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The Price of the Pandemic

President’s Report

The Price of the Pandemic WA dental families feeling the full force of the pandemic

Members of the WA dental community recognised

Dental Health Week

Vale Dr John Mathieson CPD Spotlight Meet Dr Keith Doonan

Employee leave entitlements

Volunteering Heroes

Clinical Challenges in Oral Medicine Opinion Piece The Respectful Treatment Plan

Clinical Challenges in Oral Medicine Answer

Making a Difference

Good News Stories

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Queen's Birthday Honours

Keep your smile for life – resources to help your practice spread the Dental Health Week message

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The

President’s Report

Dr Sean Archibald ADAWA President

Dear Members, As I write this report, we are on day one of another lockdown, after the COVID-19 Delta variant was confirmed in our community. I have no doubt that if we had not been on the phone to the WA Department of Health until the early hours, that dental practice would be operating at Level 5 restrictions, as has occurred in the Northern Territory. Advocacy is incredibly important within our association, and I hope all our members know we will always tirelessly work for you. We lobbied for dentists to be considered for the WA lockdown grant assistance following the ANZAC-week lockdown, despite dental practices not being named in the eligibility list. We are glad that many dental practices have since been recipients of grant monies and I'm sure it goes without saying that ADAWA will again lobby on behalf of our members for any Government grant assistance that may be made available following this current lockdown. We also encourage everyone in your practice to book in for their COVID-19 vaccination; it's not unrealistic to foresee a time when being vaccinated affects our ability to work and move around the community. The latest lockdown is a reminder that, unfortunately, COVID isn’t going anywhere, so I please urge you to ensure you are subscribed to the ADAWA emails and that you join the ADAWA members' Facebook group and encourage your staff to join the ADAWA Partners in Practice Facebook group for updates. Please continue to familiarise yourself with the COVID-19 resources, available on the ADA Federal website, ada.org.au/Covid-19-Portal/DentalProfessionals A feature in this edition of the Western Articulator is very timely, as we read about the family impact of COVID-19 through the stories of Drs Ruohan Zhang and Michael Khoury. We know that restrictions not only impact our members professionally, but also on a personal level. Your association is here for you: please call the office on 9211 5600 if we can be of assistance. I thank our members for their support and resilience during these difficult times. We are, indeed, stronger together.

Cheers,

Sean

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THE PRICE OF THE

The lockdown of 2020 — and the most recent stints in April and June — have been difficult on everyone in the dental industry, but especially for those who ended up separated from their families as a result.

Ruohan Zhang

For Ruohan Zhang, the story of being away from his family started well before COVID hit our shores. When he made the decision to study dentistry at UWA, he had to leave behind his wife Olivia and family in New Zealand.

“My wife had received an offer to complete a second degree in law just after I had accepted my DMD offer, so we made a difficult decision for me to come first to Australia and for them to follow once we had both finished our studies,” Ruohan recalls. “For the first three years, I flew back four times a year during our week-long semester breaks and Christmas holidays. Whenever we had a long weekend before a break or a lecture-free Friday, I would make use of the preceding weekend to stretch the visit out to 10 days, although each trip felt like the blink of an eye. It was fantastic when my wife and (son) Albert came over in 2018 just before having Walter, as we were able to spend time together as a family for a few months before they went back to New Zealand.” Trying to find some balance between family and study across different continents, then five-year-old Albert ended up coming to Western Australia and joining Ruohan. “I really missed the chance to have some real fatherson bonding experiences with Albert during my first two years in DMD,” Ruohan says. “While my wife focused on raising Walter (now two-years-old), working

and concurrently studying in NZ, Albert returned with me to Perth and we embarked on a year of adventure and unknowns in DMD3. Along the way, Albert tagged along to most UDSS, ADAWA and other dental events, and really enjoyed being part of the dental community, where everyone was so accommodating and friendly.”

COVID strikes Unfortunately, COVID threw another spanner into the works for the family when Olivia, Albert and Walter got stuck in China whilst visiting family in January 2020. They remain in China for now. “Not only have travel restrictions between China, New Zealand and Australia fluctuated throughout 2020, air travel prices have also skyrocketed and the risk of contracting COVID during travel remains undesirable,” Ruohan explains. “Hopefully, things will settle down a bit toward the middle of 2021 and they will be able to make it safely to Perth.” Ruohan says initially when he first moved to Perth, being away from his family took a lot of getting used to. “It was a major change from seeing and hugging your wife and children every night to being alone in a hot and humid student accommodation, not knowing how they were going or how my wife was coping,” he says. “The first few months were pre-occupied by quite a bit of initial concern and anxiety. “As time passed, however, I realised that life is what it is, especially when it is a choice you made, and the important thing is not to focus on what you cannot control, but rather to direct your energy and attention into completing what you set out to do to make all the sacrifices worthwhile. Instead of simply being concerned for the family, I found emotional value in making sure I completed my DMD to the highest level; putting my concern into action, for example by sending the kids toys, flowers during special dates, or organising meal packs to make their life easier; and learning to let go of worrying about the family every moment and trusting that my wife had things handled.

Support from the dental community Ruohan says the dental community has been a great support. “Having never been previously involved in the clinical healthcare sector, I was really surprised by how close-knit and supportive the ental community is, particularly in WA, as well as the Dental School and my cohort,” he says.

“During something like COVID, which involuntarily takes away your freedoms to connect and creates so much risk in all facets of everyday life, I have found being in the right mental state and learning to direct my concern into positive actions particularly helpful in coping with what is otherwise objectively very dire and unfortunate circumstances,” he says, adding that another positive that has come out of the experience is that Albert is now fluent in Mandarin. With China luckily in the same time zone, the family has been able to make the most of video calls, although with Olivia completing her final law papers remotely, of late the opportunities to sit down and have a good conversation have been scarce.

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“Not only did I receive a lot of support from academic staff to reflect my family responsibilities, when we were told children couldn’t be in the hospital for the birth of our second boy, my classmate Nathan and his wife Mandy didn’t hesitate at all in offering to look after Albert for the day so we could focus on Walter. I was lucky in having a very cohesive cohort throughout the four years, and even from day one, everyone would frequently check up on how the family were doing. As a result of the shift to a postgrad degree, there were also quite a few parents in my year, between whom we could often have a chat about raising kids, school and family. “I have to say that even though both my wife and I like to plan everything out in advance, the sheer amount of ‘life’ that concurrently undertaking the various aspects of Dental School and raising a family whilst in two separate countries throws at you was only survivable with the immense empathy and support around me across these four years.”

Advice to others in the same boat To other families finding themselves in separate places, either because of COVID restrictions or circumstance, Ruohan says it is never easy, but often the periods of separation are in the course of pursuing something bigger and brighter in the future, and it is important not to lose sight of this. “Practically, I would advise everyone to make the most of today’s technologies – not just Zoom and FaceTime, but things like online shopping and meal/flower deliveries, where our ability to surprise the kids/spouse is no longer limited by time and space, and one little gesture can mean so much from across the Pacific,” he says. “Be creative, be inventive, and don’t be afraid to push your imagination. “Emotionally, there will always be times when it feels overwhelming and maybe even at breaking point, but I have personally gotten through it by drawing upon the experience of so many rounds of exams and hardships – which is by viewing any current predicament from the perspective of tomorrow or the final finish line, and realising that no matter how hard things feel now, we will always be there on the other side one day looking back, having surmounted the hurdle. So if we will be there one day – why not be there now.”

...no matter how hard things feel now, we will always be there on the other side one day looking back, having surmounted the hurdle. So if we will be there one day – why not be there now. In closing, Ruohan expressed sincere gratitude toward his wife and children for supporting him through these years of dental school. “Currently working six days a week while the family are still abroad, I am loving every minute of this profession and would not have it any other way. I cannot thank my wife enough for nudging me on to this career path and shouldering so many of the family responsibilities for me to walk it, as well as the kids for being my everlasting source of motivation and determination.”

Having spoken to many of his colleagues, Ruohan said that most students have received support from family, partners and friends throughout their time at Dental School, which was instrumental in their successes. In his capacity as a Past President of the University Dental Students' Society, he would like to acknowledge and extend thanks to all the unsung supporters who have made this career a reality for so many students.

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Michael Khoury Endodontist Michael Khoury and his family have been living in Perth since 2007. However, when Michael’s wife, endodontist Rada Haddadin, was offered a position as an Assistant Professor at the University of Jordan, and as a consultant endodontist at the university hospital in 2016, Rada and the couple’s two daughters, Laila and Tiana, travelled to the Middle East, while Michael remained in Perth to complete his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry at UWA. The family made the distance between them work as best they could – seeing each other every few months for a couple of weeks and longer during holiday periods. They were able to celebrate every Christmas, Easter and most birthdays and anniversaries together.

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COVID strikes Soon after Michael left Jordan at the end of January 2020, Rada discovered she was pregnant, so Michael arranged to go back to Jordan in April to see his family. However, his flight was cancelled due to the COVID restrictions, which came into place in March. After that, the family was thrown more obstacles preventing them from being reunited.

