College News July 2019

Royal Australasian College Professionalism Global Reach Professional Development InternationallyCOLLEGE FRACDS of Dental Surgeons RecognisedNEWS MRACDS Qualifications Let knowledge conquer disease July 2019 Masterclasses Study Programs Volunteering Activities Lectures ISSUE #02 Page 14 GDP SDP OMS Fellowship Membership Examination Mentoring Primary Final Council Orientation Training Candidates Committees Trainees Written Papers viva voce Knowledge Governance Community Conjoint Integrity Volunteering Excellence Spotlight on Efficiency Life-Long LearningCPD Dr Heather Cameron ELEARNING JCSM AGM Page 21 Socials CollegiateEducation Scientific RACDS CEO Day Dr Karen Luxford Registrars EventsGeneral Dental Practice Specialist Dental Practice Page 2 ConvocationOral Maxillofacial Surgery CommunicationsAdvisors NewsPast Papers Web Based Education

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Contents ABN 97 343 369 579 President's Message 1 3rd Issue 2019 CEO's Message 2 Deadline for submission of material 22 October 2019 Reports 4 Admissions 10 Contact 11 Examiner Recognition 12 Level 13/37 York Street Regional Committee Reports 14 Sydney NSW 2000 Australia 21 Telephone: 1800 688 339 Dental Vounteering 22 Email: [email protected] Spotlight On: Heather Cameron 24 Web: www.racds.org 26 Honours and Awards 27 Patron Upcoming Events Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand. Elizabeth Fanning Scholarship Primary Exam Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or any means (graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information and retrieval systems) without the written permission from the College. Disclaimer The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, “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 Editor Amanda Phoon Nguyen at [email protected] or Maryann Walsh, Executive Assistant at [email protected]. A word from the College News Editor... Welcome to another issue of the College News! As many will know, we sadly bid farewell to Dr Karen Luxford in July 2019. Many achievements have been made during the past 2 years, which are a testament to her able influence. We wish her all the best for her new position. We are fortunate to welcome Mr Brendan Peek, the College’s incoming CEO, and I am sure we will be hearing from him shortly. I look forward to his leadership of this fantastic College community and have no doubt he will continue to lead the College to greater heights. Since the last issue, Australia celebrated National Volunteer Week from 20 to 26 May. I was lucky enough to be made aware of some of the volunteering efforts undertaken by my fellow colleagues and dental organizations, in both dental and non- dental settings, and it filled me with such pride to be part of a generous, warm community. The theme of the Volunteer week was making a world of difference, and this year especially, I could tangibly feel it. To all the RACDS members who volunteered, have volunteered and will volunteer, thank you! In this issue, we are fortunate enough to feature some of our members who do just that. I have no doubt there are many more. If you are so inclined, please feel free to email me your stories as I would love to hear about it. Now that I am post-exams, I linger in a blissful place and am starting to feel human again! As in all things in life, balance is of paramount importance and I am looking to achieve a better work-life harmony. I would love to know, what are some non-work-related hobbies or activities our members engage in. And as always, please feel free to contact myself or Maryann Walsh, maryann.walsh@racds. org with any ideas or suggestions for future issues of the College News. Thank you and untill next time! Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen [email protected]

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR PAUL SAMBROOK As we have previously announced, the College welcomes placed into single pathways with well-defined outcomes. We Mr Brendan Peek who replaces Dr Karen Luxford as our new have identified common themes with engagement within CEO as of 31 July 2019. our region and we will be assessing our options within this area to ensure that we remain relevant and contemporary. We are indebted to Karen for the tireless work that she has put in over the last 2 years and congratulate her on the During the recent Australian Dental Congress in Adelaide, success that she has brought to the position. The College is fruitful discussions were held with a number of bodies, in a great position and many of the projects and initiatives including the DBA, ADC, ADA and NZDA regarding areas for would not have progressed without her expertise and collaboration and cooperation. Of note were the discussions enthusiasm. Karen and her enthusiastic and engaged team with the ADA regarding opportunities to collaborate in the College office have taken us to new heights. including development of joint RACDS & ADA policies/ position statements/guidance for practitioners as well as I also thank the Council Executive for their support during joint CPD activities. this period and for the confidence of the entire Council. I thank members of the Council and particularly members of As we head into the second half of the year, our major thrust the interview panel for a smooth and timely transition. is implementing the review recommendations and the governance change. We are ensuring that all members are The proposed constitutional changes have been circulated informed with an opportunity for frank discussion about the to the membership for review. Positive feedback has been proposed governance changes. Members of the Council will join received from the membership and as a result of this me in visiting the regions and, like me, are available for discussion feedback further information will be provided in upcoming and to raise queries. The AGM is only a matter of months away communications. I thank Patrick Russo for chairing the and the vote will be on us quicker than we can imagine. Constitution Change Committee and for the member video and FAQ page. It is heartening to see and hear the feedback I thank all of Council for their input and total support and from all members. Over 50% of our voting members opened all the members who have provided thoughts suggestions the email and have looked at the changes and hundreds and comments. also viewed the video with Patrick. Dr Paul Sambrook I will be visiting as many regions as possible between now President and the AGM in November and at all times am available if members wish to discuss any aspect of the governance Councillors, Drs Albert Lee, Patrick Russo, Karen Luxford change. During July, I will be attending a member's lunch in (CEO), Paul Sambrook (President) and Prof Ian Meyers New Zealand, then Victoria, NSW and WA in August for their (President-Elect) Annual Scientific Meetings and dinners. The Education Review Working Party has completed an Education Review and made their recommendations for the future which were discussed by Council at the recent Council meeting. I think that this will be an exciting time to renew our focus and continue to enhance and improve all education offerings of the College. The Working Party are currently looking through the recommendations to assess priorities and possible resource implications. In parallel, an Asia Pacific Working Party has consulted widely on future strategy for the Asia Pacific region. There is alignment with the recommendations of this review and the Education Review and we must ensure that resources can be COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 1

CEOCEO'S MESSAGE DR KAREN LUXFORD Since our last edition, the College Dr Lani Guy (PhD), 5th year student see greater exposure across the has completed two strategic reviews at University of Queensland, and ADSA website and social channels for through the work of two Working Dr Clifford Lee, recent graduate of various College programs. Parties, one conducting an Education University of Otago. Review to consider our current In May, the College endorsed the new and future College offerings and The Guest Lecture Series was competencies for Safe Procedural another Working Party focused on brought to Melbourne on April 16, at Sedation. Throughout 2018, the our Asia Pacific Strategy. The Council the Melbourne Dental School, with Australian and New Zealand College has accepted the Reports and a presentation by visiting lecturer of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) collaborated recommendations of both of these Dr Dorothy Boyd from University with a range of medical, nursing Working Parties. The College is now of Otago. Dr Boyd presented on and dental practitioner groups and working on a plan to prioritize and Paediatric Pain Management to a colleges including RACDS to develop operationalize these recommendations group of over 40 general dentists, an agreed set of safe procedural for the coming years. paediatric specialists and oral sedation competencies that are surgeons. An important component relevant to all, with the purpose of Thank you to all the voting members of the informative networking event being adopted into training programs. who provided feedback on the proposed is the recorded lecture made available The set of 11 core competencies are to Constitution changes for Governance online for members across all regions be integrated into College curricula. Beyond 2020. We will continue to to access. There has been great uptake ANZCA will also be incorporating these provide Fellows and Members with on this new service with a total of 539 competencies into its professional information in the coming months views by members across our 4 Guest document PS09 Guidelines on ahead of the membership vote at the Lecturer videos. Sedation and/or Analgesia for AGM in November 2019. Any agreed Diagnostic and Interventional Medical, changes in governance will not come During the ADA Congress in Adelaide Dental or Surgical Procedures when into effect until the following year in in May, the President, President-Elect it is reviewed later this year. RACDS November 2020. and CEO held positive meetings with has also already expressed interest in our counterparts in a range of key collaborating in this review process. In 2019 the College renamed the dental organizations. RACDS was also Orientation Course Scholarship to represented at an exhibition booth Our 2020 College Communications the Dr Elizabeth Fanning Scholarship. at the ADA Congress. Thanks to the Strategy is still actively progressing The Scholarship was increased to Councillors who also helped with the with increased digital marketing and two placements (annually), and we booth to provide advice to enquiring social media particularly to potential also opened applications to dentists dentists. The booth received some new candidates. The launch of our within 2 years of registration, as well great engagement with Congress new College website (www.racds.org) as final year students. The intention delegates over the 3 day exhibition. is soon approaching. The Council has of the Scholarship is to support young also recently approved the inclusion of dentists, drive engagement and This year to continue our support of a register of members who wish to be awareness for both the Orientation student engagement, the College included on the website as an option Course, as well as the College in was represented at the Australian to promote our Fellows and Members general. The marketing campaign Dental Student Association (ADSA) to the community. behind the Scholarship saw us reach Convention in Adelaide in the first close to 10,000 young dentists week of July. This year we are also The new Preparation for Fellowship across Australasia. We received 47 extending our ADSA Talks sessions Success workshop (previously the applications for the Scholarship from 1 to 2, with A/Prof Richard ‘Final Examination Workshop’) was and 2 winners were chosen. The Widmer assigned as the first College held on 24 to 26 May in Sydney. The winners were announced in April as presenter for 2019. We will also now new program was well received, 2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

