June 2009? You may be eligible to apply for recognition and be awarded Special Field Membership and Post- Nominals specific to your field What to do Visit http://www.racds.org/RACDS/Pathways/FRACDS-SFS/RACDS_Content/Pathways/SFS/SFS.aspx for more information. Download the application form, complete and submit to the College with the prescribed application fee for assessment of eligibility for Membership. A successful outcome leads to the award of the post-nominals MRACDS (SFS) and is a prerequisite on the pathway to Fellowship in that field. General Stream Fellows of the College who have since specialized are able to hold post-nominals in both streams, paying only one annual subscription. Candidates for Membership currently completing programs at Universities with which the College has Memoranda of Understanding are eligible to register with the College to go through a conjoint process, leading to the award of their institution and the MRACDS (SFS). Conjoint examinations leading to Membership are available through the participating Universities of: James Cook, Queensland, Sydney and Western Australia. Specialists who completed their postgraduate studies after 30 June 2009 at Universities that are not conducting a conjoint examination with the College are invited to apply to undertake an examination for Membership. For further information, please refer to the College website at www.racds.org or contact the College on +61 2 9262 6044. Take a moment to Invest in your Financial Future Take a moment to Invest in your Financial Future Could you confidently answer “Yes” to the questions below? Are you on track for a comfortable retirement? Are you aware of changes to Superannuation for over 55’s that could save you thousands? Are you sure that if anything happened to you, your family would be cared for financially? Most importantly, do you have enough time on your hands to manage your financial affairs? If you answered “No” to any of these, we can help. Noall & Co. has taken care of the needs of Specialists like yourself for over 20 years. Contact us for your free College Members copy of our ‘Health Professionals Kit’ or to arrange your no- obligation initial meeting. Call us on 02 9922 3866 or email [email protected] to www.noallco.com.au request our Health Professionals Kit or a meeting. 12

APPOINTMENTS & AWARDS Congratulations For the profession and the community this appointment as Professor and Chair of Paediatric Dentistry is truly recognition of an exceptional career of dedication to students, teaching, research, advocacy and clinical practice in paediatric dentistry. Professor Bernadette Drummond, Immediate Past President (RACDS), has been recently appointed as Professor and Chair in Paediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago. For over a decade Professor Drummond provided immense contribution in time, expertise and guidance to the Council and to the direction of the College. She Professor Lakshman Samaranayake, Dean of was first elected to the College Council in 2000, then Dentistry, Tam-Wah Ching Professor in Dental Science appointed Censor-in-Chief in 2004, President-Elect in and Chair of Oral Microbiology, at the University of 2006, and President of the College from 2008 to 2010. Hong Kong has been awarded the prestigious King Under Professor Drummond’s stewardship, a number James IV Professorship 2011/2012 by the Royal of significant initiatives and projects were achieved, College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. which mark the progress of the College internationally. The professorship is awarded annually by the College through the gracious permission of her Majesty Queen Professor Drummond has made a significant academic Elizabeth II, in open competition, to practitioners of contribution in Paediatric Dentistry. She has been Surgery /Dental Surgery who have made a significant involved in the supervision of numerous PhD, DClinDent contribution to the clinical and/or scientific basis of students, Masters and Postgraduate Diploma students surgery. at the University of Otago. She has served as Head of Department of Oral Health and Associate Dean of Postgraduate Studies at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago. Professor Drummond’s clinical and research interests in Paediatric Dentistry are represented in research and publications including author or co-author of 8 chapters in Texts on Paediatric Dentistry and other fields of Dentistry, as well as 35 Journal publications. Her clinical practice provides specialist Paediatric services for the Otago District Health Board. Professor Drummond has been recognized for her service to Dentistry by the award of Fellowship (Honorous Dr Khalid Almas, Division of Periodontology University Causum) Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, of Connecticut, has been appointed as Professor of Fellowship of the International College of Dentists and Periodontology. Fellowship of the New Zealand Dental Association for Services to Dentistry. 13