From my part, travel was not an option due to airport closures and quarantine conditions, plus it was not guaranteed that I would get an approval to return to Perth. It was very hard on us to accept, especially Rada, that we would not be reunited before giving birth. “The plan was for Rada and the girls to come back for good to Australia, especially after Rada got a new job at UWA Dental School,” Michael adds. “However, Rada had a complicated pregnancy and therefore she was prohibited from travel upon medical advice. Here, things started to get more complicated, because she contacted the consular of the Australian Embassy in Amman, who was very keen to get her on the first available plane to Perth, but her medical status was not cleared for travel. “From my part, travel was not an option due to airport closures and quarantine conditions, plus it was not guaranteed that I would get an approval to return to Perth. It was very hard on us to accept, especially Rada, that we would not be reunited before giving birth. She was in tears most of the time and I was here trying to calm her down and reassuring her that everything happens for a reason and that her parents are there for her. The COVID situation there in Jordan was getting worse with time, while here in Perth we were doing well and living a normal life. “I am a family guy who enjoys and cherishes family time,” he adds. “I was worried about them all the time, being worried about their health was and how they can stay safe there! At the same time, I had to continue what I am doing and focus on finishing my studies. It was very hard to work while being stressed and concerned about the whole situation.” The family connected via daily video calls (which was challenging with being in different time zones) but the obstacles meant that Michael missed most of Rada’s pregnancy, including the birth of their son, Mark, who arrived in September 2020. “I was able to be with Rada on FaceTime while she was giving birth in the theatre as it was a caesarean delivery,” Michael recalls. “Her friend was with her and she held the phone during the delivery and took many photos. I was able to see Mark first and watch every single detail of this precious moment. It was very late at night in Perth time, but I was there till I was sure they were OK. I was also talking to my daughters Laila and Tiana, who were at home waiting to hear the news anxiously. They were not allowed to go to the hospital due to COVID restrictions in Jordan. It was a night that I will never forget! I actually submitted my dissertation on that same day while Rada was on her way to the hospital!

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“It was harder and harder every day when we had video calls,” he adds. “I wished I could be physically there to help with the baby and have sleepless nights. Having said that, Rada’s parents got COVID a few weeks after she gave birth. This made things quite hard on Rada and I felt even worse for not being there because she was dealing with the baby and everything around alone.” Immediately after Mark’s birth, the family started the paperwork for Australian citizenship and an Australian passport for

“I was so worried about them travelling under these circumstances, but they had to take the risk and they were very precautious during travel,” Michael says. “I went to the airport hoping to see them from a distance, but the WA Police let them out from a back door, which I couldn’t access.” “Travelling with three children including a baby is normally challenging so you can imagine how more challenging and stressful it can be during this pandemic,” Rada recalls. “We were happy to arrive, but we did not expect what

It was the most difficult time that we have ever experienced in our life! I missed out on many tiny and big moments that no husband and father would choose to miss. Mark, so that Rada and the kids could finally come back to Australia. The process took around seven weeks, and after being apart from Michael for nearly a year, Rada and their children arrived in Perth on December 15, before going straight to hotel quarantine.

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was waiting for us. We had to go through lots of check points and very strict procedures at the airport and then we were taken to the hotel by a bus. We had to take all our luggage and belongings with us, and no one was allowed to help us with lifting the bags and so on. This was hard having a baby and a relatively recent

surgery. My younger daughter Tiana held Mark as Laila and I lifted the luggage into the hotel trolley. Finally, we went into the rooms at 11:30pm after a long flight and long wait.” Rada says quarantine was a unique experience. Michael cooked healthy dinners for the family every day and dropped meals and supplies from the shops to the hotel. Online school kept Laila and Tiana busy, and Rada says taking care of little Mark made the time pass quicker, but there were times they felt bored and overwhelmed.

We cherish moments we spend together as a family. We make the most of our time and enjoy simple little things. “I tried to put a smile on my face every day, although I felt deeply sad,” she says, adding that baby Mark’s first Christmas was in quarantine, which was also the family’s first Christmas away from Michael.

“COVID prevented me to be with my wife during the whole period of her pregnancy and the birth of our son, Mark,” Michael says. “I couldn’t feel the first kick and watch my baby growing inside my wife’s tummy. I couldn’t hold Rada’s hand when our son arrived safely into this world. I wasn’t able to hold my son when he was a newborn. It was the most difficult time that we have ever experienced in our life! I missed out on many tiny and big moments that no husband and father would choose to miss. I couldn’t physically support my wife during her pregnancy, but we managed to stay connected emotionally.”

Support from the dental community “The WA dental community was very supportive, especially within the Dental School,” Michael says. “The school provided us with a support letter to help Rada get her G2Gpass. My friends from the dental community were very helpful and supportive too.”

Advice to others in the same boat “It is very hard to be apart, but you can do this,” Michael says. “Stay connected as much as you can despite the distance... remember it’s only temporary! There is always light at the end of the tunnel.”

“We made a Christmas tree out of paper and decorated the rooms to have some Christmas spirit,” Rada says. “I was holding my tears in front of the kids on Christmas Eve. Michael came to wave for us that evening. We were dressed up for dinner and had a video call with him. Christmas 2020 was different – never to be forgotten! “I am really glad that time is part of the past now,” she adds. “However, when I reflect on that time, I can see some positive things out of it. We spent more quality time together as I had no other distractions. We were creative with the things we did, and we connected with lots of family and friends. We became more appreciative of the things we have. We cherish moments we spend together as a family. We make the most of our time and enjoy simple little things. It is a blessing to be together after everything we went through last year.”

Here to help our members We know COVID-19 has impacted many of our members, both personally and professionally. Please remember we are here to help. For any developments with COVID-19 restrictions or lockdowns, ADAWA will keep our members informed every step of the way. We also recommend members familiarise themselves with the COVID-19 resources available on the ADA website, ada.org.au/ Covid-19-Portal/Dental-Professionals

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Queen’s Birthday

Honours We were thrilled that three members of the WA dental community were recognised for their hard work, being named on the Queen’s Birthday 2021 Honours List.

Ramesh Balasubramaniam Associate Professor Ramesh Balasubramaniam was honoured with a Medal (OAM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for service to dentistry. “I was quite surprised and very humbled,” Ramesh says of receiving the award. “It was not expected, and I am very grateful.” When asked about contributions to the profession that he is most proud, the Principal of Perth Oral Medicine and Dental Sleep Centre and Associate Professor at the UWA Dental School says a standout for him was in 2009 when he, along with Dr David Booth and

Ramesh feels the other big contribution to the field he has made has been his involvement in teaching and training. “I think the face of oral medicine has changed,” he explains. “I believe that our dental and medical colleagues understand the field of oral medicine and know what we do and that has been a good achievement globally for all of us as oral medicine specialists”.

Through this meeting we were able to speak to Ms Roxon on the need for oral medicine to be recognised as a speciality in Western Australia. Associate Professor Agnieszka Frydrych, met with then Federal Health Minister, Nicola Roxon. “Through this meeting we were able to speak to Ms Roxon on the need for oral medicine to be recognised as a speciality in Western Australia,” he recalls. “Thankfully, at the time, Dr John Owen AM was the President of the Dental Board of Western Australia. When it came to his table, he was supportive as well. That is how oral medicine became recognised as a speciality in Western Australia. That was one of the most exciting moments.”

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“I am also proud of co-authoring and co-editing Contemporary Oral Medicine, which is the number-oneselling textbook in oral medicine in the world now.” Ramesh adds he is grateful for the support he has received. “I don’t think these sorts of things could be achieved without the support of my colleagues,” he says. “I have been well supported by ADAWA, I have been well supported by past and present Heads of School at UWA Dental School, and of course, my family, who are very proud but have sacrificed much of our time for my work.”

Albert Tan Adjunct Professor Albert Tan was awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to tertiary dental education, and to periodontics. “It was totally unexpected when I received an email from the ‘Official Secretary to the Governor-General’ a couple of months ago to say that I had been nominated for an Order of Australia,” Albert says. “It was surreal, but at the same time a great honour to be even nominated and considered. To me, this is an award that ‘other people get’, and it took a while to sink in.” His service to tertiary education is well-known to his many students, with Albert’s long involvement with the UWA Dental School giving him the opportunity to learn and contribute as a clinician, teacher, researcher, supervisor, examiner, collaborator and mentor. “Having been the beneficiary of many wonderful teachers and mentors, I was proud to be in a position to be able to give back,” he says, “As much as I have always maintained a keen interest in academia and hospital affiliation (Perth Children’s Hospital), my main livelihood has been derived as a specialist private practitioner. Hence, I hope that my experience in all sectors over a long period has also served to give students some guidance and encouragement in the knowledge that their careers can be varied, interesting and rewarding. For the many generations of dentists

I have taught, I would be proud to think that my influence may have been an impetus for their learning and aspirations.” Albert has also been an advocate of Continuing Professional Education, and for 16 years was part of the University Continuing Dental Education Committee (UCDEC), which he also chaired for six years. “Needless to say, my other proud associations are with my specialty (Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists, ANZAP) and my hospital affiliation with Perth Children’s Hospital,” he adds. “I am a Foundation Member of ANZAP and have served in almost every capacity with the honour of Life Membership in 2017 – again so proud of the great camaraderie with periodontists from every state and NZ. Last but not least, working with children with dento-facial anomalies at PCH is such a privilege, especially with a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated dental and medical specialists. And after more than 40 years, I still love going there.”

Jan Owen Jan was awarded a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for significant service to the Indigenous community through dental health initiatives. “I am very proud and humbled that our work and that of all our KDT volunteers with and for our Kimberley indigenous peoples has been recognised in this way,” Jan says. Jan, who co-founded the Kimberley Dental Team in 2009 alongside husband Dr John Owen, says it is very rewarding that they are able to take a dental service to people who would otherwise not have easy access to dental care and education.

“I am very proud of all aspects of our program and would struggle to pinpoint any one part,” she adds. “Three standouts are: 1. That aboriginal people feel safe and respected by our teams and look forward to our visits 2. That families and children now have access to toothbrushing supplies and regular school brushing which is making a huge difference to their dental and general health. 3. That dental and auxiliary volunteers including students enjoy being involved in KDT.”

