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March 2020COLLEGE NEWSChicken soup for the soulPage 345 minutes with Prof Liz Martin AOPage 19Convocation 2020: Learn about the programPage 32Royal Australasian College of Dental SurgeonsLet knowledge conquer diseaseThe Australian Bushfire CrisisPage 26

Royal Australasian College of Dental SurgeonsABN 97 343 369 5792 Issue 2020ndtDeadline for submission of material 8 June 2020ContactLevel 13/37 York Street Sydney, NSW2000, Australia Telephone: 1800 688 339 Email: [email protected]:www.racds.orgPatronHer Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand.CopyrightAll 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.DisclaimerThe 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 Amanda Phoon Nguyen at [email protected] or Maryann Walsh, Executive Assistant at [email protected] a year 2019 had been, and what a start to 2020. Welcome back to the first issue of the College News. From the highs and lows of these few months, the turn of the decade has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. From bushfires, flash floods to viruses, and mask shortages, the first few months of 2020 have had us on the edges of our seats. I wish to acknowledge the devastating effects of the Australian bushfires. The trials and tribulations faced by those impacted by the recent bushfires have been incredible, and I am aware that so many have been affected and whole communities ravaged. Some members of the College have been directly impacted, and I invite anyone affected to contact us directly if we can ever be of any help. Read the article on page 26 by COL Geoff Stacey who was directly impacted by the fires. Like others, I watched with horror as parts of Australia burned. We saw the sky turn red and dark, people losing homes, heartbreaking scenes of animals decimated, the firefighters, support crew, and military valiantly battling blazes, and the anger, tears and frustration. The images were heart-breaking. I tried to make sense of the scale of the destruction we were seeing. I spent my childhood in Singapore, and I could not fathom how one single bushfire, the Gospers Mountain mega-blaze in NSW, was approximately seven times the size of Singapore. The numbers were staggering: an estimated 500 million animals dead, hundreds and thousands of people evacuated, and over 30 deaths. The season ahead is expected to bring more devastation. But amidst this, I also saw so much good. I watched bushfire fundraisers hit million after million in record breaking fashion, I noticed many of my friends and community donating to fundraisers and organizing their own, businesses large and small doing what they could, and when I tried to donate to animal rescue, the websites had crashed due to so many people trying to do so. Many Australians and our international friends internationally stepped up to the plate. In times of crisis, the hearts and characters of people are revealed, and this was perhaps the brightest glimmer of light in the face of crushing loss. These regions need our ongoing support as recovery begins. An avid instagram user myself, I would love to draw attention to the #emptyesky, #spendwiththemand#buyfromthebushcampaigns. This year, I pledge to visit a bushfire affected Australian town (many of which are struggling as they had depended on the usual influx of tourists), with an #emptyesky in tow to fill with local produce. I hope you will consider doing so too. As I sit on a plane as it descends towards my home city of Perth and watch the clouds part to reveal the miniature houses and roads below, I can’t help but feel very lucky to call this beautiful country home. If there is one thing I think I can always count on, it’s the generosity of spirit of people. We called for contributions for a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” type feature which I am excited to share with you in this issue. For the next issue, we would love to feature some of the specialists in our membership, to find out why they chose their specialities, what led them to further study and what their best tips are for others considering going back to university.And as always, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Maryann Walsh [email protected] should you have any comments or suggestions for future issues, or if you would be interested in contributing to next issue's feature.Till next time! Dr Amanda Phoon [email protected] A word from the College News Editor...Dr Amanda Phoon NguyenOral Medicine Specialist BDSc (UniMelb), MRACDS (GDP), DClinDent (Oral Med) (UWA), MRACDS (OralMed), Cert ADL, FOMAA, FPFA

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 20201ContentsPresident's MessageCEO's MessageReportsAdmissionsExaminer RecognitionRegional Committee Reports5 mins with Prof Liz Martin AOAwardsAustralian Bushfire CrisisRemembranceConvocation: Learn about the programChicken Soup for the SoulAustralian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF)From the ArchivesUpcoming Events356121314192126283234363841March 20205 mins with Prof Liz Martin AOConvocation 2020193234Chicken Soup for the Soul

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 20202Emerging Lecturer AwardPresentations and winner announced on Saturday, 12 September 2020Have you recently begun your lecturing career, or have research you’d like to present? This is your opportunity to shine!The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons presents an ideal opportunity to showcase your research and lecturing ability via the Colgate Emerging Lecturer Award at The Fine Edge of Dentistry (25 RACDS Convocation). The competition will thtake place on 12 September 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.The award is open to all dental graduates from Australia, New Zealand and Asia. You do not need to be a member of the College, however you must have graduated within ten years of the Convocation date (September 2020).Shortlisted applicants will be required to present their papers to an audience and a judging panel of 3 at the 25 Convocation at the Sofitel Melbourne on th Collins on Saturday 12 September, and will have their research published on the College website.The winner of the Emerging Lecturer Award will be announced on Saturday 12 September, and will be awarded both a certificate and a prize of AUD$2,850, care of our sponsor Colgate.Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 24 July, 2020 and applicants should direct their inquiries or applications to [email protected]. Please visit the website for further information: www.racds.org/ELAThe Co-Convenors of the Emerging Lecturer Award are Dr Erin Mahoney & Dr Warren Shnider.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 20203PRESIDENT'S MESSAGEDR PAUL SAMBROOKPresident'smessageDrs Jerome Yu, Edmond Pow, Albert Lee (Board Director), Wong TL (Chair Asia Regional Committee), Alex Chan, Paul Sambrook (President), Prof Cheung LK, Drs Leung SF, Lee CK and Rony Cho at the Asia Regional Committee’s Annual Scientific Day on 15 December 2019Wishing the entire College community a happy and successful 2020 and beyond.The College Council has now become the Board of Directors, and we have about nine months to transition to the new governance structure that was passed at the last AGM. I thank all College Fellows and Members for their engagement in this process and the overwhelming support for the governance changes. The hard work now starts on the implementation of the governance structure as per the constitution. The new governance structure, in its entirety, will be implemented after the 2020 AGM. Two issues that require input more urgently are -ByLawsSeveral ByLaws are now no longer relevant and will need removal and some that require significant change. The Board of Directors approves ByLaws.Advisory CouncilAs this body needs to be functional by November, the Board of Directors will look at populating the Advisory Council and look to a preliminary meeting perhaps in the second half of the year. We will also need to fine-tune and look at some of the finer details of Board and Council interactions.Board Meetings The concept of holding one Board meeting per year in a location other than Sydney has been discussed over several years. This approach is to support regional engagement and link up with a Regional Committee event if possible. The Board has agreed to hold its June meeting in Brisbane, which will coincide with a Scientific Day hosted by the Queensland Regional Committee. Board Directors and I are pleased to travel to the sunshine state to meet with committee members and support the event.I had the great pleasure of traveling to Hong Kong in December 2019. I had the opportunity to meet with the Asia Regional Committee on 14 December. This was a very fruitful meeting with discussions regarding the tri-collegiate meeting concept. TheHong Kong Fellows were disappointed that the Primary Examinations were moved to Malaysia; however, they understood the political reasons why this was essential. Despite the change in venue, of the 14 candidates enrolled to sit the examination, 11 traveled to Kuala Lumpur to the new venue and 3 received a refund.2020 has started with a number of commitments in Sydney during February. I had the great pleasure of welcoming 13 candidates to the MRACDS program and 14 trainees to the OMS program. It is so pleasing to interact with these young enthusiastic candidates and hear and feel their obvious commitment to the College.I look forward to a successful final year of my Presidency and thank all of the College community for their commitment and support.QLD Scientific Day 2020From Cradle to Grave – the GDP patient journeySaturday, 13 June 2020Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern ArtTo register: www.racds.org/QLDsm

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COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 20205CEO'smessageThe summer of 2019/20 certainly has thrown a number of challenges our way. Record temperatures and the drought across much of eastern and southern Australia has exacerbated the bushfire season, resulting in one of the worst in living memory. I know a number of our members have been directly and indirectly affected and our thoughts and best wishes remain with them in the coming months and years. Just when it seemed like the fires would be burning for months on end, a significant rainfall event arrived to quell the fire, but brought with it another set of challenges with significant flooding and erosion in Queensland and NSW. Of course, that is just the situation in Australia. New Zealand suffered a tragic volcanic eruption in December, and we watch on now with concern as the latest viral pandemic has resulted in many deaths, infections and significant disruption to families and businesses across the globe. One of the key areas of focus in the coming years is our engagement with potential future Fellows and Members. What I have heard over the past six months through speaking with individuals in the dental profession, both within and outside of the College, is that awareness of the College and its purpose and offerings are modest at best. This is particularly so amongst dental students and more recent graduates. We simply need more opportunities for these groups to engage with us. To help achieve this, we are targeting our communication across a number of channels, including social media, our website, key dental publications and through different forums and events attended by these groups. Over the past twelve months, our website achieved over 50,000 more views that the in the previous twelve months, with nearly 8,000 more visitors. A key driver of this was our social media channels, which gained nearly 3,000 more followers. Anyone not connected to the College’s social media platforms is encouraged to do so to keep up to date with the latest information as it is released. We will soon be launching a new, modern and more functional website. One of the key features is a Fellow and Member directory or ‘Find a Dentist’ database, where members of the public will be able to search for a MRACDS or FRACDS qualified clinician by location. More details on this initiative will be coming out from the College in the coming months. We are also expanding our presence at key dental meetings and conferences. We will have College representation at events such as the Asia Pacific Dental Students Association conference, the Australian Dental Students Association Convention, ADA Victorian Dental Show, and ADX20. If you are intending on attending one of these events and are happy to spend one of the breaks speaking with potential College members, please reach out to the office. As I am sure most of you are aware, early-bird registrations for The Fine Edge of Dentistry – Convocation 2020 is now open. A huge amount of work has already taken place to secure a fantastic line up of international and local speakers. My thanks to the Fellows and Members of the organising and scientific committees for their significant contributions to date, and I encourage everyone to consider getting their registrations in early to avoid the disappointment of missing out on what promises to be the dental conference of the year!Once again, the College has held another successful round of Primary and Final examinations in the General Dental Program. 119 candidates sat the 2019 Primary Examination and 59 sat the Final Examination. Due to safety concerns at the time, the Hong Kong viva voce Primary examinations were relocated to Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in Kuala Lumpur (KL). Our sincere thanks to UKM staff, the Primary Examiners and of course, the candidates who accommodated this shift so professionally and graciously. Thanks also to the dedicated group of examiners for both exams for their significant contribution to this important College activity. I really enjoyed chatting with both groups and their passion for the College and all it represents was clear to see. It was great to see a number of new examiners participating and we look forward to their contribution in the coming years. It is my great pleasure to announce that Anastasia Domostroeva has been promoted to the Senior Education Officer role (GDP). Anastasia beat a highly competitive field to gain the position and has already shown her capabilities during the recent examination cycle. The College welcomes Emily Guo into Anastasia’s old role as Education Officer. 2020 promises to be a year of significant change for the College. A new governance structure will be ushered in at the Annual General Meeting along with a new Board of Directors and President, an Advisory Council established to support and provide advice to the Board, and work will commence to recruit two independent Directors. Our key programs will be undergoing reviews, and we will be looking at market gaps with an eye to providing targeted new offerings. I also feel we need to provide every opportunity for future generations of dentists to engage with us, something I am working on very closely with the Board of Directors. Watch this space! CEO'S MESSAGEMR BRENDAN PEEK

