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ADAVB Convention Brochure 2012
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Friday 10 and Saturday 11 August 2012
Earn 11.5
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President’s Welcome 2012
On behalf of the ADAVB I welcome you to join us at this year’s biennial Convention,
The Art, Science and Ethics of Dentistry 2012. This year’s Convention will again
feature concurrent sessions, allowing a greater choice for delegates, and the
Continual Professional Development Committee has worked hard to provide a
diverse and interesting program, ensuring that there is something for everyone.
We have two highly regarded international keynote speakers this year, in conjunction with a raft
of high calibre national speakers. Dr Linda Greenwall (UK) will speak about the future of aesthetic
dentistry with a minimally invasive approach, including tooth whitening, composite bonding and
microabrasion. Professor Trevor Burke (UK) will introduce the concept of pragmatic aesthetics in the
treatment of tooth wear over two sessions, with an emphasis on bonding and tooth preservation in
an evidence-based approach.
Distinguished local speakers include Professor Ian Meyers, Associate Professor Kerrod Hallett,
Mr Rowan Story and Professor Michael McCullough, sharing their knowledge and expertise across
the worn dentition, dentinal hypersensitivity, medications in dentistry, early childhood caries and
dental ethics.
In addition to the scientific program, there are a number of concurrent conferences that enable
all members of your practice to be involved. The Dental Assistants Conference 2012 is an annual
event with a comprehensive program. A full day Practice management Conference and a conference
for Dental Hygienists developed in conjunction with the DHAAVB, are new additions to the
Convention program. These new components make it possible to include all practice staff in the
Convention Program.
There will also be an opportunity to visit the Australian Dental Industry Association’s exhibition, to
give you the ability to view the latest equipment and materials, making the most of the customary
convention specials and catching up with colleagues.
The Art, Science and Ethics of Dentistry 2012 is sure to be the highlight of the continuing
professional development calendar this year. Together with the incoming ADAVB President,
Dr Gordon Burt, I am looking forward to seeing you and your staff at the Convention.
A/Prof Matthew Hopcraft
ADAVB President

2012 Victorian Dental Show
The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is pleased to host the 2012 Victorian Dental
Show which is being held in conjunction with this year’s ADA Victorian Branch Convention. It
provides an exciting opportunity for dentists and allied oral healthcare professionals to see the
latest dental products from Australia and overseas.
ADIA recognises and understands the symbiotic relationship that exists between the dental
profession and dental industry. Our members share your commitment to excellence and take pride in
providing quality products necessary to provide optimal dental care outcomes.
ADIA is the peak representative body for the suppliers of dental equipment and plays an increasingly
influential role in improving the technical and regulatory environment in which dental products
are manufactured and distributed in Australia. We value the support of the Australian Dental
Association (ADA) in this task.
On behalf of the members that are exhibiting at the 2012 ADIA Victorian Dental Show, it is with
pleasure that I invite you to the welcome reception in the exhibition area on Friday, 10 August 2012
between 5:30pm and 6:30pm.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Troy Williams
ADIA Chief Executive Officer
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General Information
ADAVB Convention: The Art, Science and
Ethics of Dentistry 2012
Friday 10 – Saturday 11 August 2012
Registration from 8.15am – 9.00am
Presentations commence at 9.00am on both days
Day 1 – Commence in Plenary Hall 1, Ground Floor.
Day 2 – Stream 1 in Plenary Hall 1, Ground Floor &
Stream 2 in Room 109 & 110, Level 2.
New Melbourne Convention Centre
1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf,
Melbourne, Victoria.
Practice Management Conference 2012
Friday 10 August 2012
Registration from 8.15am – 8.55am
Presentations commence at 9.00am
Meeting Rooms 104, Level 1
New Melbourne Convention Centre
1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf,
Melbourne, Victoria.
Dental Assistants Conference 2012
Saturday 11 August 2012
Registration from 8.15am – 8.55am
Presentations commence at 9.00am
Meeting Rooms 105 & 106, Level 1
New Melbourne Convention Centre
1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf,
Melbourne, Victoria.
Dental Hygienists Conference 2012
Saturday 11 August 2012
Registration from 8.15am – 8.55am
Presentations commence at 9.00am
Meeting Rooms 104, Level 1
New Melbourne Convention Centre
1 Convention Centre Place, South Wharf,
Melbourne, Victoria.