CEO including the intensive small group standard set. The examiner training to take up my new CEO role. I have sessions. The event had good and calibration module has been greatly enjoyed being a part of the uptake this year with 46 candidates developed and will be delivered online College over these past 2 years and from 6 countries and five Regional to examiners. ACER also attended the working closely with Council and Committee representatives attending. SST Examinations in June 2019 and particularly with the two Presidents Dr Lara Friedlander coordinated will attend the Final Examinations in during this time, Patrick Russo and the workshop, and 21 lecturers and September 2019. Paul Sambrook. My very special facilitators attended. The workshop thanks to all who are committed and was held at a new venue in Sydney The reports submitted by the RACDS engaged in furthering the College for CBD this year which was very for the FRACDS(OMS) program to the all that you do. A huge thank you to successful. Australian Dental Council (ADC) and the the amazing College staff team who Dental Council New Zealand (DCNZ) work tirelessly to ensure the delivery The MRACDS(GDP) Program to date have been well received and of the College strategy. There have Assessment Round 1 concluded in satisfactorily meet the requirements been many key achievements over April, where 28 candidates sat 38 for continued accreditation. This is a the past 2 years – none of which modules. The viva voce Examinations great achievement by the College and would have been possible without the were also held in April where clearly indicates that the work we are commitment and hard work of many five candidates were successful undertaking is on track. people. and subsequently admitted to I wish the College community all the Membership. There are currently The OMS Training Post Accreditation site best for the future. It has been a great 57 candidates engaged within the visits conducted in the first half of 2019 privilege to be your CEO. program who are working through were in Adelaide in March and across the Dr Karen Luxford their core and elective modules. NSW / ACT Training Centre in May. Chief Executive Officer Assessment Round 2 began on the seventh of June with 30 candidates Convocation is set for 10 – 12 President, Dr Paul Sambrook presenting enrolled to sit 46 modules. September next year and planning a gift to Dr Karen Luxford following the is well underway – the Scientific and June Council Meeting Preparations are underway for the Arrangements Committee Chairs have mid-year conjoint examinations already put in considerable work. The across a range of specialties with the new branding title for Convocation Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (‘The Fine Edge of Dentistry’) is being and with various Universities across used to promote broader engagement Australia and New Zealand. in this amazing event. All venues have been secured, planning of a social The Australian Council for Education program is underway, and the Keynote Research (ACER) was engaged in Speaker has been invited and will be 2018 to work closely with the College announced soon. The Sponsorship on re-accreditation conditions for the Prospectus is finalised and we already OMS Training Program regarding have a number of sponsors and rubric and blueprint designs, standard exhibitors on board. The College looks setting, and the delivery of examiner forward to bringing the best possible training and calibration. At the SST dental event to our members, as well Examiner Workshop on 19 March, as the wider dental community. ACER conducted a standard setting session with SST Examiners and In closing, this will be my last report the entire 2019 SST MCQ Exam was to the College community as I move COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 3

SDP REGISTRAR (SDP) CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT The first half of 2019 has been busy for Specialist A full list of recent admissions to Specialist Dental Dental Practice (SDP), with many candidates taking Practice can be found on page 10. up the pathways to Membership and Fellowship. I am pleased to see recent graduates and specialists I must also extend ongoing thanks to the SDP Board wishing to consolidate and expand their knowledge to of Studies members who work diligently in the receive postnominals and become part of the College background consulting documents and providing community. The new MoU with Griffith University is in invaluable advice on applications. place and I look forward to welcoming new members from this University later in the year. If you are interested in finding out more about pathways to Fellowship or Membership in Specialist Conjoint Membership Examination: MRACDS(Orth) Dental Practice, you are encouraged to contact Ms in conjunction with MOrth(Edin) Rachel Introna, Senior Project Officer at racheli@racds. Each year the College holds a conjoint examination in org. Until next time, I wish you a safe second half of Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of 2019. Edinburgh. It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the seven (7) successful RACDS candidates from May: Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Jennifer VESEY (UK), Navin SINNIAH (UK), Devesh Registrar, Specialist Dental Practice SHELAT (UK), Josh ROWLEY (UK), Alex HONG (UK), Annlie Gloria ANDREW (UK), Omar ALFURAIH (UK). Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) Examinations The 2019 mid-year Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) examinations with the University of Western Australia have concluded with a 100% success rate. It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the three (3) successful RACDS candidates: Amanda PHOON NGUYEN (Oral Medicine), Gregory CELINE (Paediatric Dentistry) and Nandika MANCHANDA (Paediatric Dentistry). I extend appreciation to recent SDP Examiners for their MOrthRCSEd/MRACDS(Orth) Examiners in Edinburgh, May ongoing support to the College: 2019 BIRNIE, David – Orthodontics RCSEd Dr Toby Gilgrass, Dr David Birnie, Prof Fraser McDonald, Prof YEOH, Sue-Ching – Oral Medicine UWA Jim Hawkins, Dr Jim McDonald HAWKINS, James – Orthodontics RCSEd MEKERTICHIAN, Kareen – Paediatric Dentistry UWA MCDONALD, James - Orthodontics RCSEd 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

GDP REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP) DR CATHERINE PRINEAS After a busy start to the first half of the year with The first CPD Masterclass of 2019 was held on Friday assessment rounds and CPD Masterclasses, the 17 and Saturday 18 May. The presentations focused on MRACDS(GDP) Program is looking to be quite eventful Infection Control by Dr Brendan White and on Practice for 2019. There are currently 57 Candidates enrolled in Management, Law, Ethics and Risk Management by A/ the program. Prof John Dale, Dr Alex Holden, Ms Marianne Nicole and Ms Dominique Egan. Assessment Round 1, 2019 Assessment Round 1 commenced on Friday 8 March CPD Masterclasses will be held on Saturday 2 and and ran for five consecutive weekends. There were 28 Sunday 3 August. The presentations will include Medical candidates sitting 38 modules. Emergencies by Mr Ian Cash, Diagnosis and Treatment Assessment Round 2, from Friday 7 June to Friday 7 July Planning by A/Prof John Boucher AM and a viva voce involved 29 candidates who were examined across 46 preparation session by Prof David Manton. modules. Another CPD Masterclass will take place on Saturday viva voce 14 September where A/Prof Mark Schifter will present The first viva voce Examination for 2019 took place on on the topic Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and Pain Friday 12 April. Seven candidates presented for the exam Management. Dr Louise Brown will present on Clinical and five were successful. Examiners were Prof David Examination Technique and Dental Imaging. Manton, Dr Shalinie King and Dr Andrew Cautley. Congratulations to the successful candidates; Dr Dilan The CPD days are open to the whole College Community Patel, Dr Hannah Fenoglio, Dr Imran Niazi, Dr Louise and we encourage all Candidates, Members and Fellows Winters and Dr Timothy Curran. to participate in these Masterclasses. The second viva voce will be held on Friday 26 July with Drs Michael Wyatt and Nonie Polycarpou examining In concluding, I would like to take the opportunity to with two candidates presenting. thank the examiners, mentors and staff who contribute their valuable time to this program. CPD The College has been fortunate to run the CPD Dr Catherine Prineas Masterclass weekends, gathering several of our regular Registrar, Membership (GDP) expert presenters as well as some new faces. Our CPD Masterclass days offer candidates an opportunity to come together in small groups and participate in lively discussions on clinical scenarios, primarily based on the Program’s core modules. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 5