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202062019 was a busy and progressive year in Specialist Dental Practice. We welcomed our first candidates in the Specialty Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology via the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) pathway following its approval in 2018. We also received enrolments for the first time from candidates via a new MoU that was signed with Griffith University. Many Membership examinations took place across Australia and New Zealand in November, and I am pleased to welcome a cohort of new Members.ConjointMembershipExamination:MRACDS(Orth)inconjunction with MOrth(Edin) Each year the College holds a conjoint examination in Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It is with great pleasure that I congratulate the two (2) successful RACDS candidates from the November Conjoint.Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) ExaminationsThe 2019 Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) examinations with Australian and New Zealand Universities have been concluded with a high success rate. I would like to thank the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland, Otago University, Griffith University and The University of Western Australia for their collaboration and for allowing candidates the opportunity to be awarded Membership upon graduation. Specifically, I would like to thank the RACDS nominated examiners for their contribution.A full list of recent admissions to Specialist Dental Practice can be found on page 12. I must also extend ongoing thanks to the SDP Board of Studies members who work diligently in the background consulting documents and providing invaluable advice on applications. If you are interested in finding out more about pathways to Fellowship or Membership in Specialist Dental Practice, you are encouraged to please email [email protected] for more info.Until next time, I wish you a safe and prosperous year.REGISTRAR (SDP)CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITT“I completed the Membership examination in 2019 after graduating in Paediatric Dentistry in 2018. Throughout my specialist program, I was constantly challenged by my mentors and supervisors, who were excellent. However, I wanted to validate my knowledge base by being examined by clinicians from other States and programs as well. The MRCADS examination allowed that and was very thorough and rigorous process. Successful completion of the examination would also allow me to join a community of fellow professionals, who I could contact for advice and guidance. Finally, as I took an extended holiday for 6 months after graduating, it was a great reason to refresh my knowledge!”Dr Timothy KeysMRACDS(Paed) 2019

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 20207As we begin a new year, we have welcomed 21 new candidates for the 2020 cohort.With 53 candidates currently enrolled in the program, 2020 is shaping up to be another busy year for the MRACDS program.Orientation Day 2020On Saturday 1 February, 13 Candidates of the new 2020 cohort attended a successful Orientation Day held at the Royal College office in York St, Sydney. Many candidates traveled from around Australia and New Zealand to attend the day. We were fortunate to have key representatives of the College attend in person; the President, Dr Paul Sambrook; President-Elect, Prof Ian Meyers OAM and Chair of the Mentor Committee, Dr Lena Zhu, and by video conference, the Censor-In-Chief, Dr Warren Shnider and Chair of the Board of Studies, Dr Adam Keyes-Tilley.The Orientation Day provides candidates with the opportunity to find out about the College and the program and provides a platform to ask questions and an opportunity to meet other candidates in their cohort.Assessment Round Assessment Round 3 held in November 2019 saw 18 candidates sit 31 short answer question assessments (SAQ) in the compulsory modules. Of these, 27 were passed. There were 33 case reports for elective modules submitted, of which 28 were passed.Assessment Round 1 of 2020 will begin on Friday, 6 March, and will run through to Sunday, 5 April.viva voceThe third viva voce examination for 2019 was held on Friday 22 November with Prof Michael Burrow and Dr Andrew Cautley examining, and Dr Aovanna Timmerman observing. Seven candidates were presenting and five were successful. Congratulations to the following successful candidates; Drs Richard Lee, Sasha Antunovic, Naomi Ting, Graham Tulich and Simi Jacob. We hope to see the new Members of the College at the Opening Ceremony of the upcoming 25 Convocation in th September.The first viva voce Examination for 2020 will take place on Friday, 17 April, where seven candidates are expected to present.Thank you to all the Examiners and Mentors for their continued involvement in the Program and wishing all the candidates success in their studies.REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP)DR CATHERINE PRINEASRegistrars' reportProf Ian Meyers OAM outlining the MRACDS(GDP) course requirements to candidates at the Orientation Day.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 20208Primary ExaminationsIn mid-December 2019, the Primary Examinations (GDP) were conducted for 119 candidates from 5 countries with written examinations held in 7 sites including 4 Australian capital cities, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia and Singapore. The viva voce component of the examinations was held in 3 locations, including the Sybil Centre at Women’s College, University of Sydney. The viva voce examination, originally scheduled for Hong Kong, was relocated to Kuala Lumpur after careful consideration and monitoring by the College of the security situation in Hong Kong. The examination was successfully held at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) for 11 of the 14 enrolled candidates. The last of the viva voce examinations was held at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).Of the 119 candidates, 104 passed and 15 candidates failed, resulting in a pass rate of 87.4% (83% in 2018). Of the failed candidates, 9 failed up to three exams and 6 failed three or more requiring a repeat of the entire examination. The examiners agreed the quality of the candidates presenting for the Primary Examinations in 2019 was very high. Dr Imogen Scott from New Zealand was awarded the FG Christensen Prize; 8 candidates received a commendation with distinction for achieving 80% or above in four or more subjects and 43 candidates receiving a commendation for achieving 70% or above in four or more subjects. Subject prizes for the highest result were awarded to 7 candidates.As part of ensuring continual renewal and sustainability of the examiner pool and as part of workforce planning, two new examiners, Drs Orla Gannon and John Martin were introduced to the Microbiology and Anatomy disciplines respectively. Thank you to all the examiners including, Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant, Drs Janina Christoforou, Muhammed Yakin, Prof Laurie Walsh AO, Clin A/Prof Mark Schifter, Drs Orla Gannon, Suma Sukumar, A/Prof Norman Firth, A/Prof Alex Forrest, Dr John Martin, A/Prof Phillip Dickson, A/Prof Tim Cole, A/Prof Mike Nordstrom, Prof Robin Callister, Prof Wai Keung Leung, Prof Daisy Shum, A/Prof Nik Soriani Yaacob, Prof Nor Hayati Othman, and the many Fellows who acted as observers, who ensured another successful, high quality and fair examination was conducted.Final ExaminationsThe Final Examinations (GDP) were conducted in mid-January 2020 with a relatively high pass rate of 67.2% compared to 57.4% in 2019. A further 19% of candidates recorded a pass in one section resulting in 86.2% of candidates passing one or both sections. The examiners agreed that the overall performance of the candidates continues to show marked improvement. Dr Kate McElroy gained the highest mark in the General Dentistry section of the Final Examination and, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners, had demonstrated eminence in the elective section of the examination. She was therefore, awarded the Kenneth J.G. Sutherland Award for 2020. The Richard Manning King Award was awarded to Dr Cheuk Sze Tracy Lee for her outstanding performance in Paediatric Dentistry of the Final Examination.With a commitment to workforce planning and increasing the examiner pool for the Final Examinations, new examiners were introduced to the process. They were largely assisted by the Chief Examiner A/Prof Lara Friedlander who provided guidance to four new examiners and two observers, ensuring the quality and fairness of the examination process was maintained. Thank you to all the examiners including, A/Prof Lara Friedlander, Drs Andrew Cautley, Simon Franks, Errol Kilov, Peter Mansour, Prof Michael Burrow, Drs Geoff Young, Danny Ho, Alan Broughton, Sergio Salis, Smitha Sukumar, Stephen Cox, John Perry, Prof Richard Logan and Prof Nigel King who continue to provide their time and expertise in maintaining the high standards of the College.A new professional examination venue, Saxons located in the Sydney CBD was engaged for the viva voce instead of Westmead Hospital. This new CBD venue allowed all candidates to be located on one floor in purpose-designed examination rooms. The examiners found the layout very comfortable with very good IT support and good organisation of the candidates.Feedback from candidates on the venue and on the preparation courses, such as the Preparation For Success (PFS) will be reviewed prior to planning for 2020/21.REGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP)DR HEATHER CAMERON

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 20209Registrars' reportStanding: Emily Guo, Education Officer – FRACDS(GDP), Anastasia Domostroeva, Senior Education Officer (GDP), Dr Sergio Salis, Prof Michael Burrow, Dr Alan Broughton, Prof Nigel King, Drs John Perry, Unnikrishnan Pillai, Andrew Cautley, Peter Mansour, Errol Kilov, Simon Franks, Mr Brendan Peek, CEO, Dr Stephen Cox, Hal Aamot, Director of EducationSeated: Drs Danny Ho, Heather Cameron, Registrar, Fellowship(GDP), A/Prof Lara Friedlander, Dr Smitha Sukumar “Excellent material. Excellent small group sessions in particular.”“Good experience with facilitators and integrating knowledge into learning domains. How to reflect and broadened the thought process.”“The facilitators' guidance was very helpful towards describing a case and the importance of what, how and why.”“It is useful for the information provided by this workshop. It enables me to have a more clear idea how to prepare the exam and how far I am sway from the success.”Preparation for Fellowship Success Workshop 202015 – 17 May 2020, SydneyCPD: 18 hoursMore details: www.racds.org/PFSMaximise your performance in the Final Examination for Fellowship!Back row (from left): Dr Janina Christoforou, Prof Laurie Walsh AO, A/Prof Norman Firth, Winthrop Prof Marc TennantMiddle row (from left): Dr Muhammed Yakin, A/Prof Tim Cole, Clin A/Prof Mark Schifter, A/Prof Mike Nordstrom, A/Prof Phillip Dickson, Dr John Martin, A/Prof Alex Forrest AOSeated (from left): Dr Jayantha Amarasena (Observer), Prof Robin Callister, Drs Suma Sukumar, Orla Gannon Primary ExaminersFellowship Examiners and Observers and members of the College’s Education team and CEO