Convention Secretariat
Conference Works
Suite 2, Level 1, 120 Railway Avenue
Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Tel: (03) 9870 2611 Fax: (03) 9870 1723
Email: events@conferenceworks.net.au
CPD Credit
Up to 11.5 hours of CPD shall be awarded for
full attendance at The Art, Science and Ethics of
Dentistry 2012.
Up to 6 hours of CPD shall be awarded for full
attendance at the Dental Hygienists Conference 2012.
Hands – On course Melbourne
Diastema Closure and Class III restorations and the
Midline Diastema
The pre-congress hands-on work shop will be a step
by step guide through composite build up layering
technique focusing on class III restorations and closing
the midline diastema. Participants will work on models
as Dr Greenwall demonstrates each step at the new
state of the art teaching facility at the Melbourne
dental School. She will be supported by a range of highly
experienced clinicians.
ADAVB Art Show 2012
Details will be on the website soon! www.adavb.net
How to get to MCEC:
Parking at MCEC
There are three car parks available for visitors to the
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
1. Entrance off Normanby Road
2. South Wharf Retail Carpark
3. Freeway Carpark
Arriving by Taxi
For the Convention Centre ask driver to drop off at
Convention Centre Place, next to the Hilton South
Wharf Hotel.
Arriving by Tram
Tram numbers 96, 112 and 109 travel down Spencer/
Clarendon streets and stop opposite the Clarendon
Street entrance of the MCEC. Tram numbers 48 and 70
stop at the end of Flinders Street. Walk towards the
Yarra River, across the new pedestrian bridge.
Arriving by Train
Take the train to Southern Cross Station. Tram
numbers 96, 109 and 112 travel past Southern Cross
Station down Spencer/Clarendon Streets and stop
opposite the MCEC.
Arriving by Bus
The SkyBus transports visitors direct from Melbourne
Airport to Southern Cross Station.
MCEC is a 10 minute walk from the station or catch
tram 96 which stops opposite the Clarendon Street
entrance of MCEC. Bus route 238 operates to and
from Southern Cross Station to Convention Centre
Place between the hours of 10am – 3pm, Monday to
Friday. The coach pick-u/drop-off point is coach bay
1, Convention Centre Place (closest to DFO South
Wharf). Visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au for
timetable information.

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Dentist Convention 2012 Program
Friday 10 August, 2012 – Day 1
SESSION
TIMES
8:15am –
9:00am
9:00am –
9:05am
9:05am –
10:05am
10:05am –
10:50am
FRIDAY
10 AUGUST
Registration
ADAVB President
Keynote
Speaker
SPEAKER & TOPIC
Dr Linda Greenwall (UK)
The Future of Aesthetic Dentistry with a minimal invasive Approach. Part 1.
In the aesthetic driven society that we live in a beautiful smile is an essential asset. There has been an exponential
demand for patients requesting smile improvement. Whilst the previous model of mass veneer placement has cause
mass destruction of healthy teeth there are other simple ways to improve smiles. The current trend is towards
minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry and the lecture will discuss options for treatment and the treatment
planning protocols that need to be in place in order for to accomplish this minimally invasive modality. The lecture
will include tooth whitening techniques, composite bonding, microabrasion and combinations of treatment. New
treatment techniques will focus on minimally invasive aesthetic dentistry.
Session
supported by
Morning Tea provided in Ballroom, Level 2.
Stream 1 Stream 2
CHAIR Dr Ben Keith Associate Professor Roy Judge
10:50am –
11:30am
11:30am –
12.15pm
Concurrent
Sessions
Concurrent
Sessions
Professor Ian Meyers (QLD)
Clinical Management of Hypersensitivity:
Tooth sensitivity is a common presenting concern
of patients visiting a dental practice. In many
cases the cause may be obvious, while in others it
is far more difficult to establish. There are many
suggested techniques for the management of dentine
hypersensitivity, but these may not always be successful
in all cases, or there may be a recurrence of the
hypersensitivity. These lectures will review the causes
of dentine hypersensitivity, the variation that exists
between different patients, and within different teeth in
the same patient. Diagnostic techniques will be discussed
and a number of approaches to management will covered
to assist the practitioner in assisting patients manage
their hypersensitivity.
Lecture 1
• What is dentine hypersensitivity?
• Why do teeth get hypersensitive?
• What diagnostic techniques and tools can be used?
• How do we manage hypersensitivity?