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BURKE AND WILLS Burke and Wills To mark the 150th anniversary of the most famous By Dr Ross Bastiaan AM RFD expedition in Australia’s history Ross Bastiaan hand sculpted six one metre square, 85 kilogram plaques that are erected along the route that the explorers took. In 1860-61, Burke, Wills, King and Gray were the first The work was done in negotiations with the Shires at explorers to cross Australia from the south to north. Moonee Ponds (Mt Alexander Rd), Swan Hill (Explorers Their amazing journey of endurance, hardship and Memorial) and Cloncurry (Tourist Information Centre) miscalculation resulted in deaths, recriminations and a whilst the pubs at Menindee, Innamincka and Birdsville legend. are the sites for the other three plaques. All six locations are closely linked to the expedition camps. Organised by the Royal Society of Victoria the expedition, led by Burke, the party left Melbourne on 20 August, Funding was in part raised from patients who wanted to 1860 with 19 men, horses, camels and wagons. contribute to our nation’s history and the sculptor. The six regional authorities supplied the two tonne plinths. Over-burdened with equipment they travelled slowly to Swan Hill and disharmony festered. The second in Each plaque carries a main central sculpture, sculptures command, Landells, resigned at Menindee. Compounding of the four men who went the full distance, a map, a mistakes further, Burke divided the party taking the fittest general text of the overall story and a text that only relates men and animals 600 kilometres north to Cooper Creek, to that immediate region. where they established a depot camp. Although better known for his military history plaques, On 16 December Burke again split the party, leaving Ross did this series to ensure that accurate information four men at the depot, while Burke, Wills, King and Gray exists for future travellers and that the ‘plaque trail’ will be made a 1500 kilometre dash to the sea. Despite the an incentive for tourists to follow the Burke & Wills route harsh summer desert conditions they reached the north across Australia. coast in 58 days and the continent was conquered. These plaques are part of over 230 plaques and memorial Supplies were now desperate. Gray died on the return built by Ross over the past 22 years and some of them trip and the three exhausted survivors stumbled back to may be seen at www.plaques.satlink.com.au. the depot at Cooper Creek on 21 April 1861 to find it had been abandoned only hours earlier. At the ‘Dig Tree’ they retrieved buried supplies before Burke unwisely decided to walk to the nearest outpost in South Australia. Seventeen days later rescuers briefly returned but tragically missed Burke’s diggings. At the end of June near today’s Innamincka, Burke and Wills died. King was cared for by the Yandruwandha and was rescued on 15 September 1861. A Commission of Enquiry identified many reasons for the expedition’s failure but severely admonished Burke and the Royal Society of Victoria. However no other explorers in Australian history could eclipse the drama and courage of the country’s first national heroes - Burke & Wills. The main sculpture on the plaque was done by This plaque has just been cast in Melbourne and Ross Bastiaan and is based on a rarely seen line about to be sent to the main city round about beside drawing by William Stutt that he found in the State Library the 1914 memorial cairn to the expedition in Swan Hill. of Victoria. 15

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ADMISSIONS/REPORTS Admissions to Membership Admissions to Fellowship A warm College welcome and congratulations FRACDS to those admitted by Council. Julian T CHEUNG (Hong Kong) Joshua GRAIEG (WA) MRACDS(DPH) Amanda Margareta HALES (VIC) Peter Deane BARNARD (NSW) Peter Duc HOANG (NSW) Suman MADUKURI (NSW) MRACDS(Endo) Andrew Timothy MCLEAN (NSW) Stephen Charles HARLAMB (NSW) Sirisha PENMETCHA (VIC) Robert John HAZLEWOOD (QLD) Jyotsna RAJ (VIC) Pantea MOTEAREFI (WA) Mohammed Naseem RATHER (VIC) Amrita SACHDEVA (QLD) MRACDS(Orth) Smitha SUKUMAR (Germany) Saad AL-MOZANY (NSW) Raghunadh VANGALA (NSW) Wayne Chuo-Wei CHEN (QLD) Ming Chung CHOW (Hong Kong) FRACDS(DPH) Michael Guy FARLAND (NSW) Sameer BHOLE (NSW) Riaan FOOT (NSW) Chun Hung CHU (Hong Kong) Antonio GAGLIARDI (SA) Robin Andrew WHYMAN (New Zealand) Pei-Ti LIN (VIC) FRACDS(Endo) MRACDS(Paed) Geoffrey YOUNG (NSW) Helen FUNG (NSW) Chun Kei LEE (Hong Kong) FRACDS(OMS) Zahi Ramsay KHOURI (SA) MRACDS(Perio) Ricky Ritesh KUMAR (SA) Axel SPAHR (NSW) Sophia Shuk Yui RICHARDSON (VIC) Timothy Seong Chee WONG (VIC) MRACDS(Pros) Jaafar ABDUO (WA) FRACDS(Perio) Sarah Mei Yee CHIN (VIC) MRACDS(SND) Mark William FARMER (VIC) Avanti Parul KARVE (NSW) Kevin Henry MORRIS (VIC) Board of Oral and I thank all members of the outgoing Board and Committee members for their contributions over the past two years. Maxillofacial Surgery The 2011 – 2013 Board then met and a motion