GDP REGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP) DR HEATHER CAMERON PREPARATION COURSES and the Preparation for the Fellowship Scholarship for 2019 - Dr Lani Guy a Preparation for Fellowship Success Success Workshop, are used to support final year Dental Student at University (PFS) workshop Examiner training. of Queensland who also has a PhD The Preparation for Fellowship Success and Dr Clifford Lee, a recent graduate (previously called the Final Examination Based on Examiner feedback, the from the University of Otago who has Workshop) was held over 2.5 days from duration of each module has been a BDentTech and BDS(Hons) with First Friday 24 May to Sunday 26 May. extended to allow markers two Class Honours. weeks instead of one for marking the Registrations were closed early as submissions. The program dates were EXAMINATIONS the numbers reached capacity with also changed this year and Module Primary Examinations 46 candidates from six countries 1 commenced on 10 May. Due to a The Primary Examinations will be held participating in the Workshop (33 limitation in the availability of markers, in the first two weeks of December attended in 2018). Primarily Australian it was decided to close the enrolments 2019, a week later than previous years, candidates representing seven states on 28 May instead of 12 July with 37 at the Sybill Centre Womens’ College. and territories enrolled for the candidates enrolled. There are currently 14 candidates Workshop as well as 10 candidates registered for the examinations. from Malaysia, 3 candidates from Orientation Course (OC) Planning is underway to determine New Zealand and one each from Final preparations are underway for those to be invited to join the Jordan, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. the Orientation Course (OC) to support Examination team and a succession The Workshop was rebranded candidate preparation for the Primary plan for new examiners. and restructured in 2019, based on Examinations. The OC will be held at feedback from the candidates and the the Sybill Centre at Womens’ College, Final Examinations examiners. A new venue in the Sydney University of Sydney, Camperdown The Final Examinations will be held in CBD was also utilised. The feedback on from 8 to 19 July. The lecturers January 2020. The new venue used both the Program and the venue has confirmed to present at the OC include for the PFS Workshop will be reviewed been very positive. A/Prof Mark Schifter and Prof Laurie to determine whether it will be Walsh AO (Microbiology); Dr Suma appropriate for the Final Examination. Web-Based Education (WBE) Sukumar and A/Prof Norman Firth Applications opened on 24 May. program (Pathology); A/Prof Mike Nordstrom In preparation for the Final (Physiology); A/Prof Phil Dickson (Cell I am pleased to report that from the Examinations, candidates will also have Biology and Biochemistry); Winthrop beginning of 2019, enrolments for all access to online learning through the Prof Marc Tennant (Anatomy); A/Prof Fellowship(GDP) Examinations and LMS which provides modules for the David Newby (Pharmacology) and preparation courses have moved General Examination, as well as each A/Prof Alex Forrest AO (Histology). online. This is more efficient for the of the Electives. I would like to thank There are currently 109 candidates College staff and more customer Dr Smitha Sukumar, who has taken registered for the OC. friendly for the candidates. the role of the program lead with the support of Dr Lara Friedlander. Both Two applicants were awarded the Dr Dr Heather Cameron the Web-Based Education program Elizabeth Fanning Orientation Course Registrar, Fellowship (GDP) 6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

GDPThe reFberllaonwdsehdipPrSeupcacreastsio(nPFfoSr) The Preparation for Fellowship Success workshop Preparation for Fellowship Success Lecture 2019 consisted of a series of lectures and small group activities to assist candidates in preparation for the Final Back Row: Drs Peter Fowler, Erin Mahoney, Danny Ho, John Examinations. Perry, Smitha Sukumar and Geoff Young Front Row: Drs Simon Franks, Dimitra Mersinia, Lara Friedlander, It also provided the opportunity for General and Elective Alan Broughton, Sergio Salis, Andrew Cautley, Examiners to prepare the 2020 Final Examination paper. Prof Nigel King and Dr Hugh Trengrove Thanks are extended to Dr Lara Friedlander, who has Drs Rebecca Wong (Final Exam CA, Malaysia), Rony Cho (RC spent considerable time and effort restructuring the Chair, Asia), Abdul Mudasir (Candidate, Pakistan), Simon Franks Program, facilitating the clinical content contribution (Facilitator, QLD CA), Sergio Salis (Lecturer, Final Examiner) and convening the workshop. and Karen Luxford (CEO) Dr Erin Mahoney led a Candidate Advisor training program for Regional Committee representatives which included Drs Janina Christoforou (WA), Laura Ichim (NZ), Rony Cho (HK), Sarah Chin (VIC/TAS), Stephen Yeung (NSW/ACT) and recently appointed Malaysian Candidate Advisor, Dr Rebecca Wong (VIC). The Candidate Advisors were able to observe lectures and small group activities, meet with the FRACDS(GDP) Registrar, Dr Heather Cameron, the MRACDS Registrar, Dr Catherine Prineas and Primary and Final Examiner, Dr Suma Sukumar. Thanks are also extended to the lecturers and facilitators who assisted Dr Friedlander in workshop preparation and gave up their time to contribute to the Workshop including Prof Michael Burrow, Drs Sergio Salis, Alan Broughton, Geoff Young, Prof Nigel King, Drs Peter Fowler, Andrew Cautley, Hugh Trengrove, Erin Mahoney, Heather Cameron, Omar Ikram, Dimitra Mersinia, Shalinie King, Simon Franks, Errol Kilov, Suma Sukumar, Smitha Sukumar, Eric Carter, Danny Ho, and John Perry. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 7

