College News December 2018

Royal Australasian College of Dental SurgeonsCOLLEGENEWSDECEMBER 2018ISSUE #03 Council 2018-2020 Page 2 Convocation Page 22Oral Health in The Big House Page 34

CONTENTS Councillor Profiles 2018 - 2020 2 Appointments 2018 - 2020 5 Reports 6 Examiner Recognition 15 Admissions 16 Testimonials 16 18 Regional Committee Reports 22 Convocation 29 30Queen's Birthday Honours and Prizes 31 Upcoming Events 34 36 College Calendar 2019 37 Oral Health in The Big House College Remembers Membership BenefitCOLLEGE INFORMATIONRoyal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons PatronABN 97 343 369 579 Her Excellency The Rt Honourable Dame Patsy Reddy, Governor-General of New Zealand.1st Issue 2019Deadline for submission of material 22 Feb 2019 Copyright All rights reserved. No part of this work covered by copyright may be reproducedContact or copied in any form or any means (graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping, or information and retrieval systems)Level 13/37 York Street without the written permission from the College.Sydney NSW 2000 AustraliaTelephone: 1800 688 339Email: [email protected]: www.racds.orgDisclaimerThe Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, “the RACDS”, its officers, servants or agents will have no liability in any way arising frominformation 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 behalfof the RACDS express or implied of any belief in their truth or otherwise, in whole or in part, unless an express statement to that effectaccompanies the item in question.Please contact College Editor Amanda Phoon Nguyen at [email protected] or Maryann Walsh, Executive Assistant [email protected].

RACDS COUNCIL AND STAFF ON WHITE RIBBON DAYWhite Ribbon Day is Australia’s largest awareness day, to Dentistry in 2015 when final-year students on clinical placementsprevent men’s violence against women. In Australia, one woman found themselves treating victims of domestic violence. Thea week is killed at the hands of a current or former partner. program has helped students to recognise and respond to signs of domestic violence in their patients through the program.Dental practitioners are often faced with the effects of domesticviolence when treating their patients for their injuries to the teeth, In 2017, the Australian Dental Association Foundation (ADAF)mouth and jaw sustained due to domestic violence. teamed up with charities and dentists to create the Rebuilding Smiles program, which provides free treatment to women andNew resources for both domestic violence survivors and the children who have experienced domestic violence.dental practitioners themselves have been created by a numberof organisations to help tackle this horrible problem we are facing RACDS encourages organisations to work together to provideas a society. support to victims of domestic violence, and the practitioners treating them.The 'domestic violence: recognise, respond, refer' trainingprogram was created by James Cook University School of For more information visit www.whiteribbon.org.au NEW EDITOR FOR THE COLLEGE NEWSDr Amanda Phoon Nguyen receiving We are pleased to introduce the new College News Editor, Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen,her testamur at Convocation 2016 BDSc, MRACDS (GDP), Cert ADLfrom Dr David Sykes OAM Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen is a final year Registrar in Oral Medicine at the UWA Dental School, University of Western Australia. Before undertaking specialist training, Amanda graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree, served in the Royal Australian Navy as a Dental Officer and worked in both public and private practice in Western Australia. Amanda completed her Membership in the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (General Stream) in 2016 and serves as a mentor in the MRACDS program and is a member of the WA Regional Committee. Amanda is keen on connecting with Fellows/Members of the College and welcomes all to contact her with any ideas, suggestions or interesting work that would make engaging reading for the membership. She can be contacted at [email protected] or [email protected] The College expresses its sincere thanks to Prof Clive Wright, editor for 2016 2018. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 1

Councillor Profiles 2018 - 2020The College community warmly Dr Paul Sambrook Prof Ian Meyers OAMwelcomes Dr Paul Sambrookas President of the College for President President - Electthe term 2018 – 2020. Joining DrSambrook after being re-elected Paul is an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon in Ian is an honorary professor at Theare A/Prof Peter Duckmanton, Prof Adelaide that has been on the OMS Board University of Queensland SchoolIan Meyers OAM, Dr Albert Lee of Studies for over 20 years as a member of Dentistry. He is the former Chief(representing the Asia region), Dr and Chair of its various subcommittees. Executive Officer and a past presidentPeter Gregory, Dr Hugh Trengrove Paul led the Board through successive of for the Australian Dental AssociationMNZM and Dr Warren Shnider. We ADC Accreditation cycles. Paul is also QLD Branch (ADAQ). He is Fellow ofare pleased to welcome five new on the Executive of the International the International College of Dentists,Councillors, namely Winthrop Prof Association for OMS. Academy of Dentistry International, andMarc Tennant, Prof Laurie Walsh the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Ian hasAO, Prof Elizabeth Martin, Dr Erin Paul was elected to Council in 2012. been a Fellow of the College since 2010Mahoney (representing the New where he has held positions on the BoardZealand region) and Dr Susan of Studies for the MRACDS programme,Wise. Dr Patrick Russo remains the CPD Committee and the Convocationon Council as Immediate Past Committee.President throughout 2019. Ian was elected to Council in 2016.Thanks are extended to 2016– 2018 Councillors who are notreturning for another term; DrDenise Lawry, A/Prof NickyKilpatrick, A/Prof Richard Widmerand Dr Chris Callahan whosecommitment and contributionsare greatly valued. Dr Albert Lee Dr Warren Shnider Dr Erin Mahoney Honorary Treasurer Censor-in-Chief Executive OfficerAlbert graduated dentistry at the Warren specialises in Special Needs Erin is a Specialist Paediatric DentalUniversity of Adelaide in 1984 and in Dentistry at Dental Health Services Consultant at Hutt Valley District Health Board1990 undertook postgraduate training Victoria and has several academic in Wellington, New Zealand. Erin was awardedin Pedodontics at the Institute of Dental appointments including as Clinical her FRACDS in 2002 and MRACDS (Paed) inSurgery, University of London. He Academic Lead, LaTrobe University. 2008 Erin has worked as a specialist for manyattained FRACDS by examination (1992) Warren is passionate about ensuring years in NZ and Australia and is involvedand is an inaugural Fellow of the College that the College education programs and in research and clinical practice. Erin hasof Dental Surgeons of Hong Kong and the processes are benchmarked against best examined in the Fellowship and MembershipHong Kong Academy of Medicine (1993). practices in dental education. for the college for over 9 years and has beenHe has served the RACDS Asia Regional the Chair of the RACDS NZ Committee for 5Committee since 1993 and as Chairman Warren was elected to Council in 2010. years.2001 to 2002. Erin was elected to Council in 2018Albert was elected to Council in 2010.2 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

Councillor Profiles 2018 - 2020Dr Patrick Russo A/Prof Peter Duckmanton Dr Peter GregoryImmediate Past President Councillor CouncillorPatrick gained Fellowship by Examination Peter has a Masters qualification in Peter is a Specialist Paediatric Dentistin 1987. He has run a private general Restorative Dentistry and became a who graduated BDSc and MDSc (UWA)practice in Brighton, Victoria since 1985. Fellow of the RACDS by examination in and FRACDS in 1983. His experiencePatrick has been a member and Chair 1989. After seven years in the RAAF he includes Visiting Professor, Northwesternof the GDP Board of Studies, Victorian/ became a Senior Specialist at Sydney University Dental School, Illinois, USA;Tasmanian Regional Committee and an Dental Hospital and was appointed President AAPD and ANZSPD (WAexaminer for the Final Fellowship exam. Associate Professor in 2009. Peter is and Federal); Examiner and MemberHe was President from 2016-18. involved in endodontic teaching and of the Board of Studies RACDS; research, the NSW RACDS Regional Visiting Paediatric Dentist and Head ofPatrick was elected to Council in 2008. Committee for nearly ten years and a Department, Childrens Hospital, Perth and reviewer for several journals. Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of WA. Peter was elected to Council in 2012. Peter was elected to Council in 2010. Prof Elizabeth Martin Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant Dr Hugh Trengrove MNZM Councillor Councillor CouncillorLiz gained Fellowship by examination in Marc is a Lecturer and Chief Examiner Hugh completed his undergraduate1981 and was an examiner for the RACDS for the RACDS primaries and recipient and postgraduate dental training atFinal Examinations 1988-97. More recently of the College Meritorious Service Award Otago University. He is a specialistas Registrar, General Dental Practice, for and a Fellow without Examination. Marc prosthodontist currently working as athe past 10 years since 2008. She currently is the Founding Director of a Research visiting dentist at the Greenlane Clinicalholds appointments within the Sydney Collaborative focused on addressing Centre, and as the Associate Director –Dental School as Academic Leader issues of marginalised communities Research and Policy for the NZ Dental(Education), Chair of the Department of in Australia and beyond. He has held Association in Auckland. Hugh is a FellowTooth Conservation, Chair of the DMD3/4 executive roles in dental schools by examination (1993), a past examinerAssessment Progression Committee and across Australia, leading rejuvenation for the final Fellowship examinations, theCoordinator for Clinical Activities at the of Australian dental education over the past Honorary Treasurer and a memberWestmead Centre for Oral Health. Other last 3 decades. Marc has spent 25 years of the Board of Studies in General Dentalappointments include Research Fellow at as a dental public health academic in Practice.the Institute of Dental Research, examiner Australasia, facilitating the developmentfor the Australian Dental Council, ADC of innovative education and service Hugh was elected to Council in 2014accreditation panel member and as an models in dentistry and is one of theexternal examiner for the University of most published academics in Australian COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 3Malaya. dentistry.Liz was elected to Council in 2018. Marc was elected to Council in 2018.