Session supported by
Associate Professor Kerrod Hallett RCH
Early Childhood Caries:
Despite significant advances in our understanding of
both the biological and socio-behavioural determinants
of childhood diseases, severe caries remains a significant
health issue for many preschool children. Early childhood
caries (ECC) is often well established in the first few
years of life and is potentially the result of poor diet and
inappropriate infant feeding practice. The possibility of
ECC as a predictor of future childhood diseases such as
diabetes and obesity is both new and challenging to our
current paradigm and reconceptualises ECC as a disease of
a modern lifestyle rather than a disease of the teeth alone.
Dr Suzanne Hanlin
Implant Management:
The management of the tooth replacement is often
an interdisciplinary challenge and requires a sound
knowledge of the evidence base for the treatment
options available. To plan for successful restoration of
function and aesthetics for patients planning implant
therapy it is necessary to examine the treatment needs
in the context of oral function, disease activity and
social requirements for treatment. We must involve our
patients in these decisions and fully inform them of the
rationale behind the recommended treatment options,
the risks and benefits, and the long-term maintenance
requirements and expected prognosis. A clear indication
of present and future costs and written plan will
form clear guidelines for an informed consent to the
future care.
Mr Rowan Story AM
Dental Ethics – from Brass Plates to Dragon Tattoos:
Dentistry is a truly remarkable profession. In it’s
relatively short modern history it has developed a
standing and level of scientific integrity and innovation
that places it with the leaders of the health professions
in the developed world. The profession has the
knowledge and clinical skills to almost eradicate dental
disease. However – the pressures of the market
economy, regulation, international trade and workforce
shortages will affect the profession. In this complex
environment it is reasonable to ask whether there is
any longer a place for dental ethics.
The Anthony Roseman Memorial Lecture Program focuses
on dental law and ethics issues.

SESSION
TIMES
12:15pm –
1:00pm
1:00pm –
2:15pm
2:15pm –
3:15pm
3:15pm –
4:00pm
4:00pm –
4:45pm
4:45pm –
5:30pm
FRIDAY
10 AUGUST
Concurrent
Sessions
SPEAKER & TOPIC
Dr David Figdor
Endodontic Retreatment— Why, When & How:
A healing response is the usual outcome following
endodontic treatment. In those cases that exhibit
posttreatment disease, understanding the causes
and establishing a diagnosis is essential for improved
outcomes. Whilst several options are available, including
endodontic surgery or extraction, the possibility of
endodontic retreatment using advanced techniques can
save many teeth. In this lecture you will see how.
Lunch provided in Ballroom, Level 2.
Keynote
Speaker
Mr David Leggatt (Phillips Fox) DLA
Dentistry and the Law:
“Where we have been and where we are going”
DLA Piper (formally known as Phillips Fox) has handled
liability claims for members of the Australian Dental
Association since the 1960s. David Leggatt will provide
an entertaining look at the evolution of claims by patients
against dentists, through to the plaintiffs’ heyday of
the 1990s, the tort law reforms of the noughties, the
current claims environment against dentists and where
this is likely to head. David will also track a similar course
on the regulation of dentists in Victoria, from the simple
peer review model of the early Dental Board, through
to the current sophistication of the Australian Health
Practitioners Regulation Authority. David will provide
his observations on how Australia sits in relation to the
liability and regulation of dentists as against our colleagues
in Asia, the United Kingdom and the United States. He
will also provide his insights as to how this will impact
on members in the conduct of their day-to-day practise.
The Anthony Roseman Memorial Lecture Program focuses
on dental law and ethics issues.
Professor Trevor Burke (UK)
Introducing the concept of pragmatic aesthetics in the treatment of tooth wear. Part 1.
The impact of the so-called “cosmetic” dentistry, if assessed by the number of dental makeovers in television
programs or in celebrity magazines, has increased substantially in recent years. This has effectively increased the
public’s awareness of their dental appearance, and in turn, may have increased the volume of porcelain laminate
veneers placed, although quantification of this is difficult. What is quantifiable, however,
is that tooth wear is increasing in incidence, especially in younger people, and that the
Session supported by
issues around treatment of this are, therefore, becoming increasingly relevant.
Afternoon Tea provided in Ballroom, Level 2.