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202010CHAIR,BOARD OF STUDIES (OMS)DR SCOTT BORGNAThe OMS Board of Studies held its first meeting of the year on Friday, 7 February, that was well attended and included most Board members. The following day was the annual OMS Trainee Induction Day, which sees 14 new trainees commence the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Training Program.Completion of TrainingIn February, eight trainees completed the four-year training program and were awarded Fellowship, FRACDS (OMS). We congratulate these trainees on their achievement: Dr Angus Cameron (NZ)Dr Anthony Chellappah (QLD) Dr Howard Cho (QLD)Dr Owen Ellis (VIC/TAS)Dr Andrew Higgins (QLD)Dr Liam Moore (NZ)Dr Shreya Tocaciu (VIC/TAS)Dr Aaron Thomas (VIC/TAS)Past Chair/Deputy Chair of the Board of StudiesDr Geoff Findlay now moves into the “Past Chair” position of the Board. I would again like to thank him for his contributions as chair over the last two years and his ongoing support to the board.Dr Emma Lewis has been elected as Deputy Chair of the Board of Studies, presently Dr Lewis is the Director of Training in Western Australia. Accreditation of the OMS Training ProgramFeedback from both the AMC and ADC has been received has been incorporated into the 2020 Accreditation plan which has been approved by the Board of Studies. A large focus of the 2020 accreditation conditions will be on implementing cultural competency and developing explicit learning outcomes in cultural competence and indigenous health, and embedding in the curriculum Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander and Maori health, history and cultures. Another key focus will be on the monitoring of CPD activities relevant to Fellows’ learning needs, which is based upon their current and intended scope of practice. Changes in the Timing and Eligibility for the OMS Final ExamIn December, the Education Policy Board approved changes to the timing and eligibility for the OMS Final Examination. The OMS Final Examination will now take place in November and it will be available as an option to OMS 3 trainees. An attempt at the exam during OMS 3 will count as one of the three attempts at the examination. Committee updates:Accreditation Committee Dr Robert Witherspoon has been elected as the Chair of the Accreditation Committee, and Dr Geoff Findlay is the Deputy Chair. He will be invited to attend part of the Board of Studies meetings to present and report on the Accreditation Committee. Accreditation teams will be visiting three training sites on Friday 21 February – Logan Hospital in Queensland, Dunedin Hospital in New Zealand, and Perth Children’s Hospital and The Oral Health Centre of Western Australia. A visit to South Australia Training centre will take place on 29 May 2020.CPD CommitteeThe CPD Committee has approved a learning plan template that was presented to the Board of Studies as well as a structure for the application for approval of OMS related CPD activities.Education CommitteeA/Prof Dylan Hyam has been elected as the Chair of the Education Committee. The curriculum underwent a major review over the past 18 months, and this will be intermittently reviewed to reflect contemporary practice. The Education Committee will also be incorporating a cultural competency program within the curriculum, in liaison with the Royal College of Surgeons program. Dr Richard Harris has been appointed at the Chair of the Research Subcommittee and this continues to be an active committee as all trainees have mandatory research requirements.Examinations CommitteeACER (Australian Centre for Educational Research) will continue to support the OMS Surgical, Science and Training (SST) and Final Examinations in 2020. An SST examiner training day has been

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202011OMSreportarranged for Friday 1 May in Melbourne and it will be facilitated by ACER. The Board of Studies approved the nominations of five new examiners to be observers at the next diets of the SST exam. The Examinations Committee will be identifying how to manage potential increased numbers of candidates for the Final Examinations, as well as how an appropriate external expert can be involved with the assessment of the Final OMS Examination.Training CommitteeThe applications for approved positions in 2020 have been recently evaluated and there have been requests for changes to the training pathway that have been considered. The 6-monthly formative assessment reports that are due for submission by mid-February will be appraised and the Committee will review any borderline or unsatisfactory reports. Trainee CommitteeDr James Clohessy has been elected as Trainee Representative for the term October 2019 - 2021. Dr Clohessy will be encouraging all trainees to complete the trainee survey that the OMS Education team will send out in the coming months.Important dates 2020• Saturday 16 May Board of Studies meeting• Friday 12 and Saturday 13 June – SST Examination• Saturday 25 July – Selection interviews• Saturday 17 October – Board of Studies meeting • Monday 26 October and Tuesday 27 October 2020 – Final Written Examination • Friday 13 and Saturday 14 November 2020 - Final Clinical Examination OMS Trainee Induction Day at the RACDS Office, SydneyVictorian & Tasmanian Training Centre - End of Year Final Year Trainees A/Prof Jocelyn Shand, Drs Aaron Thomas, Samuel Huang, Owen Ellis, Shreya Tocaciu & A/Prof Alf NastriProf Michael McCullough, A/Prof Alf Nastri, A/Prof Jocelyn Shand & Dr Chris Angel

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202012FRACDS(GDP)Nur Diyanah AB. WAHID (Malaysia)Rasheedunisa Begum ABDUL JAMEE (NSW)Lamis Mohamed Galal El Din AHMED (NSW)Matheel Zohair Yousif ALRAWAS (Malaysia)Nurul Farah AZIH (Malaysia)Ani Fazreen AZIZAN (Malaysia)Yew Hin BEH (Malaysia)Ahmad Zuhairi BIN YAHYA (Malaysia)John Suk Jun BIUN (VIC)Wai-Sze CHAN (NSW)Muhammad Amber FAREED (Oman)Rahul GAUTAM (NZ)Barun Kumar GHOSH (VIC)Angela Anchee GURNER (SA)Amirhossein HATAMI (SA)Navneet Vishaal KARAN (NSW)Ju Ram Harry KIM (QLD)Elisabeth Dell KINGSFORD SMITH (NSW)Cheuk Sze Tracy LEE (Hong Kong)Sara Pui Ki LI (SA)Ting-han LIN (QLD) Colleen Hua Ngik LING (WA) Mark Wei Yang LOW (VIC) Hai Leong MA (Hong Kong)Kate Ellen MCELROY (NZ)Ahmad Fakrurrozi MOHAMAD (Malaysia)Muhammad Firdaus MOHD SHUIMI (Malaysia)Jeffrey Zinc Tat ONG (NZ) Bala Sirisha POTHAKAMURY (VIC) Patrick John RUSSO (VIC) Tegan Cynthia RYAN (NSW) Andrew SEE (NSW) Najahhuddin SHAHBUDIN (Malaysia) Justina Ming Rui TEO (WA) Fiona Nguyen Ngoc THUY (VIC) Keith TONG (QLD) Kwan Lok TSE (Hong Kong) Wan Ahmad Faiz WAN JAMIL (Malaysia) On Ki WU (Hong Kong) Rui Ming YAP (Singapore) Andy Siu Hang YEUNG (NSW)FRACDS(OMS)Angus Edward Rutherford CAMERON (NZ) Anthony Dyalan CHELLAPPAH (United Kingdom) Howard H. CHO (QLD) Owen Gareth ELLIS (QLD) Andrew Michael HIGGINS (QLD) Susan Swee Cheng KOK (NSW) Liam John MOORE (NZ) Aaron Mathew THOMAS (VIC) Shreya TOCACIU (SA) MRACDS(GDP)Sasha Claire Newton ANTUNOVIC (NZ)Simi Sara JACOB (QLD) Richard Viet LEE (NSW) Richard Martin LOGAN (SA) Naomi Ann Ji Jiin TING (WA) Graham Mitchell TULICH (TAS) MRACDS(DMFR)Paul MONSOUR (QLD)MRACDS(OralMed)Lalima TIWARI (WA)MRACDS(Orth)Annlie Gloria ANDREW (VIC) Celine Sze-Ying CHAN (SA) Christopher COSTELLO (NSW) Phillip Kia Teng GOH (QLD) Alex Wern Juin HONG (Malaysia) Ana LOW (NZ) Chelsea MANN (ACT) Simon John OLLIVER (NZ) Josh ROWLEY (United Kingdom) Arun Vels SHAILENDRAN (QLD) Navin SINNIAH (Malaysia) Morgan John Scott WISHNEY (NSW) MRACDS(Perio)Marina Salah KAMEL (QLD)MRACDS(Pros)Hui CHEN (NSW) Chanel Lynne KENNY (WA)Welcome to the 2020 College Year. I want to congratulate the new Fellows and Members admitted to the College as mentioned below. After the summer break, I would imagine that most of you have returned to your academic and clinical commitments. Welcome to the new cohort of MRACDS(GDP) candidates who had an orientation program at the beginning of February. Candidates have been matched up with mentors, and will no doubt be planning to assemble some clinical cases, enroll in some module assessments, and attend CPD courses in the near future. The program The fine edge of dentistry, along with the College Convocation in Melbourne on 10 – 12 September 2020, will be a great opportunity for current candidates to learn and network with members who have recently completed the program. I hope to see you in Melbourne!The CanMEDS (see the previous newsletters and follow the link: http://www.royalcollege.ca/rcsite/canmeds/canmeds-framework-e Working Group will meet a week after the Board meeting in February to discuss the implementation phase of the CanMEDS education Framework.Admissions to Fellowship and Membership5 October 2019 to 21 February 2020CENSOR-IN-CHIEFDR WARREN SHNIDERCensor-in-Chiefreport

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202013FRACDS (GDP) Primary ExamThe College thanks the following Examiners for their involvement in examinations and assessment programs.Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Dr Janina Christoforou Dr Muhammed Yakin Prof Laurie Walsh AOClin A/Prof Mark Schifter Dr Orla Gannon Dr Suma Sukumar SYDNEYProf Wai Keung Leung Prof Daisy Shum HONG KONGA/Prof Nik Soriani Yaacob Prof Nor Hayati Othman MALAYSIAFRACDS (GDP) Final ExamDr Heather CameronA/Prof Lara Friedlander Dr Andrew CautleyDr Simon FranksDr Errol KilovDr Peter MansourProf Michael Burrow Dr Geoff Young Dr Danny HoDr Alan BroughtonDr Sergio SalisDr Smitha Sukumar Dr Stephen CoxProf Richard Logan Prof Nigel KingDr John Perry MRACDS (SDP)Dr Andrew Quick Dr Daniel Vickers Dr Stan Boyatzis A/Prof Lara FriedlanderA/Prof Christine Wallace Dr Sue-Ching Yeoh Examiner RecognitionA/Prof Norman FirthA/Prof Alex Forrest AODr John MartinA/Prof Phil Dickson A/Prof Tim Cole A/Prof Mike Nordstrom Prof Robin Callister Prof Suzanne Hanlin Dr Mahnaz Syed Prof Ivan Darby Dr Paul Hanrahan Winthrop Prof Paul Abbott Dr Dale Howes