Councillor Profiles 2018 - 2020 Prof Laurence Walsh AO Councillor Laurie is a professor at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry, where he is the discipline lead for special needs dentistry. He has been the chief examiner in Microbiology for the RACDS primary since 1999. He was the head of the UQ Dental School from 2004-2013, and served 18 years on ADAQ Council and 5 years on ADAQ Executive before becoming ADA Qld state branch president in 2018. Laurie serves on AHPRA professional standards panels, and he represents dentistry on several committees of Standards Australia. Laurie was elected to Council in 2018. Dr Susan Wise Councillor Susan is the Immediate Past-President of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB). Susan was first elected on the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB) Council in 2010. Susan is a specialist periodontist in suburban Melbourne and has a passion for oral health. Susan was on the ADAVB Oral Health Committee for 12 years including chairing this committee for 4 years. Susan was on the RACDS Board of Studies (Periodontics) in 2016-17 and has demonstrated to and examined post- graduate and undergraduate students in periodontics. She was also a past president of the Australian Society of Periodontology (Victorian Branch). Susan was elected to Council in 2018.The College Council and staff wish you Season's Greetings & a magnificent New Year 4 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

College Appointments 2018-2020REGISTRARS EndodonticsDr Heather Cameron – Registrar FRACDS (GDP) – from 1 Jan 2019 Dr Erika Vinczer – AcademyDr Catherine Prineas – Registrar MRACDS (GDP) Dr Christine Yu – AcademyClin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar (SDP) Dr Alan Nerwich – RACDSA/Prof Werner Bischof – Assistant Registrar (SDP) Dr Alex Moule – RACDSDr Julia Dando – Registrar (OMS) Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar (SDP) Ex officio A/Prof Peter Duckmanton - President’s NomineeHonorary Editor of AnnalsA/Prof Menaka Arundathi Abuzar Oral Medicine Dr Ajith Polonowita – Society (ASO)Editor of College News Dr Jonathan Tversky – Academy (NZAO)Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen Dr Agnieszka Frydrych – RACDS Dr Anastasia Georgiou -RACDSSTANDING COMMITTEES Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar (SDP) – Ex officioEducation Policy Board Dr Paul Sambrook – PresidentDr Hugh Trengrove MNZM – ChairProf Ian Meyers OAM – President-Elect OrthodonticsDr Warren Shnider – Censor-in-Chief A/Prof John (Mike) Razza – AcademyProf Karl Lyons – Internal Subject matter expert Dr Andrew Lush – AcademyDr Chris Callahan – Internal Subject matter expert Dr Shane Fryer – RACDSTBC – Registrar representative Dr Stephen Langford – RACDSDr Robert Broadbent – External Subject matter expert Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar (SDP) – Ex officioMr Olly Jones – External Subject matter expert Dr Paul Sambrook – PresidentMr Haldor Aamot – Director of Education Paediatric DentistryFinance, Audit and Risk Committee Dr Vanessa William – AcademyDr Albert Lee – Honorary Treasurer Prof David Manton – AcademyDr Hugh Trengrove MNZM – Councillor Prof Bernadette Drummond – RACDSProf Laurie Walsh AO – Councillor Dr John Winters – RACDSA/Prof Peter Duckmanton – Councillor Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar (SDP) – Ex officioAdj A/Prof John Dale AO – Non-Councillor Dr Erin Mahoney – President’s NomineeDr Chris Callahan – Non – CouncillorDr Paul Sambrook – President Periodontics Dr Rachel Garraway – AcademyConvocation Committee (for 25th College Convocation 2020) Dr Robert Fell - AcademyDr Peter Gregory – Chair, Arrangements A/Prof Albert Tan - RACDS A/Prof Christopher Daly - RACDSAwards Committee – newly formed Nov 2018 Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar (SDP) ex officioProf Ian Meyers OAM - Chair, President Elect Dr Susan Wise – President’s NomineeAdj A/Prof John Dale AODr Clive B Ross CNZM (NZ) ProsthodonticsA/Prof Bernadette Drummond Dr Paul Hogan – AcademyProf Martin Tyas AM (AUST) – President’s Nominee Dr Simon Wylie – Academy Dr David Sykes OAM – RACDSBOARDS OF STUDIES Dr Suzanne Hanlin – RACDSFRACDS(GDP) Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar (SDP) - ex officioDr Lara Friedlander Prof Ian Meyers OAM – President’s NomineeProf Michael BurrowDr Michael Wyatt Special Needs DentistryDr Dimitra Mersinia Dr Avanti Karve – AcademyDr Warren Shnider – Censor in Chief Dr Juliet Gray – AcademyWinthrop Prof Marc Tennant - Councillor A/Prof Mina Borromeo – RACDSDr Heather Cameron - Registrar FRACDS(GDP) Dr Sharon Liberali – RACDSDr Hugh Trengrove MNZM – President’s nominee Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar (SDP) – Ex officio Prof Laurie Walsh AO – President’s NomineeMRACDS(GDP)Dr Adam Keyes-Tilley – Chair COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE ROLESDr Greg Miller RACDS Representative on the Advisory Editorial Panel, TheDr Errol Kilov Australian Prescriber - Dr Paul SambrookProf Michael BurrowAdj A/Prof John Dale AO RACDS Representatives on the Faculty of Oral Pathology of theDr Catherine Prineas – Registrar MRACDS(GDP) Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia – A/Prof Norman FirthDr Warren Shnider – Presidents’ nominee and A/Prof Alex ForrestDental Public Health RACDS Representative on the Panel for Consultant to assist theDr Peter Arrow – Academy NSW Ministry of Health - Dr Ann CollinsDr John Rogers – AcademyDr Robin Whyman – RACDS RACDS Representative on the ACHS Oral Health Clinic - Clin A/ProfA/Prof Chun Hung Chu – RACDS Richard WidmerClin A/Prof Neil Peppitt – Registrar SDP – Ex officioWinthrop Prof Marc Tennant – President’s Nominee COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 5

PRESIDENT PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR PAUL SAMBROOKAs the year comes to a close this is my first President’s message. Also, during 2019 the College will be undertaking a review ofI sincerely thank the entire College community for the support educational offerings to ensure that the College’s educationalthat has given me the privilege and honour to be the President. and examination activities are relevant to current professionals,I thank our outgoing President Dr Patrick Russo for the drive and educationally rigorous and comply with 21st century standards.vision that has got us to the position that we are in now. I thank allmembers of Council for their tireless efforts. The College has come a long way since we had a small office and a staff of 1 to our current structure. We are committed to havingWe welcome 5 new members of Council Prof Liz Martin, Winthrop qualified and quality personnel in positions that are required.Prof Marc Tennant, Prof Laurie Walsh AO, Dr Erin Mahoney We require a workforce that brings and develops skills in manyand Dr Susan Wise and I welcome back to Council A/Prof Peter innovative areas.Duckmanton, Prof Ian Meyers OAM, Dr Albert Lee, Dr Peter Gregory,Dr Hugh Trengrove MNZM and Dr Warren Shnider. Immediate Past We are indebted to our CEO, Dr Karen Luxford, and our team ofPresident Dr Patrick Russo will remain on Council for the next 12 directors and staff that run the College office in all areas so well.months as per our Constitution. Having the right staff in the right place at the right time is a major exercise.I thank the retiring members of Council and wish them the very best I encourage all members to engage with the College, it is yourfor the future. It was a privilege to work with you all - Dr Denise Lawry, College and if I can re-state what Patrick Russo said 2 years ago –A/Prof Nicky Kilpatrick, A/Prof Richard Widmer and Dr Chris Callahan. “satisfaction increases with engagement.” I look forward to the next 2 years and would welcome hearing fromIt will be a busy year ahead building on the work of previous any Fellow or Member at any time. I will be visiting the regions andCouncils especially in the area of College governance. A review look forward to carrying any feedback you may have to the Council.of governance was undertaken by the previous Council anddiscussion and consultation has occurred with membership, I wish all members and candidates of the College a safe and happyRegional Committees and at Convocation in the College Forum. holiday season and a successful healthy and happy 2019.This consultation process will continue during 2019 and will resultin constitutional changes for discussion and then voting at the 2019 Dr Paul SambrookAnnual General Meeting. President Dr Patrick Russo congratulating Dr Paul Sambrook as the new RACDS President6 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

PAST PRESI PAST PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE DR PATRICK RUSSOIt is with a mixture of sadness and pride our examination processes. This integrity To our new President, Dr Paul Sambrookthat I write for the College News for the is critical to the standing of RACDS and his Council, I offer my congratulationsfinal time. qualifications. on their election and best wishes for a Across all College qualifications there are successful term.My College journey began in 1986 when I our Examiners. They spend hours markingtook the first steps towards Fellowship. I was papers, in viva voce, in preparation, Finally, thanks to all of you who haveinducted at the Hong Kong Convocation of workshops, examiner calibration and supported the College in so many ways,1989 in what I regard as a seminal moment post-exam meetings. A recent survey be it attending educational programs,in my career. of past and current Examiners elicited a Convocation, social functions, Regional common response that “…I get more out activities, sitting on Boards or CommitteesI saw RACDS not only as a pinnacle in of it than I give”. A response indicative of or as mentors for candidates.dental education, but as a living example the selflessness and generosity of theseof true professionalism – excellence, ethics people. They too deserve our thanks and I offer good wishes for the up-comingand altruism. As a general practitioner I had gratitude. holiday season and look forward tofound an educational home, and a network meeting with you again over the comingof like-minded friends and colleagues. The work of Council amounts to nothing years.It is remarkable that some 30 years later, if it is not well supported operationally. Wethose opportunities and attributes remain. have been fortunate to have a talented and Dr Patrick RussoAnd while our profession has changed hard-working College office. I would like to President RACDSsignificantly, what the College represents pay particular tribute to RACDS CEO Dr 2016-2018and what a young dentist might find in the Karen Luxford who has built and led a veryorganization remains the same. capable team over the term of this Council. Council have enjoyed the support of theFor me, the opportunity to be involved team as have Regional Committees andin the College at various levels - Regional candidates alike.Committee, Examination, Boards ofStudies and ultimately Council has been aunique privilege. One is constantly awareof the responsibility and trust that themembership has offered you.I would like to acknowledge those whohave been there along the way, in particularover the last two years.Firstly, to my fellow Councillors.Directorial responsibility is a significantundertaking and requires a majorcommitment of time and energy. Manyof your Councillors will have Chaired orcontributed to committees and workingparties as well as involvement in their localRegion. The membership should be awareof the efforts of these individuals and onyour behalf, I thank them.To the College Registrars, I also offerthanks for their work. The diligence ofthese individuals ensures the integrity of COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 7