Concurrent
Sessions
Concurrent
Sessions
Keynote Speakers: Plenary Hall 1, Ground Floor
Stream 1: Plenary Hall 1, Ground Floor
Stream 2: Room 109 & 110, Level 1
Dr Dominique Martin
Mr Nick Rutherford
Ethical issues in “dental tourism”:
Chronic diseases, influences on dental treatment:
This talk reviews the current state of international There has been a constant evolution in the understanding
travel for dental care and its advantages and
and management of chronic diseases that have an impact
disadvantages for consumers, dental care providers, on dental care. These advances have resulted in the
and societies in sending and receiving countries.
development of new therapeutics and interventional
Drawing on the literature concerned with medical travel procedures that are often hard for the dental practitioner
more generally, it explores the ethical issues which to keep up to date with their implementation. This lecture
dentists and health authorities should address in policy will provide an update of these areas to arm the dental
and practice.
practitioner with contemporary knowledge for optimal
management of such a patient. The lecture will focus on
a rational approach to such cases and the need for self
directed learning and communication to avoid errors in
their management.
Professor Michael McCullough
Dr Lisa Crighton
Medications used in Dentistry; indications
Indications, rationale and outcomes in third
and interactions:
molar management:
This presentation will discuss common medications used While third molar surgery has remained a cornerstone of
in dentistry and indications for prescribing. Further, oral surgery for decades, the indications, rationale and
potential interactions with an increasing myriad of outcomes for this procedure have been most definitely
medications our patients are taking will be discussed. refined. The evolution of evidence based dentistry,
development of government funded guidelines in the United
Kingdom and an increase in Google educated patients,
means that while the indications for third molar removal
remain essentially unchanged, the rationale and decision
making process has ultimately evolved. Access to better
assessment for inferior alveolar nerve injury preoperatively
with cone beam CT imaging, and an increase in the
acceptance to de-coronate third molars as a treatment
modality, has meant that the third molar surgeon can no
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Dentist Convention 2012 Program
Saturday 11 August, 2012 – Day 2
SESSION
TIMES
SATURDAY
11 AUGUST
SPEAKER AND TOPIC BRIEF
Stream 1 Stream 2
CHAIR Dr Ben Keith Associate Professor Roy Judge
9:00am –
10:00am
10:00am –
10:45am
10:45am –
11:45am
11:45am –
12:45pm
Concurrent
Sessions
Professor Ian Meyers
Clinical Management of Hypersensitivity
Tooth sensitivity is a common presenting concern
of patients visiting a dental practice. In many
cases the cause may be obvious, while in others it
is far more difficult to establish. There are many
suggested techniques for the management of
dentine hypersensitivity, but these may not always be
successful in all cases, or there may be a recurrence
of the hypersensitivity. These lectures will review the
causes of dentine hypersensitivity, the variation that
exists between different patients, and within different
teeth in the same patient. Diagnostic techniques will be
discussed and a number of approaches to management
will covered to assist the practitioner in assisting
patients manage their hypersensitivity.
Lecture 2
• Comparison of treatment options
• In office and at home strategies
• Desensitisation vs Remineralisation
vs Restoration
• Preventing recurrence of hypersensitivity
Session supported by
Morning Tea provided in Ballroom, Level 2.
Concurrent
Sessions
Concurrent
Sessions
Recent post – graduates, identified by their lecturers as
having completed important research, will briefly discuss
their work.
Dr Harleen Kumar
Resin Infiltration – Taking the First Steps to Filling
the Holes in Cheese Molars
Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) can be a clinically
challenging condition. Practitioners often have difficulty
in providing satisfactory, long-lasting restorations, and
find aesthetics and determining the margins of MIH
lesions problematic. Resin infiltration with Icon® (DMG,
Hamburg, Germany); a low-viscosity resin may alter the
mechanical properties of hypomineralised enamel which
may improve restorative prognosis. Microhardness
of hypomineralised enamel before and after resin
infiltration was measured and infiltrant penetration
was assessed.
Dr Denise Bailey
Evident Projects and Engagement:
Dental Practice Based Research Networks (DPBRNs)
create an opportunity for practitioners to participate
in research, to improve patient care, to inform policy
and implement research findings as they are found. In
addition to explaining the fundamentals of DPBRNs,
and how your practice can help change the practice of
dentistry, Dr Bailey will share findings from the following
eviDent projects:
• The evaluation of eviDent
• A 5-year retrospective assay of implant complications in
private practice
• Molar Incisor Hypomineralisation
• The PREVENT study: reducing the X factor –
understanding the relationship between general practice
prescribing and xerostomia.
Professor Ali Darendeliler
Ageing of the Smile
Facial form and dimensions undergo continuous changes
throughout life and these changes have to be taken
into consideration when deciding on the treatment
modalities in adolescent and adult patients.