to nominate me as Chair was put forth and I accepted this appointment. Dr Jocelyn Shand was appointed Deputy Chair of the Board. The structure and terms of reference of the Board and its Committees was reviewed and Chairs and members were appointed for each Committee. For the membership list of the Board and its Committees, please refer to the College website. Please direct all of your enquiries regarding the OMS training program to Ms Megan Whiley, Education Officer (OMS) at [email protected] Mr Paul Sambrook - Chair of the Board At the Board meeting on 8 October 2011, the results of Committees the election and nomination of members of the Board of Studies for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery for the 2011- The Accreditation Committee recently reviewed the New 2013 term was declared. A short meeting of the 2009 Zealand Training Centre. Accreditation visits are also – 2011 Board concluded the work through this term. scheduled for the Western Australia Training Centre in 17

REPORTS/HONOURS Important Dates 2012 - for OMS Trainees 15 February Final date for Logbook Summaries, Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments to be received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2012. 15 February Final date for enrolled candidates and continuing accredited trainees to complete registration requirements and make payment. 15 March Removal from program if payment has not been received. 1 May Closing date for Applications for Assessment of Eligibility for the Final Examination 18 May Closing date for Applications for Eligibility for Surgical Training positions for 2013 1 July Closing date for registration for the Final and SST Examination 21 July Combined Training Program selection interviews for 2013 13 -14 August Final Examination - Written papers held in various regions 15 August Final date for Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments to be received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2012. 31 August – 1 September SST Examination (Brisbane, Queensland) 7 - 8 September Final Examination – Clinical and oral components (Adelaide, South Australia) 24 September Closing date for consideration of Admission to Fellowship forms by Council at November meeting 1 December Exit Day March 2012 and Victoria Training Centre towards the Honours end of 2012. Congratulations to the following recipients and prominent The Education Committee has spent a lot of time making members of the profession who have received a civil amendments to the 2012 Handbook which is now award in the Australia Day 2012 Honours for their available on the College website. An IT subcommittee contributions to dentistry in Australia. has been formed to work on the trainee webpage. The CPD Committee will be meeting shortly to review Member of the Order of Australia (AM) – RACDS micro-credentialing. Examiner Emeritus Professor Louise Brearley MESSER (VIC) The AMC/ADC Accreditation report as well as the MCNZ Accreditation report will be a main focus for the Program For service to the dental profession, particularly in the Review Committee this year. field of paediatric dentistry, as a clinician, academic and researcher. The third induction day was held on Saturday 4 February. The speaker was Mr Michael Gorton and the topic was Legal Liability and Informed Consent. The induction day Member of the Order of Australia (AM) was a great opportunity for us to showcase the College Dr Edward Richard STREET (QLD) office, for trainees to meet the staff and Board members, and for us to ensure that the trainees are aware of their For service to Dentistry and to the dental profession, as responsibilities in their own training pathway. an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon, to Medicine, and to the international community 18

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ROWAN D STORY/REPORTS Air Commodore Story said – “ It has always been the case that a significant number of College Fellows and Members have contributed to the Defence of Australia by serving in the Navy, Army and Air Force, both Permanent Forces and Reserves. This is indicative of the high level of national involvement that is seen in our College. The College plays a vital role in raising and maintaining standards within dentistry both in the civilian and military spheres.” Board of General Dental Practice Air Commodore Rowan D Story AM, RFD Director General Air Force Health Reserves – Air Force MDSc(Melb), LDS(Vic), BSc(LaT), LLB(LaT), PGDipPolLaw(LaT), GDLP(ANU) FRACDS, FDSRCPS(Glasg), FACLM College Fellow Mr Rowan D Story has recently been posted as Director General Health Reserves Air Force (DGHR-AF) on promotion to Air Commodore with effect 9 December 2011. Air Commodore Story is responsible to the Deputy Chief of Air Force for providing advice on the delivery of current and future health Reserve capability to Air Force and is the single service Reserve health advisor to the Surgeon General Australian Defence Force Reserves. The