CEOCEO'S MESSAGE DR KAREN LUXFORDSince our last edition of the College News, A recent membership consultation has Eric Dierks from The Head and Neckthe Council Elections have taken place provided positive feedback about the Institute, Portland, Oregon. This event wasfor the Council 2018-2020. This year, the proposed governance changes beyond co-hosted with ANZAOMS. This eveningCollege conducted our first electronic 2020. The majority of the responses event was held in the College offices. TheElection for Council through CorpVote, an received from the College community 4th Guest Lecture event will be held inindependent election organisation. The were supportive of the proposed Melbourne in April 2019 with Dr Dorothyparticipation rate for the online election was changes. Thank you to those Fellows Boyd from University of Otago as guest28% which was higher than the previous and Members who also contributed speaker. Video recording of each lecture20% rate for the 2016 postal ballot. This ideas about further refinement of is placed on our website which means therate is considered a good participation the governance model, particularly content is accessible to all members.rate and is above the 10-15% rate typically in relation to the Advisory Councilexperienced by many membership based membership. All feedback received Many thanks to Censor in Chief Dr Warrenorganisations. CorpVote has informed has been reviewed and reported back Shnider for his online presentation aboutthe College that response rates between to Council. A draft of the Constitution the College delivered to many dental20-30% are considered ‘high-end’ and changes will be circulated to Fellows students across Australia recently throughrates >30% are very rare. The outcomes and Members for comment in April 2019 the new Australian Dental Studentsof the Council Election were declared at the before a membership vote later in 2019. Association’s ADSA Talks initiative. ThisAnnual General Meeting on 23 November Any agreed changes in governance will work is an important component of the2018 and in an eBlast from President Dr Paul not come into effect until the following College’s strategy focussing on Young andSambrook to Fellows and Members on 26 year in November 2020. Early Career Dentists.November. The Council recently approved the For the Primary Examination, 132Congratulations to all Councillors for 2018- formation of a single Awards Committee candidates sat the exam this year. Exams2020, new and re-elected, featured in this for the College. The Awards Committee, were held in all Australian venues as welledition of the College News. As CEO of the as a Standing Committee of Council, as 3 venues in Asia.College, I look forward to working with you will have an active role in soliciting andall to continue to strengthen and improve promoting the conferring of awards Enrolments for the Final Exam have closedthe College. I want to particularly thank (internal) and nomination of College and we have 49 candidates enrolled,Immediate Past President Patrick Russo Members and Fellows for national awards including 15 enrolments from Malaysia. Thefor his amazing commitment and tireless and honours (external). The College College will conduct written examinationswork during his Presidency. The College thanks the members of the two former in most capital cities and overseas venuesteam also wish to provide special thanks to Standing Committees, the National Awards in mid-January 2019. All viva voces will beformer Councillors A/Prof Nicky Kilpatrick, Committee, chaired by Dr Ross Bastiaan held at Westmead Hospital in Sydney.Dr Chris Callahan, A/Prof Richard Widmer AM, and the Nominations Committee,and Dr Denise Lawry for all their efforts and convened by the President-Elect. The Specialist Dental Practice Membershipachievements as 2016-2018 Councillors. examinations held so far in 2018 have been In this period, Council has also approved a successful, with three candidates passingOn other matters, in the six months new GDP Primary and Final Examinations the MOrth(RCSEd)/MRACDS(Orth) examsince the College introduced access to - Examiner Selection and Appointment in Edinburgh last May. Two candidates areonline journals via ClinicalKey, we have Policy developed by the Education Policy eligible for Membership in Special Needsalready signed up 500 registered users. Board. Dentistry after completing the annualThis membership service has been well College SDP examination in August, andreceived by the College community with Our 3rd Guest Lecturer Series was held an additional five candidates took up thepositive feedback sent to the College. To in October in Sydney presented by Dr mid-year opportunity for Membership viadate, journals are the most popular items the MoU pathway.accessed followed by online text books.8 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

Preparations are underway for 16 Accreditation ADC report requires the have taken on board your feedback andMembership candidates completing their review of assessments, calibration and so will be sending out a Save the DateDoctor of Clinical Dentistry programs at blue printing as well as Examiner training notice with a new location to all of ourthe end of 2018. These include candidates to be met in 2018. The College engaged an membership.for Paediatric Dentistry, Periodontics, external consultancy to conduct an initialProsthodontics and Orthodontics. An review of the examination processes and The RACDS Strategic Plan 2017-2020 isadditional eight candidates sat the systems currently administered by RACDS progressing well and I recently reportedMOrth(RCSEd)/MRACDS(Orth) exam in for the Surgical Science & Training (SST) on progress at the College Forum held atAdelaide in November. and Final Examinations. The focus is on Convocation. Upcoming areas of focus in further development of blueprinting and 2019 include an Asia Pacific Strategy.For OMS Accreditation, a progress report validation. The review also involved anwas submitted to the Australian Medical exploration of the development, delivery, Finally, special thanks to the amazingCouncil (AMC) in August 2018 – the scoring/marking, reviewing and reporting College Office Team and the many, manyconditions to be met for 2018 were the of examinations, as well as standard setting College Fellows, Members and lecturersreview of the Review the Reconsideration, processes and cut score determinations, for their commitment and hard workReview and Appeals (RRA) policy and and training and calibration for examiners. in ensuring the ongoing success of thethe review of the Overseas Trained Oral College in 2018.Maxillofacial Surgeons (OTOMS) policy. The 24th RACDS Convocation in AdelaideThe College has reviewed and launched an was a great success, with the Opening Wishing you all a safe and relaxing holidayupdated RRA Policy and a new Complaints Ceremony in the Adelaide Town Hall season. I look forward to continuing toPolicy. These Policies have been approved witnessing new inductions into the work with you to improve RACDS for ourby the Education Policy Board, the Board College. The post-event evaluation membership in 2019.of Studies – Oral Maxillofacial Surgery highlighted the scientific program as a(OMS) and endorsed by Council at its June significant strength. The Convocation Dr Karen Luxfordmeeting and came into effect on 1 July dinner was held at Adelaide Zoo. Final Chief Executive Officer2018. numbers for registration were 262, with 6 bronze sponsors and 19 Exhibition booths.For the Australian Dental Council (ADC),an OMS Accreditation report is due at Thank you to all within the Collegethe end of December 2018. The OMS community who provided feedback about how to improve Convocation 2020 – weDr Karen Luxford thanks the keynote speakers Prof William Scarfe and Prof German Gallucci COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 9

GDP REGISTRAR, FELLOWSHIP (GDP) PROF LIZ MARTINThe Web-based Education program (WBE) is underway with Modules are also available for each of the elective sections3 general modules accessible to candidates. The first module with 14 candidates registered for the Restorative/Periodonticsis intended to help candidates examine their clinical processes module, 2 for OS/OM/OP and 3 for the Paediatric Dentistry/and understand the level at which the Final Examination is Orthodontics module. A number of Fellows including Sergioset. The two general clinical modules have been designed to Salis, Danny Ho, Smitha Sukumar, Michael Burrow, Eric Carter,provide candidates with opportunities to practise and receive Nigel King, Peter Fowler and Erin Mahoney have madefeedback on the process of working through a patient case. I themselves available to assess the submissions and providewish to again express my sincere thanks to Geoff Borlase for feedback to candidates on these elective modules.the efforts he and Alex Jones put into reviewing and revisingthe first module. We currently have 33 candidates registered Examinationsfor the WBE program, with 24 candidates participating in the By the closing date of 12 October, 134 candidates hadfirst module, 26 in the second module and 22 for the third registered to sit the Primary Examinations. The written papersmodule. will be completed by candidates from 26-28 November in 8 venues; 5 in Australia, HK, Malaysia and Singapore. The vivaDuring this year, a review of the WBE was implemented to voce component will be held in the Sybill Centre at Women’simprove the organisation of the modules and to decrease College, the University of Sydney from 4-6 December. Thethe workload on the assessors. I am very grateful to Lara Registrar and a team of examiners will then travel to HongFriedlander for her hard work in leading the review and Kong and Malaysia to conduct the viva voce componentrunning the workshop to implement improvements to these of the examinations on 8-10 December, respectively. Theprocesses for the benefit of candidates and assessors alike. majority of registrants are from Australia however, those from overseas include 18 from New Zealand, 13 from Malaysia, 8My thanks also go to the following Fellows for their support from Hong Kong, 7 from Singapore and I from Fiji.in marking and providing feedback to candidates on theirsubmissions after completing the Introduction to the The Final Examinations will be held in mid January with theFellowship module and the two General modules; Lara written papers scheduled for 7-8 January, followed by the vivaFriedlander, Danny Ho, Peter Salameh, Aden Tran, Alan voce examinations from 14-16 January 2019. At this stage, 47Broughton, Smitha Sukumar, Heather Cameron, Omar Ikram candidates have registered for the examinations.and Alex Jones. Prof Liz Martin Registrar, Fellowship (GDP)10 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

