College News Mar 2021

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Let knowledge conquer disease COLLEGE NEWS March 2021 2020 – 2022 Member Feature: Appointments Mentorship Page 4 Page 18 5Dmr EinrurotelsKwiliothv Page 13 Message from a new MRACDS(GDP) Candidate Page 17

A word from the Royal Australasian College of Dental College News Editor... Surgeons ABN 97 343 369 579 Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen 2nd Issue 2021 Welcome to the first issue of the College Mentoring is an integral part of teamwork, News for 2021. I am looking forward to and teamwork is more crucial than ever! Deadline for submission of material: sharing this bumper issue with you. The pandemic has brought renewed focus 21 June 2021 to this area. No man is an island, and it takes Over the years, I have been lucky in my a village to keep a practice, and the dental Contact career and life to have had and continue industry, going. How have you navigated to have incredible mentors and mentees. I this trying time with the people you work Level 13/37 York Street have previously spoken about my fantastic with? Is there anyone who deserves a Sydney, NSW2000, Australia experience as a new graduate dentist who shoutout that you would like to thank? Telephone: 1800 688 339 first enrolled in the MRACDS program, with Email: [email protected] Dr Elizabeth Day, my assigned mentor, and For our next issue, I would love to Web: www.racds.org her partner Dr Albert Tan taking me under feature several members and their their wing and offering their invaluable teams, whether it be with practice staff, Patron support as I advanced in my career, and academic teams or other. Please feel free more significantly, as I adapted to my to send your thoughts and photographs Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy new life moving to Perth, WA. To this day, in, or if you know someone who might like Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand. we remain good friends, and I am forever to be involved, please let me know. grateful. Copyright And as always, please do not hesitate My positive experiences are the reasons to contact myself or Maryann Walsh, All rights reserved. No part of this work covered why I am passionate about mentorship and [email protected] with any ideas by copyright may be reproduced or copied in support within the dental community. I am or suggestions for future issues of the any form or any means (graphic, electronic or an avid proponent for collegiality within the College News. mechanical, including photocopying, recording, RACDS for this reason, as I know firsthand taping, or information and retrieval systems) how powerful it can be. I am excited to Thank you and till next time! without the written permission from the College. share with you here a snapshot of some of our members active in this space, which Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Disclaimer you will find on page 18. [email protected] The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, “the RACDS”, its officers, servants or agents will have no liability in any way arising from information or advice that is contained in the College News. The publication of statements, opinions, advertisements or other materials in this College News carries no representation by or on behalf of the RACDS express or implied of any belief in their truth or otherwise, in whole or in part, unless an express statement to that effect accompanies the item in question. Please contact College News Editor Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen at [email protected] or Maryann Walsh, Executive Assistant at maryann. [email protected]. We are moving with the times...... The College News is distributed both electronically and by post with a copy sent to approx. 3,700 Fellows, Members and others who are associated with the College. The cost to the environment of printing and postage, and to the funds that your membership fees provide is considerable. The March 2021 College News will therefore be the final edition posted to you. The July / August 2021 edition will only be accessed electronically unless you let us know that you wish to continue receiving a printed version. Further details about how to ‘opt in’ will be available soon.

13 Contents March 2021 5 mins with Dr Errol Kilov 3 President's Message 4 4 2020 – 2022 Appointments 5 CEO's Message 2020 – 2022 Appointments 7 Reports 11 Admissions 18 12 Examiner Recognition 13 5 minutes with Dr Errol Kilov Member Feature: Mentorship 14 Regional Committee Reports 17 Message from a new MRACDS(GDP) Candidate 18 Member Feature: Mentorship 22 Awards 26 Upcoming Events 27 College Archives 28 College Calendar COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 1

Advisory Council Members Dr Warren Shnider Registrar FRACDS(GDP) Prof Michael Burrow Registrar MRACDS(GDP) Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Registrar SDP Dr Julia Dando Registrar OMS Dr Tsz-Leung (Jason) Wong Chair, Asia Regional Committee (or nominee) Dr Peter Mansour Chair, NSW/ACT Regional Committee (or nominee) A/Prof Lara Friedlander Chair, NZ Regional Committee (or nominee) Dr Simon Franks Chair, Qld Regional Committee (or nominee) Dr Greg Miller Chair, SA/NT Regional Committee (or nominee) Dr Claudia Yung Chair, Vic/Tas Regional Committee (or nominee) Dr John Watson Chair, WA Regional Committee (or nominee) Dr Greg Miller Chair, Board of Studies - MRACDS (GDP) (or nominee) Dr Alan Broughton Chair, Board of Studies - FRACDS (GDP) (or nominee) Dr Scott Borgna Chair, Board of Studies – OMS (or nominee) Dr James Clohessy Trainee Representative - OMS Board of Studies (or nominee) A representative from the Indigenous Fellow / Member / Trainee / Candidate (Māori New Zealand Māori Dental representative) Association ‘roopu’ Dr Jessica Manuela Indigenous Fellow / Member / Trainee / Candidate (Aboriginal / ATSI representative) Dr Mohammed El-Hakim Recent Fellow/Member – (admitted within 3 years) Dr Vincenzo Figliomeni Recent Fellow/Member – (admitted within 3 years) Dr Shreya Tocaciu Recent Fellow/Member – (admitted within 3 years) Dr Chris Callahan Life Member Prof Ian Meyers OAM College President (or Board member nominee) Dr Susan Wise College Vice President (or Board member nominee) Prof Ian Meyers, Emeritus Prof Laurie Walsh, Dr Simon Franks at the Queensland Regional Committee Dinner/lecture in Brisbane in February 2021 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

Premsiedsesnagt'es PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE PROF IAN MEYERS OAM During the first few months of 2021, I have been able to reflect The College Board has met already on several occasions this on the impact the last year has had on the College and how the year, for both a formal Board Meeting on the 26 February and College community has responded and adapted. While many of for additional meetings to discuss the future strategic directions the face-to-face meetings, events and examinations were unable of the College. The Board continues to meet online while there to proceed as planned, the entire College community remained are travel restrictions present, and it is very pleasing to be able positive and determined and managed to not only continue to report that these meetings are very productive and efficient business in a relatively normal manner but also introduced a and I am honoured to be working with a very skilled and range of new and improved strategies for engagement with the motivated Board. College community. In some ways, I believe this has redefined how the College operates, and we may consider many of these Most importantly, the Board has now approved the final changes as possibly the new normal. appointments to the newly established College Advisory Council listed on page 2. The Board looks forward to working While the College Community has remained connected online, with the Advisory Council and receiving input and feedback it has been wonderful to now see some face-to-face events able from all areas within the College. I believe the first and to proceed. most important aspect will be in relation to considering the College’s strategic directions over the next few years, and I was fortunate to be able to attend the Queensland Regional the entire College Community must have the opportunity to Committee meeting and lecture in February and enjoyed the provide comment and input into the process, should they company and collegiality of others, which was something I had wish to be involved. I would encourage everyone within the missed greatly throughout 2020. The group was also treated to College community to reflect on any aspects or issues of an outstanding presentation by Emeritus Prof Laurie Walsh on the College where they are involved and communicate their COVID-19 and the implications for the future practice of Dentistry, thoughts and ideas to the Advisory Council, via info@racds. including a detailed discussion on vaccines. This presentation org. The Board cannot move forward effectively without was recorded and is available to the membership for viewing broad consultation and feedback. It is imperative that the (CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO). While it may not be College remains contemporary, relevant and valuable to the possible to meet with overseas colleagues just yet, I look forward dental profession, and retains its highly regarded status both to remaining in touch as much as possible on the virtual platforms nationally and internationally. and seeing you all in person as soon as travel is possible. There is no doubt dentistry and the dental profession has The start of this year has also given me the privilege and been through some significant changes in the last year, and I pleasure to meet and welcome the new cohorts of candidates believe that there are further changes ahead. The College is not for the OMS and MRACDS programs. I was fortunate to ‘virtually’ only ready to embrace change, it is anticipating change, and meet many of the candidates during the OMS Trainee Induction preparing initiatives to stay ahead of the change. Day, and the MRACDS Orientation Day both held online on Saturday, 13 February. I am very excited to welcome these new candidates to the College and wish them well for their upcoming educational journey. I again wish to acknowledge all those who assist in running all the College educational programs, both from within the membership and also the College staff and thank them for their enormous efforts in supporting the candidates undertaking the programs. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 3