Directorate is also responsible for the strategic management of the Air Force health Reserve capability, Adj. A/Prof Neil Peppitt - Chair of the Board including recruiting and sponsorship of specialist The MRACDS programme continues to grow in Reserve health personnel. popularity and the College is very proud of those undertaking this clinically relevant course. Specialist Reserve health personnel include specialist Medical, Dental and Nursing Officers, Psychologists, The October to January period has been a very Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Environmental productive time for College staff, Examiners and the Health Officers, Laboratory Officers and others. Board of Studies. The third assessment round for 2011 These Reservists expand on the clinical capabilities was the largest round to date with 48 candidates being of the Permanent Forces, particularly on operational assessed across all core modules. 57 sets of SAQs and deployments. 50 case reports were assessed by the Examinations Committee and its team of Examiners, ensuring Rowan is a graduate in science, dentistry and law. He candidates and Examiners were kept very busy! The did his post-graduate surgical training in Melbourne large majority of assessments met the requirements and the United Kingdom. He is in private practice as an and as a result of passing final case reports, a further oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Melbourne and is an six candidates are now eligible to sit the next viva voce Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University Examination on 11 February in Sydney. of Melbourne. He has served as member and President on the Dental Board of Victoria; the Australian Dental The College held its final viva voce Examination for 2011 Examining Council; the Australian Dental Council; the on 26 November. Five candidates were successful in ADA Victorian Branch Council and the Royal Australasian this exam and have been recommended for MRACDS. College of Dental Surgeons council and the Victorian Special congratulations to Dr Stephen Pak, Dr Malini Civil and Administrative Tribunal. He is a lawyer and Ragavan, Dr Helen Powis, Dr Sherif Ibrahim and Dr has been part of a volunteer cleft surgery team visiting Fady Ayoub. Vietnam annually since 1998. 20

REPORTS The new cohort of candidates will meet on Saturday 04 benefit continuing education for members by joining February for an orientation and induction day. The College College Convocation every second year to complement President, as well as key Board of Studies members will the biannual ANZAP scientific meeting. The feeling of be present on the day to welcome the new candidates ANZAP membership towards maintaining the Division of into the program and share their knowledge about the Periodontics within the College has evidently changed program. The day is designed to assisted candidates in with many (most) feeling ANZAP is quite capable, and gaining an understanding of the program requirements appropriately, should stand alone. As well, since the and also provides the opportunity to network with other recent changes to ANZAP’s constitution which no MRACDS candidates and College staff. longer requires members of ANZAP to be members of the Division of Periodontics, a small number of ANZAP Registrations for the new cohort opened in September members have opted to resign from the Division of and the program for 2012 is very close to reaching its Periodontics. As well ANZAP is now organizing yearly maximum number of candidates. The feedback from stand alone scientific meetings. those through the program has been overwhelmingly positive and the Board of Studies is working tirelessly The need for a Division of Periodontics within the RACDS to fine tune and refine this program to make it the most is now questionable. A Board of Studies exists for all the clinically relevant course of its type. other specialties within the RACDS. The Board of the Division of Periodontics feels that Periodontics would be best served by having a Board of Studies rather than Division Of Periodontics maintain a Division and has therefore recommended to the College Council that the Division of Periodontics be dissolved and a Board of Studies be reinstated in line with other specialties. Council has supported the recommendation, but in order for this to happen a vote in favour of dissolution of the Division by members will need to be carried at the next AGM (in Queenstown at Convocation March 30 – April 4 2012). An AGM notice containing a motion to dissolve the Division of Periodontics will be put to members of the Division prior to the AGM by mail so that it can be formally voted on at the AGM. It is important to note that dissolution of the Division does not end a relationship between ANZAP and RACDS: the College encourages through nomination, that ANZAP being the Specialist Body for Periodontics will be represented on the Board of Studies for Periodontics. Dr Richard Evans - Chair of the Division of