GDP REGISTRAR, MEMBERSHIP (GDP) DR CATHERINE PRINEASAs we come to the end of the year, we The final viva voce will be held on Friday Mentorsare wrapping up the final assessment 16 November with Prof David Manton, Dr A Mentor Handbook was created withround and looking forward to the final viva Michael Wyatt, Dr Peter Mansour and Dr the help of Dr Lena Zhu and Dr Dimitravoce Examination of 2018. It has been a Nonie Polycarpou examining. There are 9 Mersinia. This Handbook is now availableproductive year for the MRACDS(GDP) candidates presenting for examination. to all mentors and can be accessed via theProgram with new exciting projects Mentor group on the RACDS website. Theunderway. There are currently 50 CPD Handbook will serve as a point of referencecandidates enrolled in the Program. The College held three masterclasses in for mentors when they may have questions August including Medical Emergencies, on how to assist their mentees.Assessment Round 2 and 3, 2018 Diagnosis and Treatment Planning andAssessment Round 2 commenced Therapeutics in Dentistry, Pain and Pain MRACDS(GDP) Program, 2019 Enrolmentson Friday 9 March and spanned five Management. The College would like to The MRACDS(GDP) Program is nowconsecutive weekends. There were 18 thank all the presenters for these sessions accepting enrolments for the 2019 cohort.candidates sitting 31 modules. which provide our candidates with such an The MRACDS(GDP) Program takes only 30 engaging educational experience. candidates per year and the College hasAssessment Round 3 was held from Friday commenced advertising for 2019. Please28 September to Sunday 28 October and The CPD Masterclasses provide candidates make sure to promote in your practice andinvolved 18 candidates who were examined an opportunity to explore specific modules tell any colleagues that may be interested.in 31 modules. at a detailed level, and a platform to ask questions, gain feedback and learn with In conclusion, I would like to take this2018 Short Answer Questions on the peers. opportunity to thank Prof Michael BurrowLearning Management System (LMS) and the entire team of examiners andAssessment Round 3 saw the introduction The next CPD Masterclasses will be held mentors who contribute their valuable timeof the Core Modules - Short Answer in 2019. Information about these will be to this Program.Question assessments (SAQ’s) being available on the RACDS website shortly.delivered on the Learning Management Dr Catherine PrineasSystem (LMS) used by the College. Registrar, Membership (GDP)From this round and onwards, candidates Examiners:will be logging on to the LMS to retrieve and Miss Zara Khan (MRACDS(GDP) Education Officer), Drs Aovana Timmerman, Michaelsubmit their SAQ assessments. Wyatt, Lena Zhu, Prof David Manton, Drs Nonie Polycarpou and Peter MansourThis change is part of the bigger projectwhich enables examiners to utilise the LMSto view and mark candidate submissions.This will improve the efficiency ofassessment delivery, streamlining theprocess for administration, candidates andexaminers.Thank you to all the candidates enrolledin Assessment Round 3, who have easilyadapted to using the LMS for their SAQassessments and made the process muchmore efficient!Viva voceThe second viva voce was held onFriday 27 July with Dr Shalinie King andDr Nonie Polycarpou examining. Therewere 6 candidates presenting and 4 weresuccessful. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 11

SDP REGISTRAR (SDP) CLINICAL A/PROF NEIL PEPPITTAnother productive year is coming to a close, and I must • BOYD, Dorothy – Paediatric Dentistry, Otagoreflect on the candidates who have been successful in • DUNCAN, Warwick – Periodontics, Otagoachieving qualifications in Specialist Dental Practice during • SALIS, Sergio – Prosthodontics, Otago2018. • FOWLER, Peter – Orthodontics, Otago • HAWKINS, James – Orthodontics, SydneyThe annual Membership and Fellowship examinations • WALLACE, Christine - Prosthodontics, Sydneywere held in Sydney on 20 August 2018. I would like to • TSENG, Patrick – Periodontics, Sydneycongratulate the candidates who were successful and extend • SYEDS, Mahnaz – Periodontics, Western Australiaappreciation to the Special Needs Dentistry examiners fortheir professionalism, expertise and contribution to the I must also extend ongoing thanks to the Specialist DentalCollege. Practice Board of Studies members who work diligently in the background consulting documents and providingExaminers Drs David Antunovic and Emma Jay. Successful invaluable advice on applications.Candidates Drs Daniel Sundaresan and Matthew Lim. I look forward to seeing a new cohort of graduates in 2019The Orthodontics examination held conjointly with the become Members and encourage existing Members toRoyal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh will take place from take up the challenge of the Fellowship Examination.Monday 20 November to Wednesday 22 November 2018in Adelaide. Adj A/Prof James Hawkins, Dr Edward Peel and Upcoming SDP EventsDr Andrew Toms will be the College nominated examiners Assessment of Eligibility to sit the College Membership/for the 8 candidates enrolled to receive Membership with Fellowship ExaminationsRACDS. I would like to wish the candidates well and thank the Applications close 1 April 2019 for examinations in Augustexperienced examiners, without whom, the examinations 2019 (Sydney). Use MSDP02 or FSDP01would not be possible. Enrolments for mid-year conjoint examinations (Universities)Organisation for the end-of-year conjoint examinations with Applications close 1 April 2019. Use MSDP03Australian and New Zealand Universities is well underway.Various Memoranda’s of Understanding (MoU’s) allow If you are interested in finding out more about pathways tocandidates enrolled in postgraduate specialist education to Fellowship or Membership in Specialist Dental Practice, youcomplete their exit examination as a conjoint Membership are encouraged to contact Rachel Introna, Senior Projectexamination. 16 candidates across various specialities from Officer at [email protected] University of Sydney, the University of Western Australiaand Otago University have taken up this opportunity. I Until next time, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe andwould like to thank the RACDS nominated examiners for happy new year.their contribution: Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt Registrar, Specialist Dental Practice12 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

CICCENSOR-IN-CHIEF DR WARREN SHNIDERAs we approach the end of 2018, I take • certificate of University BDS Governance Review working party, whichthis opportunity to reflect on the last four Qualification (must be verified) culminated in the Education Policy BoardCouncil terms and the last six years as (a different one to the first, with differentCensor-in-Chief. When I took over the role • certificate of University postgraduate terms of reference, not chaired by the CiC).from my predecessor, I asked him Master’s Degree qualification (must“So what exactly does the Censor-in-Chief be verified) “Change is the only constant in life”actually do?” To which my colleague said Heraclitus, a pre-Socractic Greekreplied, emphatically: • clear proof that the postgraduate philosopher. This is a truism for education“I don’t really know…….” qualification was two years, was full- at RACDS and learning and assessment inInitially I found that rather disconcerting, time and the start and finish dates the science and art of dentistry as a whole.picturing myself sitting around the Council (if the university cannot provide the I would implore the Education Policy Boardtable looking Censor-in-Chief like and above information they must be take on this notion of change as this is theputting my hand up when it came to contacted and advised of this) key element in the future-readiness andweighty decisions. relevance of the College and its programs. • a two year postgraduate program The Education Policy Board has everyThat notion didn’t last long. Less than can be: Masters, PHD or DClinDent. opportunity to engage and drive forwarda week, in fact. Within a couple of with the new governance structure.days a cheery email arrived from the It sort of sounded like it might have beenRegistrar, General Dental Practice. It was a tad-easier to do the Primaries after all. Finally, the pomp and circumstance. I havean application for exemption from the And anyone who has actually done the had the great privilege of introducing thePrimary Exam. I knew about this because I Primary would know that couldn’t possibly new inductees to the President on thehad heard about exemptions. Basically it is: be construed as an understatement. podium as they receive their Testamurs“Candidates who have completed a That’s when the homework started. from the last three Convocations. As withUniversity higher degree in research or a Although these applications had been all new Fellows and Members, I loveddegree leading to a specialist qualification thoroughly pre-digested by the Director every moment of it.in the health sciences which is no less than of Education and the Registrar, it is thetwo (2) years full time study or its equivalent CiC that signs off on these. So a series of I would further like to congratulate themay be eligible for an exemption from the late nights ensued pouring over scanned successful candidates since the lastPrimary Examination.” documents officially translated from a newsletter and welcome them to the dozen different languages. Affidavits College.But of course, the devil is in the detail: and notary’s letters detailing changes ofDocumentation that the College requires surname from graduation to marriage. Dr Warren Shniderin order to apply for exemption from the Justices-of-the-peace with their big Censor-in-ChiefPrimary Examination: smudged purple stamps. Letters of• completion of Subscription to Course prospectus, outline, assessment and examination. There was a lot of detail the College form (if not already and I’ve learnt a lot about dental teaching subscribed) in other countries. A big thank you to the• completion of Exemption form for the Directors of Education and the Registrars Primary Examination for your outstanding work.• most updated Certificate of Registration to practice in your The CiC also chaired the then Education jurisdiction (must be verified) Policy Board which was later renamed the Education Board, and then dissolved by an act of Council to allow an Education COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 13