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Dental Health Week 2021

Keep your smile for life

The biggest week on the dental calendar is back from August 2-8. For 2021, Dental Health Week’s campaign is "Keep your smile for life" “This campaign is aiming to highlight that it should not be an expectation that teeth need to be removed because of tooth decay or gum disease,” says Dr Fleur Creeper, committee member of the ADA Oral Health Committee and the ADAWA Oral Health Committee. “Dental disease is almost entirely preventable, and Australians should expect and aim to keep their teeth for life. Simple, relatively inexpensive daily home care can help people to reach this goal. People do not expect to lose their arm, so why should we expect to lose teeth?” As tempting as it is to assume that everyone is practising good oral health, the reality is somewhat different: • 75% adults rarely or never floss or clean between their teeth. • 1 in 5 adults brush only once per day. • 39% of parents report their children drink 2 - 5 soft drinks per week. • 2 in 3 adults usually visit the dentist for a problem rather than a regular check-up. • 47% of adults (18+ years) are consuming too much sugar.

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Promoting Dental Health Week at your dental practice This year, ADA has created resources to make promoting Dental Health Week easy. Visit dentalhealthweek.com.au and go to ‘Resources’ and you’ll find: RESOURCES TO DECORATE YOUR CLINIC Get your dental clinic looking ready for Dental Health Week with bunting and posters. There are also colouring-in sheets for young patients, and ‘Keep your smile for life’ t-shirt motifs. DIGITAL RESOURCES Use the Dental Health Week email signatures and e-newsletter banners to help spread the word about Dental Health Week in all your digital communications. OTHER RESOURCES ADA’s oral health education podcast, Watch Your Mouth, ada.org.au/Your-Dental-Health/Watch-YourMouth-Podcast Health promotion content in the ADA Oral Health Promotion Toolkit, ada.org.au/ohp-toolkit and go to ‘Resources for Professionals’. What are you planning for Dental Health Week 2021? Please email media@adawa.com.au with any photos and stories so we can share with the rest of the membership the great ways our members are spreading the word about oral health.

top tips

FOR PATIENTS from Dr Fleur Creeper BRUSH TWICE A DAY Brush twice a day with a fluoride toothpaste (ideally spit, don’t rinse, so the fluoride can stay on the teeth & protect the teeth for longer) using a small, soft toothbrush.

SOCIAL MEDIA ASSETS Sharing Dental Health Week assets via your practice’s social media accounts helps to spread the Dental Health Week message. You’ll find social media assets for Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (and new this year, you’ll even find Dental Health Week GIFs). Interactive content is always a good way to increase engagement on your practice’s social media platforms. For example, you could ask your followers to guess the amount of sugar present in food and drink products traditionally thought of as healthy. Also remember to keep an eye on ADAWA’s Facebook page, facebook. com/adawaoralhealth as well as ADA’s Healthy Teeth Facebook page, facebook.com/teeth.org.au NOTE: Remember to always follow the Dental Board of Australia’s Advertising Guidelines and Social Media Guidelines. Go to dentalboard.gov.au

FLOSS DAILY Clean between your teeth daily with floss or other aids such as easy-to-use inter-dental brushes, floss holders.

EAT HEALTHY Reduce sugary foods and drinks and watch for those hidden sugars and try to avoid snacks and sugary foods and drinks between meals.

DRINK TAP WATER Tap water is the best drink of choice to keep your teeth healthy.

CHEW SUGAR-FREE GUM Chew sugar-free gum after meals. Chewing produces more saliva, which helps neutralise decay-causing acid attacks.

QUIT SMOKING Reduce or ideally cease smoking/vaping (e-cigarettes)

Matho

Vale John Mathieson When Dr John Mathieson passed away in April, the WA dental community lost a well-loved and respected member.

A good friend, respected practitioner and talented man – Dr John Mathieson was a loved member of the WA dental community. John’s sister, Carol Bailey, gave the following insight into his childhood and teenage years:

me, shouldering a huge smile and swag,” recalls Brian Bamford. “After swapping loads of lies and downing many tinnies, in the early morning, he would be gone just as quickly as he appeared.”

“Named after his father (who finished his career as Commonwealth Director of Health for WA), John was born on February 17, 1940, in Perth to his mother Madeline Mary Mathieson (née Clark). His only sibling, Carol, was born two and a half years later. Childhood years were spent in Watson’s Bay and later Canberra. With a population at that stage of just 28,000, Canberra was fairly undeveloped, lots of empty paddocks, open drains/sewers visible; a good place for a young lad who relished the outdoors and could roam on his bike with his mates. And there were plenty of attractions to entice his friends – bow and arrows, spears, 22-rifle, even a 9-foot spear his father had brought back from New Guinea.

It was during John’s university years that he met his wife Lyn on a blind date, and their subsequent engagement was noted in the Matrix of John’s graduating year:

“Teenage years saw John in London, where his father had been transferred as Chief Medical Office of Australia House. Exciting times, travelling to England by ship in 1954 and seeing the wider world, the excitement of London so soon after the Coronation, and then school trips to Belgium and Rome.

He worked in conjunction with nuns in the south-west, who would run into a family down on their luck. “Freud would love him for the one loves guns and the other knows why. He claims it’s a Robin Hood complex, and a bent for pest control. This quick on-the-draw gent should have no trouble in exodontia. He has a slim, svelte female friend, with a diamond bedecked left hand. On important occasions, he takes his spurs off, but leaves his boots on.”

After graduating, John worked in the Bunbury Dental "John took his Catholic religion seriously as a youngster, Clinic, before setting up his own practice in Bunbury. but he also had a mind of his own, such as refusing at “As a dentist, John was incredibly well-respected,” Cliff age 12 to take the pledge at confirmation to not drink says. “He was very much a mentor to young and old. till 21. Strength of will and determination as well as He was also well-respected by his patients. He was generosity were major characteristics.” very meticulous and unbeknown to most folks, he worked in conjunction with nuns in the south-west, Cliff Owen first met John at Aquinas College around who would run into a family down on their luck who 1959. “His first words to me were ‘G’day mate – my could not get into the dental hospital for six months name’s Digger.’ He was talking in a Pommy accent, and or so, and would ask John if he could help. He gave I thought: ‘What the hell do we have here?’ We formed away a lot of dentistry to the underprivileged and was quite a firm friendship.” always very generous with his skills.” After finishing at Aquinas, John chose to study dentistry and formed solid friendships that lasted a lifetime.

“Over uni holiday breaks, some of us worked the country wheat bins and Matho would somehow find

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John was also involved in setting up the South West Dental Convocation, an education and social group for dentists in the south-west, in 1972. “Bunbury is a

long way from Perth, so a group of local dentists got together, and we would get lecturers down here to give us a talk and that sort of thing,” Cliff recalls. As well as being a respected practitioner, outside of dentistry, John was an accomplished shooter. A longtime member of the Bunbury Pistol Club, John was the first WA team member to win gold at an Australian Nationals when he won the Rapid Fire event in 1969. He held the Western Australian State Record for Pistol Shooting in the Rapid Fire event for some years with a score of 586 (out of a possible 600 points).Some of his shooting exploits also included: • An Australian Team Member 1970 Shotgun Shooting Team in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. • An Australian Team Member 1974 Pistol Shooting Team in Bern-Thun, Switzerland. • Team Member in various Western Australian State Shotgun shooting teams. • Team Member in various Western Australian State Pistol shooting teams. • Western Australian Pistol Shooting State Coach in various years. He was involved over a number of years in Safe Gun Handling courses at a local high school in Bunbury during the 1980s, facilitating the students to experience shooting a variety of rifles and shotguns in a controlled and fun environment. He was a recipient of Western Australian, Southwest Sports Star of the Year Award. He was recipient of a national award for his contribution to the sport of shooting in Australia. “He was always interested in guns and liked making things go bang,” Cliff laughs.

He went on many memorable fishing trips with his dental colleagues and friends. “One time we were camping north of Carnarvon, and it was my job to look after the little generator and it wasn’t behaving,” Cliff says. “I was getting very cross and in his quiet, docile tones, John said: ‘Did you turn the petrol on?’ Of course, that was very cheeky, and I gave him a mouthful of abuse, but he was right,” Cliff laughs. John’s tendency to remain cool, calm and collected was apparent during various other fishing trips. “Like others on a fishing trip to Peron Station, Matho failed to heed King Canute’s warning and arrived back after fishing on the first day to find the camp afloat,” recalls Rob Bower. “Unlike the rest, John’s solution was to sit in a deck chair with water up to his ankles and have a civilised scotch before heading to higher ground. We immediately saw the wisdom in his example and joined him.” It is clear John will be missed by many. John passed away in April, aged 81 years. Sympathies to his wife Lyn, children Scott, Craig and Stacey and families.

Fishing was also a passion for John. “Once he threw a line in the water, he just took it on hand over first,” Cliff recalls. “He tried every sort of fishing you could think of – from black bream fishing to catching marlin. He knew rods and reels and intricate details about fishing lines – he was a real details man.”

On important occasions, he takes his spurs off, but leaves his boots on.

Meet

Dr Keith Doonan In the lead-up to his CPD course in September, we caught up with the entertaining Dr Keith Doonan.