Registrars A2p0p2o0in-t2m0e2n2ts Standing Committees Dr Warren Shnider Registrar FRACDS (GDP) EDUCATION POLICY BOARD Dr Dimitra Mersinia Assistant Registrar FRACDS (GDP) Prof Michael Burrow Registrar MRACDS (GDP) Dr Susan Wise Chair Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Registrar (SDP) A/Prof Werner Bischof AM Assistant Registrar (SDP) Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Dr Julia Dando Registrar (OMS) Prof Liz Martin AO Editor of College News Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Prof Karl Lyons Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Dr Robert Broadbent Mr Olly Jones Boards of Studies FINANCE, AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE FRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(GDP) Emeritus Prof Laurie Walsh AO Dr Alan Broughton Chair Dr Greg Miller Chair Chair Dr Adam Keyes-Tilley A/Prof John Boucher AM Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Dr Errol Kilov Dr Susan Wise Dr Catherine Prineas Dr Barbara Woodhouse Dr Michael Wyatt Dr Rajvinder Dhaliwal Dr David Sykes OAM A/Prof John Boucher AM Prof Ian Meyers OAM Prof Michael Burrow Prof Michael Burrow AWARDS COMMITTEE Prof Liz Martin AO Dr Barbara Woodhouse Chair Dr Warren Shnider Adj A/Prof John Dale AO Dr Clive B Ross CNZM A/Prof Lara Friedlander Prof Bernadette Drummond Prof Martin Tyas AM DENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH ENDODONTICS PAEDIATRIC DENTISTRY Dr Peter Arrow Dr Erika Vinczer Dr John Rogers Dr Christine Yu Dr Michael Malandris Dr Robin Whyman Dr Alan Nerwich Dr Juliette Scott A/Prof Chun Hung Chu Dr Alex Moule Prof Bernadette Drummond Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Dr John Winters Dr Paul Sambrook Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt ORTHODONTICS Dr Erin Mahoney ORAL MEDICINE A/Prof John (Mike) Razza SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRY Dr Ajith Polonowita Dr Andrew Lush Dr Maryam Jessri Dr Shane Fryer OAM Dr Avanti Karve Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Dr Stephen Langford Dr Juliet Gray Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Dr Sharon Liberali PERIODONTICS Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt PROSTHODONTICS Dr Rachel Garraway Dr Robert Fell Dr Paul Hogan Prof Albert Tan Dr Simon Wylie A/Prof Christopher Daly Dr David Sykes OAM Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Dr Suzanne Hanlin Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 Prof Karl Lyons

mCesEsaOg'es CEO'S MESSAGE MR BRENDAN PEEK Twelve months on from the impact of the global pandemic and mutual interest. That is the challenge for 2021 and beyond. In the it is pleasing to see the renewed optimism that the vaccines shorter term, the College is planning for and expecting ongoing have given to so many. By all measures there is still a long way to travel disruptions. Our activities this year will need to anticipate run with no doubt many bumps along the road, however there for this “new normal”. Fortunately, we have the experience of seems to be growing optimism that we are past the worst of it. 2020 to guide this and I am confident we will improve on the The College has members right across the globe and there are delivery of these activities. Given the challenges of international many living in countries with high infection rates. We send our and interstate travel, the work of our Regional Committees will be best wishes to them all and trust they stay safe. even more important as a channel for collegiality and education opportunities. Already, a number of events are either in the Reflecting on the past year with the College, there are many things planning stages or have occurred, and these local events have that have stood out as highlights. One thing that is common to been very well received. all is the flexibility and adaptability shown by individuals and groups involved in the College’s various programs. Whether that As the President notes in his report, a key task of the Board be education, examination or social activities, the ability to accept over the coming months is the development of the College’s the current situation and the fluid nature of it, and then to turn Strategic Plan. Given the tumultuous events of the past year, the mind to making the very best of those circumstances, has establishing and implementing this strategy is of critical been outstanding. importance. This should allow the College to remain as a relevant and trusted organisation in the dental education and The College received strong demand for its Orientation assessment community. and Preparation for Fellowship Success courses, both key preparatory steps for our examinations. Similarly, the Primary We are also pleased to announce the appointment of Registrars, Examinations and Final Examinations both had strong Boards of Studies and Standing Committees for 2020-2022, registration numbers, and were delivered remotely and securely which can be found on page 4. We look forward to working – a first for the College. The Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery final closely with all these members. exams were successfully conducted online and this years Membership program has also proven popular, with enrolment And finally, this will be the last copy of College News that is capacity being reached. printed and sent to all members. We know that a significant portion of our membership read the electronic version that With strong registration numbers and evaluations from they receive well ahead of the printed copy. To reduce the participants, the evidence to date supports the adoption of environmental impact of printing and posting to all members, online delivery for our key activities. The increased flexibility for the College will move to an opt-in system for printed editions participants that this format affords, and in many cases the cost of College News. Further details about how to \"opt-in' will be savings associated with not needing to travel, are no doubt key available soon. contributing factors. We do of course need to balance this with what is well known as an important element of being a member All the best for 2021 and stay safe. of the College, and the face-to-face interactions and collegiality that is enhanced by meeting in person around subjects of COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 5

The Registrar, examiners and College staff meet online in preparation for Chris Little and Rachael Hackett, members of the College's Education Team the Final Examinations who worked with many others to ensure the smooth delivery of online examinations for both candidates and examiners The College’s meeting rooms were transformed into an examination centre to monitor candidates completing the viva voce component of the Primary Examinations 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

Regirsetrpaorr'st REGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP) DR WARREN SHNIDER Despite all the challenges around COVID-19 last year, the and 4 venues overseas – Hong Kong, Malaysia and New Zealand College was happy to be able to conduct the Primary and (two sites due to COVID-19 related travel limitations). The viva Final Examinations as originally scheduled. After modifying voce examinations were held via Zoom where the candidates the exam delivery format, both examinations were completed would present at the same local venues. successfully, providing a pathway to the candidates to further their professional development. A contingency plan was implemented due to last-minute COVID-19 related lockdown in Brisbane when the candidates The 2020 December Primary Exam was run entirely online, and were able to take the written examinations remotely. most parts of the 2021 January Final Exam were run that way too. We are honoured to welcome two new examiners, Dr Rebecca Wong who examined in the Restorative Dentistry Primary Examinations and Periodontics Elective Section and Dr Soni Stephen who In December 2020, 177 candidates from 6 countries presented examined in the Paediatrics and Orthodontics Elective Section. for the Primary Examination for Fellowship (119 in the previous As a part of the examiner development process, new examiners year). The examinations were successfully conducted online with Drs Weber Huang and Hadleigh Clark observed Oral Surgery, the written papers available via downloadable software, and the Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology Elective viva voce examinations. viva voce was done via a professional version of Zoom. Due to the high enrolments, the number of Australia-based examiners Congratulations go to Dr Emilija Jensen who was awarded the was increased from 12 to 18 and additional examiners were in Kenneth J.G. Sutherland Prize for 2021. She was also awarded the place in case of emergency. As a part of the contingency plan, Richard Manning King Award for her outstanding performance in the College scheduled an additional day for viva voce exams. As Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics of the Final Examination. a part of the workforce planning three new examiners A/Prof Kathryn Skelding, Drs Benjamin Gupta and Jayantha Amarasena Thanks were introduced to Cell Biology, Pathology and Physiology Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant and the entire Primary Examiner disciplines. team of 26 examiners did an outstanding job to get the Orientation Course and the Primary Exam entirely online. Thank The award of the F. G. Christensen Prize went to two candidates you. from New Zealand. Congratulations to Dr Reuben Martin- Hendrie and Dr Jamie McKenzie. A subject prize for the highest A/Prof Lara Friedlander and her Final Examiner team worked so result was awarded to 5 candidates, all Australia-based. A hard to develop new exam materials and get all the examiners commendation with distinction for achieving 80% or above in coordinated and on board. A tremendous job particularly with so four or more subjects went to 19 candidates and 58 candidates many new examiners and observers. Thank you. received a commendation for achieving 70% or above in four or more subjects. To the army of staff at the College office that coordinated all the administration side of the examinations and supported the Final Examinations candidates and the examiners throughout the process. Thank The Final Examinations for Fellowship in 2021 saw 55 candidates you to such a committed team! from 4 countries presenting (58 candidates in 2020). This examination was conducted over a two-week period with the written papers completed on 11 - 12 January in multiple venues including 4 in Australia - Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 7

REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP) PROF MICHAEL BURROW The year has started well and we are excited to welcome 31 new Polycarpou examining and Dr Smitha Sukumar observing. candidates for the 2021 cohort. With 58 candidates currently Congratulations to the successful candidates; Drs Anand enrolled in the program, 2021 is shaping up to be another Prathap Kripakaran, Michael Cai, Miree Cho and Nilakshi busy year for the MRACDS(GDP) program. Whether this year Galagoda. We hope to see you for induction as Members of the is the same as 2020 with its challenges, we look forward with College at the 25th Convocation Ceremony in 2022. optimism and high expectations for success in our personal and academic lives. Mentors The MRACDS is fortunate to welcome 12 new Mentors, who Orientation Day 2021 have successfully completed the MRACDS program. We greatly On Saturday 13 February 2021, 29 candidates of the new 2021 appreciate the Members’ willingness to be involved in the cohort attended a successful Orientation Day which was held Mentorship Program to convey their own experiences to the online via Zoom. Thanks to the flexibility brought by the online next generation of General Dental Practice Members. We believe delivery, we had candidates attending from around Australia and the new Mentors will be an invaluable addition to the Mentors New Zealand. We were fortunate to have integral representatives family who will provide beneficial and relatable guidance to the of the College in attendance, including the President, Prof Ian newly joined candidates. Meyers OAM, Board Director, A/Prof John Boucher AM, Chair of the Mentor Committee, Dr Lena Zhu and representatives from A Mentors Workshop was held on Saturday, 27 February for new the Mentor team. and existing Mentors to provide advice on how best to support candidates going through the MRACDS and FRACDS Pathways. The Orientation Day provided the chance for the candidates to learn more about the College, the program expectations If you are interested in becoming involved with the College and start connecting with key people, as well as each other. as a Mentor or in any other capacity, please contact us at Candidates also had an opportunity to participate in the [email protected]. question and answer section to gain clarity on various issues. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Examiners and Assessment Round Mentors for their continued involvement in the Program this Assessment Round 3 held in November 2020 saw 15 year, and to wish our candidates every success in their studies. candidates sit 22 short-answer-question (SAQ) Assessments in the compulsory modules, 14 of which were passed. Assessment Round 1 of 2021 began on Friday, 26 February and will run through to Sunday, 28 March. To date, there are 23 candidates enrolled to sit 41 modules. Viva Voce The final viva voce examination for 2021 was held online on Friday, 20 November with Drs Peter Mansour and Nonie 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

Regirsetrpaorr'st REGISTRAR (SDP) CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT Many Membership examinations took place across Australia • Dr Joe Geenty – University of Sydney, Orthodontics and New Zealand in November, and I am pleased to welcome a • A/Prof Andrew Lee – University of Sydney, Special Needs cohort of new Members. Dentistry Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) Examinations • Dr Chris Ho – University of Queensland, Orthodontics • Dr Tom Huang – University of Queensland, Dento The 2020 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) examinations with Australian and New Zealand Universities have been Maxillofacial Radiology concluded with a high success rate. I would like to thank the • Winthrop Professor Paul Abbott – University of Western University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, the University of Western Australia and the University of Otago for their Australia, Endodontics collaboration and for allowing candidates the opportunity to be awarded Membership upon graduation. Specifically, I would like A full list of recent admissions to Specialist Dental Practice can to thank the RACDS nominated examiners for their contribution: be found on page 11. • A/Prof Lara Friedlander – University of Otago, Endodontics I must also extend ongoing thanks to the SDP Board of Studies • Dr Andrew Quick – University of Otago, Orthodontics members who work diligently in the background consulting • Dr Dorothy Boyd – University of Otago, Paediatric documents and providing invaluable advice on applications. Dentistry If you are interested in finding out more about pathways to • Dr Chris Waalkens – University of Otago, Periodontics Fellowship or Membership in Specialist Dental Practice, you are encouraged to please email [email protected] for more info. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 9

rOeMpoSrt CHAIR, BOARD OF STUDIES (OMS) DR SCOTT BORGNA The OMS Board of Studies held its first We congratulate these trainees on their January 2019 to 31 December 2021 only. meeting of the year on Friday, 5 February achievement: • A minimum of 40 points must be 2021 via Zoom. The Board will meet again Dr Seth Delpachitra (VIC) in May and October. Areas of the program Dr Jaqueline Dobes (NSW) achieved by completing activities from discussed included the program’s 2021 Dr Michael Hurrell (WA) Categories 1 and 2. Accreditation plan, the upcoming Surgical, Dr Jonathon Keenan (QLD) • A minimum of 20 points must be Science and Training (SST) Examinations, the Dr Timothy Manzie (WA) completed from Category 3. establishment of the Research Committee Dr Anna Raymond (NSW) • The additional 40 points may be and the development of the electronic Dr Joel Tuckett (QLD) obtained from additional activities in logbook (My OMS Logbook). Dr Peter Coghlan (NZ) Categories 1, 2 or 3 or from Category 4. Dr Samuel Huang (VIC) Eight new trainees commenced in the Oral Dr Richard Huggins (VIC) Surgical, Science and Training (SST) & Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program Dr Ragu Krishnamoorthy (WA) Examination this year and they attended their Trainee Dr Margaret Kim (NSW) The 2021 diet of the OMS SST Examination will Induction Day on Saturday, 13 February. take place on 1 March (written component) Continuing Professional Development and on the 12 – 13 March for the viva voce Impact of COVID-19 and OMS Training Requirements for 2021 component. A total of 23 candidates are This year will see the first transition of the In March 2020, the Medical Board of Australia confirmed to sit the exam. This number SST Examination to an online/remote format. and Medical Council of New Zealand agreed includes 2020 candidates who were unable It will be held earlier than usual in March, to temporarily hold Continuing Professional to sit last year due to cancellation of the after last year’s diet was cancelled due to Development requirements in response to 2020 diet. COVID-19. the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges created for doctors to continue these I would like to thank all of those who The written component will be completed activities. have been involved in the planning and by candidates online through the exam preparation for the SST examinations as they software Examplify. The viva voces are to be Given new approaches to CPD, and the fact move to an online format this year for the held via Zoom and candidates will participate that COVID-19 restrictions are likely to be with first time. There will be 23 candidates sitting at professional examination venues across us for some time to come, it was decided the exam and I wish them all the best with Australia and New Zealand, relative to their that: their studies. nearest training centre. We continue to plan • medical practitioners will be required to for a range of contingencies around the Important Dates for 2021 examinations and COVID-19. meet the CPD registration standard in • OMS Trainee Induction Day – Australia from February 2021 The College will be surveying trainees and • from 1 March 2021, all doctors holding 13 February new Fellows to collect data on their training a practising certificate and registered • SST Examination (MCQs & SAQs) – experience and the impact that COVID-19 in a general or vocational scope of had on trainees in 2020. These surveys will practice in New Zealand will need to be 1 March include exposure to surgery, supervision, enrolled and participating in a relevant • SST Examination (Viva Voce) – and access to consultants and how trainees recertification program and will need to could have been better supported during resume meeting requirements 12 to 13 March the pandemic. • Closing date for Applications for In line with the CPD Mandatory Compliance Completion of Training Policy and CPD for OMS Standard, Eligibility for Surgical Training positions The College has finalised the admission of 12 participants must obtain 150 points (hours) for 2022 – 1 May new OMS Fellows following the completion per triennium across three categories to • OMS BoS Meeting – 15 May of their training requirements at the end of maintain compliance. The College has • OMS Training Program Selection 2020 and beginning of 2021. updated this requirement to 100 points Interviews for 2022 – 24 July (hours) per triennium for the period from 1 • OMS BoS Meeting – 16 October • Final exam – 5 to 6 November 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