OMS OMS DR GEOFFREY FINDLAYThe Board of Studies (BoS) and the The category of suspended accreditation Research Sub-committeevarious committees continue to work has been removed from the Handbook. A teleconference was held on 14 Augusttowards meeting the accreditation Positions will have full accreditation, 2018. Concerns were raised in relation torecommendations and conditions. The conditional accreditation or withdrawal research degrees obtained from overseasReconsideration, Review, and Appeal of accreditation. In the event that a site universities and their equivalence. ThePolicy (RRA), Overseas Trained Oral and has accreditation withdrawn, following Australia Qualifications Framework will nowMaxillofacial Surgery Specialist Assessment resolution of the preceding issues, the site be utilized as an assessment tool for thesePolicy (OTOMS) were reviewed in keeping may reapply for accreditation. degrees and an AQF – level 9 stipulated inwith the recommendations of the the handbook.reaccreditation report. A new Complaints The policy determining re-entry to thePolicy was also established to allow issues training program will be altered to make SST Examinationoutside of assessment to be addressed. provisions for a trainee who passes Eligibility criteria are being developed the Surgical Science and Training (SST) further for the 2019 SST Examination.Reaccreditation items for reporting examination on a subsequent attempt The SST will now be open to those whoin December 2018 revolved around but has no available position within the have completed both Dental and Medicalassessment and examination. original training region. This trainee will be degrees as well as an Intern and SIG year.• Blueprinting of assessments against provided the last position available during selection allocations. Final Examination the curriculum The 2018 final written examination was held• Introduction of valid methods of Education Committee in regional centers on Monday 13 August The Committee is chaired by Dr Scott and Tuesday 14 August. The 2018 final standard setting Borgna. The most recent meeting was held clinical examination was held in Melbourne on 17 July 2018. Review of all curriculum at the St Vincent’s Hospital on Friday 7thThe Australian Council for Educational modules is progressing well and anticipated September and Saturday 8th September.Research (ACER) was engaged by the to be collated for the 2019 Handbook.College to review its assessment processes. Nine candidates sat the final examination ofA draft report has been provided to the External specialists are being sought to which 6 were successful.BoS and items raised will be addressed assist in developing a curriculum moduleby the Examinations Committee over the for cultural competency. The Australian Accreditation Committeecoming months. College of Rural and Remote Medicine The Committee is chaired by Dr Jason has an excellent module that could be Erasmus. An accreditation visit of the SouthLegal Protection of Reflective Notes and incorporated into the curriculum with some Australian training centre was conductedAssessments modification. on 12 April 2018. Following a number ofMr Michael Gorton AM joined the recent reviews by the stakeholders was grantedBoS meeting to discuss options and make The College has approached Royal and a number of revisions in the reportrecommendations in relation to which Australasian College of Surgeons in relation were made. The final report was ratified atitems the College may wish to apply for to utilizing their electronic logbook. A new the October BoS meeting.protection. Once protection is granted to version is soon to be released and costingsan item it can no longer be used for other will be provided for review. An accreditation visit of the Queenslandpurposes or distributed to other parties. training centre was undertaken from 30-The College will provide a brief to Mr The College is currently exploring July – 1 August. The draft report has beenGorton AM on items to be protected which developing a regular webinar-based distributed to stakeholders for review andwill likely include the reflective notes of the education program for OMS trainees. comment.trainee’s learning portfolio or those held by There are potential opportunities toFellows. Audits will also be included in the record webinars as webcasts in the future The Oral Health Centre of WA and the Perthrequest. and provide access to trainees to these Children’s Hospital underwent site visits on recordings if they were unable to attend 12 and 15 October. These reports are inHandbook Revisions the live sessions. draft and will be released in the near future.A number of items will be altered in the nextrevision of the Handbook.14 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

Funding has been secured for a new post CPD Committee Selectionin Dunedin. Formal application for a new The Committee is chaired by A/Prof Bruce The Committee is chaired by A/Prof Jocelynaccredited post is expected in the near Austin. A demonstration of InPractice Shand. The selection interviews were heldfuture and a visit will be scheduled for 2 was given recently which is a means of at Karstens in Sydney on 21 July 2018. 25November 2018. addressing recertification requirements Applicants were interviewed for 12 training in NZ that may be modified to meet the positions.Nepean and John Hunter Hospitals have needs of the College in the future.applied for accreditation of a training posts The committee will investigate the scoresand are currently under review at present. The College is now required to report obtained by applicants for both the CVs to AMC the number of Fellows that are and PPAs to ascertain if a minimum scoreTraining Committee compliant with the CPD requirements should be achieved prior to offering anThe Committee is chaired by A/Prof yearly. Given this requirement a working interview.Jocelyn Shand. The most recent Training party is to be created to develop aCommittee meeting was held on 27 August mandatory CPD policy that also stipulates Dr Geoffrey Findlay2018. Logbooks were reviewed for 2017 remedial actions taken if Fellows are not Chair, Board of Studies - Oral &final year trainees at completion of their compliant. Maxillofacial Surgeryfellowship. This demonstrated an increasein dentoalveolar cases in comparison toprevious years.EXAMINER RECOGNITIONThe College thanks the following Examiners for their involvement in educational examinations andassessment programs.FRACDS(OMS) - Final Examination MRACDS(SDP) Dr Dylan Hyam Dr Peter Fowler MRACDS (Orthodontics) Dr Jason Erasmus conjointly with Otago University Dr Emma Lewis Dr Christopher Poon Dr Dorothy Boyd MRACDS (Paediatric Dent) Dr Stuart Deane conjointly with Otago University Dr Benjamin Erzetic Dr Dimitri Nikolarakos Prof Warwick Duncan MRACDS (Periodontics) conjointly with Otago University MRACDS(GDP) Adj A/Prof James Hawkins Orthodontics MRACDS (Orthodontics) Dr Shalinie King conjointly with Sydney University Dr Erin Mahoney Dr Nonie Polycarpou Dr Sergio Salis MRACDS (Prosthodontics) Dr Michael Wyatt conjointly with Otago University Dr Peter Mansour Prof David Manton Dr Scott McNab MRACDS (Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR)) Dr Nandor Steidler conjointly with Queensland University Dr Jeff Kestenberg Dr Felicia Valianatos Dr Patrick Tseng MRACDS (Periodontics) Dr Davina Kwong conjointly with Sydney University Dr Paul Hagley Dr Angus Kingon A/Prof Christine Wallace MRACDS (Prosthodontics) Prof John Dale AO conjointly with Sydney University Dr Raj Dhaliwal Dr Aovana Timmerman Dr Mahnaz Syed MRACDS (Periodontics) Dr James Talbot conjointly with UWA Dr John Boucher Adj A/Prof James Hawkins MOrthRCSEd/MRACDS(Orth) Dr Ted Peel MOrthRCSEd/MRACDS(Orth) Dr Andrew Toms MOrthRCSEd/MRACDS(Orth) Dr David Antunovic MRACDS – College Exam - Special Needs Dentistry Dr Emma Jay MRACDS – College Exam - Special Needs Dentistry COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 15

Admissions to Fellowship TESTIMONIALS and Membership MRACDS ENDODONTICS 2017 1 August 2018 to 30 November 2018 FRACDS(OMS) “I feel the rigours of the process to becoming a Member (and Nigel Robert JOHNSON (QLD) eventually a Fellow) of the Amish Arun PATEL (United Kingdom) College is an integral step in the John Douglas WEBSTER (QLD) training to become a specialist FRACDS(GDP) in my chosen field. ” Fauziah Binti ASMAIL-ISMAIL (MALAYSIA) Dr James Brichko, Dhanushka LEUKE BANDARA (Sri Lanka) MRACDS(Endo) 2017 Nur'Aini PUNGUT (Malaysia) “My decision to complete the MRACDS in endodontics the MRACDS(GDP) year after finishing my DCD was not taken lightly. The oral examinations were amongst the most rigorous I have ever David Jonathon CARR (QLD) sat. That being said, I felt that preparation for and sitting the Ahmed Hassan Moetaz Moustafa EL HADIDI MRACDS examination supplemented and helped cement much of my specialist training knowledge. Although not required by (VIC) AHPRA, I feel the rigours of the process to becoming a Member Barun Kumar GHOSH (VIC) (and eventually a Fellow) of the College is an integral step in the Catherine GILL (New Zealand) training to become a specialist in my chosen field. Apart from the Angela Anchee GURNER (NEE JOU) (SA) benefits of membership such as peer recognition and access Wai Tung HUI (Hong Kong) to ongoing professional development, I found the examination process itself to be very fulfilling allowing me to revisit my Edmund KWONG (VIC) postgraduate cases with fresh eyes. With an additional maturity Ching LAM (Hong Kong) I learned to discuss and justify my treatment philosophies with Abirami PARAMESWARAN (NSW) some of the most experienced specialists in Australia. I would Nirosha Ivanthi RAJAPAKSE (VIC) highly recommend membership to any new specialists.” Sally Jane WHITMORE (WA) PRIMARY EXAM MRACDS(Endo) Robyn Patricia THOMAS (NSW) “Completing the 2016 Primary Examinations was a big challenge after close to two years away from textbooks and lectures. I MRACDS(Orth) attended the Orientation Course in Sydney in July. At this course Iman AL RAHBI (Oman) the knowledge expected was made clear and the necessary Megan Gael DAVIS - WRIGHT (UNITED materials provided. It also became clear that sitting the Primary Examinations required a substantial dedication to study. While KINGDOM) the exams were challenging, they have also reinforced and filled Justin KEARNEY (NEW ZEALAND) gaps in my knowledge and have created a solid foundation for further study. I was surprised and honoured to have received Jiaojiao Jessica LI (NSW) the F.G. Christensen award for my results in the examinations Aidan MCKEEVER (VIC) and am now excited to pursue new opportunities and studies.” Prashanthan SOORIAKUMARAN (SA) “While the exams were MRACDS(OralMed) challenging, they have also Abdulhameed ALSARRAF (Kuwait) reinforced and filled gaps in my knowledge and have created MRACDS(Paed) a solid foundation for further William Ho Shing TANG (NSW) study. ” MRACDS(Perio) Dr Samuel Shaw, winner of the F.G. Rachel Mei Ling CHYE (WA) Christensen Award, 2016 Eman ELHASSAN (WA) MRACDS(Pros) Hassan MOHAMED AHMED (NEW ZEALAND) MRACDS(SND) Mathew Albert Wei Ting LIM (VIC) Pritam Daniel SUNDARESAN (NEW ZEALAND)16 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