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202014RegionalReportsDr Peter MansourNSW/ACT Regional Committee ChairI will not attempt to conceal the truth that the past few months have brought immense sadness to our region. In the worst-hit state, NSW fire has affected more than five million hectares, destroying more than 2,000 houses and forcing thousands to seek shelter elsewhere. Fires have raged near the Australian capital Canberra for weeks - at one stage shutting the city's airport as flames approached the perimeter.Our community has suffered loss and grief, which continues to affect families each day. Yet, amidst this prevailing sorrow, which will not pass quickly, there is the joy of life at the College with all its energy and opportunity.The NSW/ACT Regional Committee has been devoted to preparing candidates from all over our region and beyond to sit the Primary and Final exams. All involved would agree that this is a rewarding experience where you get back as much as you give. We now are all looking forward to our next gathering, our Annual Dinner, which will be scheduled for the end of July. Please look out for more details in the coming months. Dr Dimitra Mersinia and some candidates at the Primary Examination tutorials in Oct 2019Dr Simon FranksQLD Regional Committee ChairSo, Christmas has been and gone and we have changed over to a new decade (depending on which way you count the years…). The QLD committee has been relatively quiet this quarter. We were hoping to get a study day off the ground and after some quick scrambling to get a date and programme together, our keynote speakers were keen, but unable to break free of their prior commitments and we had to abandon the day. We are excited to announce that the committee will host a Scientific Day on Saturday, 13 June at the Queensland Art Gallery in the South Bank precinct of Brisbane. We have a fabulous line-up of speakers, with great food and beverage in a first class venue. Those living south of us, we hope you can head north for some warmer weather!Unni and I spent some time in Sydney marking papers and examining for the final examinations which was a first for both of us, and a great experience to be had. It really highlighted the amount of work that is done behind the scenes to get these exams scheduled, completed and graded in a fair and equitable manner, all the while considering the vast regional, language and cultural differences that exist across the entire RACDS family. I encourage you, if you have not done so already, to put your hand up to help-out with providing sample cases, mentoring or examining either the FRACDS or MRACDS – you will enjoy it!Wishing you all a great start to 2020 – the vision year – and I will be in touch with the QLD regional study date and timetable in March.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202015Dr Claudia YungVIC/TAS Regional Committee Chairon rural placement. 20 plus lectures and workshops will be held throughout the year at Melbourne University. Registered dental students from Melbourne and LaTrobe universities will be able to access the presentations via college’s LMS. Furthermore, plans are well underway for our education events. The regional committee continues to offer support to primary and final exam candidates through Brunch and Learn in Sept and tutorials in November respectively. We are absolutely delighted that College convocation ‘The Fine Edge of Dentistry’ will be held in Melbourne on 10-12 September. It is a world class CPD event not to be missed. We look forward to joining many of our local, national and international fellows, members and candidates at the convocation in this beautiful and vibrant city.The Committee are planning Social Drinks on Friday 15 May – further details will be available shortly.Dr Greg MillerSA/NT Regional Committee ChairHappy New Year to Fellows, Members and candidates in South Australia and Northern Territory. I hope all of you had a happy and safe Christmas break despite the devastating fires that have struck across Australia.I want to thank the members that assisted us here in South Australia with their donations (financial, physical and supplies) to the relief efforts in Kangaroo Island and the Adelaide Hills. Thanks to those who helped with the recent drive to provide medical supplies and daily provisions for the Kangaroo Island’s inhabitants (human and animal) – I have seen first-hand how far these donations have gone and how greatly appreciated they are.Further, I would like to convey best wishes to all our colleagues affected by the National bush fire disaster – wishing you and your families all full recovery in rebuilding your afflicted communities. In these times of extreme duress and hardship – local communities really shine, and I hope in the rebuilding, we can encapsulate and harness the national spirit of goodwill.2020 looms as a busy year for the College in South Australia. After a period of significant acquiescence in the state, we are running our first RACDS SA/NT Scientific Day in many years. Remember all to mark all your calendars – keeping Fridays in October 2020 free.For this day theme: New Dogs, Old Tricks – we are looking to have 5-6 sessions with 2 speakers, (10 – 12 speakers total), 45 minutes total talks with 15-minute questions. We aim to start at 9:30am with buffet-style lunch available at midday and presentations to finish at 4:30pm. Dinner will be from 7pm till 10pm, after which time the assembled masses can enjoy the nightlife of Adelaide should they wish. Those wishing to be offer services as speakers, partake in the consumption of delicious South Australian food and wine, and enjoy the Mediterranean climate and amazing beaches should contact the Collage head office on [email protected] to get in touch with the SA/NT Committee.RACDS SA/NT Scientific Day will be a wonderful opportunity for all regional Members and Fellows to get reacquainted socially, meet the newly minted Fellows and Members, and those who have recently passed the Primary Examinations, (Congratulations all!), hear tips and learn tricks to improve management of patients from a swathe of speakers on the cutting edge of the profession.With the Scientific Day falling one month after the RACDS Convocation in Melbourne this year, Members and Fellows can meet all CPD requirements in this cycle with high quality, practical content, in a relaxed, professional, convivial setting.We look forward to as many local and interstate colleagues as possible attending; please make sure when registrations open in May to get your early bird tickets for this exciting event.In closing, I would like to thank Dr Gwendolyn Huang, who has recently retired her position on the SA/NT Regional Committee to relocate interstate – best wishes to her for the future. In her absence, Dr Sushil Kaur has stepped into the Secretary role in addition to her role as Candidate Advisor.As such, we have a position vacant upon the Committee - any members or Fellows who have the conviction and fortitude to get involved in the RACDS should contact the head office via email on [email protected]. The Vic/Tas Regional Committee kicked off a fresh new year with its long-established final year student tutorial program on 16 March. We are particularly excited about this year’s program as we are integrating online access in the lecture series to keep up with the increasing demand of remote participation in the program for dental students who are

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202016Dr John WatsonWA Regional Committee ChairIn December, the Regional Committee again held mock viva voce examinations for candidates sitting their Final Examinations in the GDP. We think these sessions are a valuable resource for candidates and hopefully help those who partake to be successful in their exams.After a short break for the festive season, another busy year looms ahead with planning already well underway for our Scientific Meeting on Friday, 5 June. The theme for this year’s meeting is Top Hacks for Outstanding Dentistry, and we have been fortunate to secure Brisbane prosthodontist,DrMichaelMandikosas our keynote speaker. He will be ably supported by a cast of impressive local talent comprising of Drs Emma Lewis(OMS), Peter Readman(Paediatric Dentistry), Rachael Chye (Periodontics) and Gus Jang(Endodontics). It will be exciting to pick up tips on improving the way we practice from this impressive group.Monday, 8 June is a public holiday in NSW and Victoria, so it’s a great opportunity for a long weekend in the Wild West!Our New Fellows and Members Welcomewill be held on 26 March at the Point Bar and Grill and the Committee is looking forward to welcoming those recently gaining Fellowship or Membership.The WA region saw out 2019 in style at our end of year function at Rambla on Swan with about 70 attendees enjoying high-quality canapes, entertainment and of course the company on what proved a very convivial evening.The new-look committee was introduced, welcoming Drs Estie Kruger and Vince Figliomeni as new committee members and paying tribute to the outgoing chairperson, Dr Siva Vasudavan and committee member, Dr Andrew Savundra, both whose talents and efforts will be sorely missed.Drs Siamak Saberi, Peter Ricciardo, Jane McCarthyDrs Amanda Phoon Nguyen, Tina Choo, Prof. John McGeachie, Dr Amy Hope, Mrs Jenny McGeachieDr Jason Wong (Tsz Leung)Asia Regional Committee ChairTherevisioncoursesforPrimaryExamination (Anatomy and Microbiology) were successfully held during October and November in 2019, with nine local candidates attending. A social event was also held in which Fellows were invited to share their experience with Final candidates in their preparation for the Final Examination. In the light of the recent and continuing social unrest in Hong Kong, it was felt prudent to change the venue of viva voce of the Primary Examination, originally scheduled in Hong Kong on 14 December 2019, to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. Among a few choices offered to the Hong Kong candidates, 12 out of 14 opted to sit their vivas in Malaysia while written examinations continued as scheduled in Hong Kong. Thanks for their understanding of this special arrangement to change the venue at the last minute.TheExaminer’sDinner together with Regional Committee members in Hong Kong was cancelled a result. Nevertheless, it was a great honor to have our President, Dr Paul Sambrook coming to Hong Kong as scheduled and giving us a very nice presentation on Anti-coagulants to start off our Annual Scientific Day on 15 December 2019. We were also honored to have Professor Cheung Lim Kwong and Dr Alex Chan as our invited speakers who gave us very informative and entertaining presentations on Implantology and Endodontics respectively. The meeting was well attended by College Fellows and Members, as well as practicing dentists. Following the successfully held Scientific Day, lunch with Cantonese Dim Sum was enjoyed by the speakers and committee members at a nearby Chinese restaurant.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202017A/Prof Lara FriedlanderNZ Regional Committee ChairFellows and Members of the NZ region are looking forward to the new governance structure The NZ Regional Committee continues to be committed to supporting University of Otago graduating dental students, candidates and Fellows and Members of the College. Graduating dental students participate in a symposium sponsored by the NZ Regional Committee where they are introduced to what the College can offer and this provides them the opportunity for further engagement. This has been extremely positive in generating energy for new graduates to undertake further continuing professional development with the College. It is wonderful to see Otago BDS graduates who were awarded Distinctions and RACDS Prizes at University to go on to achieve excellence in RACDS examinations. The success of our NZ candidates is something we are extremely proud of and this is testament to their professionalism, hard work and dedication to study around excellence in clinical practice. In 2019, 18 NZ candidates sat the Primary Examination and all passed. For the second year in a row a NZ graduate, Dr Imogen Scott was awarded the F G Christensen Memorial Prize as the highest performing candidate in the Primary examinations. New Zealand candidates also performed very well in the Final examinations with three of four candidates passing. We are particularly proud of Dr Kate McElroy who was awarded the Kenneth J. G. Sutherland MedalPrizeforheroutstandingperformance in both the General and Elective Sections of the Final Examination for Fellowship. In 2020, Dr Andrew Cautley from Nelson was welcomed to the Examiner pool for the Final Examination. It is important NZ continues to develop Fellows and Members from our region to participate in supporting educational activities. Our Annual NZ RACDS Regional Study Day was held in October 2019 and this continues to be a resounding success for our candidates, Fellows and Members. Dr Sergio Salis organised an excellent panel of speakers from across the scope of dentistry who entertained and challenged to think. Further information on the study day for 2020 will be announced shortly. The NZ Committee is focusing on how we can best support our candidates to completion of Fellowship and Membership. We particularly want to encourage those who have passed PrimaryExaminationsandnotprogressed to Fellowship. As long as a candidate is enrolled with the College, the Primary examination does not expire. Candidates intending or considering sittingexaminationsarestronglyencouraged to attend the Preparation for Fellowship Success Workshop in Sydney in May (Final Examination) and or the Primary Orientation Course in July (Primary Examination). It is extremely rewarding to be part of such a collegial group and I would like to thank our committee members: Professor Karl Lyons, Drs Sergio Salis, David Antunovic, Fiona Firth, Laura Ichim, Vivek Jain for their service and support, and NZ Board directors: Drs Hugh Trengrove, Erin Mahoney.RegionalReports

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202018SDP Handbook www.racds.org/SDPhandbook | [email protected] | +61 2 9262 6044Do you want toset yourself apart withinyour specialty?Date:17–19 August 2020 SydneyAssessment of Eligibility due:1 April 2020Enrolment form:Membership: www.racds.org/MSDP2Fellowship: www.racds.org/FSDP1Specialist Dental PracticeMembership and Fellowship ExamsDate:May 2020 EdinburghEnrolments due:Friday, 13 March 2020Enrolment form:www.racds.org/MSDP3Conjoint Examination in OrthodonticsMOrthRCSEd/MRACDS(Orth)For Membership with RCSEd and RACDS