Periodontics It should be noted that under these arrangements, members of ANZAP who do not hold MRACDS or FRACDS will no longer be members of RACDS. However, MRACDS (Perio) is available to those who The future of the Division of Periodontics was discussed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Australian wish to remain part of the RACDS subject to application and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP) and successful admission as per the requirements for held on 7 April 2011, in Queenstown. At that meeting, the Award of Membership in the special field stream ANZAP reconvened a special general meeting at which of Periodontics. This is set out in the Appendix to the a vote was taken on a motion that proposed that Regulations Leading to Membership and Fellowship in ANZAP change its rules to cut its ties with the Division General and Special Field Streams for MRACDS and of Periodontics, RACDS. Although a majority of the FRACDS Periodontics (which is available on the College meeting was in favour of the motion, the motion did not website www.racds.org). get the 75% majority needed to change ANZAP’s rules and so the motion was lost. For the time being ANZAP is maintaining its relationship with the Division. When ANZAP formed the Division of Periodontics within RACDS over a decade ago, its membership was less than half of current membership. ANZAP hoped to gain a “louder voice” by joining the College and to further 21

PAUL BEATH Profile and Philosophy productive interaction between participants (there was a group of about 10 candidates) and each could contribute of Paul Beath their own experiences. My decision to work toward fellowship changed my practicing life by making me more organised in decision making and treatment planning and directing me towards ideas studies I hadn’t previously encountered. In particular a book on the reading list “Caries Risk” opened my eyes to the treatment of caries as a disease and I’ve now been saliva testing and risk assessing this for 25 years. Quirindi was a non-fluoridated area and implementing this changed the disease profile and dental outlook of many patients. Current Practice We moved to Newcastle to be closer to grandparents but our timing was a little off as it coincided with the Newcastle earthquake. My practice has grown in the last few years after I moved to new premises in Merewether. It’s just a couple of minutes to the beach so it’s possible to go for a lunchtime swim if you’re quick. Examiner, Tutor, and Mentor FRACDS & MRACDS There are currently four dentists and three hygienists in the practice. Implementing the Caries Management by Career to Date Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) program, periodontal risk 1980 Graduated from Sydney University assessment and using these to change patient behaviour 1980-1981 Private Practice Maitland are my current fetishes. 1981-1990 Quirindi Solo practitioners 1989 Fellow FRACDS Value of Continuing Education 1990-2005 Private Practice in Newcastle I have always tried to do at least 5 days a year of 1991 Facilitator Primary examination continuing education (CE). I find it stimulating and always orientation course look forward to it. CE adds interest to my practice as 2007 Commenced as examiner General well as allowing me to stretch my skills in various areas. Dentistry Final examinations and Most of the practice staff are currently engaged in some formal CE programme and we have 2 days of practice Facilitator Finals CE for emergency management, infection control etc. Examination Workshop (FEW) I try not to get too comfortable in my habits. After graduating in 1980 I began in a private practice Tips for Fellowship/Membership Candidates in Maitland before commencing in my own solo private practice in Quirindi NSW 12 months later. Practicing and Ideally preparation for Fellowship exams begins long living in a small country town was professionally and before the study starts. It’s important to develop a personally rewarding and this was a very fulfilling part of fundamental understanding of the principles and science my life. I played in the local football team and was part of behind the conditions and dental diseases we treat on a very interested and diligent study group in Tamworth. a daily basis. It’s also essential to develop observation, Professionally there was great scope to develop skills but examination and diagnostic skills. Having done this it’s also high responsibility when you see your patients socially important to see the patient’s dental problems in the therefore I developed an early interest in professional context of their life from a health, social and behavioural development. I recommend country practice highly to perspective. young graduates. I found it an excellent environment to develop as a general practitioner and while there, I began This process can take some time and to do it there is and completed my FRACDS. a need to open ourselves to some new perspectives. So guidance from experienced colleagues specialists My study was often self-directed but I found there was a and mentors makes this much easier and fulfilling. It need to involve myself in the tutorials run by the regional also allows us to take on some of their wisdom rather committee in Sydney at that time. These were excellent than mere information. In short it’s important to develop in that they gave direction to reading and background the physician in yourself then extend yourself as the to a broad range of dentistry. There was also a very technician. 22