AanddmMisesimonbsertsohFipellowship 25 November 2020 to 2 March 2021 FRACDS(GDP) Jyotsna UNNIKRISHNAN (QLD) MRACDS(Endo) Henny Zaliyana AHMAD KAMAL (Malaysia) Sem Guan WAN (Malaysia) Finn Gordon GILROY (New Zealand) Payman Shorokh HAMADANI (New Zealand) Asef ANWAR (VIC) Huen Chun WONG (Hong Kong) David Stephen DAY (NSW) Grace WU (NSW) Shahrzad NAZARI (WA) Harvinder Singh DHILLON (Malaysia) Valencia DUALIS (Malaysia) James Alexander YOUNG (NSW) MRACDS(Orth) Belal Nabil Moustafa ELMARHOUMY (Malaysia) Nor Azira Binti ZAHADI (Malaysia) Haylea Louise BLUNDELL (VIC) Emilija Daina JENSEN (NEE PORTS) (SA) Rachel Florence FARRAR (New Zealand) Wisam Alaa KAMIL (WA) Sheng ZHANG (NSW) Anu Angel KURIAKOSE (QLD) Amesha MAREE (QLD) Henry Hongfu LEE (VIC) FRACDS(OMS) Dipika MISTRY (NSW) Chuwei Ryan LIANG (QLD) Seth DELPACHITRA (VIC) Ashwin Kumar NAIR (NSW) Ma Jacqueline DOBES (ACT) Borjana SIMANOVIC (QLD) Justin MATHEWS (VIC) Sam Chao-Yu HUANG (VIC) Daniel MAYDELMAN (VIC) Richard John HUGGINS (VIC) MRACDS(Paed) Michael James Leslie HURRELL (NSW) Yun Young Vanessa CHO (WA) Devanshi MISTRY (VIC) Jonathon Andrew KEENAN (QLD) Yvonne GOLPAK (Papua New Guinea) Hanani MOHAMAD AMIN REBUAN (Malaysia) Timothy Gerard Herbert MANZIE (ACT) Anna Elizabeth RAYMOND (QLD) Yu-Lynn LEE (New Zealand) Aiman MOHD AZMI (Malaysia) Joel William TUCKETT (QLD) Byung Joon (Joseph) MOON (VIC) MRACDS(Perio) Margaret KIM (NSW) ANUMALA (Fiji) Shraddha PATEL (New Zealand) Peter Stephen George COGHLAN (NZ) Saeideh NOBAKHT (QLD) Nor Anis RAZALI (Malaysia) Tatiana TKATCHENKO (QLD) Ragu KRISHNAMOORTHY (WA) Muhammad Annurdin SABARUDIN (Malaysia) MRACDS(SND) Ai Lin TEE (New Zealand) MRACDS(GDP) Zanab Ahmad MALIK (NSW) Michael CAI (NSW) Abirami THILAGALAVANIAN (VIC) Miree Hannah Rose CHO (NSW) May Palae THWE (VIC) Nilakshi Kumudu GALAGODA (NSW) Fady TOSSOUN (VIC) Anand Prathap KRIPAKARAN (QLD) Hao-Hsuan Mark TSAI (VIC) Dushyanti UMAKHANTHAN (VIC) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 11

ERxeacmoginnietrion The following Examiners are acknowledged for their participation in College examinations and assessment programs from December 2020 to March 2021. FRACDS(GDP) Final Exams Specialist Dental Practice A/Prof Lara Friedlander A/Prof Lara Friedlander Dr Alan Broughton Dr Andrew Lee Dr Andrew Cautley Dr Andrew Quick Dr Danny Ho Dr Eric Carter Dr Christopher Ho Dr Errol Kilov Dr Christopher Waalkens Dr Geoffrey Young Dr Heather Cameron Dr Dorothy Boyd Dr John Perry Dr Joseph Geenty Dr Peter Mansour Dr Rebecca Wong Dr Tom Huang Dr Sergio Salis Winthrop Prof Paul Abbott AO Dr Simon Franks Dr Soni Stephen MRACDS(GDP) Dr Suma Sukumar Prof Michael Burrow Dr Davina Kwong Dr Felicia Valianatos Primary Exams Dr Giselle D'Mello Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Dr Matthew Ma A/Prof Alexander Forrest AO Dr Peter Mansour A/Prof Kathryn Skelding Oral and Maxillofacial A/Prof Michael Nordstrom Surgery, Surgical Science A/Prof Nik Soriani Yaacob and Training (SST) A/Prof Norman Firth Examination A/Prof Phillip Dickson Dr John Harrison A/Prof Tim Cole Dr Richard Wood Dr Benjamin Gupta Prof Andrew Heggie Dr Janina Christoforou A/Prof Jocelyn Shand Dr Jayantha Amarasena Dr Kevin Spencer Dr Timothy Wong Dr John Ladakis Dr Scott Borgna Dr John Martin Dr Richard Harris Dr Muhammed Yakin Dr Alex Bobinskas Dr Nigel Johnson Dr Patrishia Bordbar Dr Orla Gannon Dr Nathan Vujcich Dr Suma Sukumar Dr Edward Hsu Emeritus Prof John McGeachie OAM Dr Ricky Kumar Emeritus Prof Laurence Walsh AO Dr Geoffrey Findlay Prof Hedley Coleman Dr Joseph Gunn Prof Nor Hayati Othman Dr Scott Aaronson Prof Robin Callister Dr Navkiran Kaur Prof Wai Keung Leung Prof Daisy Kwok Yan Shum Prof Timothy Miles 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

Living in Tasmania, Australia’s Kilov smallest state in size and population, we meet Dr Errol Kilov who is a member of the MRACDS Board of Studies, an examiner for the Final Examinations, and a member of the Vic/Tas Regional Committee. D5 mrinuEters wriothl Errol was travelling to Melbourne from Tasmania weekly from June 2018 for his part- What skill would you like to master? time role as a Community Relations Officer/Professional Consultant, and his part-time I would love to become a proficient typist! role as a Clinical Tutor Instructor at Melbourne Dental Clinic which commenced in November 2019. He ceased travelling to Melbourne in April 2020 due to COVID-19 What do you wish you knew more about? restrictions, which enhanced his appreciation of the beautiful state he lives in. Errol I wish I knew more about IT stuff. became more involved in bushwalking and was able to enjoy and appreciate the amazing bushwalking opportunities in Tasmania including the Overland Track in What’s the best way to start the day? December 2020. For me, the best way to start a day is a shower followed by a coffee. What are some tips for getting involved What does your weekend look like? if you would like to? My weekend is usually a mixture of What website do you visit most often? The first step for any Fellow or Member exercise and outdoor activities. YouTube, particularly Ted Talks. who is interested in becoming involved in the College is to express interest and I usually attend swim training with the Where is the most interesting place you availability. My experience has been that local masters swimming club on Saturday have been to? the College welcomes involvement from morning which is followed by breakfast Kruger National Park in South Africa. members and it is likely that opportunities with fellow club members. will become available once you put What city would you most like to live in? yourself forward. * The rest of Saturday is usually a relaxing Melbourne. day and on Sunday I might go for a bike Where did you finish dental school? ride or bush walk and catch up with friends What are your top 3 recommendations I finished Dental School in Johannesburg, in the afternoon. for someone who is visiting the city of South Africa at the University of the Launceston? Witwatersrand. What would your best tips be for dentists wanting to pursue Fellowship? 1. Travel to Cradle Mountain How did you become involved with the Seek guidance and advice from other 2. Walk in the Cataract Gorge College? Fellows, especially from those who 3. Visit the Harvest Farmers’ Market My journey with the College began with completed their Fellowship within the last my enrolment in the inaugural MRACDS 5 years. on Saturdays. program in 2007 which I completed in 2009, I then became a mentor for other What job would you be terrible at? *If you would like to become involved MRACDS candidates in 2010. My ‘handy man’ skills are pretty much in College activities such as mentoring, non-existent. or as a Candidate Advisor, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 13