As a graduate of the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory, it’s little wonder Dr Keith Doonan is as entertaining as he is skilled at presenting. “I just look attendees in the eyes, so they feel too intimated to fall asleep,” he jokes, when asked how he keeps attendees engaged. “Doing a simple thing like greeting people individually at the start of the lecture can change the whole dynamic of the day. It surprises me how many people come up at the end of the lecture and say, ‘That’s the first lecture I have not fallen asleep in’." Keith may be a talented actor, performer and amateur magician, but he is a skilled implant dentist, first and foremost. He was encouraged to pursue a dental career by his mother, who steered him towards the profession at just five years’ old. Keith will be presenting Dealing with Implant Failures in September. The course will cover: • • • • • • • • •

Risk analysis and when to say no Most common failures Planning to prevent failure Communications with the laboratory Zirconia and why it fails Peri-implantitis Occlusal overload and late failure Recovering from failed implants Removing failed implants

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“Attendees can expect to see real-life problems and practical solutions to common problems,” Keith says. “They will get an understanding of where things can go wrong, and we look at the psychology of decision making and unconscious incompetence.” Keith says understanding authority gradient is also an important aspect to avoid problems.

In dentistry, to avoid problems, you need to include your team and give them a little bit of responsibility. “(For example) in a team, you have a surgeon in charge, then you might have two or three people around him who aren’t as qualified, but they still know what’s going on,” he explains. “The surgeon is really clever, and he knows how to cut a leg off. Everyone around him doesn’t know how to do that, but they know he’s cutting the wrong leg off … yet they don’t say anything. “In dentistry, to avoid problems, you need to include your team and give them a little bit of responsibility. Encourage them to speak up whenever they think something is not quite right.”

Dealing with Implant Failures presented by Dr Keith Doonan

THURSDAY SEPT 9 9:00am–5:00pm ADA House, West Perth

According to Keith, one of the most common challenges dentists face in implant dentistry is finding suitable patients. “The biggest challenge is saying no to people when they’re not suitable,” he explains. “Often people aren’t suitable for an implant, but we still go ahead, and that’s where we get the most problems. The simplest way of improving your implant success rate is to start saying no to people.” As a general practitioner, Keith’s CPD courses are practical and relatable. “I’m not a specialist – I’m a general practitioner with a Masters in Prosthodontics and I work in a very busy dental practice,” he explains.

“If you’re a specialist, there’s a filter,” he adds. “Specialists do not see everyone – they see speciallyselected patients who are usually wealthier and automatically more likely to be suitable for implants. For a general dentist, they must filter out all those people who are not suitable.” What’s coming up next for Keith? He says he would like to run more hand-on courses, and away from work, spend more time making short comedy films. Keith Doonan will present Dealing with Implant Failures on September 9 at ADA House.

Keith Doonan Which three words best describe you? Tall, dark and handsome. That’s a joke. I am tall and dark though. If you weren’t in the dentistry field, what would you be doing for a living? Probably a plumber or maybe an actor. What is your favourite book? Herbie Hancock is my favourite musician of all time. A favourite book is Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse.

What do you do in your spare time? I enjoy sports, such as paragliding. I play soccer in a league, so that involves a lot of training. Is there anything people might be surprised to learn about you? I trained as an actor and went through years of acting school. I was an extra in a film years and years ago but generally I have done amateur theatre productions around the place.

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Education & Training

Western Australia Dental Update 2021

Saturday 31 July 2021 Management of TMD From initial non-surgical management to surgical management Presented by Dr Frank Chang

Botulinum Neurotoxin (Botox) To treat TMDs and Orofacial Pain: What is the Evidence? Presented by Dr Robert Delcanho CPD

2.5 Hours

TIME

9.00am to 11.30am

VENUE ADA House, 54 Havelock Street, West Perth

COST

Free - APS Members $90.00 - Non-members

RSVP

By July 19 - apswasec@gmail.com

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hosted by Dr Nabil Khzam

Sat 8.30am - 3.00pm

NOV CPD 4

FREE 4 CPD

ADA House, West Perth

RSVP acnkperio@gmail.com DENTAL CONFERENCE TOPICS INCLUDE: Implant Abutment Selection: What, When & How? - Dr Armand Putra Peri-implant Diseases: Diagnosis & Prevention - A/Professor Leticia Miranda Sex, Drugs & Rock n' Roll - An Oral Medicine Perspective - Professor Camile Farah Paediatric Hospital Dentistry in Australia's Largest State - Dr Greg Celine Restorative Driven Endodontics: Dentine Conservation - Dr Gaurav Vasudeva Clinical Pearls - Drs Tess Matias, Vanessa Cho, Nabil Khzam

6.5 Thursday 9 Sept 2021 CPD Registration from 8.30am, Course 9am to 5pm ADA House 54-58 Havelock St West Perth Bookings & Enquiries adawa.com.au/cpd LIMIT : 16

616 INC GST + morning/afternoon tea

Dealing with Implant Failures

What you need to know to optimise treatment outcomes Presented by Dr Keith Doonan ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dental implants are prevalent in modern dental practice. A high proportion of dental implants are successful, however reported numbers of implant failures are rising. There are many reasons why implant complications or failures do occur. This can be frustrating for the clinician and involve further cost and additional procedures for the patient.

Dr Keith Doonan qualified in 1993 from the Royal London Hospital Dental School. He received his Masters in Prosthodontics in 2006 from King’s College London. He is a Fellow of the RACDS and a member of Dental Protection’s education faculty. He is a graduate from the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory in Brisbane and uses these skills to create a unique, interactive and engaging presentation style. He is also a terrible amateur magician and stand-up comic. He has lectured widely since 2006 on implants, prosthodontics and communication skills.

Course Topics:

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Dr Doonan brings a wealth of experience in implant dentistry. This ‘’Top of the Flops’’ course aims to provide participants with the ability to identify the factors that contribute to dental implant failures, avoid potential complications before they arise, and manage many of the common complications that can occur with implant dentistry.

COURSE OUTLINE

Dental

CPD CALENDAR September

July Stretched Not Stressed Alexandra Hof

Saturday: 9.00am–12.00pm

Dr Michael Mandikos

Dr David Booth & Dr Carolyn EDStulner ULLY BOOK SaturdayF9.00am–2.00pm

ADAWA General Meeting Wednesday evening

Dealing with Implant Failures

ADA House, West Perth

Dr Keith Doonan

Thursday 9.00am–5.00pm

CTEC, Crawley

ADA House, West Perth

Single Crown Preps: A Hands-on Course

August Hot Topics in Oral Medicine 2021

The Astral Room

Professor Peter O’Sullivan

It’s Not Just About the Spine

Saturday 2:30-6:00pm

Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm ADA House, West Perth

Hands On Rotary Endodontic Course

Friday 8.30am–5.00pm

Dr Vanessa William

Dental Implants in General Practice Saturday 9.00am–5.00pm

Saturday 9.00am–2.00pm

UWA Dental School, Nedlands

ADAWA & ADANT Specialists in Darwin Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

ADA House, West Perth

Applications of CBCT in Endodontics • CBCT application in diagnostic and procedural-based scenarios, including some tips to improve reading CBCTs for endodontic applications. • Interpretation of position statements by leading associations

CTEC, Crawley

Dr Asheen Behari

ADA House, West Perth

The Primary Dentition

Saturday 9.00am–2.00pm

Australian Endodontic Society

Specialist Endodontist will present

ADA House, West Perth

Dr David Booth & Dr Carolyn Stulner

general meeting, where Dr Gaurav Vasudeva

Friday 1.00pm–5.00pm Practical Oral Surgery

Clinical A/Prof Mehdi Valizadeh

Saturday 9.00am–3.00pm

UWA Dental School, Nedlands

JOIN US for the next ADAWA

Dr Poh Hun Loh & Dr Victor Matsubara

Perth Oral Medicine & Dental Sleep Centre

ASP WA Event Connective Tissue Grafting around Implants and Teeth

UWA Dental School, Nedlands

Pan Pacific Perth

Practical Oral Surgery

Dr Joshua Graieg and Ass Prof Glen Liddelow BOOKED FULLY

Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

ADA House, West Perth

RACDS WA Event - Top Hacks for Outstanding Dentistry

Direct Veneers

and academies in Endodontics.

Wednesday 8 September, at ADA House, West Perth 6.15pm Eat and Meet 7.30pm General Meeting 8.00pm Lecture

Vibe Hotel, Darwin

RSVP Wednesday Sept 1 to adawa@adawa.com.au Available on Zoom for those unable to attend in person

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October Crown Preparation – from conventional to bonded

November 14

Dr Joshua Graieg

Uni Club, Crawley Dr David Booth & Dr Carolyn Stulner

Saturday 9.00am–2.00pm CTEC, Crawley

ADAWA Annual General Meeting Wednesday evening

ADA House, West Perth

The Art of Digital Photography & its Clinical Applications

Uni Club, Crawley

Porcelain Veneers & Ceramic Onlays

5/6

Dr Asheen Behari & Dr Paul Gorgolis

Saturday 25 Dec

Boxing Day

Sunday 26 Dec

Saturday 3 July - Sunday 18 July

Friday 17 Dec - Sunday 30 Jan

UWA Dental School, Nedlands

Western Australia Dental Update

WA School Holidays

Event Types:

Dr Nabil Khzam

ADA House, West Perth

ASP WA Looking Forward, Looking Back – A Tapestry of Periodontics Over 45 Years

WA Dental CPD Events ADAWA General Meetings

ADA House, West Perth

Friday 9.00am–5.00pm

Friday 9.00am–4.00pm

Albany Entertainment Centre, Albany

Introductory Course in Neuromodulators andKED FULLY BOO Dermal Fillers

Christmas Day

Satday 25 Sept- Sunday 10 Oct

Friday 9.00am–5.00pm Saturday 9.00am–5.00pm

Saturday 8.30am–3.00pm

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen

Queen’s Birthday Monday 27 Sept

Thursdays 6.30pm–9.30pm

Szabolcs Hant & Dr Graham Carmichael

Red, White, Night & Bite

W. Prof. Paul Abbott & Dr Jilen Patel

Thursdays 6.30pm–9.30pm Practical Oral Surgery

In-N-Out Teeth – Dilemmas and Decision making for the Avulsed Tooth

Public Holidays

29/30

Dr Kate Morlet-Brown

Royal Australasian College

UWA Dental School Other CPD Events

Dr Albert Tan

More details to come Predictable & Easy Root Canal Instrumentation & Filling Techniques

Professor Paul Abbott

Friday 8.30am–5.00pm

UWA Dental School, Nedlands

Bookings & Enquiries

Additional event information and online bookings available at adawa.com.au/cpd

Fri/Sat 9.00am–5.00pm

Bookings, Course and Payment: T (08) 9211 5600 E cpd@adawa.com.au

Please note that parking is very limited for any daytime courses at ADA House, West Perth. Attendees should make themselves aware of public parking facilities in the area, or use public transport. The Red CAT bus route is conveniently located for ADA House.