PAUL BEATH/ADVERTISEMENT By developing in these areas candidates are able to add Contribution to College the information from contemporary journals in a way Among the many activities which I undertake is researching which enables them not only to give information but also before setting questions, writing ideal answers, report show how they apply this information and demonstrate writing, preparing for the FEW and the examination week understanding in the broadest context. My personal in January. Examination week is hard work but also quite opinion is that allowing capable candidates to begin social. It remains a mystery how a paediatric dentist from MRACDS programmes quite early in their careers allows Hong Kong (Nigel King) has such a deep knowledge of the development of good habits at an early stage of a Sydney restaurants. dentist’s career. I can see a time when development of a special field in General Dentistry would allow for Most recently mentoring in the MRACDS programme a pathway many engaged general dentists now in has been quite time consuming. Mentoring has a learning MRACDS programmes would be interested in. curve just as examining does. The regional tutorials I found helpful in preparing for the I’m currently attempting to gather a group of general FRACDS exams are now difficult or impractical to run dentists to do their MRACDS in Newcastle. I see regular due to changing demographics and globalisation of the contact as a fulfilling part of the College experience candidature. So recently I put a suggestion forward for and a great enhancement of the learning environment. Fellows to submit a list of 5 to 10 articles they see as I generally feel it would also enhance the experience of ground breaking or fundamental to the understanding proceeding to Fellowship. of their particular area of practice. I think this would be particularly helpful for the increasingly global candidature Living in Newcastle or Quirindi for that matter does mean but would also be helpful to the profession as a whole. more travel to continuing education and College events but for those living outside Sydney this has always been Establishing a tutorial system would still be helpful and a part of life and is easy to accommodate. The travel and there is perhaps scope to do this using the Internet. commitment of candidates from all over Australia and Essentially I found some direction very helpful when Asia always puts it into perspective. completing my FRACDS as a somewhat geographically isolated private practitioner. The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Member Advantage Benefit Program Your Easter Holiday checklist... With the Easter holidays fast approaching, use your RACDS member benefits to save on a wide range of useful services - including up to 15% off accommodation, up to 25% off dining, 12% off gift experiences, reduced excess up to on your car insurance and movie 12% Glide over the city in a hot air balloon... 25% Treat yourself to a delicious meal at your local restaurant tickets starting from just $10.50! off off from up to $10 .50 Enjoy a night out at the movies with Reduced 15% Book your accommodation for friends or family Insurance Sort out your car rentals to get you Excess off the easter break from A to B For more information, call 1300 853 352 or visit www.memberadvantage.com.au/racds 23

LOST FELLOWS/WITH REGRET/IN MEMORIAM Activities outside Dentistry With Regret My college commitments have fitted around family time and my two children are still very important in my life. We have the sad news to report the death of the following I recently took up scuba diving with my son and Fellows: went diving with Minke whales on the Barrier Reef. My daughter is in the process of moving to Boston to be • Dr Neil Burman with her fiancée. • Dr James Reid Lane Sport, art, music, books and travelling are my pastimes RACDS Auditor and recreations. A/Prof Braham Pearlman and I have • Mr Les Wallace swapped books for some time until he recently went digital but I still give him an occasional paper copy for searchingly honest second opinion. In recent years I In Memoriam travelled to Iran, Sri Lanka and Venice. I have always involved myself in sport. I recently retired from hockey and have taken up surfing with special needs dentist Dr Peter King. My guitar playing is best left not described and dancing with the stars is definitely not going to happen. The Future The way dental services are delivered seems to have