Regional CommitteeDespitearecentsnap5-dayhardlockdown Reportsin the Perth and southwest regions in early unpredictable COVID-19 situation. Even though there were changes February, things have remained pretty to the exam format, the necessary much business as usual here in Western principles of ensuring organised Australia. thought processes and the necessity to reflect on ‘why’ we undertake certain In early December, the WA Regional dental practices, were the main foci of the Committee organised a mock viva voce preparation session. session for candidates taking the Final Exams (GDP). The WA candidate was successful in completing the RACDS Final Examination The session was attended by four Fellows and offered some positive feedback on the of the College, Drs Janina Christoforou, preparation session. Ahmed Saleh, Vincenzo Figliomeni and Clare Chantler. For 2020, there was one The WA Regional Committee was invited Dr John Watson WA candidate who enrolled to sit the to send representatives by the UWA examination. It was beneficial to have Alumni Society to a Welcome to Practice WA Regional Committee Chair several Fellows at the preparation session function for new graduates in December, since this allowed the candidate to at the Old Laundry, Northbridge. Drs advice and information to the candidates appreciate the varying opinions between Janina Christoforou, Dina Papas and Vince attending. clinicians and to understand the vast Figliomeni attended. scope required when addressing a clinical Preparations for our 2021 Annual scenario. Dr Chantler recently completed On 18 March, the Committee is hosting Scientific Day continue. The recent her Fellowship examinations and she was an evening for candidates at Royal Perth lockdown delivered a much-needed a great asset in compiling suitable cases Golf Club. This is a departure from our reality check to put contingencies in and presenting these to the candidate in usual program brought about by the place for speakers if stranded interstate an attempt to replicate the examination. combining of the End of Year Function and or in a full or partial state lockdown. All the New Members and Fellows Welcome, things being well, we hope to welcome The 2020 year represented a time of allowing time for a more formal evening Dr Michael Mandikos as our headline change to the format of the Fellowship for candidates. A number of Fellows and speaker on Friday, 30 July. Further details examinations due to the somewhat Members will be attending to provide available at page 26. Dr Jason Wong (Tsz Leung) In the Primary Examinations recently held, the written paper format was changed to computer-based and it was conducted via Examsoft. This new delivery format went Asia Regional Committee Chair smoothly and was successful, especially considering the high number of candidates participating. It is impressive that 11 Hong Kong candidates out of 12 passed the Primary 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 Examination, the committee will continue to provide support to those who had withdrawn or failed. We look forward to meeting them at future events. A Virtual Scientific Meeting webinar is being considered given that the pandemic continues to restrict social gatherings. The Committee will continue to monitor the local situation. We still hope a face-to-face Annual Scientific Meeting can be held later in the year so that Fellows and Members can meet up.

s A/Prof Lara Friedlander hard work and dedication to study around to Fellowship. As long as a candidate is excellence in clinical practice. This was enrolled with the College, the Primary NZ Regional Committee Chair particularly challenging in 2020, but two Examination does not expire. Candidates New Zealand candidates were successful intending or considering sitting The New Zealand Regional Committee in gaining Fellowship with strong passes examinations are strongly encouraged continues to be committed to supporting in the Final Examination and 21 candidates to attend the Primary Orientation Course the University of Otago graduating dental passed the Primary Examination (96% (Primary Examination) or the Preparation students, candidates and Fellows and pass). For the third consecutive year, for Fellowship Success Workshop (Final Members of the College. Graduating NZ graduates, Drs Jamie McKenzie and Examination). dental students participate in a Reuben Martin-Hendrie were awarded symposium sponsored by the NZ Regional the F G Christensen Memorial Prize as the Unfortunately, COVID-19 meant that our Committee where they are introduced joint highest performing candidates in the Annual NZ RACDS Regional Study Day to what the College can offer and this Primary Examinations. It is wonderful to was cancelled in 2020 however this is provides them with the opportunity see these Otago BDS graduates who were now planned for 17 April 2021. This event for further engagement. This has been awarded Distinctions and RACDS Prizes at continues to be an important collegial extremely positive in generating energy university go on to achieve excellence in and educational event for our candidates, for new graduates to undertake further College examinations. Fellows and Members. Dr Sergio Salis has continuing professional development with organised an excellent panel of speakers the College. NZ must continue to develop Fellows and from across the scope of dentistry who Members from our region to participate challenge us to think. Registration details The success of our NZ candidates is in supporting educational activities. We are available on page 26. something we are extremely proud of and have initiated a peer-learning support is a testament to their professionalism, programme where candidates and recent It is extremely rewarding to be part of Fellows can strengthen educational links such a collegial group, and I would like to and work together in the journey to thank our committee members: Dr John success in Fellowship. Perry (Secretary), Professor Karl Lyons (Treasurer), Drs Fiona Firth, Laura Ichim The NZ Committee is focusing on how (Candidate Advisors, Fellowship), Vivek we can best support our candidates Jain (Candidate Advisor, Membership), for the completion of Fellowship and Hugh Trengrove, Erin Mahoney, Sergio Membership. We particularly want to Salis, David Antunovic for their service and encourage those who have passed the support. Primary Examinations and not progressed Due to continuous disruptions by has been delayed and therefore the Final Dr Claudia Yung COVID-19 outbreaks, the VIC/TAS Regional Year Student tutorial program has been Committee was unable to deliver any postponed until April and will likely be a VIC/TAS Regional Committee Chair social events last year. With the roll out smaller program than previous years. of the vaccination program, we are very keen to reconnect with local Fellows and The Regional Committee continues to Members later this year by holding social support FRACDS candidates by organising drinks and an Annual Dinner, whilst still online study groups for Primary Exam abiding by government restrictions on candidates and a tutorial program for Final social gatherings. We hope that with the Exam candidates which will be held on roll out of the vaccination program, one of Saturday, 20 November 2021. these events can be held soon. As COVID-19 hit Victoria hard last year and disrupted dental schools’ schedules, the commencement of the academic term COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 15