MRACDS(GDP)“The program has an “I completed the MRACDS(GDP) Program between February 2017 and July 2018.evidence-based focus whichgave me the ability to offer I graduated from Otago in 2012 and had found myself looking for a structured way tomore accurate prognosis to continue my clinical and professional development. I found the GDP program a greatmy patients and to inform way to uncover gaps in my knowledge and become more well-rounded as a generalthem more comprehensively. ” dentist.Dr Catherine Gill The program has an evidence-based focus which gave me the ability to offer more accurate prognosis to my patients and to inform them more comprehensively. The workload was at times very busy, and at others more relaxed. The CPD requirement is quite large, but I feel that this encouraged me to do more day courses which I found really useful and may otherwise have overlooked. My advice to candidates is to do as much in the first year as you can, and to begin the case reports as early as possible - they take longer than you think!”I graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2015 and commenced employment “The MRACDS(GDP)in private practice in Essendon, Victoria. Being a solo practitioner, I faced challenges assessment included aadapting to the demands of the profession. I decided to embark on the MRACDS(GDP) series of written examsProgram in 2017, with hopes of consolidating my knowledge in the field and to receive and case reports coveringmuch needed mentorship. It was also a pathway to FRACDS and my desired specialty different areas in generalprogram in Periodontics. dentistry. These were great opportunities to expandI was fortunate enough to have Dr Wessam Atteya as my mentor. Dr Atteya and I my knowledge, gain newmet up on a regular basis at our clinics, discussing aspects of the program, clinical analytical skills and to receivedentistry and life in general. He provided me with valuable advice from his extensive constructive criticisms.”experience in the field. I found this opportunity to be the most rewarding part of theprogram. Dr Edmund KwongThe MRACDS(GDP) assessment included a series of written exams and case reportscovering different areas in general dentistry. These were great opportunities to expandmy knowledge, gain new analytical skills and to receive constructive criticisms. Therewere also Continuing Professional Development requirements where I completedcourses ranging from Restorative to Implant Dentistry.The College also ran a series of workshops tailored for the program, and this includeda viva voce practice session which was run via teleconferencing. It was great thateveryone across the country could access this at the same time!I successfully completed the MRACDS(GDP) Program in 2018. However, the learningdoes not stop here. I now have a clearer direction in my career and I endeavour forfurther academic achievements.” COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 17

REGIONAL REPORTSNEW SOUTH WALES/ACT QUEENSLAND The Queensland Regional Committee hosted their annual dinner at the HiltonPreparations are underway for the Queensland Regional Committee Hotel on 11 August 2018. Emeritus ProfNSW/ACT bi-annual Scientific Day. members, Drs Simon Franks and Alastair Goss from the University ofThis will be held at the ICC Sydney, on Sigid Fu presented information on Adelaide, our special guest, gave anFriday, 9 August 2019. The Regional the pathways of the College from engaging lecture on the ContemporaryCommittee has arranged world Fellowship to Membership to SDP Dental Management of Patients onclass speakers to take part in the pathways to around 100 students, Antiresorptive Medication. The eventday. We look forward to delivering university staff and associated guests was well attended by Fellows andan extraordinary thought provoking at the University of Queensland. Members of the College. Dr Geoffexperience. Further details on page 30. Special thanks to Dr Fu, who was Grundy, one of the senior Fellows of the sitting his final exams for Orthodontics College won the lucky dip prize whichDr Peter Mansour that day and the day after! was sponsored by BOQS.Chair, NSW Regional Committee There will be another presentation at Dr Unni PillaiNEW ZEALAND Griffith University in the near future. Secratary, QLD Regional CommitteeThe NZ Regional Committee has been Plans are underway for a Scientificvery busy in the last few months. We Day/ tutorial weekend for registeredhad a great turn out at the Adelaide candidates in the Fellowship andConvocation, as well as having the Membership pathways in 2019.pleasure of watching new NewZealand Fellows and Members receive Dr Simon Frankstheir testamurs. We also had many Candidate Advisor, QLD Regionalcome for a social NZ dinner on the CommitteeFriday night. A/Prof David Thomson, Dr Geoff Grundy, Dr Monica Thomson,On Saturday 27 October we had our Mrs Jo Grundy at the QLD Regional DinnerAnnual Study Day at the MuseumHotel. We had a great programme Dr Jerome Yu (Candidate advisor) and Dr Michael Ho (Tutor) withfeaturing a number of Fellows and the Hong Kong candidatesMembers and invited guests, such asDrs Courtenay, Smith, Agnew, Whitley,Whyman and Bayne presenting awide variety of topics centred aroundControversies. We appreciate all thehard work the presenters put into theirthought provoking lectures.The NZ Regional Committee wishall Fellows and Members \"HappyHolidays\" and would like to thank theRACDS office staff on all their help thisyear.Dr Erin MahoneyChair, NZ Regional CommitteeASIAThe Asia Regional Committee AnnualMeeting was held on 18 July 2018.Various issues such as provisionof recognized CME activities werediscussed. Tutorials on Anatomy andMicrobiology were organized on 27and 28 October respectively, for thelocal candidates to help them preparefor their Primary Exams.Dr Rony ChoChair, Asia Regional Committee18 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

REGIONAL REPORTSVICTORIA/TASMANIA Our end of year Vic/Tas Social Drinks to make it highly relevant and practical function was held successfully on to our members. If there is any topicFollowing on from the AGM and Annual 9 November at the Woodward you would like to see presented,Dinner, the Regional Committee carried Conference Centre. Over 50 Fellows, please contact Claudia Yung by email:the momentum forward and continued Members, candidates and guests [email protected] work on various activities. came together to mingle and catch up over drinks and nibbles. On behalf of the Committee, I wishDr Sarah Chin, our Candidate Advisor, everyone a happy and safe holidayfacilitated the Primary Exam Brunch I would like to acknowledge the season and a prosperous new year.and Learn Forum on 9 September. members and co-ops of the RegionalIt provided an opportunity for exam Committee for their tireless efforts Dr Claudia Yungcandidates to meet with Fellows and support throughout the year. Chair, Vic/Tas Regional Committeeand past candidates to connect The Regional Committee will be busyand discuss study strategies as well again in the new year organisingas exam preparation in a relaxing many events. Our Scientific Meetingenvironment. will return next year and we would likeProf John Harcourt, Prof John Brownbill and Dr Chris Murray Dr Alexander Khominsky and Prof John BoucherWESTERN AUSTRALIAThe Western Australia Regional Committee recently held its end of yearfunction for Fellows and Members at Rambla on the Swan located in SouthPerth. There were 86 attendees who by all accounts had a great time.Dr Sivabalan VasudavanChair, WA Regional Committee Drs Peter Gregory (Councilor) and Sivabalan Vasudavan (Chair, WA RC)Attendees including Regional Committee members and Councillor, Dr Peter Gregory COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 19

REGIONAL REPORTSSOUTH AUSTRALIA/ teeth. There is an imperative shift towards Dr Huang's research reinforced there isNORTHERN TERRITORY minimal intervention dentistry, with a a wide range of oral and maxillofacial focus on ‘patient self-care’ in partnership pathology, and the importance ofThe AGM and Annual Dinner were with the patient’s families and other understanding their epidemiologicalheld at Cliché Restaurant in North medical professionals involved in the features in paediatric patients. HerAdelaide on Thursday, 30 August 2018. child’s health environment. Pathology research and lecture also showed thatThe venue is excellent and the event of the oral and maxillofacial region can paediatric dentistry is in a strong positionwas well attended by over 20 Fellows be debilitating and sometimes fatal. to facilitate both dental and medicaland Members. A wonderful seminar Because of the region involved, dental disciplines to improve management ofpresentation was given by Prof Michael professionals may not be the only oral and maxillofacial pathology.Burrow. It is safe to say that a good time health professionals involved in thewas had by all who attended. diagnosis and management of such Dr Alan Mann and myself attended the pathology. However, there is insufficient Regional Committee Chairs MeetingAdelaide was privileged to host the knowledge of oral and maxillofacial during Convocation. Discussions wereRACDS Convocation in September. Dr pathology specific to paediatric vibrant and progressive and it is pleasingGwendolyn Huang, Secretary of the SA/ patients. The epidemiological features that the College is moving forward withNT Regional Committee provided an and distribution of paediatric oral and suggestions that have put forward byexcellent presentation at the Emerging maxillofacial pathology in Australia people over the last few years.Lecturer’s Awards at Convocation. is sparsely reported. The medical and dental specialities involved in The SA/NT Regional Committee wishes management of oral and maxillofacial all Fellows, Members and Candidates a pathology is also unreported. Dr happy and safe Christmas and New Year. Huang's research investigated oral and We look forward to adding even more maxillofacial pathology specimens value to all local Fellows and Members submitted for diagnosis in a paediatric over the next year. tertiary-referral hospital setting over a sixteen-year period from January 1998 Dr Dale Gerke to December 2013. Chair, SA/NT Regional CommitteeDr Gwendolyn Huang and A/Prof Richard Attendees at the Regional Committee Chairs Meeting at ConvocationWidmer, Chair, Scientific ProgramGwendolyn has provided the followinginformation about her presentation –Paediatric dentistry is an evolvingspeciality. No longer is the disciplineabout purely about little fillings on littleProf Michael Burrow at the SA/NT Regional Committee Dinner20 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