a significant impact on outcomes and some of the commercial models seem to be distorting service delivery. May be the GV Black era lives. Perhaps we need another Elderton to shed light onto what is happening and what will increasingly happen with the development of corporate entities. College values and collegiality seem to me a valid and healthy counterpoint to this change in our profession. The College with its clear ideals and objectives will be George McAlmin Linn BDS, MDS, FRACDS increasingly important in maintaining the primacy of 1926 – 2010 professionalism in delivering the best outcomes for our patients. It is with sadness that we record the passing of George Linn, a role model for orthodontists in New Zealand. Lost Fellows George was born in Invercargill in 1926 and was educated at Christchurch Boys High School. Following The College has lost touch with the following Fellows. In graduation BDS he worked as a dental house surgeon order that communications are maintained, if you are the Fellow or you know their current contact details, please at the Orthodontic Department attached to the school contact the College office. dental nurse training facility in Wellington. Dr Mahmoud A M Al Said Ahmed YEPPOON, QLD The short period at Wellington Hospital was followed by Dr George H P Bolton NEW FARM, QLD eight years in private dental practice at Hokitika. Dr Geoffrey R Bowell MELBOURNE, VIC Dr Russell Cole, LONDON In 1963 he sold his practice and embarked on his post Dr Ronald P Cullen POOLE, DORSET UK graduate course in orthodontics leading to graduating Dr K K Y Fung HAPPY VALLEY, HK MDS with honours. Dr Paul Gerard NEWSTEAD, TAS Dr E H Jones NORMANHURST, NSW George loved orthodontics. From the time he embarked Dr Richard W Kellaway ANNERLEY, QLD on his long career in the field he never lost the lifelong Dr Raymond Cheng Te Lu HAWTHORN, VIC fascination with orthodontics. He enjoyed study, Dr M Yunus Bin Mohamed KUALA LUMPUR, MAL discovery, improving and perfecting. These qualities Dr Trang T T Nguyen ANNERLEY, QLD remained until the end of his life. Dr John B Richardson MELBOURNE, VIC Dr G R Solomon MT LAWLEY, WA He was greatly valued by his orthodontic and dental Mr Donald C Watson MINDARIE, WA colleagues for his quiet, calm, friendly manner and 24

PRIMARY EXAMINATION CANDIDATES for his intense commitment to his chosen field. This He was held in the highest regard by his patients and was demonstrated in his capacity for innovation in colleagues. This esteem was demonstrated by his being orthodontics, as well as his life-long interest in study, honoured with Honorary Life Membership of the New research and analytical assessment. Zealand Association of Orthodontists and Fellowship of the New Zealand Dental Association. As a result of a study trip to the United States he developed a vision for Australasia’s first purpose-built While in retirement George participated in the group orthodontic clinic. establishment of a distance teaching programme that enabled dentists to undertake post graduate study and He was a practitioner, a teacher of orthodontics, a research from their private practices. person who ensured others maintained their professional standards and a constant advocate for evidence-based He ran the Post Graduate Diploma and Clinical Dentistry clinical methods. for six years, mentoring and assisting students to achieve their post graduate qualifications. He served as a Committee Member of the New Zealand Society of Orthodontics (now the NZAO), then Secretary In addition he participated as a trustee of the New and then President. Zealand Dental Association Research Foundation Board of Trustees for twenty two years, serving as Chairman for George’s involvement with New Zealand Dental eight of those years. Association included six years as Chairman of the Dental Services Committee of the New Zealand Dental George’s love of orthodontics was matched only by his Association. At that time he wrote the original peer review love of his wife Lenore and his children Malcolm and manual. Christine and his grandchildren. For 21 years he served as a consultant orthodontist to For his colleagues, and for those who have followed him Auckland Hospital. in the orthodontic path, George is remembered with affection and honour. Robert Max CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PRIMARY EXAMINATION CANDIDATES 2011 Name Degree University Where Name Degree University Where resident resident ADHIKARI, Ashim BDSc University of WA Victoria CHAN, Andrew BDS University of Adelaide Victoria ALLEN, Gabrielle BDS University of Adelaide South Australia CHAN, Theodore BDS University of Melbourne Victoria ASKARI, Hasan BDS Gulbarga University Victoria CHAO, Angela BDS University of Melbourne Victoria AWAN, Sidrah BDSc University of WA New South Wales CHEUK, Chun Yu BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong BEAVIS, Fleur De Vere BDS University of Otago New Zealand CHEUNG, Gordon BDS University of WA Western Australia BHIDE, Aditi DDS University of Melbourne Victoria COCKS, Tahlia BDS University of Melbourne Victoria BLANDY, Mark BDS University of Adelaide Queensland DE ANGELIS, Lara BDS University of Melbourne Victoria BOUNDY, Carl BDS University of Queensland Queensland DEALL, Simon BDent University of Sydney New South Wales BOWES, Michael BDent University of Sydney Queensland GOH, David BDS University of Sydney New South Wales Federal University GU, Ying BDS University of Adelaide New South Wales CARDONA-ORTH, Celso BDS (eqv) Rio Grande Do Sul New South Wales HARGREAVE, Benjamin BDent University of Sydney New South Wales CHAN, Wing Sze BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong 25