Dr Simon Franks night out. Special thanks go to Drs Unni Emeritus Prof Laurie Walsh presenting to Pillai and Arosha Weerakoon for their help College members at the Brisbane Club QLD Regional Committee Chair in organising the event. The feedback we received by a fair number of those Drs Jenny Wang and Ramya Kiran 2021 has started with a great amount in attendance was how much it felt like of enthusiasm within the QLD Regional a special moment being back together Northern Qld Dinner Event once we have Committee. We have successfully held our again. I wish the other regions well in finalised the details. first event since the COVID-19 lockdown planning their first event in this new Wishing members a great 2021. and even managed to sell out the event. ‘normal’ world and hearing the response We had close to 40 Fellows and Members from their Fellows and Members. all get together in the one room, share a meal and listen to a very topical lecture We also set up a live recording of the given by Emeritus Prof Laurie Walsh on lecture which is available to all Fellows the future of dentistry and COVID-19. and Members at Queensland, with its large geographical area often means In planning the event, the Committee the tyranny of distance restricts those were uncompromising in our approach members outside of metropolitan areas to ticking both the boxes of collegiality to miss out – something the Committee is and learning, which made for a great working on for future events. The Committee is also in the initial stages of putting together a Scientific Day towards the end of the year – again due to COVID-19 and the amount of contingency planning involved, it will have to be in Brisbane however we are looking at another smaller Dinner Lecture for our more northern members. We will keep you posted on the Scientific day which will most likely be in September or October this year and the Happy New Year to all Members, Fellows, As a long-term mentor for the MRACDS Dr Greg Miller and staff of the College. program, I can attest to the fact that mentorship is just as valuable for the SA/NT Regional Committee Chair 2021 shapes as a challenging year for the mentor as well as the mentee. SA/NT Regional Committee as we are still As Winston Churchill said…... We make a grappling with the fallout of the COVID-19 Having a mentee question the rationale for living by what we get, we make a life by pandemic and consequent effects to certain treatment, seek advice on a case what we give. dental practice, provision of continuing presentation or query the justification for a professional development and dealing particular treatment planning philosophy with the personal costs both economic has proved to be a very enlightening and mental. experience and literal aide-memoire. It keeps the practice of dentistry fresh and This year, therefore, sees the SA/NT relevant and challenges dogma and Committee regroup and focus on core preconceptions in a positive way. activities, principally the provision of CPD, via online platforms (following on I can wholeheartedly recommend from the great success of our virtual mentorship to Fellows and Members Scientific Day), mentorship and assistance of the College and urge any clinicians with preparation for the Membership enrolled in these programs to seek out a and Fellowship programs and Primary suitable mentor. Examinations. *No report+ received from NSW/ACT Regional Committee. 16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

Message from a new MRACDS(GDP) Candidate Dr Graham Wong Over my five years of working full- From the comfort of my living room, in the hands of the candidate, it was time in private practice, I had become I received a warm welcome from the evident that support would be available increasingly aware of gaps in my clinical President of the College, Professor Ian from the College throughout the entire knowledge and expertise, and that I Meyers, and was introduced to my fellow process. required a structured approach to my candidates, all of whom were living continuing professional development. It across various parts of Australia and New By the conclusion of the Orientation Day, was from this realisation that I decided Zealand. It was pleasing to hear that I was rather than feeling trepidation, I was raring to undertake further studies through the one of many clinicians with the same to get underway with what lies ahead. It Membership program in General Dental desire for professional growth through is for this reason that I would strongly Practice MRACDS(GDP) and to use it as the pursuit of further studies, as many recommend the Orientation Day to any a springboard to integrate evidence- members of my cohort shared similar future candidates commencing the based practice into all aspects of my motives for enrolling in the program. The MRACDS(GDP) program. profession. The benefits would allow me agenda for Orientation Day consisted to better serve the wider community and of an introduction contribute to my sense of fulfilment. to the College and the Board of Studies, The MRACDS(GDP) Orientation Day of followed by a clear 2021 was unique this year as it was held and detailed overview entirely online rather than in person at the of the MRACDS(GDP) College offices in Sydney. The capability of program, covering the College to provide a thorough program the core and elective while responding to swift changes to modules, assessments, interstate and international border and the mentoring restrictions aptly captures the hallmarks program. While the that draw me to the MRACDS(GDP) responsibility of self- program – flexibility and collegiality. directed learning rests COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 17

Mentorship Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen, WA It has been said that there are 2 ways to increase wisdom: mistakes and mentors! A good mentor is not just a trusted advisor, a cheerleader and counsellor; if you are fortunate, they also become a treasured friend as a two-way relationship develops. I asked one of my mentors, oral medicine specialist Clin. A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam for his pearls of wisdom on this topic. He shares with me that the foundation of a successful mentor/ mentee relationship is honesty and integrity, with both parties willing to give and receive feedback. We all need someone to speak to to “check our bearings” and someone who will tell us the truth. There is also never a point when one has experienced everything! I hope you enjoy this feature on some of our members who are doing great things in this space, both with the RACDS programs and beyond. If you are interested in becoming involved with the College as a Mentor or in any other capacity, please contact us at [email protected]. within the RACDS and Beyond 18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

Dr Stevie Dilley, QLD Dr Stevie Dilley I have been very lucky in my short of yourself. Someone with who you Dr Lena Zhu existence to have been surrounded by can openly discuss your strengths and an array of personal and professional shortcomings. They help you recognise mentors. People that encourage you to red flags and challenge you to think from push boundaries you didn’t know you other angles. could push, answer endless arrays of seemingly silly questions, foster a love Via regular Zoom sessions, Dr Lena Zhu of learning and alert you to dangers you pushed me to critically evaluate my hadn’t yet recognised. everyday practice and ways that I could improve patient care in an evidence-based I enrolled in the MRACDS program to manner. I found these sessions immensely further my education as a recent graduate. fun, challenging and informative all at the Mostly because people I truly respected same time. They helped motivate me to (other mentors) had encouraged me improve my self-directed learning. She to have a ‘continuous learning’ attitude also strongly encouraged me to improve towards my life in general. The course was the structure around how I practice and very valuable. However, it wasn't until the discuss treatment options with patients. I end of the program that I properly utilised feel that the Membership program under the mentoring element of the program the guidance of my mentor Dr Lena Zhu with Dr Lena Zhu. I wish I had done it has improved the way I work. I can’t thank sooner! Whilst I was learning a lot from the her enough for her invaluable contributions program, the support that her mentorship to my learning. I would recommend this provided was invaluable. She was always course for any dentist wishing to improve helpful, cheerful and challenged me to their knowledge of general dentistry. think critically about my clinical work. She Additionally, I have made a valuable friend also inspires you to be more involved in for which I would not otherwise have the profession. made. With encouragement from Dr Lena, I look forward to continuing my education To me, a good mentor is someone who with the Fellowship (GDP); something I encourages you to be a better version never imagined myself saying. Dr Augustine Kim, NSW The decision to ‘opt in’ as a mentor was a College and I can highly recommend it to relatively straightforward one and came those of us who have considered availing soon after the induction ceremony! I themselves as a mentor, to give it a go. found the mentor/mentee arrangement beneficial during my own progression The exchange of clinical knowledge and through the MRACDS program and wanted experience between practitioners must to contribute with the hope that future surely broaden the minds on both sides, candidates would also find it worthwhile. while the ruminating and reflection of past battle scars, somewhat therapeutic… Although it has required me to set aside time, having mentored for a few seasons With the imminent arrival and rollout of now, I have found it to be a very rewarding the COVID-19 vaccine and the hope and experience to accompany fellow anticipation it brings, I wish MRACDS colleagues in their journey through the candidates and the wider RACDS family MRACDS program. Mentoring has provided the very best during this challenging time. me with a unique way to engage with the COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 19