Other Enquiries to Dr Jenny Ball: M 0419 044 549 E jenny@adawa.com.au

More details to come

Online Bookings are available on the ADAWA website adawa.com.au in the CPD area. A receipt will be issued listing the course name, date and applicable CPD hours, when registrations are processed. A Certificate of Participation will be provided after attending the course. Replacement certificates cannot be provided.

HIF Corporate Program ADA WA members are entitled to a 12% discount on health cover each year when premiums are paid by direct debit. Existing HIF members need only call or email to have the discount applied to their membership.

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CPD

Saturday 11 Sept 2021 Registration from 8.45am, Course 9am to 3pm UWA Dental School 17 Monash Ave Nedlands Bookings & Enquiries adawa.com.au/cpd LIMIT: 10

1,045 INC GST + morning/afternoon tea

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Presented by Drs Poh Hun Loh and Victor Matsubara

Single Crown Preps

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COURSE OUTLINE

ABOUT THE PRESENTERS

This hands-on course will focus on the full coverage tooth restoration. It will focus on the premise that attendees should know how to prepare these preparations but may enjoy some guidance from experienced prosthodontists who can look over shoulders and offer some guidance. A variety of full coverage crowns will be covered with feedback using digital tools. Along with taking a traditional impression, attendees will scan a preparation, which will be 3D printed and a milled crown fabricated; this will be forwarded to the attendee.

Dr Loh is a senior lecturer in restorative dentistry at the UWA Dental School where he is responsible for teaching prosthodontics and restorative dentistry to dental students and specialists in training. Dr Loh has been involved in continuing education and postgraduate teaching and assessments nationally and internationally. He is a prosthodontist at OHCWA and in a specialist private practice in West Perth.

SPONSORED BY

Dr Matsubara is a consultant in prosthodontics at OHCWA and a researcher. His clinical activities have been focused on oral rehabilitation using implants and digital dentistry tools. Dr Matsubara has delivered lectures across different topics in oral rehabilitation and oral implantology nationally and internationally. He is currently working full-time at UWA Dental School as a senior lecturer in restorative dentistry.

Education & Training

Multi-disciplinary study club for young clinicians Date:

First Thursday of every month

Start time: 6pm Venue:

ADA House, 54 Havelock Street, West Perth

Cost:

No cost

Presenters: Dr Hezel Cohen (Prosthodontist) & Dr Eman Elhassan (Periodontist) RSVP:

prosstudyclub@gmail.com

Hot Topics in Oral Medicine 2021 Perth Oral Medicine & Dental Sleep Centre Complimentary educational afternoon presented by Oral Medicine Specialists in Western Australia, covering the latest in Oral Medicine for our referrers. THE ASTRAL ROOM Saturday, 14th August 2021 2:00pm – Registration 2:30pm – Lectures commence 4:00 – 6:00pm – Refreshments and canapes 2 HOURS CPD Registration: hottopics2021.eventbrite.com.au/

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ADA HR FEATURE

Employee Leave Entitlements A guide to what you must know Employee leave entitlements can often be tricky for practices to navigate. It is critical that employers understand employee leave entitlements, as disputes about leave can damage employment relationships and reduce productivity. A well-drafted leave policy is an effective way for a practice to communicate its expectations to employees and is undoubtedly helpful to resolve any disputes that may arise over leave entitlements.

This guide will cover the different types of leave accessible to National System employees, and what should be included in a leave policy and how it can be used to manage employee leave entitlements. The Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) (the Act) and the National Employment Standards (NES). The Act is the foundation of Australian workplace relations and includes the NES. The NES represent the minimum entitlements that must be provided to all employees. Among others, these include several leave entitlements: • Parental leave and related entitlements • Annual leave • Personal/carer’s leave, compassionate leave and unpaid family and domestic violence leave

• Community-service leave • Long service leave • Public holidays

This guide will focus on annual leave and personal/carer’s leave as these are the most accessed leave entitlements.

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Annual leave

These include:

For each year of service, employees, other than casuals, are entitled to accrue four weeks of paid annual leave. Shift workers are entitled to five weeks of paid annual leave per year. The entitlement to paid annual leave accrues progressively according to the employee’s ordinary hours of work, and accumulates from year to year.

ANNUAL LEAVE LOADING

Importantly, part-time employees accrue annual leave on a pro-rata basis. An example of this is an employee who works 20 hours per week for a year. In one year, the employee will accumulate 80 hours of annual leave (the equivalent of four weeks work for her). Paid annual leave may be taken at a time agreed between an employee and their employer. This means that employees cannot simply take leave at any time they choose, however, practices should note that an employer must not unreasonably refuse to agree to a request by the employee to take paid annual leave. When an employee takes a period of paid annual leave, the employer must pay the employee at the employee’s base rate of pay for the employee’s ordinary hours of work in the period. Annual leave entitlements are also payable upon termination, meaning that if, when employment ends, the employee has annual leave accrued but not taken, the practice is required to pay it out. Annual leave under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 (HPSS) Many employees within dental practices are covered by the HPSS. Additional provisions relating to annual leave apply to employees that are covered by the HPSS.

In addition to their ordinary pay, an employee who is not a shift worker will be paid an annual leave loading of 17.5% of their minimum rate of pay. For employees receiving above-award payments, the employee is entitled to receive the higher rate while on a period of paid annual leave. ANNUAL LEAVE IN ADVANCE An employer and employee may agree in writing to the employee taking a period of paid annual leave before the employee has accrued an entitlement to the leave. An agreement must be signed and state the amount of leave to be taken in advance and the date on which leave is to commence. If the employment relationship ends and the employee has not accrued back the leave taken in advance – their leave balance is still “negative” – the employer may deduct from any money due to the employee on termination an amount equivalent to the value of leave paid in advance minus leave they have accrued since the leave in advance was taken. CLOSE DOWN PERIODS When an employer temporarily closes a dental practice, an employee may be directed to take paid annual leave during part or all of this period provided such direction is reasonable. CASHING OUT ANNUAL LEAVE By agreement in writing, employers and employee covered by the HPSS can cash out annual leave provided that; • The payment is not less than what the employee would have received if they had taken the leave at the time the payment is made; • The agreement does not result in the employee’s remaining accrued entitlement to paid annual leave being less than four weeks; and • The maximum amount of paid annual leave that be cashed out in any period of 12 months is two weeks. adawa.com.au

EXCESSIVE LEAVE ACCRUALS If an employee has accrued more than eight weeks paid annual leave it is considered an excessive leave accrual. The HPSS provides that an employer may direct the employee in writing to take a period of paid annual leave provided that; • the employee’s remaining accrued entitlement to paid annual leave cannot be less than six weeks; • the employee cannot be required to take a period of paid annual leave of less than one week; and • the period of paid annual leave cannot begin less than eight weeks, or more than 12 months, after the direction to take leave is given. Before a direction is made, however, practices must attempt to reach genuine agreement as to when the leave will be taken. PERSONAL/CARER’S LEAVE Casual employees are not entitled to paid personal/ carers’ leave. Full-time employees accrue 10 days of paid personal leave for each year of service and part-time employees receive a prorata entitlement depending on their ordinary hours of work. Personal/carer's leave can be taken at any time and in any amount. Personal/carer’s leave can be taken by an employee: • because they are not fit for work because of a personal illness or injury affecting the employee: or • to provide care or support to an immediate family member or member of their household, who requires care or support because of a personal illness, injury or an unexpected emergency. The Act requires that an employee must notify their employer if they taking personal/carer’s leave or compassionate leave as soon as practicable (which may be after the leave has started) and they must advise their employer of the period, or expected period, of the leave. Practices can require employees provide evidence to satisfy a reasonable person that the leave is being taken for a valid reason. Taking personal/carer’s leave is a workplace right, which means a practice cannot take adverse action, such as terminating the employee or giving them a warning for taking the leave.

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COMPASSIONATE LEAVE All employees (except casuals) are entitled to take two days’ of paid compassionate leave for each occasion when a member of the employee’s immediate family or a member of the employee’s household: • contracts or develops a personal illness that poses a serious threat to his or her life; or • sustains a personal injury that poses a serious threat to his or her life; or • dies. Compassionate leave can be taken either as a single continuous two-day period, two separate periods of one day each or any separate periods by agreement.