The facial changes in vertical and sagittal planes are
rather extensively documented; however individual
differences are common and they have to be carefully
considered.
The changes make us decide if an orthopaedic or
surgical treatment is more suitable and also if the
patient needs extractions or not.
Furthermore, the expected future growth must
be taken into account when finishing orthodontic
treatment of growing patients to ensure that the
final result will continue to be maintained and will
accommodate the future appearance when ageing.
Recent post – graduates, identified by their lecturers as
having completed important research, will briefly discuss
their work.
Dr Felicity Crombie
Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH)
Molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH) is a
developmental dental condition of growing concern.
Dr Crombie’s research established the existence of
MIH, and associated clinical problems, in Australia
and investigated some of the characteristics of, and
treatment options for, affected enamel. To date there
are no identifiable aetiological factors, however the
compromised physical properties manifested in MIH
can be improved by currently available interventions
designed for the caries model.
Dr Jonathan Tversky
Temporomandibular Disorders – An Evolving Story:
Bruxism and Temporomandibular Disorders are
important diagnoses that have an impact on all
aspects of dental care. Recent research is providing
important new insights into the aetiological factors and
treatment complexities. This update will highlight these
evolving themes.

SESSION
TIMES
12:45pm –
2:00pm
2:00pm –
2:45pm
2:45pm –
3:00pm
3:00pm –
3:30pm
3:30pm –
4:00pm
SATURDAY
11 AUGUST
SPEAKER AND TOPIC BRIEF
Lunch provided in Ballroom, Level 2.
Concurrent
sessions
Associate Professor Matthew Hopcraft
Aged Care:
The Australian population is ageing, and by 2051 it is
estimated that 25% of the population will be aged 65+
years. Over the past 40 years we have seen dramatic
improvements in oral health, and declining rates of
edentulism. Older Australians are now retaining more
teeth, and are at increased risk of dental caries and
periodontal disease. Residents of nursing homes, who
are often physically and cognitively impaired, are at
significant risk of dental disease. It is important for the
general practitioner to have a good understanding of
the challenges in dealing with an ageing population.
All delegates to move to Plenary Room
Dr Robert De Poi
Periodontal Review: Indication for
periodontal surgery:
Cause-related therapy forms the basis for managing
most periodontal disease. While periodontal surgery may
play a role in enhancing the long-term preservation of
the periodontium, the necessity for pocket elimination
has been challenged as our understanding of the
pathogenesis of periodontal disease has increased. This
lecture shall highlight the important factors to consider
when assessing the response to cause-related therapy
and will describe the role surgery therapy has to play
in the current management of periodontal disease.
An overview of periodontal surgery will be given with
indications and contraindications explained
Mr Garry Pearson
Dental Politics Update
Garry will provide an overview of recent developments in dental politics, including changes in the dental workforce, access to care
proposals, e-Health reforms, practice accreditation and registration standards. His presentation will also offer practical tips on how
to address compliance obligations and integrate new requirements into your practice routines.
Afternoon Tea provided in Ballroom, Level 2.
CHAIR ADAVB President
4:00pm –
4:45pm
4:45pm –
5:30pm
Keynote
Speaker
Keynote
Speaker
Keynote Speakers: Plenary Hall 1, Ground Floor
Stream 1: Plenary Hall 1, Ground Floor
Stream 2: Room 109 & 110, Level 1
Professor Trevor Burke (UK)
Introducing the concept of pragmatic aesthetics in the treatment of tooth wear. Part 2.
Tooth wear, in the past, was treated by gross destruction of teeth using a turbine drill for crown preparations – a
strange way to treat teeth which were already compromised! However, advances in bonding techniques have
enabled the use of minimally invasive treatment using composite resin bonded to worn surfaces. This presentation
will discuss the concept of pragmatic aesthetics, how to achieve an aesthetic improvement where needed – the
optimisation of bonding agents for this treatment and will indicate the rates of success which might be expected.
All of this will be discussed in the light of current research evidence into the longevity of the techniques described.
Session supported by
Dr Linda Greenwall (UK)
The Future of Aesthetic Dentistry with a minimal invasive Approach. Part 2.
Dr Linda Greenwall will present part 2 of The Future of Aesthetic Dentistry with a minimal invasive approach.
During this presentation, Dr Greenwall will draw on presentations delivered throughout the Convention program.