Mentorship within the RACDS and Beyond Dr Sarah Chin, VIC I have been a Candidate Advisor for the Exams workshops which helps me to learning and make sure they are on the VIC/TAS Regional Committee for 5 years, advise candidates on the level of detail right track as the final exam is more about as well as a periodontist at the University required. self-direction. of Melbourne and in private practice. The program that the VIC/TAS Committee 2020 has been a challenging year with Over the years, I have met numerous offers has changed over the years to meet Victoria in COVID-19 lockdowns, and candidates and guided them on their the needs of the candidates. When I joined, learning moving online, however, there journey to Fellowship, with some choosing we offered a didactic primary tutorial was an unprecedented number of to proceed to specialization. My role is to which has now become a social event candidates for both the Primary and Final put candidates in touch with each other where candidates could meet each other Examinations as candidates had more so that they can meet and study together. and past candidates to discuss hints and time to focus on their studies. I hope that I also provide guidance particularly for tips for the written and viva exams. We 2021 will be more normal! the Final Exams as candidates are often now also offer a Final Exam tutorial with unsure where to start the study process. specialists from each of the disciplines, I have attended the Primary and Final so that candidates can consolidate their Drs Matthew Kei, Louis Kei, Richard Lee As a dentist of 8 years, I can attest that mentorship is invaluable. I’ve been incredibly lucky to always have mentors throughout Dr Richard Lee, NSW my career. I have had mentors that have helped me out of sticky situations, discussed cases at length, and guided me in my career decisions. When I started at Pinnacle Dental Group, I met Louis and Matthew, who I soon realised were two of the most dedicated dentists I had ever met. Not satisfied with completing their MRACDS (GDP), Louis completed his prosthodontic studies and MRACDS (Pros), and Matt completed the FRACDS (GDP). It was their encouragement that led me to start my own College journey. The MRACDS program provided me with the best structure to further my knowledge and skills in general dentistry. It challenged me to study the evidence of our practice and led me to meet several other like-minded dentists. Where will I go from here? Well, if my mentors have taught me anything, it is about the value of learning and mentoring. I still have more to learn, but I’m also excited to be a mentor for the next group of MRACDS candidates. I’m looking forward to being more involved with the College. As a mentor warned me once, involvement with the College can become ‘addictive’! 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Let knowledge conquer disease Do you want to syeot yuorursseplfeacpiaartltwyit?hin Specialist Dental Practice Membership and Fellowship Examinations 16 –18 August 2021 Enrolment form: Assessment of Eligibility due Membership: www.racds.org/MSDP02 1 May 2021 Fellowship: www.racds.org/FSDP01 For enquiries, View SDP Handbook please contact [email protected] www.racds.org/sdphandbook COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 21

College Educational Awards Kenneth J.G Sutherland Prize & Richard Manning King Award Congratulations to Dr Emilija Jensen, the 2021 recipeint of two prestigious College awards for the Fellowship Examinations; • the Kenneth J.G Sutherland Prize awarded to an outstanding candidate, and • the Richard Manning King Award for the candidate who gains the highest mark in the Fellowship Final Exam GDP in Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Dr Jensen has shared the following the Voluntary Dental Graduate Year prepared for the General Dental Practice with us…… Program in the North West of Tasmania Final examinations which she completed with a focus on oral surgery. Emilija in January 2021; humbled to have Dr Emilija Jensen graduated with continued to work in Tasmania in received the Kenneth J.G Sutherland a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and both private practice and local public Prize and the Richard Manning King concurrent Bachelor of Dental Science hospitals. Award for 2021. At this point in her dental awarded with First Class Honours from career, Final examinations provided a the University of Adelaide in 2012. Emilija completed the Primary great opportunity to review the latest As a new graduate, she undertook examinations in 2016 after returning literature supporting evidence-based to Adelaide, working in private clinical practice in general dentistry. practice and tutoring undergraduate students at the University of Emilija is the current President of the Adelaide. Emilija maintained an Australian and New Zealand Society of interest in dentoalveolar surgery and Paediatric Dentistry, South Australian commenced at the Women’s and and Northern Territory Branch. Emilija Children’s Hospital in Adelaide in has commenced a PhD through the 2017. She then completed a Doctor University of Adelaide and hopes to of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric achieve Membership in Specialist Dentistry from the University of Dental Practice during 2021. Adelaide in 2020. Emilija Jensen During specialist training, Emilija also 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

F.G. Christensen Memorial Prize The 2020 F. G. Christensen Memorial Prize for the candidate or candidates with the highest marks with outstanding proficientcy in the Primary Examinations was awarded to two exceptional candidates, both from the land of the long white cloud (New Zealand). The recipients of this prestigious prize were Dr Jamie McKenzie and Dr Reuben Martin-Hendrie. We find out a little about both prize-winners...... I graduated from the University of Otago with First Class Honours in 2018 and \" subsequently spent two years as a house surgeon at the Capital and Coast District The Primary Examinations help Health Board, based in Wellington. I took up the challenge of Primary Exams in my reinforce the fundamentals of second year of working, as I was lucky enough to be in an environment where my peers and colleagues would be supportive of my endeavours. clinical practice in dentistry and I would highly recommend them Studying whilst working proved to be a challenge, however the online format of the to anyone wanting to further their course provided an easily accessible learning tool. It can be difficult finding a work/ life balance in the middle of a pandemic and the stress of studying from home can clinical practice.\" feel very isolating. I am grateful for the support of my colleague Dr Laura Bridger, who undertook the exams with me and provided endless support throughout our study sessions. The Primary Examinations help reinforce the fundamentals of clinical practice in dentistry and I would highly recommend them to anyone wanting to further their clinical practice. I am currently working with Auckland District Health Board as a non-training Oral Medicine Registrar under Dr Hadleigh Clark, a position in which I hope to gain significant clinical and theoretical knowledge. In the future, I aim to sit my Final Examinations and will likely specialise.\" Dr Reuben Martin-Hendrie Dr Jamie McKenzie graduated from the with a large amount of content that is University of Otago with a Bachelor of examined in a short period. My advice Science in 2014 and Faculty of Dentistry is pretty consistent with previous in 2018 with distinction. He has worked candidates, and that is to start early, put as an Oral and Maxillofacial House the time in, help each other out and look Surgeon at Waikato Hospital for the last 2 at previous exams. years and is employed as a non-training registrar in the Oral and Maxillofacial I am very surprised and honoured for department at Waikato Hospital for 2021. being awarded the Christensen prize for 2020, given the calibre of candidates in I initially took the opportunity to sit the my cohort. This prize would not have primary examination as a step towards made possible without the support specialisation in Oral and Maxillofacial of my partner, colleagues, flatmates, Surgery and to consolidate the basics of friends, and family, for which I am very science, medicine, and dentistry. grateful. For any prospectus candidates, the Dr Jamie McKenzie course and examinations are extensive COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 23

Academic Prize-winners The RACDS Academic Prize was established in 2003 to award high achievement by a final year dental student at universities in Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong SAR. Read about some of the recipients of this prestigious prize ….. RACDS Academic Prize science. I was quite unsure what I wanted a position as a house surgeon. It was to do but I knew it would be science- important to me to be in a position that based, so I decided to make the move I could continue to learn and also be able down south. to help the most vulnerable people in my community. My only ambition at the I remember attending a lecture in health moment is to continue to be the best I science that was taken by Associate can, whilst consolidating my knowledge in Professor Jonathan Broadbent and the dental profession as well as to inspire thought to myself, dentistry seems and mentor young people to pursue a fascinating. From then on, I had my sight career in science. set on becoming a dentist. It offered me a science-based profession where I could Jessica Bruce-Jones combine my love for interacting with University of Otago – joint winner people as well as being able to use my From a young age, I was interested in artistic skills. science, and like most young children it often starts with wanting to be a vet I’ve always enjoyed the more medical due to the fascination with animals. In side of dentistry such as oral medicine high school, many of my friends were and oral surgery. This year I have taken going down to Dunedin to do health I have always had a natural affinity for so grateful for everything I learned and Carla Rossouw, caring for and helping others, so when all the remarkable people I met. Dentistry University of Otago – joint winner it came time to choosing my future teaches determination, persistence and career, the medical field was an easy integrity, lessons that I will carry with me choice. I was drawn to dentistry due into the future. But the most important to the opportunity it gives to serve lesson of all, was to keep our patients my community by providing excellent, and the community as the focus and patient focussed and compassionate motivation for the profession, as the care. following Maori proverb beautifully sums up - He aha te mea nui o te ao (what is the Through the rollercoaster ride that most important thing in the world?) He comes with studying dentistry, so tangata, he tangata, he tangata (it is the many memories were made and so people, it is the people, it is the people). much personal growth followed. And although I wouldn’t say I was aware I am thankful to RACDS for their recognition of the challenges these years at the and generosity with this award. University of Otago would hold, I am 24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