OMS OMS DR GEOFFREY FINDLAY The Board had its most recent meeting on subsequent days, three weeks The blue printing, curriculum mapping on 11 May 2019. The Board and its before the oral exams. and examination calibration for this Committees, whilst continuing to • There will no longer be a Pathology examination was led by external undertake the usual business of the viva. Pathology content will still be consultant company (ACER). Board, have also been focused on the examined, but as questions with a Reaccreditation recommendations and greater clinical context during the Accreditation Committee conditions. OMS vivas. The Committee is chaired by Dr Jason • There will be three OMS vivas Erasmus. Accreditation visits have been Reaccreditation of the OMS Training (increased from the previous two). conducted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital Program The vivas will consist of 10 clinical in March as well as across to all training The action plan to address the conditions slides or cases and will be conducted sites in the NSW/ACT Training Centre of the Accreditation Report was approved over 20 minutes. There will be a in May. The Preliminary report for the by the BoS (OMS). The second progress Pathology component within each NSW/ACT Training Centre is currently report was submitted to the Australian OMS viva. with stakeholders for fact checking and Dental Council (ADC) on the 30 April Specific changes to the format for the includes the approval of a new training which was confirmed as ‘accepted’ Surgical Science and Training (SST) post at Nepean Hospital. with the next progress report due in Examination in 2019: September 2019. • The Ward and Accident and CPD Committee Emergency management station The Chair of the Committee is A/Prof New College Appointments has been renamed “Acute Care” Austin. A face to face workshop was The College has appointed Ms Reena and will encompass an Emergency conducted in April in order to address Masrani to the position of Senior Department scenario, and other required changed to the College CPD Education Officer, OMS. emergency management situations. standard and policy as well as the The Ward component of the renamed implementation of a new compulsory Handbook Review Ward and A&E management station CPD tracking tool. These items are due The Handbook was reviewed, updated will continue to be assessed in the for release on 1 July 2019 which is within and released in March 2019. A major piece Ward scenario station. reporting timelines for conditions of the of work included in this version was the Accreditation Report. review and update of all OMS curriculum Education Committee modules. The Committee is chaired by Dr Scott At the start of the year, CPD reporting Borgna who led the working party to was conducted for the triennium period A further update was released in April review all OMS curriculum modules. of 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2018. which implemented new examination The College received an 88% submission standard setting polices as developed Research Sub-committee rate on CPD reporting for this triennium under the guidance of the Australian Consideration was given by the Board to period. A random 10% of Fellows were Council for Educational Research moving the research proposal submission selected for audit. Thank you to all those (ACER). It was communicated to all 2019 date to earlier in the program which was who participated in this evidence audit. examination candidates that the College subsequently revised to a submission is formalizing or altering their process for of Feb 15 OMS 2 for those entering the Selection Committee blueprinting, rubrics and making scale program from 2019 onwards. The Committee is chaired by A/Prof Shand. design, standard setting, and examiner The selection interviews will again be held training and calibration. Surgical Science and Training in Sydney on the 20 July. Invitations to all Examination (SST) Regional Surgical Committees have been Specific changes to the examination The 2019 SST Examination was held in sent for nominations to the selection panels. format for the Final Exams in 2019: Sydney at the Prince of Wales Hospital on The College received 23 applications for • The Written Examination will now 14 - 15 June. This Examination was opened selection to placement in 2020. this year to Trainees and non-Trainees. A be comprised of more targeted total of 26 candidates presented for the Dr Geoffrey Findlay Short Answer Questions, rather than examination and 19 achieved a successful Chair, Board of Studies - Oral & longer essay-type questions. It will outcome. Maxillofacial Surgery still consist of two 3-hour papers, sat 8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

OMS OMS Surgical Science and Training Panel 2019 Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Meeting in Melbourne: Drs Erasmus, Ereztic, Hyam, Lewis, Poon, Deane, Dando (Registrar OMS) and Dr Findlay, Chair, BoS, OMS COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 9

CICCENSOR-IN-CHIEF DR WARREN SHNIDER Since the last edition of the RACDS has inaugurated this new area of suite of education and examination College News the Education Policy specialty practice. products across the General Board (EPB) have met in March and Specialist Practice streams. and May. Dr Hugh Trengrove, as In April, the College contacted The Working Party have recently Chair of the Board, is overseeing the Australian and New Zealand provided a report to Council. a twelve-month action plan, along College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) with revised EPB terms of reference to signal that the RACDS has Concurrently, in addition to the and a new communication plan. endorsed the ANZCA document work of the EPB, the CanMEDS on “Safe procedural sedation Working Party is slated to meet The EPB has been busy with competencies”. Thank you to Dr and consider how the CanMEDS additions and revisions that have John Sheahan and Dr Wayne education framework might be now been completed on all three Gillingham who contributed to applied to College education handbooks: OMS, General and the workshops related to the offerings. Specialist Dental Practice. Work was development of those guidelines. completed on the recognition of Congratulating to our newest the specialty of Dento-Maxillofacial In addition to work conducted Fellows and Members who are Radiology and pathways leading through the EPB, a separate listed below. to Membership in this discipline. Education Review Working Party, The recommendations were a group that was promulgated by Dr Warren Shnider subsequently put to Council which Council, is currently reviewing the Censor-in-Chief Admissions to Fellowship and Membership 1 March 2019 to 4 July 2019 FRACDS(GDP) MRACDS(Orth) Nicola Jane HARRISON (New Zealand) Anastasia BAKOPOULOU (NSW) Pritesh NARSINH (SA) Sanjana BAKSI (NEE MUKHOPADHYAY) (WA) Century Hin Kei TSANG (Hong Kong) Sven William Christian JENSEN (SA) Premal PATEL (TAS) MRACDS(GDP) Nam Alice WONG (NSW) Timothy John CURRAN (SA) Hannah Elizabeth FENOGLIO (QLD) MRACDS(DMFR) Muhammad Imran Khan NIAZI (New Zealand) Yastira LALLA (QLD) Dilan PATEL (SA) Louise Clare WINTERS (WA) MRACDS(Perio) Poppy Edwina HORNE (New Zealand) 10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

Examiner Recognition The College thanks the following Examiners for their involvement in educational examinations and assessment programs. MRACDS(GDP) Membership Paediatric Assessment Rounds 1 & 2 Dentistry A/Prof John Boucher AM Dr Kareen Mekertichian Dr Andrew Cautley Dr Kar Chan Membership Oral Medicine Adj A/Prof John Dale AO Dr Sue-Ching Yeoh Dr Rajvinder Dhaliwal Dr Paul Hagley OMS SST Exam Dr Jeffrey Kestenberg Dr Angus Kingon Dr Scott Aaronson Dr Davina Kwong A/Prof Martin Batstone Dr Matthew Ma Dr Peter Mansour Dr Patrishia Bordbar Dr Nonie Polycarpou Dr Scott Borgna Dr Alan Solomon Dr Nandor Steidler Dr Geoffrey Findlay Dr James Talbot Dr Joseph Gunn Dr John Harrison Dr Aovana Timmerman Dr Felicia Valianatos Prof Andrew Heggie AM Dr Claudia Yung Dr Edward Hsu Dr Navkiran Kaur MRACDS(GDP) Dr Ricky Kumar viva voce Exam Dr Christopher Sealey Dr Shalinie King A/Prof Jocelyn Shand Prof David Manton Dr Kevin Spencer Membership Orthodontics Dr Nathan Vujcich Dr Timothy Wong Dr David Birnie Dr Richard Wood Adj A/Prof James McDonald Prof James Hawkins COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 11

NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT Regional The NSW/ACT Regional Committee The success of our Annual Program is This first event for 2019 was easily the have been working hard to arrange underpinned by the tireless efforts and best attended since I have been Chair a brilliant full day of education at its unwavering commitment of the WA of the Committee and it was pleasing Scientific Day to be held on Friday, 9 Regional Committee Members. This to see the warmth and enjoyment that August at the International Convention group of extraordinary individuals give everyone experienced. It exemplified Centre (ICC) at Darling Harbour. freely of their time, without expectation what RACDS is all about. Speakers feature Prof Saso Ivanovski, of recognition or reward. I would like to Drs Geoffrey Young, Ken Hooi and acknowledge our existing Committee For a variety of reasons (mainly viability) Nour Tarraf. The theme is Back to the Members Drs Peter Mack, Phil the Committee has decided against Future: Dentistry Past, Present and Cockerill, Andrew Bochenek, Janina holding a Scientific Day this year. Beyond and it is sure to be a day of Christoforou, Raymond Lam, Ahmed excellent learning and networking for Saleh, Amanda Phoon Nguyen, Andrew The Committee has booked a private members and colleagues. To register Savundra, Dina Papas, John Watson, room at the Cathedral Hotel (www. and for further information, please visit and Councillor, Peter Gregory. We are cathedralhotel.com.au) on the 25 www.racds.org. deeply indebted to these individuals September for the AGM and Annual for their incredible service, and their Dinner. Several members of the The Committee have also arranged dedication to excellence and attention Committee have attended dinners at tutorials to assist the many candidates to detail in every matter. As a region, we this hotel and highly recommend it. preparing for the Primary and Final benefit greatly from their stewardship, We expect it to be a great night and Examinations. These will be held at the and their devotion to our profession. It I urge all Fellows and Members in SA College office and will be available to has been a wonderful privilege to work to attend. More details will be sent out interstate and overseas candidates by alongside this remarkable group. The soon. video conference. forthcoming AGM to be held at our Annual Scientific Day will see a new Committee nominations and elections Nominations for the 2019 – 2021 Committee ushered in. To this end, are in progress. After 4 years as Chair Regional Committee are underway and the electoral process has commenced of the Committee, I have decided not we trust another group of dedicated with several new nominations received. to re-nominate. Professional and other members will represent the region As I complete my term as Chair of the business interests are taking much in arranging events, both social and WA Regional Committee, I am very more of my time and I feel that it is educational. We look forward to having appreciative of the opportunity and opportune for me to withdraw. It has the committee finalized in the coming the trust that has been placed in me been a pleasure to have helped the months. Thank you as always to the to lead an extraordinary group of our College in SA and I thank the Committee dedication of the committee members. professional colleagues. I am excited for all the support they have provided. for the future of the RACDS in WA. Our combined purpose over the last Dr Peter Mansour, Chair 4 years has been to re-invigorate the Dr Sivabalan Vasudavan, Chair College in SA and I think we have done WESTERN AUSTRALIA this reasonably well. There is still more to SOUTH AUSTRALIA/ do, but I feel we have shown the worth Our steadfast commitment to provide NORTHERN TERRITORY of having RACDS active in this region. exceptional continuing professional education to our region continues. The SA/NT Regional Committee held a There is much to be gained from peer Professor M. Ali Darendeliler, Chairman free drinks and nibbles night at the home interaction and seminars and I would of the Discipline of Orthodontics at the of the new President, Dr Paul Sambrook recommend to those who have not University of Sydney has accepted our in late March. It was a wonderful evening recently attended, to come along to the invitation to be our Keynote Speaker at – the weather was warm and inviting, future events. our Annual Scientific Day to be held on the wine was excellent, the food great 16 August 2019 at the University of WA and most of all, the large number of I would like to thank those Fellows and Club. Professor Darendeliler has made Fellows and Members who attended Members who have come to the recent over two hundred contributions to the had a fantastic time. Many old friends Events – firstly for showing support to peer-reviewed literature in an academic turned up (and some new ones) so the the Committee and RACDS but also for career spanning over thirty years and conversations were many and varied. their input to the camaraderie. Finally across Europe, North America and It was a wonderful welcome to Paul in I would like to thank the staff at the Australasia. A/Professor Glen Liddelow, his new role and we sincerely thank the College office. They have been most Dr Peter Ricciardo, and Winthrop Sambrook family for inviting us into their helpful to all of the Committee in our Professor Marc Tennant have also home. quest to move forward in SA. accepted our invitation to speak on the program. I would encourage every Dr Dale Gerke, Chair Fellow and Member to register through the College website, and attend what will be an extraordinary day of learning. 12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

Reports Fenoglio MRACDS (GDP) and Dr Yastira Lalla MRACDS (OMFR) on their successful induction as Members of the College. NEW ZEALAND Periodontology. The Scientific Meeting We have the Annual General Meeting will be followed by the AGM and scheduled on the 3 August 2019 during There continues to be activity and Annual Dinner. We are privileged which new office bearers for 2019-2021 passion in the NZ region for College to have Dr Paul Sambrook, current Committee will be announced. activities. A number of NZ candidates RACDS President, to share with dinner attended the Preparation for Fellowship guests the vision for the College Dr Unni Krishnan, Secretary Success Course in Sydney in June and and governance beyond 2020. We others are attending the upcoming encourage all Fellows and Members to ASIA Orientation Course for Primary join us for an exciting day of learning examinations. These courses offer and networking. The Hong Kong Annual Scientific invaluable learning and collegial Meeting was successfully held on experiences for candidates and we The Committee continues its support 3 March 2019. The Asia Regional encourage them to attend. We wish to Primary and Final Exam candidates. Committee was honoured to have to congratulate our newly appointed Primary Exam Brunch & Learn Forum Drs Thomas Li and Walter Lam as Fellows and Members, Dr Nicola will be held on 22 September. It allows speakers in the meeting. Dr Li gave Harrison (FRACDS(GDP)) and Dr candidates to connect and share ideas his presentation on “Cone Beam Muhammad Niazi (MRACDS (GDP)). in a relaxed environment. Final Exam CT for every clinic. What are the This is a wonderful achievement and Tutorials will be held on 26 October considerations?” and Dr Lam spoke on we will be formally congratulating these and 10 November to supplement “Digital dentistry is today.” The Meeting people at our up-coming NZ Regional candidates’ studies. Drs Nigel Souter, was well attended by Fellows, Members Study Day and AGM in Wellington on Varun Garg, Sarah Chin, Giselle D’Mello, and also general dentists in Hong Kong. 19 October. We are also looking forward Chen Min Ang Khaw, Narren Crossley to welcoming the College President, Dr and Nirav Bhatia will provide support In the same evening, the Asia Regional Paul Sambrook to an RACDS College and guidance in the general and Committee held a Welcome Reception luncheon during the NZDA Conference elective exam preparation. and Dinner for Fellows/Members who in July. With a proposed change in were admitted in or after 2016. In the College governance structure, Dr Claudia Yung, Chair this event, the Committee members we are grateful for the opportunity exchanged ideas and thoughts with the to hear and share ideas from a QUEENSLAND new Fellows and Members. The event NZ perspective. Shortly we will be was filled with good wine, delicious announcing our incoming NZ RACDS The QLD Regional Committee was food and lots of joy. Regional Committee – we look forward represented by Dr Simon Franks at to welcoming new members and are the recently concluded “Preparation In May, Dr Rony Cho attended the grateful for the dedication of those not for Fellowship Success” workshop in Preparation for Fellowship Success renominating. Sydney. Dr Franks served as a facilitator workshop which was held in Sydney. for the workshop and is now appointed In the workshop, all participants were Dr Lara Friedlander, Chair as an examiner for the college. informed of the latest exam format and requirements. The materials provided VICTORIA/TASMANIA The Committee would like to welcome were valuable in assisting the Final Exam and congratulate Dr Hannah Elizabeth candidates to prepare for their exam. Dr Shin-yin (Rony) Cho, Chair The Victoria / Tasmania Regional Committee commenced its Final Year Dental Student Tutorial Program in March and is well underway. Students from Melbourne and LaTrobe Universities participated in the program. Twenty plus lectures are given throughout the year to assist students in the clinical and examination aspects of their studies. Scientific Meeting will be held on Friday Committee members and speakers; 2 August at Woodward Conference Back row: new Fellows/Members, Dr. Walter Lam (on end) Centre. The theme for the Scientific Front row: Drs Edmond Pow, Thomas Li (speaker), CK Lee, Albert Lee (Councillor), Meeting is Updates in Dentistry. Drs Francis Chau, Rony Cho, SF Leung, Jason Wong, Jerome Yu Paul Sambrook, John Sheahan and Luan Ngo will be providing up-to- COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 13 date information and guidelines on Therapeutics, Paedodontics and

VolunteAercintigvities In this edition of the College News, we highlight the volunteering activities of a number of our College Fellows and Members BAo/PurcohfeJroAhMn A/Prof John Boucher AM, a Fellow of the RACDS from Victoria, and has been A/Prof John Boucher AM improvising involved in voluntary or pro bono work for much of his career. Perhaps with basic equipment in rural Vietnam his most rewarding voluntary contribution has been his involvement with A/Prof John Boucher AM working with Dr Jamie Robertson AM, a Fellow of RACDS, and his Rotary Australia- Fellow Prof Martin Tyas AM in rural Vietnam Dental Health Project. Jamie has been leading this project since Vietnam 1991 which provides primary dental care for school age children in rural Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen fundraising Vietnam, dental specialty teaching at institutions in Ho Chi Minh City and for the Perth Children’s Hospital Hanoi, and a multidisciplinary team for orofacial cleft management. Many Foundation Fellows and Members of RACDS have made significant contributions to the project and continue to provide voluntary service. John believes the personal satisfaction gained from volunteering far outweighs the benefits provided to communities he has served. DPhroAomn aNngduayen Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen completed her Oral specialty training in Perth, Western Australia. When she was in high school, she was encouraged by her favorite teacher to start doing volunteer work, and she has not looked back since. She enjoys both dental and non-dental volunteering; providing clinical care for domestic violence victims through the Women in Dentistry Healing Smiles program, volunteering with the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation and organizing events to raise funds for organizations such as the Cancer Council WA. In particular, she loves making children and adults smile by volunteering as the children’s hospital mascot, Stitches the Bear. Knowing that she is helping others by volunteering and making a difference drives her to do so on a regular basis, and she believes the community would not be the same place without volunteers. Volunteering has been more rewarding than she could ever imagine, and she hopes to continue doing so and encouraging others to join in, for a long time to come. For further information, contact Women in Dentistry (Healing Smiles): http://www.womenindentistry.net/ or Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation: http://pchf.org.au/ways-to-give/ 14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