Leave Policies – What to include? A leave policy is a useful tool to manage leave in your practice as it clearly communicates to employees what their leave entitlements are, and what processes employees need to follow when accessing leave. This can include outlining that an employee is required to provide a certain amount of notice of their intention to take a period of annual leave, and the way in which they need to request it. For example, the practice may utilise a leave request form, or require the employee to email the practice owner and manager. In addition, the policy can specify certain periods in which employees cannot apply for leave, such as busy periods around Christmas and school holidays. The policy should also prescribe how the practice expects employees to call in sick for work. The practice may require employees to call, rather than text, or send an email instead. Having a policy on this ensures that everyone is on the same page. It is also recommended to specify what happens if the employee breaches the requirements, which may include disciplinary action. For example, if an employee does not apply for leave in accordance with the Policy, or takes leave without approval, they may be subject to a disciplinary process.

For further information or assistance with leave entitlements in your practice, please do not hesitate to contact the ADA HR Advisory Service on 1300 232 462.

Michael Moran (left) and Nicholas Mann (right)

Volunteering heroes Oceanic Dental Laboratories The volunteers of Healing Smiles work tirelessly to help women who are survivors of domestic abuse access pro-bono dental treatment in order to improve their oral health, and rehabilitate their smiles. But it would not be possible without generous sponsors, such as Oceanic Dental Laboratories. As proud sponsors of the Australian Dental Health Foundation, Oceanic Dental Laboratories are well known within WA dental circles for their generosity. The Healing Smiles team was thrilled when Oceanic also decided to sponsor their cases late last year. The Oceanic Dental team committed to donating $7,000 worth of dental laboratory support for Healing Smiles’ patients. Clinical coordinator of Healing Smiles, Dr Jacinta Vu, says the $7,000 worth of dental laboratory support will be able to help between 25 to 40 patients, depending on the treatment they require. “Without the generosity of Oceanic Dental, we would have to approach sponsors for money or approach other laboratories,” she says. “We and the patients of Healing Smiles are incredibly grateful for Oceanic Dental’s support. They are very accommodating to our requests and very easy to get in touch with.” “At times, it’s easy to get caught up in what we’re doing day-to-day,” says Oceanic Dental Laboratories’ Michael Moran. “As a dental laboratory, we rarely are

involved in the patient experience outside of looking at dental impressions. “The team at Healing Smiles do work that helps remind us of what it means to smile, and to be grateful to have one. Smiling connects people and helps people in more ways than most people realise; for example, finding work is easier with a smile. “We have found the team delivering Healing Smiles to be generous and genuine about making a difference in a space that rarely gets a look in, and we are grateful to be part of that. We would encourage anyone to participate in any way they can.” Jacinta urges potential volunteers and sponsors to get on board. “This is a really wonderful cause,” she says. “We are making a huge difference in these women’s lives. They are so grateful to have their smile back. When you meet the patients from where they start to where they finish, it’s like they are a completely different person. They are happy to smile again.” Go to healingsmiles.com.au for further details about Healing Smiles or to oceanicdentallab.com.au for Oceanic Dental Laboratories.

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Scam Alert:

False bills & dodgy business listings In 2019 alone, Australia lost around $643 million dollars to scammers. False billing was the third most common type of scam, costing individuals and businesses $10.1 million dollars. False billing scams insist that invoices must be paid for services or supplies that were never ordered or provided. Dental practices should be on alert for these types of scams, especially those that concern purported business listings. Legitimate sounding companies have been cold calling small businesses and through misleading conduct require them to pay for worthless listings at a steep price. Here is what you need to know to protect your dental practice.

Misleading and deceptive conduct Under section 18 of the Australian Consumer Law, an individual in trade or commerce cannot engage in conduct that is misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead and deceive. Conduct will be misleading or deceptive if it is capable of inducing error. Business listing scammers make statements that imply your business has previously had a listing or has a current listing that needs to be renewed with the company. In implying that your dental practice has previously had dealings with the company, they imply that there is an existing legal relationship. This has been found in Federal Court proceedings commenced by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to be misleading and deceptive conduct.

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LEGAL FEATURE

Warning signs So, what do you need to look out for? Engagement Cold calls from a business listing company you have never heard of “checking” your current advertisement or renewing a previously held advertisement. Companies that require your dental practice to sign an agreement or pay an invoice as soon as possible otherwise your listing will be cancelled. Business listing The business listing looks like it has been copied and pasted from another listing or your own website. The business listing has a blurry logo and looks unprofessional. Contractual terms The description of the services provided by the business listing company is vague or uncertain. The terms and conditions provide for automatic renewals if no contact is made with the business listing company prior to expiry of the advertisement. What can I do to protect myself from false billing and business listing scams?

Get proof of the directory listing before any invoice is paid and never pay for a listing that was not authorised. Keep written records of any authorisations for business listings. Check the ACCC website to see if the business listing company has had any action taken against it. If you have been the victim of a false billing scam report it to the ACCC and contact the Australian Dental Association who can help you seek legal advice if required. It can be difficult to retrieve payment for false billing especially as scammers become more sophisticated in their schemes, however it may be possible to stop harassment for the payment of invoices. Please contact us if you wish to know more about responding to false billing scams or any other consumer protection issues affecting your business. © Panetta McGrath Lawyers 2021. This information is intended as a general overview and discussion of the subjects dealt with. The information provided is not intended to be, and should not be used as, a substitute for taking legal advice in any specific information. Panetta McGrath is not responsible for any actions taken on the basis of this information.

Refuse to take cold calls. Always look at the directory website before agreeing to list on it to see whether it will help clients find you and provides a value commensurate with its cost. Always seek a written agreement and read the terms and conditions. If you are unsure about any part of the offer, seek more information or obtain independent advice. Ensure a limited number of people in your business are authorised to pay invoices and train those staff members to recognise potential false billing scams.

If you would like to know more about employment compliance or ways in which we can help your business with its employment assurance activities, please contact our Employment and Workplace Relations team on (08) 9321 0522.

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Question

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Clinical Challenges in Oral Medicine

Test your knowledge with this issue's challenge.

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen | Oral Medicine Specialist A 56-year-old female was referred to me and presented for her appointment. Her visual extra-oral examination was within normal limits. Her intra-oral presentation revealed multiple polypoid lesions involving her maxillary and mandibular gingiva, buccal mucosae, dorsal tongue and floor of mouth. These were painless and have been present for many years. She had noted no recent changes in presentation and no unusual extraoral findings. Her medical history is significant for history of breast cancer and thyroid cancer, and depression. Her medications include thyroxine and sertraline.

What is her presentation most consistent with? Condyloma acuminatum b Tuberculosis

Cowden’s disease Heck’s disease (Focal Epithelial Hyperplasia) Oral lichen planus (papular form)

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Opinion Piece

The Respectful Treatment Plan Drs Ramesh Balasubramaniam, Lalima Tiwari, Amanda Phoon Nguyen, Alissa Jacobs, Jacinta Vu Oral Medicine Specialists

Dentistry has often enjoyed the benefits of being a tight-knit community. Many of us know each other, or know of each other, whether it be through dental school, through CPD, dental functions, or through associations such as ADAWA. This especially holds true when it comes to patient care and the relationships formed between dentists, other oral health care professionals and specialists.

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Dentists choosing to refer a patient to another colleague should always be afforded respect. After all, the referring dentist and patient always have a choice, and will ultimately choose, in their mind, “the best” specialist in Western Australia for this patient, to refer to. This characterisation of “the best” is rightfully based on mutual respect, trust, accessibility and ultimately, likability.

instances where the patient has understood perfectly, but the delivery of the specialist treatment plan has left the patient angry. We have all been there. That is, when a case did not go to plan; whether it be a suboptimal result or a “stuff up” that requires specialist assessment and “fixing”. Regardless, when the patient is referred, the referrer deserves the benefit of the doubt and respect. With a

Unfortunately, there may be some instances where the patient has understood perfectly, but the delivery of the specialist treatment plan has left the patient angry. There have unfortunately been a few instances of dental colleagues complaining that their specialist colleague has “dissed” their treatment plan to their patient. It should be noted though, that the Dental Board of Australia states that dentists (general and specialist) are entitled to carry out all aspects of dental care, even if it falls within the scope of dental specialist practice, as long as the dentist believes they have had adequate training and/or experience to carry out the procedure. Of course, dentists (general and specialist) have a duty of care to do the best for their patients. That means, in some circumstances, we will be faced with the decision to acknowledge our limitation (that we don’t know everything, and that we can’t know everything) and hence have to refer our patients to another dentist (general or specialist) to fulfill the patient’s dental needs. As anticipated, the person to whom the patient has been referred will assess the patient, establish the diagnosis, and formulate the treatment plan. This treatment plan must then be discussed with the patient. In most instances, the patient is grateful for being taken care of by a trusted and recommended professional. Unfortunately, on occasion, the patient is left with the impression that the referring dentist has “stuffed-up”. This may arise from the patient simply misinterpreting the specialist. Having an open conversation with the person to whom you have referred to can often clarify any confusion and resolve any ill-feeling. Unfortunately, there may be some

good degree of certainty, the vast majority of dentists do not go to work with a plan to choose the wrong shade, place the implant into the inferior alveolar nerve canal, miss the oral cancer or lock the TMJ. So, what is the best course of action in these circumstances? It is prudent that the specialist obtains all the necessary information about the case, including a conversation with the referring dentist if required. Of course, with the patient’s best interest front and centre, a speedy resolution is ideal. This is where ADAWA and your indemnity is especially invaluable. What is not ideal is the specialist “dogging” the treatment plan and further infuriating the patient. From a patient point of view, being angry hampers healing. So, what does a referrer do if they hear that their specialist who they considered “the best” for this patient is apparently “dissing” them to the patient? Give the specialist a call and seek clarification on what truly occurred. Most cases, it is the result of miscommunication and misunderstanding that has spiraled out of control. A subsequent discussion between the specialist and/or dentist with the patient, almost always results in a speedy resolution. In rare cases, one might face a specialist who admits that they have criticised the dentist’s treatment plan. In these instances, the referring dentist still deserves open communication, respect, and may likely be best served using a different specialist in the future; ideally one who is more respectful.