PRIMARY EXAMINATION CANDIDATES Name Degree University Where Name Degree University Where resident resident Academy of Medical Education Dental PATTERSON, Braydon BDS University of Melbourne Victoria HASAN, Smita BDS College Ranchur Kavnataka Victoria PNG, Lu Lin BDS Nat. University of Singapore Singapore HAUSLER, Nirla BDent University of Sydney Queensland PU, Yu Cheng BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong HEO, Jaewon BDS University of Otago New Zealand QIU, Michael BDS University of Otago Victoria HO, Chun Kit BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong HOU, Michaela BDS University of Liverpool New South Wales RACE, Jonathan BDS University of Adelaide New South Wales HSU, Wade BOralH Griffith University Queensland RANDALL, Kathryn BDS University of WA Western Australia HUANG, Gwendolyn BDS University of Adelaide Victoria RAMASAMY, Kavita BDS University of Malaya Malaysia ITSKOVICH, Yana BOralH Griffith University Victoria RE, John BDS University of Sydney New South Wales JENNINGS, Rodney BDSc University of WA Western Australia REED, Sulwyn BDS University of Otago New Zealand JOHNSTONE, Mark BDSc University of Melbourne Victoria REID, Heidi BDS University of Melbourne Victoria KAPOOR, Jayant BDS University of Adelaide Victoria RYAN, Dennis BDS Nat. University of Ireland ACT KAUR, Jaspreet BDS Baba Farid University Victoria SAMBEVSKI, John BDS University of Sydney New South Wales B Oral KIPEL, Cigdem Health Griffith University New South Wales SARKIS, Leba BDent University of Sydney New South Wales KOHAN, Naomi BDS University of WA Western Australia SIU, Shuk Yi BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong KOK, Chen Hong BDS Nat. University of Singapore Singapore SO, Wang Kwong BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong KRISHNAMOORTHY, Ragu BDS University of Queensland ACT STANTON, Norman BDS University of Sydney New South Wales KU, King To Jonathan BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong HP Goverment Dental SUD, Gaurika BDS College, Shimla Victoria LAM, Yue Hin BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong SUM, Chung Kit BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong LAN, Jennifer BDS University of Adelaide New South Wales TAI, Tsin Cheung BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong LAW, Wai Man BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong TAM, Chun Yin BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong LEASK, Laura BDSc University of WA Western Australia TSANG, Yuen Chi BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong LI, Pui Ki Sara BDS University of Adelaide South Australia TWIGGE, Eugene B.ChD Stellenbosch University South Australia LIAU, Issac BDS University of Adelaide South Australia Tamil Nadu MGR LIM, Shy Min BDS University of Singapore Singapore VARADHARAJAN, S BDS Medical University Queensland MACKENZIE, Andrew BDent University of Sydney Queensland VLOK, Jennifer BDS University of Otago New Zealand MAN, Wing Chi BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong VO, Jeremy BDS University of Adelaide New South Wales MAZLAN, Mazwin BDS University of Malaya Malaysia WAI, Tak Shaun BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong MD ZIN, Mazida Najwa BDS University of Malaya Malaysia WANG, Suzy BDS University of Sydney New South Wales MOHAN, Harry BDS University of Melbourne New South Wales WENIG, Shmuel BDSc University of Melbourne Victoria MUKHOPADHYAY, Sanjana BDS University of WA Western Australia WONG, Nam BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong MUHAMMAD, Hazelina BDS University of Malaya Malaysia WONG, Yin Ho BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong NGUYEN, Viet BDSc University of Melbourne New South Wales WU, Jing Jia BDS University of Melbourne Victoria NGUYEN, Amy BDS University of Melbourne New South Wales YADAV, Deepak BDS Up King Georges University New South Wales NGUYEN, Christine BDent University of Sydney New South Wales YAWARY, Rana BDS University of WA Western Australia NOORAN, Tahir BDS University of Malaya Malaysia YEE, Yuk Ying BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Tamil Nadu DV.M.UR YUNG, Ka Ying BDS University of Hong Kong Hong Kong PALANISWAMY, Santha BDS Medical University NT 26

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