Dr AleBxaanrrdartat Dr Alexandra Barratt FRACDS enjoys the opportunity she has to make music with like-minded colleagues and finds it a positive factor in her work-life balance. After completing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Sydney University, Alexandra's father introduced her to Dr Miklos Pohl OAM, the founder of the Australian Doctors Orchestra. She joined the orchestra and discovered the thrill of making music with fellow like- minded professionals. The Australian Doctors Orchestra (ADO) is a unique fellowship of medical professionals who are also classically trained musicians.The ADO holds concerts annually in both state capitals and regional centres. Members of the orchestra donate their time and fund their own travel, accommodation and subscription fees. All proceeds of their concerts are donated to charity. The pleasure of playing in the ADO inspired Dr Cathy Fraser to found the state orchestra, the NSW Doctors Orchestra know as \"Musicus Medicus\" in 2004. Alexandra has played with Musicus Medicus since then and has made many friendships which have been established via the shared interest in music. Musicus Medicus promotes the philosophy of supporting charities in the Arts and in Medicine. The orchestra has a professional relationship with Sydney Eisteddfod by funding the \"NSW Drs Orchestra Instrumental Scholarship\" for 16-25 year olds, worth $10,500 annually. Each year the orchestra also donates to a different Medical Charity. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 15

DTirnSgarah Dr Sarah Ting volunteering at the Ronald Mcdonald House Dr Sarah Ting is an Orthodontist in Wellington, kitchen New Zealand. She is a member of the Rotary Club of Mount Victoria in Wellington. As part of their work, the Rotary club collaborates with other charity groups and schools to conduct street appeals and fundraisers. Such community projects include Circus Quirkus, circus shows organized by the Rotary Club of New Zealand for disadvantaged families and disabled children, volunteering Ronald Mcdonald House kitchen to prepare meals for families from out of town that have children requiring prolonged stays at the hospital for treatment, and a conference bags drive where unused conference bags are put to good use as school bags by school children in the Pacific Islands and diverted from landfill. Sarah’s best tip for someone wanting to volunteer is to follow your passion: be it cooking a meal, organizing a fundraiser or dentistry! For further information, contact your local Rotary Club through their website: www.rotary.org Circus Quirkus Unused conference bags used as school bags by school children in the Pacific Islands 16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

DrMAalnann Dr Alan Mann is a Fellow of the RACDS who lives in Adelaide, South Australia. He does voluntary work in South Australia and East Timor. His first experience into dental volunteering started in 2013 as a founding member of a program called Legacy Smiles, which provides free dental care to children of Defence personnel who have suffered injury or death in the Defence Force. He also volunteers with the Australian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF). Later this year, he will be heading to East Timor to provide dental care to East Timorese in Dili and rural villagers, as part of a SA based program founded by RACDS Fellow, Dr Terence Yuen in 2001. Dr Mann considers himself fortunate to be in a Dr Alan Mann at an ADHF Dental Rescue Day position where he can contribute, and he would encourage everyone to consider volunteering at least once in their professional lifetime. He suggests speaking with others that have volunteered to see what their experience has been, especially if the intention is to travel abroad, and would be very happy to speak with any fellow or member interested about his experiences. For further information, contact Lesley Morgan (National Coordinator/ADHF) – [email protected] or Rotary/Lions East Timor Dental Program: Dr Terence Yuen (Coordinator) – [email protected] or Legacy Smiles Coordinator: Dr Steve Mason (Coordinator) – Note: this program is not currently looking for more volunteers. DLorhAlex Dr Alex Loh and the Australian Dental Health Foundation's Dr Alex Loh is a Fellow of the RACDS from Wantirna, Adopt-A-Patient program Victoria. He volunteers with the Australian Dental Health Foundation's Adopt-A-Patient program, which involves providing clinical care for disadvantaged members of the community. His practice, eDentistry Wantirna has adopted 9 such patients since opening in 2017. Dr Alex Loh feels that the sense of satisfaction gleaned from helping disadvantaged patients is second to none, and he strongly encourages all fellow dental practitioners to consider volunteering. For further information, contact ADHF: Lesley Morgan (National Coordinator) – [email protected] COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 17

Dr Hui Loh seeing a patient at a TIMA Dental Fair Dr Hui Loh & Dr Sarah Chaw Dr Hui Loh is a Fellow of the RACDS in Perth, Western Australia. Dr Sarah Chaw is Member of the College and Oral Medicine Specialist based in Brisbane, Queensland. They both volunteer with the Tzu Chi International Medical Association (TIMA), which is the medical sub-group of the worldwide charity organization, the Tzu Chi Foundation. The organization runs dental fairs in several locations, and these fairs provide dental clinical care, prevention and education for children, adults, refugees, homeless and disadvantaged persons. Dr Hui Loh volunteers her time, especially for dental work, as she is grateful that she has had the opportunity to train as a dentist and is thus be able to use these skills to help patients who are in pain and have difficulty in accessing dental care. \"Giving back\" in this way keeps her happy and grounded, and she believes it is a worthwhile way to spend her time and energy. Dr Sarah Chaw started volunteering as a second-year dental student and after that experience, has continued to do so for over a decade to date. She feels that compassion is at the heart of volunteering, and it is a great reminder of why we chose healthcare as a profession. For further information, contact TIMA Perth - Dr Lydia See - Email: [email protected] or TIMA Brisbane - Dr Jerry Wu - Email: TIMA. [email protected] Dr Sarah Chaw seeing a patient at a TIMA Dental Fair 18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

How to NOMINATE for a RACDS Award? Do you know a Fellow or Member who has worked tirelessly for your College? Some who has shown commitment and dedication far beyond what is expected? The Awards Committee are tasked with reviewing nominations and making recommendations to Council for awards. For further information, go to www.racds.org/NominationAwards For a list of past recpients see the 2018 College Yearbook Sign writer, Craig Wilson has been updating the College’s Honour boards for many years. Today, he is one of the remaining signwriting professionals who still hand-paints rather than using digital printing. Craig previously worked for a company employing several sign writers, but now he works on his own. The names of the recipients of the 2017 and 2018 Meritorious Services Award; Dr Bruce Emery Taylor, A/Prof Jocelyn Shand, Dr Leone Hutchinson, Prof Fraser McDonald, and Honorary Fellowship; Dr David Sykes OAM were painted in 24 carat gold leaf on the Boards, which hang proudly in the College Library. President-Elect, Prof Ian Meyers OAM attended the Singapore Dental Association Convention in April which provided an opportunity to meet informally with the Singapore Ministry of Health Chief Dental Officer, Dr Chng Chai Kiat, and SDA President, Dr Lim Lii COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 19