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Timor-Leste Dental Program VOLUNTEERING SPOTLIGHT

Dr Blanche Tsetong is the program coordinator for the Timor-Leste Dental Program, the biggest dental program in Timor-Leste. “It has a great mixture of prevention and treatment,” she says. “We are a welfare program, in that we provide free dental treatment, but we are equally a development program; we mentor and support Timorese dental clinicians and we are sponsoring a Timorese dental student in Fiji Uni. So, we are future-focused without losing sight of the present reality.” The Timor-Leste Dental Program maintains a base in Maubara (a rural centre 60km from Dili), which runs a general fixed clinic, as well as a school dental program, taken care of by permanent Timorese staff members.

It has enriched my life and the lives of the many people who have volunteered with us. “Our volunteers work in our outreach clinics – we cover the greatest area of TL – and live in the villages that they work in, eat local food and work with local people,” she says. “They get to see great swathes of the countryside and experience real local culture. It’s a rewarding, if not entirely

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comfortable, experience. It has enriched my life and the lives of the many people who have volunteered with us.” In non-COVID years, five dental teams are sent to Timor-Leste annually. Although trips are paused at the moment, dentists can register their interest for when trips resume, and can volunteer in other ways in the meantime. “It is very difficult to plan at the moment,” Blanche explains. “The TLDP is looking for clinical volunteers that are keen – not just for now when they will almost certainly not be called to help – but for the next year or two. “There is also a need for volunteers who have skills in other areas,” Blanche adds. “Clinical volunteers are important, but since our inception, it’s been the same dentists who volunteer as clinicians who have also been running the backend of this program. We are simply not that great at doing those other jobs. We need help with fundraising, with social media, with IT. Even if these are only hobbies, if they have some real skill, we would love help with all of that.” Thinking about volunteering? WA dentist and Timor-Leste Dental Program volunteer Dr John Moran says if you are interested in volunteer dentistry, then East Timor is a wonderful place to visit. “Not only is the geography of the area stunning, the locals are so friendly and appreciative of the services we provide,” he says.

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in Oral Medicine The correct diagnoses is: Cowden’s disease Cowden’s disease/syndrome was described in 1963 in a 20-year-old female with the surname Cowden, after whom this disease is named. “You also gain the unique opportunity to mentor and train East Timorese dental nurses working with the TLDP. The program has a great local and Australian support base with many sponsors also keen to help. We always receive a warm welcome and encouragement on our arrival in East Timor. Challenging situations are a daily occurrence, but we always leave with a sense of achievement for the efforts and hard work that our team brings.” “I have been volunteering with the TLDP as dentist, then a team-leader, since 2006,” Blanche adds. “I also took on the program coordinator role in 2012. Last year was the first year I have missed going to TL and that was all due to Covid. Ninety-five per cent of our volunteers return for multiple trips, which I think says a lot about how much they enjoy volunteering with us.” To find out more about volunteering with the TimorLeste Dental Program, visit timordentalprogram.org/

Cowden’s disease is a rare, autosomal dominant hereditary, multi-system disease involving hamartomatous overgrowth of tissues of all three embryonic origins. It is thought to be due to mutations of the tumour suppressor gene PTEN located at chromosome 10q22-23 leading to inhibition of the p13k/ Akt signalling pathway and mTOR activation. It is characterized by the presence of mucocutaneous lesions, characteristically and diagnostically hamartomatous. Patients have increased risks of malignant neoplasias such as thyroid and breast cancer, and require close monitoring by their medical specialists. The differential diagnosis includes tuberous sclerosis, some types of multiple endocrine neoplasia, ByarsJurkiewicz syndrome, Gardner’s syndrome, lipoid proteinosis, multifocal epithelial hyperplasia and orofacial granulomatosis. As the patient has been diagnosed with Cowden’s disease by her endocrinologist, no further oral treatment is required. References available at amanda@pomds.com.au adawa.com.au

Making a di≠erence T HE D E N T ISTS H E L PIN G TO RE B U IL D SMI LE S The Rebuilding Smiles program supports those who have experienced domestic and family violence, referred by domestic violence support agencies. The Australian Dental Health Foundation coordinates volunteer dentists to provide pro bono dental treatment for these patients – and they’re always looking for more dentists to make a difference.

Dr Aron Lazaridis is only two years out of Dental School, but already determined to make a difference by giving back through the Australian Dental Health Foundation’s Rebuilding Smiles Program. It was looking into how to help a pro bono case that Aron and the team at Coolamon Dental in Ellenbrook came across the Rebuilding Smiles program. “We made dentures for the patient but due to her jaw not really lending itself to dentures, the only real option we had was implants,” Aron says. “I spoke to the principal dentist here and Serena, our practice manager, about what we could do for this patient, and Serena found the Rebuilding Smiles program and informed me about it. We got the approval and through the program we managed to help the patient.” The practice has now taken on a second Rebuilding Smiles patient. “We have done a treatment plan and I have done all her extractions,” Aron says. “My colleague Gen (Dr Genevieve Day) is going to be doing all of the restorative dentistry and then the patient will come back to me for implants.” Aron says so far, he has found taking part in the Rebuilding Smiles program very rewarding. “It is giving these patients exactly what they need and what they can’t afford,” he says. “The look on their faces when you are guaranteeing them the best treatment and the best outcomes for things that they have been self-conscious about, such as trying to get a job, and eating and speaking, is really satisfying.” And although the two patients are still undergoing treatment, Aron says he is already seeing the

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difference the treatment is making for the patients involved. “One of the patients is getting more employment,” he says. “It is not the best thing to think about people not being able to get employment because of their teeth, but the fact it has allowed her to be more confident and get a full-time job is really powerful. She always shakes my hand when she comes to the practice and says thank you for making a difference. “The other patient has only been to the practice twice so far. When we did the consult, the patient’s carer came in as well and we all discussed it together. Having her carer there as well made it easier to explain things and for the patient to reciprocate. It felt like a really warm space for them to be in.” Aron says the communication has sometimes been challenging to ensure everyone is on the same wavelength, which is why having a carer attend has been so helpful. For one of the patients, due to juggling work, kids and not having a stable living situation, it has sometimes been difficult to arrange for her to routinely come in for appointments. However, he says their practice has been accommodating and both patients have been very obliging. Aron says volunteering in the program has been a satisfying experience. “I go home, and I tell my family about what I am doing and who we are doing it for, and they are really proud. To see their reaction is lifting.

To be able to use your skills to benefit others who really need it is refreshing. Dr Kent Tan (left) and Dr Aron Lazaridis (right)

“It is also rewarding that you can do everything that is required for the patient without worrying about the financial aspect,” he adds. “We also know as practitioners that things can change, and we can have a tooth that changes three or four times, treatmentplan wise – but we have the flexibility that can accommodate for those changes as well. “To be able to use your skills to benefit others who really need it is refreshing – it is a different type of reward system that you get. I think that if you are privileged enough to be in this position and this profession, then you have to give back and help when you can.” As well as being personally satisfying, Aron says the experience has helped make him a better practitioner. “Clinically, it has been a great learning experience, but also personally and ethically. I also feel like my communication has improved. Volunteering definitely has its benefits as a well-rounded practitioner.” Principal dentist and practice owner Dr Kent Tan encourages other practices to sign up to the Rebuilding Smiles program.

Funding is available to reimburse approved expenses incurred by the practice, such as dentures, crown and bridge or the placement of implants, at the completion of the case. If you or your practice is interested in being part of the Rebuilding Smiles program, please contact ADHF WA State Coordinator, Andrea Paterson adminwa@adhf.org.au

Volunteerism Opportunities

“It doesn’t take much energy for a practice to be involved in a program like this, and for a little bit of our time it can make a big difference to someone’s life,” he says. “When we spoke to Aron about the program it just made sense for us to do it.

The opportunity to give back not only benefits the people receiving treatment but is a great opportunity for our members. The Australian Dental Health Foundation coordinates pro bono dental treatment via programs including Adopt a Patient, Dental Rescue Days and Rebuilding Smiles. For details go to adhf.org.au

“It’s not always just about the business side of things; it’s good to give back to the community, and that is why, for this clinic and for my other clinics, I would put my hand up to be part of a program like Rebuilding Smiles,” he adds. “It is a great initiative.”

ADAWA members also have opportunities to volunteer with a range of organisations or via a number of volunteering programs, depending on what is the best fit for the individual member.

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GOOD NEWS STORIES The Grampians Peak Trail If you’re looking for a physical challenge that also supports a good cause, why not sign up for The Grampians Peak Trail in support of the eviDent Foundation? “The Grampians is one of Victoria’s most unique National parks, with towering rock peaks overlooking vast volcanic plains,” says Dr Jeremy Sternson, eviDent Director and Associate Investigator. “Being able to walk through this area with a group of like-minded dentists and adventurers while raising money to support dental research is a unique lifetime experience. The money raised will go a long way to help in dental research areas such as Covid-19, implant complications, radiographic diagnosis, MIH treatments and much more. While you can’t walk any of the iconic walks overseas, why not do one in your own backyard and do something to better the oral health of all Australians?”