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 2020195 minutes withProf Liz Martin AOEmeritus Professor Elizabeth Martin AO, Board Director and former Registrar FRACDS(GDP), answers some questions with College News Editor, Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen. Hello Prof Martin, thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions! Could you please tell us how you first became involved with the College?My earliest introduction to the College was through work colleagues, George Hewitt and Roland Bryant who were both Fellows and members of the Department of Operative Dentistry, the University of Sydney, where I worked after graduation. Through their encouragement, I sat my Fellowship Final Examinations in 1981 when I was 7 months pregnant with my first child. Then many years later, Braham Pearlman, who I worked with at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health, was another colleague who championed the College and talked me into increasing my engagement through the Registrar role.What is your role with the College, and can you describe it briefly?I’ve been involved with the College for many years, firstly as an examiner for the Final examinations for 10 years from 1988 to 1997, then as Registrar GDP after Braham Pearlman talked me into taking over the role from him. I undertook this role from 2009 until 2018 and was then elected as a member of the Council at the end of 2018.What would your best tips be for dentists wanting to pursue Fellowship/Membership?Pursuing Fellowship or Membership is a fantastic way to increase your knowledge and understanding of dentistry – and to demonstrate that you have the foundations and knowledge to be the best dentist you can be. I found it was colleagues who encouraged me to sit the examinations and mentored me in my preparation for the exams. I would recommend to find yourself a mentor, and a group of like-minded dentists all wanting to achieve the same outcomes and form a study group so that you can assist each other in preparing for the examinations, be they the Primaries or the Finals. I heard you travelled a bit last year! What is the last country you have visited? Last year we travelled to Corsica and Sardinia to do some hiking, see the countryside and sample the food. It was a wonderful trip with lots of great experiencesandbeautifulscenery,including encountering snow in late May which unfortunately stopped us from walking any of the GR 20 track, apparently one of the most prestigious hiking trails in Europe which runs along the backbone of Corsica’s mountains.Sounds amazing. Where is the most interesting place you’ve been?Probably the most interesting place we have hiked was in Patagonia, South America staying in Torres Del Paine National Park, El Calafate and El Chalten. From these bases, we visited the Perito Merino glacier, one of the very few in the world that continues to grow, walked trails to see Mount Fitz Roy and the incredible rock formations of the Cerro Torre mountains and the Cerro Torre glacier. We saw amazing scenery, completed difficult hikes and experienced the renowned Patagonian winds that roared up to 100km/hour. Unfortunately, we didn’t see any panthers, but lots of guanacos, a member of the camel family.What is your best tip/s for achieving work-life balance?Have a dog, so that you do frequent exercise and have someone thrilled to see you at the beginning and end of every day, and take regular holidays. For me, walking is the best way to slow down and take in the amazing places we have visited!I am a dog person too! I couldn’t agree more. Thank you.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202020Message from a new MRACDS(GDP) CandidateDr Brigitte LyneIt was in 2010 that I decided to dedicate my studies to dentistry. Fast forward one decade later, I have set myself the task of enrolling and completing the Membership program in General Dental Practice MRACDS (GDP). My motivation for enrolling was to expand clinical knowledge and expertise, the personal satisfaction of completing further studies, and the opportunity to join a prestigious group of practitioners.On the first weekend of February, I flew from Christchurch New Zealand to attend the Orientation Day held at the College offices in Sydney. The day's agenda consisted of an overview of the College, a very detailed outline of the Membership program and instructions around the various assessments and modules. It became evident that the Membership program has been meticulously designed, allowing for flexible and self-directed learning opportunities.It was delightful to meet the President of the College, Dr Paul Sambrook, and fellow-colleagues who had traveled from across Australia and New Zealand to attend the Orientation Day. I particularly enjoyed the presentations from Professor Ian Meyers who tactfully covered all the essential information around assessments without making it feel overwhelming. As Orientation Day came to an end, I left with a feeling of excitement and motivation. So much so, I eagerly completed the first scientific writing assessment in the airport lounge the very next day.I would highly recommend the MRACDS Orientation Day to all colleagues starting the program. I am looking forward to attending future College events, and Sydney as a destination was also fantastic. Examining for the Final Examination for Fellowship (GDP)Dr John PerryFinal Examination for Fellowship (GDP) Examinerand Secretary NZ Regional CommitteeIt has been an honour to examine the Final Examination for Fellowship (GDP) since 2018. The Final Exam for Fellowship team is composed of highly motivated, dedicated and professional individuals. The examiner team meet several times through the year including the Preparation for Fellowship Success Workshop (May 2020) and Final Examination (Jan 2021). Being an RACDS examiner allows you to network with dental professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds. There is a strong sense of collegiality and the contacts and friends are long-lasting.Examiners in the Final Exam are led by Dr Heather Cameron, Registrar, Fellowship (GDP) and Associate Professor Dr Lara Friedlander, Lead Examiner Final Examination for Fellowship (GDP). The Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics Elective module examiners include me, Professor Nigel King, Dr Erin Mahoney and Dr Peter Fowler. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience in the paediatric-orthodontic team with three PhDs and examiners working in all four corners of the world.Candidates at the Final Examination are of a very high standard and will go on to make great achievements in dentistry. It is inspiring to see candidates develop and learn throughout their Fellowship journey and their success at Graduation Ceremony. The candidates are well supported for the exam at the Preparation for Fellowship Success Workshop and through their local Candidate Advisors and Regional Study Days.I highly recommend examining for the college. It is an enjoyable way to learn from other dental specialities and to give back to the profession.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202021Australia DayHonoursA/Prof Hewson is a specialist special needs dentist. He was Head of Unit at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, where, in conjunction with the Haemophilia unit, commenced a trial on extraction protocols inpatient with an inherited bleeding disorder. At the Alfred, Ian also co-developed a technique for treating necrotic mandibular bone. His other accomplishments include refining protocol for bone marrow transplant patients at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, prosthetic rehabilitation of head and neck cancer patients at St Vincent’s, and forensic odontology work, notably in victim identification during the 1983 & 2009 Victorian bushfires. He is also active with volunteering, giving his time to teaching and demonstrating to dentists and patients the dental treatment of haemophilia patients in Vietnam, and teaching dental and medical students the management of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw in Brazil. Associate Professor Ian Donald HEWSON of Victoria was awarded the MEDAL (OAM) OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA IN THE GENERAL DIVISION For service to dentistry.A/Prof Ian Hewson OAMDr Helen McLean AMHelen graduated BDS Adelaide in 1979 and MDS Adelaide 1985. She was elected as a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the special field of Orthodontics in 2008. Having worked in private and public dental sectors for over 40 years, Helen has taken on various roles within South Australia Health, the University of Adelaide, the Australian Dental Association and the Australian Society of Orthodontists.At the age of 32, Helen was elected as the ADA SA Branch President and subsequently has served as Chair on State and Federal ADA Committees. She was a Director on the South Australian Dental Service Board for eight years and Chairman of the Board of Management for the Adelaide University Dental Research and Education Fund for six years. Helen holds the title of Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at Adelaide University and has been involved with undergraduate and postgraduate teaching since the early 1980s.With a passion for helping others, over the last ten years, Helen has traveled annually to Vietnam to provide dental treatment in the Ba Ria Vung Tau Province and during the last eight years she has actively fundraised to support the Adelaide Community Outreach Clinic, a clinic which provides free dental treatment for people who cannot access dental care due to homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction or as new refugees. Dr Helen Diana McLEAN of South Australia was awarded the MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA For significant service to dentistry, and to professional associations.Congratulations to College Member, Dr Helen McLean AM and Fellow, A/Prof Ian Hewson OAM on being recognised in the 2020 Australia Day Honours list

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202022Richard Logan graduated from The University of Adelaide in 1993. He completed his post-graduate training in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology in 1998 at The University of Adelaide and gained his PhD in 2008. In 2007, he completed the Fellowship examination in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (RCPA).His main research interest is in regard to toxicities of cancer treatment, particularly the pathobiology of alimentary tract mucositis; he currently has over 100 published journal articles in areas of oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral medicine and special needs dentistry. Internationally, he is a member of the Mucositis Study Group of the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer and recently he has been involved in the development of updated InternationalGuidelinesforMucositisManagement, leading the section on the Growth Factors and Cytokines. He has been a member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists since 2007.He has engaged widely with both the dental and medical professions throughout his career. He is a past President of the International Society of Oral Oncology and is a previous Chair of the Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. Richard is a current practitioner member of the Dental Board of Australia (DBA) and past Chair of the South Australian Registration and Notification Committee of the DBA. He also chairs the Board’s Expert Reference Group (Specialists) as well as Equivalence AssessmentPanelsforinternationallyqualified dental specialists. Most recently he has chaired committees for the RCPA to develop Structured Reporting Protocols for Carcinomas of the Major Salivary Glands and Mucosal Melanomas of the Head and Neck.Richard is the current Dean and Head of the Adelaide Dental School and continues to be involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of oral and maxillofacial pathology. In addition to his academic role, he maintains his specialist practice as an Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologist at Clinpath Pathology, Adelaide.Prof Richard M. LoganHonorary Membership“Never did I imagine this would happen, and I carry this honour with true pride and sincere thanks to the Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor.”Dr Clive Ross CNZOMUniversity of Otago Honorary DoctorateCongratulations to Dr Clive Ross CNZOM, an Inaugural Fellow of the College. Dr Ross was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Otago in December 2019.Clive Bentley Ross CNZOM from Auckland, NZ gained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago in the early 1960s. He has been a strong advocate for the Faculty of Dentistry ever since, contributing in various ways including as an examiner for postgraduate examinations and a mentor for staff. His work, achievements, and extensive service to dentistry nationally and internationally have brought credit to the University.Dr Ross has been a Fellow of the College since 1968 and today is a life-member. He currently serves on the College’s Awards Committee. Dr Ross was awarded the Academy of Dentistry International Dentist of the Year in 1996, the first such award to a New Zealand dentist.The College is delighted to award Honorary Fellowship to Drs Patrick Russo and Dr Dell Kingsford Smith, and Honorary Membership to Prof Richard Logan in recognition of their outstanding or notable contribution to the advancement of the College, or to the science and practice of Dentistry. (November 2019)Congratulations!

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202023PatrickRussogainedFellowshipbyexamination in 1987 after graduating from Melbourne University in 1983. Patrick has served on multiple Boards and Committees and as an Examiner over many years of service to RACDS. As a General Dental Practitioner (GDP), Patrick was instrumental in developing the Membership program MRACDS(GDP) for General Dentists in Australia, NZ, and Hong Kong(SAR).He served as a member and Chair of the Board of Studies MRACDS(GDP) and on Convocation Committees for Melbourne (2002), Hobart (2016), Adelaide (2018), and Melbourne (2020). Patrick joined the College Council in 2008, serving on the Executive and eventually as President (2016-2018). His presidency oversaw reviews of education governance, College qualifications and Asia/Pacific matters. Of most significance as President, Patrick initiated and chaired a review of College Governance. These constitution changes will modernize the College Council to a Board structure, supported by an Advisory Council. These changes will come into effect in November 2020. Dr Patrick RussoHonorary FellowshipDell Kingsford Smith has been a Fellow of the College for over thirty years. In the early years, she moved through a variety of roles, including leading the Fellowship Finals Tutorial Course from 1990-1994 with Dr Martin Suthers, Assistant Registrar with Dr George Hewitt from 1993-1995, then Registrar, General Stream for six years from 1995-2000. In 1996 she was elected to the College Council, the first woman to serve on Council. Dell continued as a member of the Council until 2002, by which time she had ceased to work in Dentistry.In 2004, the Council recognized Dell’s contributions with a Meritorious Service Award. As well as the roles of Registrar and Councillor, the award cited taking the General Stream Fellowship Primary Examinations outside Australia for the first time: Hong Kong in 1998, then New Zealand and Singapore, as well as facilitating relationships with the Australian Medical Council and the Australian Government leading eventually to the successful accreditation pathway for the OMS qualification within the College.Dr Dell Kingsford Smith was also a member of the Future Directions Committee which was established in 1997 by the College Council as a think tank. Refer to page 38 to read about the work of the committee.Although working as a consultant health economist for an international consultancy, Dell remained closely connected to the College from 2002-2007 as a member and Company Secretary of the RACDS Foundation.Since leaving dentistry, Dell has worked in a series of executive roles in government affairs and health economics in Australia, Asia Pacific, and the USA.Dr Dell Kingsford SmithHonorary FellowshipCollege Awards