Message from a new MRACDS(GDP) Candidate Dr Bing Ying Neoh I attended the Infection Control and Practice Management, I will definitely be applying what I have learnt in my Law, Ethics and Risk Management masterclasses in everyday practice. Sydney on the 17 and 18 of May. Both these topics are tested in the modules for the MRACDS(GDP) program. The speakers for the Practice Management, Law, Ethics and Risk Management masterclass were A/Prof John The Infection Control Masterclass with Dr Brendan Dale, Dr Alexander Holden, Ms Marianne Nicolle and Ms White was informative and comprehensive, with a lot Dominique Egan. of interesting discussions throughout the class. Various topics were addressed in detail, including blood-borne Reference materials were provided, which will help for viruses, autoclaves and dental unit waterlines. Lecture organising study for the module. Topics covered include notes and materials were provided, which were very the law regarding professional misconduct, consent, helpful. Being an associate dentist and relatively recent contracts, and employment law. All the speakers are very graduate, I have to admit I was not fully aware that knowledgeable, and the lectures were interesting. These infection control in the clinic is the dentists’ responsibility, topics are not taught in detail in university, so I think always having assumed that the practice is mainly this masterclass will be particularly beneficial to recent responsible. We were made aware of updated infection graduates. control guidelines from the Australian Dental Association (ADA) as well as the National Health and Medical Both masterclasses are useful and applicable to everyday Research Council (NHMRC). Hand hygiene and proper practice. Also, it is a plus, to visit vibrant Sydney to catch mask wearing were also discussed. It is eye-opening how up with some friends and see the rest of the cohort for many of us are doing it wrong, by missing certain areas MRACDS. on the hands or not fitting the masks correctly! Vale The College Remembers... A/Prof Colin Hinrichsen Dr Davor Hribar Dr Vincent Amerena PSM RFD Prof Grant Townsend (Non-Fellow – examiner for the College) 20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

Spotlight on CDarmHeeraothner Registrar (GDP) In this issue, College News Editor Amanda Phoon Nguyen interviews Dr Heather Cameron to discuss her journey to be involved with the College, her best tips for dentists wanting to pursue fellowship, and discovers a little about her working and personal life. Hi Heather. I understand you Wow! What then does your weekend It sounds like you are an avid reader. graduated dentistry from the look like? Is there anything you wish you knew University of Sydney. How did you more about? become involved with the College? Every weekend is different – could be travelling to Sydney for the theatre, History. George Hewitt, who was the former going for a 4WD, camping or just a Registrar of the College, retired from quiet time at home gardening, walking And are there any skills outside of his role at the Westmead Centre for the dog and reading a book. work that would you like to master? Oral Health in 2000. As I was Head of Department, General Practice Oh, that sounds lovely. What type of Drawing in charcoal or pencil at Westmead, I took on the task of dog do you have? landscape. finding appropriate patients for the FRACDS (GDP) Final Examinations. I have a 7-month old miniature Me too. Perhaps one day you can This continued until 2010 when the Schnauzer puppy, Maisie. Walking her show us your art work. Is there a goal patient component was removed from in the morning is the best way to start you have set for yourself in the field the Examination. In 2011, I was asked the day. of dentistry? to be a viva examiner in the MRACDS and in 2013 I started examining in the Cute! You had mentioned that you Make an improvement in access general section of the FRACDS (GDP) travel to Sydney, where do you to and standard of oral health care Final Examinations. currently live? And if not there, which for the most disadvantaged in the city would you most like to live in? community. What does your working week look like? I live in Orange, and I am very happy Thank you, Heather. That is a there. If I had to pick somewhere wonderful goal and I couldn’t agree I have a lot of variety in my working else, I could live in Dublin for a while. more. And finally, what would your week. I spend approximately 2 days Probably the most interesting place best tips be for dentists wanting to providing general patient care, a day I have visited is Bhutan in 2013- pursue fellowship? travelling to other clinics (approx. fascinating people and culture and 100 – 150km away) for meetings or amazing landscape. Find other dentists who are also visiting / mentoring staff and 2 days wanting to pursue Fellowship and managing patient concerns, writing I would love to visit Bhutan one day! discuss cases together. A mentor policy, meetings and responding to A little closer to home- what are your would also be useful and ensure clinician questions regarding patient top 3 recommendations for someone that you have a few years of clinical care. who is visiting your city? experience under your belt. Read the weather forecast, try the wonderful food and wine, and be prepared for friendly locals who are happy to welcome you and start a conversation! COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 21

Global Oral Health Research Award Inaugural Fellow, Prof Newell Johnson, has been associated with the College, particularly, the Queensland Regional Committee for many years. In June this year, Prof Johnson from Griffith University, was announced by the International Association for Dental Research (IADR) as the 2019 recipient of Global Oral Health Research Award. Prof Johnson was recognised at the Opening Ceremony of the 97th General Session & Exhibition of the IADR, held in Vancouver Canada. Johnson is a Emeritus Professor at Dr Rena D'Souza (IADR Immediate Past President) presenting Prof Newell Griffith University, who has nearly 60 Johnson with his award years’ experience in basic and translational research worldwide. His research covers epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, diagnostic markers and management of common and serious oral/head and neck diseases, particularly dental caries, periodontal diseases, head and neck cancer and HIV/AIDS. The Award is one of the 17 IADR Distinguished Scientist Awards, which consists of a monetary award and a plaque and recognizes research that addresses inequalities in global oral health. WA Young Achievers Award Recipient of the 2018 RACDS Emerging Lecturer Award, Dr Jilen Patel, is the winner of the Masonic Care WA/Freemasons WA Community Service and Volunteering Award, and also took out the top prize at yesterday’s ceremony for his work with the Kimberley Dental Team (KDT). He graduated from UWA and is now a specialist paediatric dentist at Perth Children’s Hospital and the Oral Health Centre of WA, and a director for KDT, which provides tens of thousands of toothbrushes and dental services to remote communities in the Kimberley with a focus on children. “We have also used the model of volunteering and providing care in remote communities to provide care to other vulnerable members of the community, including homeless people in Perth, disadvantaged youth, refugees and people in need of mental health care or aged care,” he said. “We want to reach those people who have issues accessing health care and specifically dental care.” Dr Patel said his volunteering work focused primarily on children, as “their voices are often left unheard”. 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

Queen's BiHrtohndoauyrs 2019 Prof Fjelda Elizabeth Prof Andrew Alistair MARTIN AO HEGGIE AM Oatlands, NSW Camberwell, VIC For distinguished service For significant service to to dental education as an medicine and dentistry in the academic and researcher, and field of oral and maxillofacial to professional organisations. surgery. A/Prof John Sydney Dr Richard Wainin BOUCHER AM CHAN OAM Northbridge, NSW Ivanhoe East, VIC For service to dentistry For significant service to dentistry, and to professional standards. Dr James Ormonde A/Prof Alexander Stewart LUCAS AM FORREST A0 Mount Eliza, VIC Cleveland, QLD Fellow and College Examiner College Examiner For significant service to paediatric dentistry, and to For distinguished service to dentistry, particularly to professional organisations. forensic odontology, and to education in the field of head and neck anatomy. RACDSRAecciapdieenmtsic Prize Prof Liz Martin AO presenting Shirley Tam and Sinjeong Lee Dr Paul Sambrook presenting Brooke Beath University of Sydney University School of Dentistry University of Adelaide Prize Award Ceremony Prize Award Ceremony COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 23

EUvpecnotms ing VIC/TAS Scientific Meeting 2019 NSW/ACT Scientific Day 2019 Update in Dentistry Back to the Future: Dentistry Past, Present and Beyond Friday, 2 August “Lots of tips that I can use in my daily practice” Melbourne Law School “The quality of speakers was superb” “Extremely relevant to contemporary dentistry” Cost: “Practical tips for daily use with multiple case presentations” RACDS members: $280 “Practical tips for daily use” (includes complimentary dinner) - previous Scientific Day attendees Non-members: $280 Students: Free (limited to 50) Friday, 9 August ICC Darling Harbour Dinner only: $120 Cost: Speakers: $500 for RACDS members, $600 for non- Dr Paul Sambrook A potpourri of contemporary therapeutics: what members is on the horizon? Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and evening drinks & Dr John Sheahan canapés at 5pm are included. Pott’ed Paediatric dental magic for the cursed Speakers: child Prof Saso Ivanovski Dr Luan Ngo Updates in Periodontology: The new Scaffold Guided Tissue Regeneration classification system and recommendations Dr Ken Hooi following tooth extraction Influence of materials and technologies in our future Scan to register: treatment planning www.racds.org/VICTASsm Dr Peter Aquilina Virtual surgical planning in modern maxillofacial surgery Dr Nour Tarraf New technology in orthodontics: has it really changed what we do? Dr Geoffrey Young Endodontic Disinfection: Past, Present and Future Scan to register: www.racds.org/NSWsd 24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

