Goodnews stories

Behind The Scenes

There is a lot of work behind the scenes that goes into every WA Dental CPD course. Here’s our Director of Continuing Professional Development, Dr Jenny Ball, with a car packed full of equipment and resources, for a regional course late last year.

Mouthguard March

Healing Smiles Highlighted In 16 Days In Wa Campaign

The wonderful dentists of Healing Smiles continue to volunteer their time and skills to treat survivors of domestic violence.

We are thrilled that the work of Healing Smiles was highlighted in the “16 days in WA’’ campaign. This is part of a global movement aimed at reducing gender-based violence, and driving a change in culture, behaviour and community attitudes that lead to violence against women and their children.

Dr Shanash Bishnulall, a volunteer and committee member of Healing Smiles, was interviewed at Claremont Dental by Channel 7 as part of their media segment. Dr Bishnulall has treated over 20 emergency patients in 2022 pro bono, thanks to the support of Claremont Dental practice owner Dr Dominic Etheridge and staff.

The eviDent Foundation’s campaign to protect smiles with a properly fitted mouthguard is back in 2023! There’s no better time than now to remind parents and players of the importance of wearing a mouthguard during sport, while partnering with eviDent to improve the oral health of Australians. evident.org.au/getinvolved/2023-mouthguardmarch

Transition To Practice

We held a Transition to Practice Dinner in December to welcome our newest dentists. Thank you to all who attended.

Congratulations Jilen Patel

Congratulations to Dr Jilen Patel, who has been awarded the ADA Outstanding Young Dentist Award (2022) by the Federal ADA Council.

The ADA Outstanding Young Dentist Award is awarded to young members (below 35 years of age) who have made a significant contribution to the ADA and/or dentistry and the community at a national level by excelling in their career, reflecting positively on the dental profession and who have acted as ambassadors to the profession. Congratulations Jilen!

Congratulations Paul Abbott

Congratulations to Paul Abbott AO, who was recently named a UWA Emeritus Professor. Well done Emeritus Professor Abbott! Paul was also awarded a Doctor of Dental Science at the recent graduation ceremony.