4,823 RAISED

Fundraiser for India Moved by the skyrocketing COVID-19 cases in India, ADAWA treasurer Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen organised an Aid for India Fundraiser CPD event in May. Attendees were able to register for the day, with proof of a donation to a suggested charity. ADAWA was proud to sponsor the event, which was held at ADA House and has raised $4,823 (and counting).

The 36km hike will be held from October 29 – November 1, 2021. For further details go to evident.org.au

Junk Food Analyser tool If your patients are eating too much discretionary foods and they ask you for advice, they might be interested in the CSIRO Junk Food Analyser tool. The online survey gives participants a breakdown of their daily junk food intake, so it is easy to see where you can make some improvements. Go to totalwellbeingdiet.com/au/health-tools/quizzes/junk-food-analyser/

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ADHF Dental Rescue Day

Generosity at St Pat's

The team at 123 Dental recently hosted their first Australian Dental Health Foundation Dental Rescue Day.

St Pat’s recently enjoyed a visit from Nichola Meehan, Regional Operations Manager at Henry Schein. The dental clinic at St Pat’s, which provides pro bono treatment to homeless people, is run by volunteer dentists from the Australian Dental Health Foundation.

Dr Jack Brazel (owner), Dr Deanne Anastasas, Dr Alex Poli (not pictured), Kira, Paige, Monique (not pictured) and Brittany gave up their Saturday to treat 15 patients in need of urgent dental care. The generous team have also committed to adopting some of the patients for continued treatment and dentures.

Henry Schein has been an integral part of the success of the clinic, which has been operating since 2016.Since the early days, Henry Schein has provided an account for the supply of materials gratis for the treatment of homeless patients. This account, which is so pivotal to the operation of the clinic, is provided from Henry Schein Cares, the global corporate social responsibility program of Henry Schein, Inc. Any dentists interested in volunteering at St Pat's are most welcome to contact Andrea Paterson: adminwa@adhf.org.au

Kimberley Dental Team trip The May Kimberley Dental Team trip was a great success. Over three weeks, 18 volunteers (plus John and Jan Owen) visited Halls Creek, Riger Soak, Yiyili, Warmun, Frog Hollow, Red Hill, Billiluna, Balgo and Mulan – providing 488 people with dental care and education over 498 appointments. “Not only were the people delighted to see us after missing the service in 2020 due to Covid, but the staff at all clinics and schools were exceptionally welcoming and helpful,” says Jan Owen.

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Professional Notices

New Practice Announcement

Dr Shahrzad Nazari

PERTH ORAL MEDICINE

Specialist Endodontist

Registered Specialist Periodontist

AND DENTAL SLEEP CENTRE

DDS (Irn), MSC (Endo) Irn, DCD (Endo) UWA,

BDS, MSc (Infectious Diseases) UWA,

Perth Oral Medicine and Dental Sleep

MRACDS (Endo)

DClinDent (Perio) UWA, MRACDS (Perio)

Centre is pleased to announce the

Dr Shahrzad Nazari has joined

We are pleased to announce that

opening of a new practice in Midland. We look forward to working with you to provide comprehensive Oral Medicine Services for your patients in our

Dr Nish Bhargava

the team at Cambridge Specialists.

Dr Nish Bhargava has commenced

Emergency appointments are available

specialist periodontal practice with

at short notice.

Dr Samy Francis at Applecross Periodontics. He is welcoming referrals

West Leederville, Jandakot, Padbury

for anything periodontal including

and Midland practices. Suite 7, 81 Yelverton Drive Midland WA 6056 T (08) 9376 6789 E midland@pomds.com.au W oralmedsleep.com.au

dental implants. 102 Cambridge Street West Leederville WA 6007 T (08) 93815187 E admin@

APPLECROSS PERIODONTICS 809 Canning Highway Applecross WA 6153 T (08) 9316 8811 E admin@

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Dr Jason La BHSc (Dent), MDent (Bendigo)DClinDent (Endo) UWA, MRACDS (Endo)

Dr Gus Jang and Dr Michael Khoury are delighted to welcomes Dr Jason La to WA ENDODONTICS. Dr La is a board registered specialist endodontist. He completed his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree in Endodontics and graduated from the University of Western Australia. Dr Jason La is accepting referrals for all aspects of endodontic treatments in our South Perth and Duncraig clinics. SOUTH PERTH DUNCRAIG / KALAMUNDA T 1300 WA ENDO (1300 92 3636)

F 08 9368 5411

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Dr Hezel Cohen Specialist Prosthodontist B.Ch.D (Stell), Cert. Pros. (Kings), DCD Pros (Melb)

Dr Armand Putra, Dr Janice Kan, and Dr Thomas Elliott are delighted to welcome Dr Hezel Cohen to the Centre For Prosthodontics team. Dr Cohen is accepting referrals for all aspect of prosthodontic care, he will be primarily based out of our Midland location. CENTRE FOR PROSTHODONTICS Suite 7, Midland Specialist Centre 81 Yelverton Drive Midland WA 6056 T (08) 93680888 E info@centreforpros.com.au W centreforpros.com.au

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Professional Notices

Relocation Announcement

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon

New Practice Announcement

Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon

Your partners in dental radiology

The Centre for Prosthodontics Perth

Supporting imaging performed

will be relocating its South Perth

at dental practices:

practice, during the month of July. Our

Dr Ken Wan

MBBS (1stHons), BDSc (Hons), FRACDS (OMS)

West Perth Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is pleased to announce that Dr Ken Wan joined our practice in November 2020. He has had three years of overseas and interstate subspecialised fellowship training in head & neck cancer, free flap reconstructive and salivary gland

• Online comprehensive reporting of

CENTRE FOR PROSTHODONTICS

new facility will be fitted with advanced technology and equipment, on-site

OPGs and CBCTs • Secure online sharing of CBCT scans with other practices and specialists • Access to online viewing software through a browser

laboratory and have improved parking. Drs Armand Putra, Janice Kan and Thomas Elliott will look forward to supporting your patients with their

removal surgery. His interest is in oral

• Specific reformatting of CBCT data

prosthodontic needs at this new

pathology, oral cancer and free flap

• Direct access to AHPRA registered oral

location, whilst Dr Hezel Cohen will be

reconstructive surgery but also accepts referrals for general oral surgery.

and maxillofacial radiologists Our Specialists

WEST PERTH ORAL AND

Clin Prof Bernard Koong

MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY

Dr Tom Huang

Dr Daniel Selim

T (08) 9322 7363

Dr Dayea Oh

Dr Alyssa Zhang

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T (08) 6382 3889

primarily based at our recently opened Midland practice.

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New Location Announcement PAEDIATRIC DENTAL SPECIALISTS Dr John Camacho and Dr Robert Anthonappa are delighted to inform all our friends and colleagues that we have opened rooms in Karrinyup and Mount Hawthorn. We

Suite 2, 38 Meadowvale Ave

will now be available in all three locations: South Perth, Mount Hawthorn & Karrinyup.

South Perth WA 6151

Feel free to contact our reception on the details below if you would like any business

(08) 6184 7145

cards and referral pads sent to your clinics, or if you have any queries regarding

admin@pdswa.com

referral of patients.

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Dr Julio Rincon

Relocation Announcement

Dr Ahmed Saleh and Dr Albert Tan are delighted to

Periodontics & Implants is moving

welcome Dr Julio Rincon to the Perio Perth team. Dr

on the 15 July 2021. There is ample

Rincon’s 30 years of clinical and academic experience

parking at the rear of the building;

is an invaluable addition to our practice. We look

along with shopping centre carparking

forward to welcoming and caring for your patients’

nearby. Peter Kerrisk and his team look

periodontal and implant needs.

forward to working with you and your

Suite 5/6 Davallia Road Duncraig WA 6023

patients at this new location.

T (08) 9447 3700

72 Farrington Road Leeming

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WADA GOLF

Spectacular autumn conditions on the fairway Hartfield Golf Club

Coming up Aug 6

Royal Perth

Sept 24

Vines Resort

Oct 20

Country Trip

Nov 19

Lake Karrinyup

Another strong field of 28 keen golfers hit the fairways of the beautiful Hartfield Golf Club. A stunning autumn day provided ideal conditions for golf. The manicured, fast greens and tight fairways proved a challenge for most. Not so Jane McCarthy, who continued her stellar early season form to street the field with 38 stableford points, winning the day from Dean Martin in second place on 34 points and Kris Thyer third on a countback. We enjoyed the company of several players who rejoined the group after an extended absence, notably Ben Campbell and Phil Robson. It was pleasing to see our long-term sponsors Brad Potter from The Health Linc and David Owen from Swan Valley Dental Laboratory return to the course. Our major sponsor for the day was Health Practice Brokers. HPB principal Garry Bishop took the opportunity to address the group, providing an overview of HPB’s business facilitating the sale of dental practices. Garry was joined at the post game presentation by his colleague Andrew Maurice. We thank Garry and Andrew for their generous support of WADA Golf.

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Nearest the pin prizes for the day, were awarded to: Health Practice Brokers - 4TH hole

Michael Whitford

Swan Valley Dental Laboratory - 6th hole

Dean Martin

Dentsply-Sirona - 12th hole

Patrick Douglas

The Health Linc - 15th hole

Michael Welten

WADA - longest drive 18th hole

Charles Angliss

Place getters: Jane McCarthy

38 points

Dean Martin

34 points

Kris Thyer

34 points

Craig Lewis

32 points

Michael Whitford

32 points

Should you be interested in dusting off the clubs and having a game, please contact me at dentalgolf@gmail.com. Good golfing,

Michael Whitford WADA Golf Captain

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