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202024RACDS Academic Prize Recipients 2019Academic prize-winner, Dr Stephanie Hollis with Dr Alexandra JonesCharles Sturt University Academic prize-winners, Drs Rebecca Yi, Shay Stevenson and Hetal ShuklaUniversity of OtagoJames Cook UniversityDr Fay Hannelore SchowalterI was lucky to grow up during a time where profession and be the first in my family to getting dental care was, for lack of a better have completed tertiary education. My career word, enjoyable. Hearing my parent’s very aspirations include the obvious of growing different opinion when I was younger fuelled my clinical experience, but also completing my will to follow this career path with the aim the RACDS Primary Examinations by the end to provide others with the same pleasant of next year, with the possibility of specialising experiences I had. The road to get here was down the track. I am very excited for what fraught with challenges, late nights, too much the future holds! Thank you to the RACDS coffee and a lot of determination (as many for your generosity- I feel very honoured to can relate), but I am proud to work in this receive this award.Fascinated with the art of dentistry, I entered the Faculty of Dentistry of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and completed the Bachelor of Dentistry (BDS) programme. The programme incorporated elements of problem-based learning, so I had ample opportunities to gain access to different journals during my study. My determination to take part in the Fellowship Exam thus stemmed from the active learning environment at my school. I believe that evidence-based dentistry provides a sound basis to manage patients. Enrolling in the exam provided an exercise for me to improve my clinical judgement through assessing and quoting evidence. After obtaining Fellowship in general dentistry from the College, I hope to pursue further training to help more patients particularly in the paediatric field.To me, maintaining work-life balance is important for a healthy career life and going on a trip is often my first choice. I had a glimpse of Sydney after the Fellowship Examination and enjoyed my stay in this lovely city. I hope that I will be able to visit other countries when attending scientific meetings or during leisure time. I wish everyone a wonderful year ahead!Dr Cheuk Sze Tracy Lee2020 Richard Manning King Award winner

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202025Dr Kate McElroy from New Zealand, is the winner of the 2020 Kenneth J.G. Sutherland Prize awarded to the candidate who has gained the highest marks in Part I General Dentistry of the Final Examination and who, in the opinion of the Board of Examiners, had demonstrated eminence in the elective section of the Examination.Kate graduated from the University of Otago in 2014 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (endorsed with distinction). She then worked in a small rural center in general practice for four years before moving back to Dunedin to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Oral Pathology (endorsed with distinction) in 2019.Having participated in the Fellowship pathway somewhat later than some of her peers, Kate described the Fellowship pathway as immensely rewarding professionally and felt that her experience and time in practice was beneficial in gaining the most from the opportunities offered. She found that preparation for both the Primary and Final examinations required a time commitment above all else, and this was challenging when balancing competing study and family life. Working with others to gain feedback and hone viva techniques was an essential part of her exam preparation and helped to ‘share the load’. Kate is currently studying medicine at the University of Otago and enjoys working part-time in both private practice as a general dental practitioner and at the University of Otago as a professional practice fellow. In the longer term, she aspires to qualify as a general pathologist and to subsequently subspecialize in head and neck pathology.Outside of study Kate has held various positions at both a local and national level in the New Zealand Dental Association. She is an avid reader and a huge fan of cheesy American sitcoms. She currently lives in Dunedin with her husband Sam and their fur-baby Gus (a three-year-old labraspoodle). Dr Kate McElroy 2020 Kenneth J.G. Sutherland Prize winner College Educational AwardsDr Imogen Scott 2019 Christensen Prize winner Dr Imogen Scott graduated from the University of Otago with Distinction in 2016. In her first few years of graduation, she worked in practice, then as an Oral & Maxillofacial House Officer, and subsequently as Registrar at Auckland Hospital.I initially took up the opportunity to sit the Primary Examinations as a step towards specialisation. Working in the hospital setting offers support and allows the clinical application of the information taught in the Primary syllabus. Many of my colleagues have combined this demanding job with studying for the exams and have found that despite the challenge, the job contextualizes the topics very well.The exams and Orientation Course also facilitate meeting like-minded, ambitious peers with a diverse range of backgrounds from all over Australasia. I encourage anyone interested in further study or specialization to consider sitting these examinations as I have found the knowledge acquired invaluable to my practice. Studying while working was a new experience for me, and with that came the struggle of finding a balance between commitments of work and on-call obligations, as well as trying to have some sort of social life! The syllabus for the Primary Examinations is vast, but in my experience, it is very well taught, and candidates are supported. The Orientation Course is an excellent opportunity to understand the parts of the course that are most pertinent to clinical practice as well as the examiners. Cultivating a group of peers with whom you can study is key for both learning and support during the stressful weeks leading up to and during the exams. My suggestions would be to enjoy the process of learning, study with friends, stay active, and make sure you strike a balance between work and play – my biggest challenge!I am so grateful for having the opportunity to sit these examinations, and in particular, feel honoured to be presented with the Christiansen Prize for 2019, given the calibre of candidates in my cohort. It was truly an astonishing surprise for me as well as my colleagues, peers, friends and loved ones, who reassured and encouraged me so selflessly throughout the process.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202026Australian Bushfire Season of 2019-2020 By College Fellow, COL Geoff StaceyThe Australian bushfire season of 2019-2020 is the climate topic of the year. Houses have been lost in addition to millions of hectares of bush and many millions of animal: native reptiles, mammals and birds. College Fellow, COL Geoff Stacey has shared his experience of the fires which came extremely close to his house in the small tourist village of Anglers Reach NSW on the shore of Lake Eucumbene on the other side of Kosciuszko National Park near Adaminaby, home of the giant trout.The fire which turned the day into night was part of the Dunn’s Road fire which devastated the National park to our west. We came under ember attack that afternoon but fortunately survived. The Adaminaby Complex fire to our direct north posed our greatest concern and our RFS brigade’s efforts were focused on containing this fire. Unlike the 2003 fires, we had little outside support as fires raged in many other more populated areas of NSW and Victoria. The Adaminaby Complex fire raged for 31 days and our brigade did an outstanding job with only one house lost in our area. Our crews were exhausted and the trucks frequently deployed undermanned. We would start at 9am taking a cut lunch with us; return for a 6:30pm meal prepared by the Country Women’s Association; then head out again until midnight or even later before starting all over again the next morning. The Dunn’s Road and Adaminaby Complex fires eventually merged consuming over 430,000 hectares. The small communities of Adaminaby and Anglers Reach support the northern end of Kosciuszko National Park and rely on tourism to survive. The evacuation of all tourists over the busy summer holiday period, like that in many of the coastal resorts of southern NSW and Victoria, spelt another setback for the community. The total destruction of the nearby Mt Selwyn ski resort means that this winter’s tourist trade will also be lost. An unexpected silver lining coming out of the bushfire disaster was the influx of Snowy 2.0 workers due to the severe damage to Snowy Hydro’s major accommodation centre at nearby Cabramurra within Kosciuszko National Park. Adaminaby and Anglers Reach will now survive until the 2020/21 summer holidays when the natural beauty of the region should once again bring back the tourists.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202027Another fire on the Yaouk Road suppressedOur brigade heading out and working into the evening on a big back burn on the edge of the National Park. The College Board and community offers its sincere condolences to Fellows, Members, and colleagues affected by the unprecedented bushfire crisis across Australia this summer. Our thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery. Thanks are extended to all the local heroes, and firefighters who worked tirelessly to keep communities as safe as possible.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202028ValeDr John Henry Muller was President of the College from 1990 - 1992 and awarded Honorary Fellowship in 1993. He sadly passed away in October 2019.John dedicated much of hisworking life to his dental practice in Wilston, Brisbane. He also contributed more generally to the dental profession, including in the education of dental students and dental assistants and also in his association with various professional bodies.John was honoured to serve the RACDS for many years and enjoyed his term as President in 1990–1992. In 1995, John was honoured to receive an AM for dedication to his profession and for service to the community, following his involvement in the building of a residence for four young people with profound disabilities.He retired in 1993 at age 60 and became the maker of beautiful silver jewellery, this becoming a rewarding occupation in retirement. He continued in community involvement, including through administration of Chermside Meals and Wheels and membership of his local ambulance committee.He was dedicated to his wife Anne and their three daughters, in whom he always lovingly instilled high standards.For twelve years, he battled cancer and many other health problems with great courage. John’s family are thankful for the loving and dedicated care received in the final stage of his life and for the peaceful release from his suffering.John will be remembered for the high level of leadership, care and integrity with which he practiced his profession and conducted his personal life.Helen Uhlmann DaughterDr John Henry Muller AM1932 – 2019Prof Stephen Hon Yin WEI 1937 – 2020It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Professor Stephen Wei Hon Yin on 27 January 2020 in the United States. Professor Wei was the Chair Professor of the Department of Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics (1984-1997) and the former Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, HKU (1989-1997). Professor Wei was graduated from the University of Adelaide, Australia in 1961 and obtained his FRACDS in 1965. Professor Wei was also the Founding Chair of the Regional Committee (Asia). We hold fond memories of Professor Wei and honour his great contributions to the regional committee and dental education both in Hong Kong and overseas.Dr Jason Wong (Tsz Leung)It is with great sadness we report on the passing of a number of our colleagues, two of whom were past College Presidents.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202029Dr Sydney Warneke (BDSc MDSc LDS FRACDS FICD FPFA) completed a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne in 1956. He then completed a Master of Dental Science in Dental Prosthetics and Oral Pathology. Later at the Faculty, he was a Senior Clinical Demonstrator in Dental Prosthetics from 1977 to 1988, Senior Clinical Associate in Oral Medicine and Surgery and president from 1985–1991. From 1974 to 2010, he had rooms as a specialist prosthodontist in Collins Street Melbourne.Sydney had roles at the Alfred Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital, was President for the Australian Prosthodontic Society, and head of the dental oncology unit at Peter McCallum Cancer Hospital until 2003. He was also a staunch supporter of the Australian Dental Association Victoria branch for most of his dental career and elected to branch council. With the national ADA, he served as a Councillor from 1992-1996. Sydney became a Fellow by Examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 1971. He served the Victorian Regional Committee for the next 27 years. In 1986, he was elected to Council, and was President from 1996 to 1998. Sydney worked as inaugural director of the RACDS Foundation from 2001. He was given the most senior and prestigious award of Honorary Fellowship in 2000.“well done, good and faithful servant”Dr Sydney Charles Warneke AM1934 – 2020In 1998, Sydney received an Australia Day Honour, Membership in the General division. The citation read “For service to the dental profession, particularly through organised dentistry and in the field of dental oncology and oral cancer rehabilitation”.For over 50 years, Sydney recognised the opportunities, and took up the challenges.Dr Chris CallahanThe College remembers.....