NZDA CONFERENCEThe President and CEO attended the NZDA Conference in Auckland from 16 – 18 August 2018. It was a great opportunity tomeet up with local NZ College members including Chair of the NZ Regional Committee, Dr Erin Mahoney and Councillor,Dr Hugh Trengrove MNZM and several others. An informal luncheon was held at Gusto Restaurant with 16 Fellows andMembers in attendance, all enjoying great food and short presentations by Patrick and Erin..There was also the opportunity to meet with the President and CEO’s of key New Zealand organisations which were veryproductive. NSW/ACT PRIMARY TUTORIALSTo assist the Primary Examination candidates, the NSW/ACT Regional Committee held tutorials over the weekend of 13 and14 October. Registrants had the opportunity to attend either in person or log-in and attend online.There were a total of 28 candidates: 7 who attend in person and 21 from areas as diverse as the Northern Territory, NewZealand, Tasmania, Fiji and Hong Kong.Not only were the candidates logging in to the tutorials, but several of the presenters, including Winthrop Prof Marc Tennantalso logged in to present to the group. Other presenters were: A/Prof Alex Forrest, Dr Janina Christoforou, and Prof LaurieWalsh AO presenting in person. From feedback from the candidates, the experience very useful.Thanks to Candidate Advisor, Dr Dimitra Mersinia for co-ordinating the tutorials and College staff. Candidates attending in person and presenter, Winthrop Prof Marc Tennant on screen. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 21

24th Convocation The 24th Convocation, and 3rd Joint Collegiate Scientific Meeting (RACDS, CDSS and CDSHK) was held at the Adelaide Town Hall Thursday 20th September and Hilton Hotel Friday 21 September to Sunday 23 September 2018. The biennial event was well-attended by RACDS Fellows, Members and Candidates from across the Australasian region. A Stand-out Scientific Program The Scientific Program was held from Friday – Sunday with 22 speakers and Masterclass facilitators presenting lectures and workshops across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Our two International Keynote speakers were Prof William Scarfe, University of Louisville, and Prof German Gallucci, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, who both delivered a series of fascinating talks. Prof German Gallucci and Prof William Scarfe giving their keynote addresses 22 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

Our SponsorsWe were delighted to have such strong industry support for this year’s event, with 18 sponsors andexhibitors present at our trade show. We were especially grateful to our 6 sponsors: NSK, GeistlichBiomaterials, Dentsply Sirona, Hu-Friedy, Dentavision and GC Australia.Sponsor Prize DrawThe winner of the Sponsor Prize Working as a dentist in both New recommend this pathway to anyDraw was Dr Mamta Arya who won Zealand and Australia, I have had fellow dentist planning to refreshfree registration to Convocation the good fortune of meeting their knowledge base.2020. Mamta travelled to Adelaide many wonderful colleagues, whoto be inducted as a Member of without exception, have been As I reflect on my journey in thethe College. She has shared her most supportive in every way. profession and on the College,account of her journey to achieve In the process of preparing for I can only be grateful for beingMRACDS. my Membership, both my very part of the wonderful RACDS learned Study Group as well as fraternity. I continue to learn“I was asked to share some the Faculty were most willing from my patients every day. Thethoughts with my colleagues to share their knowledge and Membership program providedabout my personal journey to wisdom. I would wholeheartedly me the opportunity to refresh mythe MRACDS. I am sure many of knowledge base and has just beenmy fellow dentists with family “What a wonderful amazing.”responsibilities would be able to experience it wasrelate to my life experience. to attend the 2018 RACDS ConvocationHaving become a mother soon in Adelaide to receiveafter qualifying as a dentist, gave my Membership. Nome an opportunity to take a doubt winning thebreak. Once both my children ticket to attend thejoined kindergarten, I returned to 2020 Convocation wasbe a full-time practitioner. Yearslater, my children left home for a bonus. See you alltheir universities giving me the there!”opportunity to return to studiesonce again which culminated in Dr Mamta Aryathis Membership. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 23

Inductees We presented 6 Prize/Award Winners with their honours, including – • The Kenneth J G Sutherland Prize to Dr Joshua Ch’ng (2017) and Dr Annabelle Shalders (2018); • Meritorious Service Award to Dr Leone Hutchinson (2017), A/Prof Jocelyn Shand (2017) and Dr Bruce Emery Taylor (2017) • The Honorary Fellowship was presented to Dr David Sykes OAM (2017).We were Dr David Sykes OAM Dr Annabelle Shalders Dr Joshua Ch'ngdelighted towelcome 63new Fellowsand Membersinto the Collegeat the OpeningCeremony heldin AdelaideTown Hall. Dr Leone Hutchinson A/Prof Jocelyn Shand Dr Bruce Emery Taylor24 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

President's Reception Once the Induction Ceremony concluded and we welcomed our new cohort of Fellows and Members to the College, guests enjoyed the President’s Reception – where former College Presidents, Councillors, inductees and their families mingled and enjoyed the evening over drinks, canapes, and a jazz band in the beautiful and historic setting of Adelaide Town Hall. Past Presidents From left: Clin A/Prof Neil Peppitt (2006-08), Dr David Sykes OAM (2014-16), A/Prof John Harcourt OAM (1994-96), Dr Patrick Russo (2016-18), Dr Ross Bastiaan AM RFD (2002-04), A/Prof Werner Bischof (2010-12) and Dr Francis Chau (2012-14) COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 25

Gala Dinner at the Zoo26 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

The Gala Dinner was well attended, with almost 200 Fellows,Members, and their partners enjoying the evening at AdelaideZoo. Guests were entertained by a range of animals broughtround by their keepers – including a Bilby, a Blue TonguedLizard and a Python to name a few. Our special guests, DrAndrew Ow, President of the CDSS, Dr Robert Ng, President ofthe CDSHK and Dr Chng Chai Kiat, Singapore Chief DentalOfficer especially enjoyed the brush with native Australianwildlife. We took the opportunity to thank the ConvocationOrganising Committee for their tireless and meticulousplanning of the event. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 27

ColgateEmerging Lecturer AwardColgate returned as the sponsor for the Emerging Lecturer Award.The 2018 Emerging Lecturer’s Award saw many high-quality submissions, and6 finalists were selected. The Judging Panel consisted of Dr Paul Sambrook,Dr Patrick Russo, and Keynote Speaker Prof William Scarfe, and deliberatedfor some time before selecting the winner of this year’s award – Dr Jilen Patelof Western Australia. Dr Jilen Patel’s winning presentation was on the topicof Silver Diamine Fluoride: An integrated, evidence-based approach to arrestdental caries for vulnerable children.Colgate was delighted to present Dr Patel with the prize of AUD$2,850.Dr Jilen Patel 2018 Finalists Colgate Emerging Lecturer Award Jasmin Louise Bell (Colgate Oral Care), Drs Meredith Owen, Jacquelyn Fechney, Fiona Firth and Mowafaq AmsoStudent VolunteersAdelaide Dental School generouslyorganized a group of 18 final year studentsto assist the event. They played animportant role in keeping the event runningas seamlessly as possible, and also enjoyedattending lectures and meeting mentors inthe industry. We hope to keep this group ofyoung dentists engaged post-graduation. Adelaide Dental School Student Volunteers28 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

QNUEWEEZNE'SABLIARNTHDDQAUYEHEONN'SOBUIRRTSH2D0A1Y8 HONNEWOZUEARLSAN2D018On behalf of Council, Fellows Prof Robert M Love ONZMand Members, congratulationsto Prof Robert M Love ONZM Gold Coast, QLDwho was recognised in the 2018Queen's Birthday List. Research, Board member NZ Dental Association, and NZ Councillor Asia Pacific Endodontic Confederation. Prof Love has served on the Editorial Boards of Dental Traumatology, International Endodontic Journal, European Journal of Dentistry, The Scientific World Journal, and International Journal of Endodontics and Restorative Dentistry, and the Scientific Board of the Journal ofEndodontics. HeispastChairofNewZealand’sDentalCouncilandwasalong- standing member of the Australian Dental Council/DC(NZ) joint Accreditation committee. He has been involved with dental accreditation for several years both on governance and operational roles were he has implemented policy and led a number of accreditation visits. He is a member of the Canadian National Dental Examination Board Examinations Committee and the Dental Board of Australia Qld Registration and Notifications Committee. Prof Love has lectured widely both nationally and internationally and has an extensive publications and research record.ACADEMIC PRIZE WINNERS 2017 Charles Sturt University Dr Alexander Buckley La Trobe University Dr Gidon Fixler University of Western Australia Dr Juliana Xin Wan NgDrs Juliana Xin Wan Ng (winner of the RACDS prize), Bernadette MPilkington, Joon Soo (Alex) Park, Mario Ferrari, Siva Vasudavan (Chair, WARegional Committee), Min Young (Eleanor) Kim and Prof Camile Farah. COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 29

UCpocolmleingge20E19ventsNSW/ACT WA Our next RACDS Guest Lecture: Stainless steel crowns - what a pain! Dr Dorothy Boyd, BDS, MDS (Otago) FDSRCS (England), University of Otago Date: Tuesday April 16, 6pm – 8pm Location: University of Melbourne30 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

College Calendar 2019MONTH DATE To view the most up-to-date calendar please visit www.racds.org/calendarJanuary 7 Mon – 8 Tues 14 Mon – 16 Wed EVENT FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam Written Paper Venue: Various FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam viva voce Venue: Sydney 2 Sat MRACDS(GDP) – Orientation Day 9 Sat Venue: SydneyFeburary 14 Thurs OMS – Trainee Induction Day Venue: Sydney 22 Fri OMS – Final date for Logbook Summaries, Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments to be received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2017 OMS – Final date for trainees to complete registration requirements and make payment MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments Close Assessment Round 1 SDP – Enrolments close for M(Orth) / MRACDS(Orth) Conjoint exam (Edinburgh)March 1 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments Close viva voce examination 8 Fri – 5 Fri (April) OMS – Closing date for registration for the SST Examination MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 1 (5 Weeks) 1 Mon SDP – Closing date for Assessment of Eligibility for Membership and Fellowship by Examination (Sydney)April 5 Fri 12 Fri SDP – Closing date for mid-year university conjoint examinations 22 Mon – 26 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session 26 Fri Venue: Online MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination Venue: Sydney OMS – West week – Revision Course Venue: Perth OMS – Closing date for Applications for Assessment of Eligibility for the Final Examination COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 31