I have recently been informed that I am the recipient of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Academic Prize. It is with sincerest gratitude that I accept this academic honour. This comes with full surprise but it is a great feeling to get recognition for my hard work and also be handsomely rewarded. As a result of this award, my self-belief has been markedly improved and for that I am grateful. I would also like to thank you for the time and effort you have put into this yearly award process. Manvir Grewal James Cook University My passion for Dentistry continued to progressed on to studying Dentistry at general dentistry and I am very excited grow whilst working as an Oral Health Charles Sturt University in the beautiful to see what the future may hold. Therapist in Canberra. This then town of Orange. Outside of dentistry, I enjoy baking Now as a new graduate Dentist, I have sweet treats, collecting indoor plants, recently started working at the Orange fishing and exercising. Hospital with a fantastic and supportive team. I am extremely grateful for this I also wanted to thank the RACDS for opportunity, where I can contribute this award, your support has made my to reducing the oral health disparities graduation a memorable one! Thank experienced by rural and regional you. Australians. Shinal Naicker I aim to continue to develop and Charles Sturt University consolidate my clinical skills within RACDS Braham Pearlman Award The Braham Pearlman Prize was established in 2014 in honour of the late Associate Professor Braham Pearlman RFD in recognition of his great work and commitment to the College. The prize is awarded to an exceptional final year dental student at Fiji National University. The winner of the Prize in 2020 was Kaitlyn Khan. As the saying goes, your past experiences shape who you are today. My first proper Kaitlyn Khan being presented her RACDS dental experience was receiving orthodontic treatment as a child. The constant certificate by Dr Osea G Dukun, Assistant exposure to the clinic and learning about the profession were driving factors to pursue dentistry as a career. Dentistry has contributed to my personal growth a great deal, Professor/Head of School, Fiji National from learning to love the art form of the profession to the many values and skills I have University. gained from meeting people from all walks of life and in particular understanding the sacrifices my family have taken to ensure that I received the best education I could get in Fiji. My goal is to bring about change to the profession in Fiji, where many oral health disparities exist as well as issues with dental infrastructure. In the long run, I plan to use social media to reach and educate the people of Fiji about dentistry. As a 23-year-old graduate, I have many aspirations. My interests currently lie in the field of Endodontics and Orthodontics. I believe that the confidence in my decision to pursue further studies in either field will grow once I start my internship and get more practical experience. Kaitlyn Khan, Fiji National University COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 25

WA Scientific Meeting 2021 Register Now https://bit.ly/3li9Ix1 New Zealand Study Day 2021 VExICam/TTAuStoFriinaall Register Now www.racds.org/nzstudyday Save the Date Date Saturday 20 November 2021 Further details will be available at www.racds.org/events 26 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

College Archives RACDSCoat of Arms The College’s Coat of Arms was designed in 1970. It has been used on College merchandise, brochures, letters, webpages and a wide-range of documentation in Australia and globally since then. It is a symbol of the worthy purpose of the College. What is the significance of the components of the Arms? The shield bears the original emblem of the College, the handheld torch of knowledge, on a book of learning. In the upper corners are fleams, ancient lancets shaped like the figure 7, which first appeared in the 15th century on the arms of our predecessors, the barber-surgeons. in keeping with the heraldic practice of punning, the border of the shield shows toothlike projections (dentate). A crowned lion signifies the royal prefix and holds a dental probe which symbolises clinical dentistry, diagnosis and the seeking of knowledge. The tip of the probe points upwards and outwards, depicting the continuing search for knowledge. The crest is shown on a helmet to which it is attached by a wreath of the College colours. The unicorn and dragon are ancient heraldic symbols of healing and leadership respectively. From the unicorn’s collar hangs a rustre, a lozenge pierced with a hole, and from the collar of the dragon hangs a complete lozenge. These tablets refer to the important role of restorative dentistry and also appear in dental arms in New Zealand and thus provide a symbol of the part played in the College by New Zealand Fellows. The spear carried by the unicorn has a banner of the Southern Cross on it, and the dragon carries a spear displaying the badge of the College, the seven- pointed star. The unicorn seen on the left is described as dexter and the dragon on the right as sinister, which is relative to the bearer, and similar to systems of dental charting. The motto “VINCAT SCIENTIA MORBOS” translates to Let knowledge conquer disease which relates to the constitutional objectives of the College, and was suggested by Professor J. R. Trevaskis, Hughes Professor of Classics at the University of Adelaide. The motto is located below a grassy mount decorated with flowers of the Papaver somniferum (opium poppy), an allusion to the contributions of dentistry to the field of local anaesthesia. The seven-pointed star represents the Southern Cross, and superimposed on the star is the College torch and a dental scaler designed by Abulcasis, the eleventh-century Arabian surgeon. This image is for use when it is not appropriate to display the Arms. Source: 50th Anniversary History of the College – September 2015 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 27

College Calendar 2021 MONTH DATE EVENT March 5 Fri – 2 Fri (April) MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 1 (5 Weeks) 1 Sat SDP – Closing date for mid-year University Conjoint Examinations April OMS – Closing date for applications for re-entry into 2022 OMS training program 16 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session 23 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Preparation for Fellowship Success 1 Sat SDP – Closing date for Assessment of Eligibility for Membership and Fel- May 7 Fri lowship by Examination 11 Tue –13 Thu OMS – Closing date for applications for eligibility and selection for 2022 22 Sat OMS training program MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Assessment Round 2 June 1 Tue SDP – M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint Examination (Edinburgh) July 4 Fri – 2 Fri (July) MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Practice Management, Law, Ethics August 11 Fri and Risk Management Online 25 Fri SDP – Membership & Fellowship Examination enrolments close and case 8 Thu reports due 10 Sat MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 2 (5 Weeks) 23 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Orientation Course 24 Sat MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for viva voce examination 7 Sat MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session 9 Mon MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning Location TBA 15 Sun MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination OMS – Selection interviews for Training Program 2022 MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: Medical Emergencies Online OMS – Closing date for applications for assessment of eligibility for the Final Examinations OMS – Closing date for submission of six-monthly formative assessments and clinical training assessments trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2021 28 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021

College Calendar 2021 MONTH DATE EVENT August 16 Mon – 18 Wed SDP – College Membership and Fellowship Examinations 30 Mon OMS – Closing date for submission of registration for the Final Examinations September 1 Wed SDP – Enrolments close for end of year University Conjoint Examinations 3 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Assessment Round 3 October 1 Fri – 29 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 3 (5 Weeks) 7 Thu – 8 Fri OMS – Final Examinations – written component 8 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination viva voce 22 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close viva voce examination November 5 Fri – 6 Sat OMS – Final Examination – Clinical and Viva voce 11 Thu MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice sessions 12 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Final Examination 26 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination 29 Mon – 1 Wed (Dec) FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam Written Papers December 7 Tue – 11 Sat FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam viva voce 15 Wed OMS – Closing date for applications for approved positions in 2022 January 2022 10 Mon – 11 Tue FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam Written Paper Location TBA 17 Mon – 19 Wed FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam viva voce Location TBA February 2022 15 Tue OMS – Closing date for submission of six-monthly formative assessments, clinical training assessments and annual surgical logbook summary for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2021 OMS – Closing date for submission of annual registration requirements for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2022 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2021 29

Call for Contribution Your Membership Profile For July 2021 edition, we'd like to Have you moved or have your feature several members and their details changed? Head to your teams, whether it be with practice membership dashboard to update staff, academic teams or other. them now! Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen www.racds.org/dashboard [email protected]