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202030ValeThe College remembers.....Dr Richard Graeme Cook AM RFD 1945 – 2019Dr Richard Cook (Dick) was a giant in the dental profession and his contribution to orthodontics, dentistry and the wider community is almost unparalleled. He was admitted as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM), for service to the profession of dentistry in the field of orthodontics and to the community.Dick was a much admired member of the dental profession. Teaching was one of his many passions and he was an ethical and inspirational teacher and mentor for 30 years of undergraduates and postgraduates at the University of WA and to his peers. Dr Cook was an active member of RACDS; as a member of the WA Regional Committee, the Finance and Audit Committee, an Examiner and a member of the Board of Studies (Orthodontics). He also held senior leadership roles in the ASO and the ADA, at both at State and Federal level, and the ICD Section Vlll.Outside dentistry he was a Past President and tireless member of the Perth Rotary club and held many senior roles in Rotary at District level. Dick also had a distinguished career in the ADF Army Reserves and received the Reserve Forces Decoration (RFD) in 1984. Lt Colonel Cook (Retd) was a Commanding Officer in the Royal Western Australia Regiment, and then served as President of both the Defence Reserves Assoc. and the 28th Battalion Assoc.He is sadly missed by family, friends and colleagues.Mrs Lyn CookVivienne was an Inaugural Fellow of the College and a Life Member from 2005. Her stated focus was “Quality in all spheres of Life – health and education being paramount.”Her father, Vivian Riding, was an early Brisbane dentist.Vivienne graduated from University of Qld in 1957 with a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours (BDSc), when few women studied in the profession. In 1959 Vivienne received her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Dalhousie University in Canada. In 1969, she became the first female Oral Surgeon to graduate in the southern hemisphere when she completed her Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) at Otago University in New Zealand. Her early career included work in remote areas of North Queensland and with the Royal Flying Doctor Service. She joined her father in his Brisbane practice for 10 years before his death, then established a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice at Southport in 1971 and was a specialist surgeon at Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah Hospitals until 1979. She moved her practice to Sydney when she married Ian Shortell. She also attended patients in gaols whilst in Townsville & Sydney. In 1999, she reopened a practice on the Gold Coast which specialised in caring for older members of the community.Vivienne was a founding member of the Amara Study Group, established in 1965 for women in the dental profession. She was actively involved in professional advocacy throughout her career, and for 38 years, held executive roles including 8 years on ADAQ Council, and with Sydney Hospital, United Dental Hospital, and Sydney Hospital Foundation (now the NFMRI).More recently, she advocated for oral health assessment and treatment to form part of comprehensive health programs, especially for chronically ill patients. Vivienne passed away suddenly on 16 November 2019, with plans for her proposed new consultative practice on the day’s agenda. Vivienne was a keen gardener, a competent artist and patron of the Arts, and prior to dentistry, was a prominent Brisbane model. Vivienne is survived by her four children, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The Family of Dr CowlishawDr Vivienne Margaret Cowlishaw1935 – 2019 “Quality in all spheres of Life – health and education being paramount.”

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202031Orientation Course6–17 July 2020 Sydney, AustraliaGain 59 CPD points at this preparatory course.Enrol before 12 Jun 2020: www.racds.org/OCRecent graduates may be eligible to apply for the Dr Elizabeth Fanning Scholarship to cover the full cost of your enrolment to the Orientation Course (applications close 12 April, 2020).To view the eligibility requirements, please visit: www.racds.org/OCscholarshipPrimary Examination (General Dental Practice)Anatomy|Histology|Physiology|Cell Biology & Biochemistry|Pathology|MicrobiologyWritten paper: 30 Nov – 2 December 2020, various locationsviva voce: 8–14 December 2020For more information: www.racds.org/PE*Enrolments close 9 October 2020Candidates will receive a certificate upon successful completion.View the GDP Handbook for more information about RACDS General Dental Practice programs at www.racds.org/GDPHandbookFor enquiries, please email [email protected] or call +61 2 9262 6044'I feel like I have a much deeper understanding of why we do what we do. This course should be mandatory for all dentists!'2019 Orientation Course attendeeRoyal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons' General Dental Practice ProgramRoyal Australasian College of Dental SurgeonsLet knowledge conquer disease

An international showcase of multidisciplinary dentistry and scientific research will soon take centre stage at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons' (RACDS) upcoming conference, running from the 10-12 September 2020 in Melbourne. Built around the central theme, ‘bringing dentistry disciplines together for optimal patient care’, the program has been developed under the leadership of Dr Susan Wise, specialist periodontist based in Victoria.\"We want to provide valuable, educational content for all the attendees, and this will cover different facets of dentistry. Through lectures and masterclasses, we’re sharing knowledge to help their practices with this broader perspective of dentistry”, says Dr Wise.Held every two years, RACDS has now been running this conference for 50 years. The event has a proud history of bringing together the world's leading experts in dental practice to drive improvements in patient management and outcomes. Dr Wise said that the 2020 conference, named The Fine Edge of Dentistry, has been designed so that nearly every field of modern dentistry is represented. The program is jam packed and has been structured to ensure that each component is either of interest, or relevance, to every attendee. \"Our scientific committee has selected the topics and speakers based on all the latest evidence areas of dentistry, from Australasia and internationally\".Dr Wise says that one of the highlights of this year's program will be the keynote speaker, Charlotte Stilwell, all the way from Harley Street in the UK.\"She'll be talking about prosthodontics for conventional reconstructions on teeth, and around implant-supported reconstructions and gerodontology from a practitioner perspective.”\"Charlotte is President-elect of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), which is an educational group with 10–12 September 2020 Sofitel on Collins, MelbourneBringing dentistry disciplines together for optimal patient careRACDS 25 Biennial Convocation and Scientific ProgramthAn interview with our 2020 Scientific Chair, Dr Susan Wise

over 18,000 members and fellows in over 100 countries around the world. Charlotte will be the very first female president of this extremely prestigious organization.\" Dr Wise says the program's outstanding collection of masterclasses, presented by renowned leaders and specialists in dentistry, are also not to be missed.\"Professor Ian Meyers and Dr Helen English will present on perio-restorative cases, while another masterclass will be led by Associate Professor Louise Brown on dental radiology. \"The third will from A/Prof David Sherring, Dr Andrew Cheng, Dr Jen-Ti (Rachel) Hseigh on the medical management of the dental patient, and the final masterclass will be run by Professor Michael McCullough, who will be talking about oral medicine\", she explains.On a personal level, Dr Wise has enjoyed the experience of pulling together one of the premier events on the Australian dentistry calendar.\"I've enjoyed organising the lectures and speakers, and I really love the fact we have so many female lectures this time around. Nine of the 23 speakers are women, and I enjoy promoting lots of women in dental education.”\"It's been great working with Dr. Peter Gregory, who’s the chair of the organising committee. Also, I've had a chance to help recommend the best places to go and things to do in Melbourne!\" says Dr Wise.With at least 300 people expected to descend on the Sofitel Melbourne on Collins this September, it's an event for dentists which shouldn't be missed.\"It'll be packed with sensational lectures, fabulous events, world-class lecturers, and great company\".For more information on the conference or to register,visit www.racds2020.com.au

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202034Chicken Soup for the SoulFollowing on from the 'Work-Life Balance’ theme featured in the November 2019 edition showcasing a number of our member’s leisure pursuits, we now turn our attention to the importance of maintaining a positive attitude when balancing work, family, study, and social commitments. Thank you to those who have contributed to the theme of ‘Chicken soup for the soul.’I thrive in the high paced intensity of working as a Maxillofacial Registrar at Auckland District Health Board. The long hours and the on-call commitments become ingrained into my routine, but I do have to remind myself about balance. It’s not my greatest strength! Starting each day with activity and getting outside as often as possible sets me up with an optimistic attitude for the day ahead. Throughout the day, I try to connect with friends, patients, and particularly colleagues over a meal or coffee during which time I actively avoid talking shop. Increasingly, we have much less time for dedicated relaxation outside of work hours, so I try to find opportunities for relaxation and enjoyment within my daily agenda, such as listening to podcasts on the commute to work. I prioritise arrangements to ensure that the time I do have to relax can be undistracted and enjoyed to the fullest. Having just finished a period of intense study for the Primary Examinations, I am trying to limit screen time and anxiety, focussing instead on sleep and socialising with friends and family. For me, relaxation is best spent through activity and preferably with others, but appreciate that many people cherish more tranquil alone time. Working and socialising in an environment with like-minded people maintains positivity and motivation. Keeping active, escaping with outdoor adventure, and time with loved ones suits me best.Dr Imogen Scott graduated from the University of Otago in 2016 and has since worked in private practice in South and Central Auckland as a Maxillofacial house officer and subsequently as a Maxillofacial Registrar - both positions at Auckland District health board. Imogen was awarded the Christensen Prize for 2019.Dr Imogen Scott Auckland, New Zealand

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202035Weipa is a fantastic place to live. It has a great community spirit, and it’s where some of the best people you will ever meet also choose to live. When I think of Weipa, I think of the red dirt and blue skies. Weipa will always have a place in my heart and be a very difficult place to leave. In 2019, I completed the Primary Examinations while 38 weeks pregnant. Two days later, my Dad passed away unexpectedly, and then two days after that, I gave birth to my daughter. Such raw life experiences cast light on the fleeting unpredictability of life. These events sparked a wide-eyed reflection of what we all know deep in our hearts; however, we refuse to allow it to allure our thoughts for more than a few seconds. Despite our human desire and efforts to control every aspect of our lives, we won’t ever know what is around the corner, in the next second or next year. All we have is this second, and the only true control we have is our perception at this moment. To wake up in the morning and decide that each day is a gift unfolding for us, and to make the most of this thing called life. In the day to day existence in our modern world, the impermanence of our life is hidden from plain sight. Most of us willingly enter into an illusion to allude ourselves to the inevitable. It, unfortunately, takes unexpected reminders like these to bring our mortality into immediate consciousness and to consider the value and importance of human life. To renew our desire to strive to be our best most compassionate selves, to serve our fellow earthlings, and not to get swept up in the day to day problems beyond our control. To evaluate how important are other things we dwell on. To empathise with each other as we share the experience of the human condition. You never know when your time is up, so don’t walk out, or sleep on an argument and tell people what they mean to you as time with them is precious and numbered. I feel that we are put on this earth to learn the lessons of love, compassion, wisdom, and knowledge. I am far from being able to practice my preach; however, I hope that I can learn life lessons and from now on, strive to be a far better version of myself. Dr Kate Burry works and lives in Weipa, a small mining town on Cape York, Queensland, that is famous for its fishing.Dr Kate Burry Weipa, Queensland Dr Matheel AlrawasKota Bharu, Malaysia Dr Matheel Zohair Yousif Alrawas, one of the College’s newest Fellows, and a (joint) Christensen prize-winner in 2017 shares his wisdom and insights with us. due to the economic crisis as a result of the war against ISIS, Matheel was left in a difficult position. His future was unclear. His new journey, after a challenging, dark and unsuccessful period, began with postgraduate studies in Malaysia and pursuing Fellowship at RACDS. While not easy, Matheel persisted and remained motivated, and focused on his greater goal of achieving a high standard of knowledge and skills, and to provide better living conditions for his family.In life, there are a lot of obstacles. Being away from your family in foreign country is not easy, with multiple responsibilities and many other complications in your way. Being away from my family, having a sick son and putting all the heavy burdens on my wife and family was the hardest thing for me. Setting a goal and then setting out to achieve it was the best motivator that helped me stay focused. Do not be afraid to dream, and dream big, aim high and work hard to achieve your goals. Love what you do. And when you start, please do not give up! Remember why you started it, and you won’t regret doing something you interested in in order to achieve your goals. I wanted to develop myself, provide a better life for my family, provide better care for my patients and gain confidence. Also, overthinking is not useful. I tried to stay positive and told myself that all this hard work would benefit my loved ones, and that kept me going. Everyone should get motivated every single day towards a better life and soul. It doesn’t matter how slow you go, as long as you do not give up!With family support (financially and emotionally), and their assistance to care for Matheel’s son who has a rare genetic musculoskeletal disease, Matheel was able to succeed in achieving Fellowship of the College. Matheel’s family support motivated him to achieve success and to complete what he set out to achieve, which Matheel sincerely thanks them for. His next goals are to apply for specialty training in Special Needs Dentistry after completing his postgraduate study, and eventually one day, lecture and educate. Matheel was originally from Baghdad, now working in Kelantan, Malaysia. After the withdrawal of his governmental scholarship to study a Masters program in the UK,