MONTH DATE EVENT May 3 Fri TBA FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Final Examination June TBA Workshop July 10 Fri August 17 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA 20 Mon – 22 Wed Venue: Sydney 28 Tue 31 Fri – 2 Sun (June) MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA Venue: Sydney OMS – Closing date for Application for Eligibility for Surgical Training positions for 2019 MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close Assessment Round 2 SDP – Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) Venue: Edinburgh MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close viva voce examination FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam Workshop (FEW) Venue: Sydney 7 Fri – 5 Fri (July) MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 2 (5 Weeks) 14 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Orientation Course 14 Fri - 15 Sat OMS – SST Examination 19 Wed – 26 Wed Venue: Sydney 28 Fri WBE – Module 1 OMS – Closing date for registration for the Final Examination 8 Mon – 19 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Orientation Course - Primary Examination Venue: Sydney 12 Fri 17 Wed – 24 Wed MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice session 20 Sat Venue: Online 26 Fri WBE – Module 2 OMS – Selection interviews for Training Program 2019 Venue: Sydney MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination Venue: Sydney TBA MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA TBA Venue: Sydney 12 Mon – 13 Tue 14 Wed MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA 19 Mon – 21 Wed Venue: Sydney OMS – Final Examination – Written Papers Venue: Regionally and New Zealand OMS – Final date for Six-Monthly Formative Assessment Forms and Clinical Training Assessments for be received by the College for trainees occupying accredited training posts in 2018 SDP – SDP College Membership and Fellowship Examinations Venue: Sydney32 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 Page 2

MONTH DATE EVENT August 21 Wed – 28 Wed WBE – Module 3 30 Fri SDP – Enrolments close for Conjoint M(Orth)/MRACDS(Orth) – Adelaide 1 Sun SDP – Enrolments close for University Conjoint Exams 6 Fri – 7 Sat OMS – Final Examination: Clinical and viva voce Venue: Melbourne 13 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close Assessment Round 3 FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination in HKSeptember and USM MRACDS(GDP) – Mentors Workshop Venue: Sydney 25 Wed – 2 Wed (Oct) WBE - Module 4 27 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – Assessment Round 3 (5 Weeks) TBA MRACDS(GDP) – CPD Masterclass: TBA Venue: TBAOctober 11 Fri FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Primary Examination in 18 Fri Sydney MRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close viva voce examination TBA SDP – Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh Conjoint – M(Orth) / MRACDS(Orth)November 1 Fri Venue: Adelaide 8 Fri 22 Fri MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce practice sessions Venue: Online TBA FRACDS(GDP) – Enrolments close for Final Examination MRACDS(GDP) – viva voce examination Venue: Sydney FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam Written Papers Venue: Various TBA FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam viva voceDecember TBA Venue: Sydney TBA FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam viva voce Venue: Hong Kong FRACDS(GDP) – Primary Exam viva voce Venue: MalaysiaJanuary 2020 6 Mon – 7 Tue FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam Written Paper 13 Mon – 15 Wed Venue: Various FRACDS(GDP) – Final Exam viva voce Venue: Sydney COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 3P3age 3

OinraltHheealtBh PigrovHisioonuseDr Keith Heap Dentistry behind bars would be Those in custody are commonly a mystery to most, perhaps even portrayed in the media andFRACDS(GDP) a daunting prospect. But to me it public sphere as dangerous and represents a unique opportunity undeserving individuals. In reality,Clinical Director Oral Health | Primary Care| to improve the health of a highly most patients following their dentalJustice Health & Forensic Mental Health vulnerable population. treatment will say thank you, shakeNetwork (JH&FMHN) When I first joined Justice Health your hand and be very grateful. and Forensic Mental HealthIn 1980s, Dr Keith Heap qualified Network (the Network), I wanted The oral health and overall healthas a dental technician at Randwick to improve service delivery to a needs of those in custody are oftenTAFE and continued to study at marginalised cohort, advance my numerous and more complexWestmead to become a School career and inspire others. Those than the wider community, andDental Therapist. In 1990s, he ideals still remain with me today, many have had minimal contactgraduated at UNSW with BSc but this setting is also constantly with local health services. I findmajoring in microbiology and then developing me as a clinician and as that aspect of my role mosta BDS at Sydney Uni. a person. rewarding [treating patients who The Network provides health do not, or infrequently, accessIn 1997, Keith began his full time care to adults and young people private or public dental care in theemployment with JH&FMHN as in forensic and custodial settings community]. I have a passion fora Dental Officer and during this across New South Wales (NSW). We dentistry and providing a servicetime he completed his Fellowship deliver care in 41 adult correctional to the patients in which I can see ain 2000 and Graduate Diploma centres, six juvenile detention difference.Conscious Sedation in 2002. He centres, and two inpatient settings;was appointed Clinical Director Long Bay Hospital (custodial), The adult custodial patient profileOral Health in 2012 which has and a high-secure Forensic in NSW includes: 75% reportingenabled him to continue with a Hospital. The Network cares for daily substance abuse, an overclinical load and provide clinical over 30,000 patients annually; representation of Aboriginalleadership. providing medical, nursing, patients, 63% of patients have dental, physiotherapy, radiology, a mental illness, 20% reportKeith fell in love with Suzanne at pharmacy, antenatal care, Hepatitis that one or both parents hadthe Big House and have worked C treatments, immunisations, been incarcerated during theirtogether for 21 years in prison, 14 drug and alcohol treatments and childhood; and 28% have onlyof these years as husband and wife. psychiatric care. completed schooling up to year 8.34 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 20188

Nic Calpis (Dental Prosthetist), Dr Keith Heap (Clinical Director Oral Health), Suzanne Heap (Senior Dental Assistant) andAnn Dinh ( Dental Assistant)The Network’s dental workforce provided in local health districts Program (the program) providesconsists of four full time Dental (LHDs). Dental treatments include credentialed and experiencedOfficers, four Visiting Dental examinations, radiographs, dental officers on request, underOfficers, six dental assistants, topical fluoride and oral hygiene a Service Level Agreement, andthree visiting dental prosthetists, instruction, oral health promotion in accordance with relevant NSWa Clinical Director, an Operations days, periodontal scaling, Ministry of Health policy directivesManager and two administrative restorations, dentures, exodontia and guidelines.support staff. The dental team and minor oral surgery. The dental The Network’s vision is totravels to correctional centres treatments to patients in custody return healthier patients to theirstatewide by air or road transport, are patient-focused and evidenced- communities. To some, thedepending on the distance, and based. community context may be theircan stay up to five days in the rural local custodial or forensic mentalcentres. The Network’s Oral Health team health facility; to others it mayI enjoy very much the clinical load also provide dental services to be their local community or theand leadership role as the Clinical external organisations such as cultural community with whichDirector. The Network provides a LHDs and Aboriginal Community they identify. No matter theirhigh quality and equitable primary Controlled Health Services length of contact, the Network iscare dental service to patients, (ACCHS) experiencing workforce committed to improving the healthequivalent to dental services shortages. The Network’s Oral of those in our care. Health Workforce Assistance CCOOLLLLEEGGEENNEEWWSS IISSSSUUEE 0033 2200118 35

ValeThe College Remembers... Dr Edmund Kai Kin Chau 6 December 1940 - 23 October 2018Dr Edmund Kai Kin Chau was well known and respected in Australia and Hong Kong. Sadly, he passedaway on 23 October 2018 in Hong Kong. He is survived by his wife, Katherine and two sons.According to College President, Dr Paul Sambrook, Dr Chau was among the first candidates to beawarded the FRACDS, Diploma of Oral Surgery (DOS) by examination, the forerunner of the specialistOMS qualification.Dr Chau graduated at the University of Adelaide in 1964 and became a Fellow of the College in 1966. Hewas the Senior Lecturer at the Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology, University of Adelaide from1972 – 1980 whilst holding the honorary post of Visiting Oral Surgeon and later Senior Visiting OralSurgeon to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.Later, Dr Chau returned to Hong Kong and worked in various positions at the University of Hong Kongincluding in the Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, up until the time of his passing.Thank you to Mrs Katherine Chau who shared this photo of her husband, saying that ‘his days in Australiawere some of his proudest and happiest’. The College is also saddened to hear of the passing of: Dr Maurice Churton – New Zealand Dr Glen Wolter – Queensland Dr Peter Kentwell – ACT A/Prof Alan John Laws – New Zealand Dr Donald Hedley Ellis, ED – Queensland36 COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018

MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT Free Video ContentWe held the 3rd edition of the Guest Lecture Series in Dr Eric J DierksSydney, October 30. Guest Lecture Series launched Why Are You Not Usingthis year as a membership benefit, and the eventprovides members an opportunity to network with Zygomatic Implants?their peers, hear the latest in global research and Other videos available:clinical content, and earn 1 hour of CPD. The 3rdGuest Lecturer was visiting Oral and Maxillofacial Dr Ove PetersSurgeon Dr Eric J. Dierks (The Head and Neck Emerging Concepts: ApicalInstitute, Colorado, USA), with 30 Members and Periodontitis - When and HowFellows in attendance. The talk was filmed and willbe made available to the wider membership via our Do We Treat It?online learning platform. Prof Stephen Feinberg The Role of Tissue EngineeringWe look forward to continuing this successful new & Regenerative Medicine in Oralevent throughout 2019, and hosting it in various and Craniofacial Reconstructionstates for the convenience of our wider membership. You can view these videos by visiting the eLearning Portal onThe next Guest Lecture will be held in Melbourneon Tuesday 16 April 2019. www.racds.org COLLEGE NEWS ISSUE 03 2018 37

Save the Date25th Convocation 10 - 12 September 2020 Melbourne Stay tuned for the new-look Convocation!