WA Scientific Meeting 2019 NZ Study Day 2019 Truth? ... or Fake News? Putting Modern Treatment Modalities Under the Microscope Tuesday, 16 August Saturday, 19 October University Club of WA QT Wellington Museum Hotel Cost: CPD Hours available Dentists: $450 Cost: RACDS members: $350 $175 Hygenists/Therapists/OHTs: $250 Annual Dinner (Rambla on Swan): $150 (Fellows/Members and Candidates not sitting Final exams) Speakers: $100 Prof Ali Darendeliler (Candidates sitting Final examinations for Fellowship) Management of Trauma Cases; Management of Vertical Dimension; Interceptive Treatment in Speakers: Prof Warwick Duncan Orthodontics New Periodontal Classification Dr Glen Liddelow Marketing Hype vs Clinical Reality Dr Andrew Cautley Dr Peter Ricciardo Assessment for Implant Treatment Modern Surgery is Amazing.. or is it? Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Dr Hadleigh Clark Truth and Fake News in the Oral Medicine Update Australian Dental Landscape Dr Tom Butchard Public Health Dentistry Scan to register: www.racds.org/WAsm19 Dr James Talbot Restorative Dentistry Payment: Payment to be made by internet banking 03-0584-0006392-000 Please put your name as Reference with Wtgn eg Friedlander Wtgn. Please email our Treasurer, Prof Karl Lyons [email protected] to advise you have made payment and to request a receipt (if required). SA/NT AGM & Dinner 2019 Wednesday, 25 September North Adelaide The Committee has booked a private room at the Cathedral Hotel and encourage you to come along. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 25

The Elizabeth Fanning Orientation Course Scholarship The winners of the Dr Elizabeth Fanning Orientation Course Scholarship for current dental students and dentists within two years of graduation were Dr Lani Guy, a 5th-year University of Queensland student, and Dr Clifford Lee, a recent graduate of the University of Otago. The College Council approved two scholarships to the Primary Exam Orientation Course which covers the full enrolment of the two week program. 2019 Winners Dr Lani Guy Dr Clifford Lee Applicants In 2019, 46 applications were received compared to 30 in 2018. From the applications, 22 were from current students and 24 were from recent graduates. Four applicants from 2018 re-applied. Applicants came from a range of countries including New Zealand, Malaysia, Cambodia and Australia. The applicants acknowledged that RACDS is a highly regarded College and is considered a benchmark for dentists in Australia and New Zealand, and as a recommended pathway in professional growth and excellence in dentistry. A key motivating factor for applying for the Scholarship was to gain a deeper understanding of the fundamentals of dentistry, develop further as a professional and improve the quality of people’s lives. Selection Panel The selection panel were Councillors Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant and Dr Warren Shnider. Future Endeavours It is evident throughout the applications that research within the dentistry field was a prominent future plan for many. There was also the desire to engage in volunteering activities in rural communities and refugees by proving dental support and services and promote good oral health in devloping countries and Australia. Several applicants were also interested in pursuing the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon pathway. 26 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

Dsoetothyeyrooudureswnetalifnsattspt?oart from If you know a dentist who would benefit from completing the Primary Exam – ask them to mark their calendar for enrolments closing 11 October. Primary Examination Start your journey to Fellowship Anatomy|Histology|Physiology|Cell Biology & Biochemistry|Pathology|Microbiology Written paper: 2–4 December 2019, various locations viva voce: 10–12 December 2019, Sydney Our Fellows and Members have attained the highest standard of education and recognition within the profession. The RACDS education programs provide world standard, evidence-based education, training, examination and assessment. Becoming a Fellow can equip you with the resources and support network to navigate your dentistry career. For more information about the Primary Exam, please visit: www.racds.org/PE Scan or visit www.racds.org/PEreg to enrol. Enrolments close: 11 October 2019 * For any help or enquiries relating to enrolment, please contact the College: [email protected] Registered attenndees can Join “RACDS Primary Examination Study Group” on Facebook and prepare the Primary Exam with your peers!

ADRAACCDonSgartess The College was an exhibitor at the ADA Congress held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Thursday 2 to Saturday 4 of May 2019. There was strong interest from dentists and dental students on the various College pathways, which staff are now following up on. As part of the ADA Congress, a College Luncheon, hosted by President Dr Paul Sambrook was held at the Playford Hotel. It was well attended by over 30 Fellows, Members and Candidates. There have been three Guest Lectures held in the Series Paediatric Dentistry. There were 48 Fellows, Members so far, and the 4th Lecture was in Melbourne on 16 Apri. and candidates in attendance. Dr Dorothy delivered Launched last year as a membership benefit, the event a fascinating talk on Stainless Steel Crowns to an provides members an opportunity to network with engaged audience. The MC on the night was A/Prof their peers, hear the latest in global research and clinical Nicky Kilpatrick. content, and earn 1 hour of CPD. The presentations are filmed and available to the wider membership via our We look forward to continuing this successful event online learning platform www.racds.org/ELEARNING in the future, and hosting it in various states for the convenience of our wider membership. The 4th Guest Lecturer was Dr Dorothy Boyd BDS, MDS(Otago) FDSRCS (England), a visiting specialist in 28 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019

CinPADuMguasstterclasses RACDS understands that your specialised knowledge needs to stay relevant and up to date. The RACDS expected commitment to CPD reflects the prestigious expertise associated with Membership and Fellowship of the College. This equates to having higher expectations from yourself and your peers regarding personal and professional development in your chosen field and communicating this achievement to your patients. Medical Emergencies Diagnosis and Treatment viva voce Preparation Class Mr Ian Cash Planning (for MRACDS candidates) Friday 2 August 2019 A/Prof John Boucher AM Prof David Manton 10:00am - 5:00pm Saturday 3 August 2019 6 CPD Hours Saturday 3 August 2019 9:00am - 12:00pm 1:00pm - 4:00pm Managing a medical emergency is 3 CPD Hours vital to best practice dentistry and this The aim of the viva voce examination module provides the opportunity for Collaborative, holistic and interactive is to enable candidates to demonstrate ensuring that skills in identifying and treatment plans are core to best their understanding of a case or responding to medical emergencies practice dentistry. The diagnosis cases describing a clinical scenario. in dental practice are proficient and and treatment planning module The candidate is expected to discuss up-to-date. The medical emergencies emphasises the philosophy of various aspects of the case with the module ensures that patients, in the total oral healthcare for patients. examiners. event of an emergency, receive the Candidates are challenged to consider best possible care from a skilled and not only the diagnostic tools they use Scan to enrol: educated practitioner. every day and why they use them but their decision-making process and CPD August: Therapeutics in Dentistry, how that is communicated to patients www.racds.org/CPDaug Pain & Pain Management and other healthcare professionals. CPD September: A/Prof Mark Schifter Clinical Examination www.racds.org/CPDsep Saturday 14 September 2019 Technique and Dental *For enquiries or need assistance to 9:00am - 12:00pm Imaging enrol, email [email protected] 3 CPD Hours Dr Louise Brown Saturday 14 September 2019 1:00pm - 400pm 3 CPD Hours COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019 29

oTfhDe eFnintiestErdyge 25th Convocation 10 - 12 September 2020 Sofitel on Collins, Melbourne Registrations coming soon: www.racds2020.com.au Save the date! 30 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 02 2019