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202036“The generosity of volunteer dentists, together with sponsors, has helped the Foundation meet this increased demand for services.”With around one in six women experiencing domestic violence at the hands of a partner according to figures from the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Personal Safety Survey, the Australian Dental Health Foundationis providing free dental care to women whose oral health has been impacted by family/domestic violence. The Foundation’s Rebuilding Smilesprogram delivers pro bono dental treatmenttowomenwhohaveexperienced domestic violence who have suffered immediate dental trauma or ongoing oral health problems. By working with domestic violence support agencies, the Foundation receives applications for assistance from affected women and their families and then places them with Australian dentists who provide their treatment free of charge, with some funding available through the Rebuilding Smiles® program. Dentists rebuild smiles of Australians experiencing domestic violenceIn the last financial year, 44 Rebuilding Smiles® patients from around Australia had treatment completed at an average of $4,100 per case and, as the end of February 2020, another 65 individuals are currently undergoing remedial dental work. The Foundation meets the costs of these treatments from funds donated from the public, various state governments, corporate sponsors and the Australian Dental Association.The ABS report noted “that being pushed, grabbed, or shoved was the most common physical assault behaviour experienced by women, regardless of the perpetrator type” but that “women were more likely to have been kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or choked, when the perpetrator was a male partner compared with another known male (such as a family member or friend)”.As a result, victims often need require complex and extensive care including dentures, crowns, bridges and implants. Dentists, and indeed many members of the College community, witness this horrific pattern of violence, often seeing the effects in their trauma-affected patients. ADHF presents an opportunity to make a difference for these victims. To get involved, contact the ADHF on (02) 8815 3333 or email [email protected]

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202037Making a differencewith the Australian Dental HealthFoundationThe Australian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF) is supported by some very generous volunteer dental practitioners who provide pro bono dental treatment to patients referred to the Foundation by charities and not-for-profit organisations. Below, Dr Susan Wise, periodontist at South Eastern Periodontics and Implants, and former Past-President of ADAVB, and current RACDS Board member, shares her experiences with the ADHF and a couple of her cases.I became involved with the ADHF after attending an ADAVB Volunteer Information night a few years ago. My classmate, Dr Michael Togias, talked about the ADHF and how it is the easiest form of volunteering by treating patients at no cost at your own practice with your staff. Most general dentists ‘donate a day’ where they treat different ADHF patients in a single day once a year. Some ‘adopt a patient’ and fit the patient in between their regular appointments to provide more comprehensive treatment. As a specialist periodontist, the adopt-a-patient model is the feasible option, as periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease that requires regular periodontal maintenance.Having expressed interest in participating as an ADHF volunteer, I was referred a delightful 48-year-old Sri Lankan refugee who required periodontal treatment prior to having a part lower denture made. Rohan’s molars had a very questionable prognosis. After a course of non-surgical periodontal treatment and Rohan’s excellent plaque control, he was suitable to have the denture made. At one appointment, Rohan brought his eight-year-old daughter who looked at me and said, ‘I want to be a lady dentist when I grow up’. Needless to say, I was absolutely delighted. Rohan now sees my dental hygienists twice a year for periodontal maintenance and is exceptionally motivated to keep his teeth.Last year, the ADHF referred Kim to my practice through the Rebuilding Smiles® program. Kim recently had her mobile 11 and 21 extracted as she was a victim of domestic violence. Kim is my age, 47, and was very self-conscious about wearing a part upper denture as she occasionally walked out of her house without her denture. She also found it difficult to eat in public. Kim lives in regional Victoria and travelled almost two hours each way to see me. She was never late to an appointment. Treatment planning for the implant placements involved numerous phone calls and emails to a number of businesses to help out. MFI Radiology in Collins Street bulk billed the CBCT. The CBCT confirmed that there was sufficient but limited alveolar bone in the 11 and 21 sites. Straumann donated the two implants and healing abutments. Amy Carswell attended the surgery with a box of spare implants in case a different size was required. Geistlich donated Bio-Oss and Bio-Gide for the bone grafting on the buccal aspects of the implants. Kim’s implants were torque tested four months later. Once the implants had osseointegrated, Dr Kunal Pandya, prosthodontist at Prosthodontic Associates on Collins Street, restored the implants. Nik from Dental Pro Fashion was the dental technician who made the crowns. The generosity of Straumann, Geistlich, Dr Kunal Pandya, Dental Pro Fashion and MFI with their time and materials has changed Kim’s life. Kim now eats in public and does not stress that she has forgotten to wear her part upper denture. Kim loves her new smile and the way her teeth look. Michael Togias was right – the ADHF is the easiest way for dentists to volunteer, and as dentists, we really can make a difference.This article was published by Vicorian Dentist November 2019.

COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202038Future Directions CommitteeThe primary aim of the Future Directions Committee was to develop concepts for future policy directions and to move the College toward a more global and wide-ranging educational organisation on a sound financial position. The need to think more broadly was important at 2020 Dr Elizabeth Fanning Orientation Course ScholarshipReceive full enrolment for the RACDS Primary Exam Orientation Course (6–17 July, 2020) worth AUD$3,220! Applications close Tuesday, 7 April 2020For more details, visit www.racds.org/OCscholarshipRoyal Australasian College of Dental SurgeonsLet knowledge conquer diseasethat time as dentistry was changing rapidly and many of the old educational models were evolving towards evidence-based learning and electronic delivery.Dr Ross Bastiaan OAM RFD chaired the Future Directions Committee and members included the late President Dr John Sinclair, Drs Dell Kingsford and Stephen Daymond. Meeting twice yearly, the Committee provided a series of new policy recommendations for endorsement by Council and successfully steered educational expansion to Hong Kong and other Asian centres for the first time. Other successful recommendations included developing the concept leading to the MRACDS in conjunction with Councillor Jonathan Rogers, expanding the range of College financial investments and initiating discussions with several of the dental specialties to form closer ties with the RACDS.The Committee was eventually disbanded only when an annual Strategic Planning program was put in place for the full Council in 2004.(Information provided by Drs Dell Kingsford Smith and Ross Bastiaan)From the Archives...Established in the 1990s, the Future Directions Committee achieved a range of significant College initiatives, many of which are still in play today.Future Directions Committee – 12 Feb 1998Drs S Daymond, D Kingsford Smith, J Sinclair, R Bastiaan AM RFDApply Now

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COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 01 202041Upcoming EventsFinal Year Dental Student Tutorial Program 2020Tuesday 3 March to Monday 7 September 2020Melbourne Dental SchoolCosts: $250Registrations close 23 March 2020. Please ensure to register ASAP: www.racds.org/TutorialProgramVictoria / TasmaniaSocial DrinksSave the DateMAR3MAY15Primary Brunch and Learn ForumSave the DateSEP20Final Exam TutorialsSave the DateNOV14Saturday 14 November 2020Saturday 28 November 2020 (case discusstion)Western AustraliaSocial Function to WelcomeNew Fellows & MembersThursday 26 March 2020, The Point Bar and GrillThis is a free event.RSVP by 16 March 2020: www.racds.og/WAfunctionMAR26Scientific Meeting 2020Friday 5 June 2020, Pan Pacific Hotel at PerthCosts: RACDS Fellows/Members/Candidates: $350Non-RACDS Dentists: $450Hygientists/Therapists/OHTs: $250Final Year DMD/DClinDent Students: FreeSpeakers:Dr Michael Mandikos – ProsthodontistDr Gus Jang – EndodontistDr Emma Lewis – OMFSDr Rachel Chye – PeriodontistDr Peter Readman – Paediatric DentistRegistrations close 28 May 2020. Please ensure to register ASAP:www.racds.org/WAsm2020JUN5Scientific Meeting 2020From Cradle to Grave – the GDP patient journeySaturday 13 June 2020Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern ArtCosts: RACDS Fellows/Members/Candidates: $350Non-RACDS Dentists: $525Final year dental students at Griffith/UQ/JCU: FreeSpeakers:Dr Erin MahonyDr George Chu & Dr Sig FuDr Danielle LaytonProf Ian Meyers OAMDr Sarah ShawDr Ed HsuPlease ensure to register ASAP: www.racds.org/QLDsmQueenslandJUN13New ZealandStudy Day 2020Save the DateSaturday 17 October 2020,QT Wellington Museum Hotel90 Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011OCT17

Group discount available for 4 or more registrationsScan the QR code to book your ticket nowMore info at: www.racds2020.com.auEndodontics | General Practice | Genetics Implants | OMFS Oral Medicine | Orthodontics | Periodontics | Paediatric Dentistry Prosthodontics | Radiology | Sedation Restorative Dentistry | Special NeedsMasterclassesStrictly limited availability - register now to reserve your place• The periodontal and restorative management of compromised teeth• Interpretation or diagnosis? Looking at the limitations of OPGs and CBCT imaging in dentistry• Sex, Drugs, Bugs and Oral Cancer: A complex oral medicine patient• Medical management of the dental patient: Anticoagulants, MRONJ, Antibiotic prophylaxis revision10–12 September 2020 Sofitel on Collins, MelbourneBringing dentistry disciplines together for optimal patient careA comprehensive two-day conference focused on the latest developments, innovations and techniques available across the realm of modern dentistry. Hear from over 20 revered speakers and Masterclass Facilitators, as well as a fascinating Keynote Speaker hailing from the UK.Royal Australasian Collegeof Dental SurgeonsLet knowledge conquer diseaseThis is a not-for-profit dentistry event designed by Fellows and Members of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons – who welcome all dentists to attend.International Keynote SpeakerCharlotte StilwellProsthodontist & President-Elect, ITI International (UK)Invited Speakers & Masterclass FacilitatorsDr Eduardo Alcaino Dr Christina AdlerDr Mohamed Amer Prof Mark BartoldA/Prof Louise Brown Dr Andrew ChengDr Mehrnoosh Dastaran Prof Joerg EberhardDr Helen English A/Prof Mark EvansDr Mithran Goonewardene Dr Rita HardimanDr Jen-Ti (Rachel) Hsieh A/Prof Sharon LiberaliProf Michael McCullough Prof Ian Meyers OAMDr Jilen Patel A/Prof David SherringA/Prof Patrick Tseng Prof Euan WallaceDr Patrick Wu Dr Sharonne ZaksFor all program topics, please visit www.racds2020.com.au/ProgramScientific Program topics to be covered12.5 CPD Hours