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2017 FLEW BY in a flurry of activity in Victoria. In June we hosted a wonderful full day event at Dayleford, which included speakers such as our very own Dr Melanie Hayes and Roisin McGrath. Roisin also did us very proud when she travelled to the BSDHT Oral Health conference in Harrogate in November. Cathryn Carboon published her children’s book “Who is the Tooth Fairy’s Best Friend?” (which is available from the DHAA facebook page). And we welcomed two new honorary junior members, Aimee Mill’s daughter Evelyn and Sarah’s son Curtis. Yet to see if a career in Oral Health awaits! Nearing the end of the year we saw a committee reshuffle, with Melanie stepping from Victorian Director to National CEO and Ron Knevel accepting the role of Director in Victoria. We also welcomed two
student representatives from the BOH course at Melbourne University, Peta Morrissey and Simon Chiem. December brought with it our Kooyong Tennis Club half day event, where we welcomed a new speaker, Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon, Mr Perry Burstin, who enlightened us regarding surgicial management of airway issues. Dr Suman Bellar also spoke regarding non-surgical periodontal management and together, their multidisciplinary approach was well received by attendees. 2018 has brought more changes, with Sarah Laing stepping up into the role of chair and Desi Balodo into that of Communications Officer. Anne Di Paolo will continue to assist as past chair. We also welcome a shiny new committee member, Lauren Hogan, who will be assisting with
“ Victoria, has a lot of in-house talent and some shiny new blood, which during 2018 we plan to harness ”
event management and our in-house editor. Jess Goldsworthy manages our contact email and our February dinner meeting whilst Aimee Mills will look after our upcoming “Xmas in July” full day event. We are also hosting a “Risky Business” DHAA roadshow in May and planning another tennis fiesta at Kooyong in November. The way we see it, Victoria, has a lot of in-house talent and some shiny new blood, which during 2018 we plan to harness and really listen to the feedback from members to deliver events encompassing both a multidisciplinary and modern take on Oral Health. So hoping to catchup with you all over a wine or two at our dinner meeting February 28th and be updated on Pharmacology whilst we are at it! Sarah Laing Victoria State Chair