Session
supported by
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Dentist Convention Speaker Biography
Dr Denise Bailey
Dr Denise Bailey is the inaugural Chair of the
eviDent Foundation, a member of the eviDent
DPBRN Committee and an eviDent Chief
Investigator (involved in 3 projects). Dr Bailey’s
16 years experience in practice and involvement
with conducting/ managing clinical trials
provides an ideal platform for helping direct
and guide eviDent in the area of research training, design and conduct.
Her postgraduate qualification in clinical research and her position as
Clinical Manager-Clinical Trials helps guide eviDent in delivering high
quality, rigorously monitored studies.
Prof F.J.Trevor Burke,
DDS, BDS, MSc, MDS, FDS,MGDS RCS (Ed), FDS
RCPS (Glas), FDS RCS (Eng), FFGDP (UK), FADM
Trevor Burke graduated at Queens University
Belfast, and, following appointments in the
School of Dentistry, Belfast, he worked in
general dental practice from 1974 to 1996 in
Manchester, also working 1.5 days per week
in the Unit of Restorative Dentistry at the University of Manchester.
Appointed Senior Research Fellow in 1991, Senior Lecturer in Dental
Practice, University of Manchester 1992, Professor of Dental Primary
Care at University of Glasgow in 1996, moving to his present position
as Professor of Primary Dental Care at the University of Birmingham
and Hon. Consultant in Restorative Dentistry in 2000. Principal
activities include the treatment of patients often referred because
of tooth wear, being Course Director of a Masters Course specifically
designed for general dental practitioners (currently with 35 students),
and research. Trevor is (co-) author of 270 papers published in peerreviewed
journals and three books. He has been awarded over 80
research grants. His main research interests include properties and
applications of tooth-coloured restorative materials, clinical evaluation
of materials and their performance in general dental practice, the
design of an index of oral health for clinical audit and quality control
and ill health retirement among dentists. He co-ordinates the work of
two practice-based research groups (The PREP Panel, with 33 dentists
UK-wide and BRIDGE, a West Midlands group with 12 dentists). Trevor
is Chair of the Board of Dental Protection and Chair of the European
Practice-based Research Network of the IADR. He also is an examiner
for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Editorial Director
of Dental Update.
Dr Lisa Crighton
Dr Lisa Crighton completed specialist training
in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery in Melbourne and
received her FRACDS OMS in 2003. Following
this she undertook additional fellowship
training in orthognathic surgery in Halifax,
Nova Scotia, Canada and in facial trauma at the
Southern General Hospital in Glasgow, Scotland.
She is a Consultant staff member at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and
is currently involved in a study reporting on the incidence of delayed
dental healing associated with the use of oral bisphosphonate therapy.
Dr Felicity Crombie
Dr Felicity Crombie received her Bachelor
of Dental Science with honours from the
University of Melbourne and currently
combines private practice with lecturing at the
Melbourne Dental School. She has a particular
interest in molar hypomineralisation having
recently completed her PhD on the topic.
Prof M. Ali Darendelilier,
BDS, PhD, Dip. Orth., Certif. Orth., Priv. Doc.,
MRACDS (Ortho).
Dr Darendeliler is Professor and Chair of
Orthodontic at the University of Sydney. He
received BDS from the University of Istanbul
and his specialisation from the University
of Geneva, his PhD and his second specialist
training in Turkey and lectured in North and South America, Europe,
Asia, Africa and Australia.
Dr Robert De Poi BDSc, MSD. Cert
Periodontics, FRACDS, FICD, FPFA
Dr Robert De Poi graduated with a BDS from
the University of Melbourne in 1984 and
maintained general practice for 14 years
during which time he developed an interest
in Periodontics. Dr De Poi registered as a
Periodontist after receiving his Master of
Science and Certificate in Periodontics from the Indiana University
School of Dentistry. He now maintains specialist practice in Melbourne
Australia and is involved with teaching in the periodontal programme
at the University of Melbourne. He is a councillor with the Victorian
branch of the Australian Dental Association and is the Immediate
President of the Australian Society of Periodontology Victorian branch
and an ITI Fellow.
Dr David Figdor BDSc, LDS, MDSc,
FRACDS, Dip Endo, FPFA, PhD, FASM, FADI
David Figdor has been in private specialist
endodontic practice since 1984. He has been
involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate
teaching at the University of Melbourne and is
a visiting scientist at Monash University. He has
lectured throughout Australia and internationally
on both clinical and research topics and has been actively involved in
Australian endodontics at all levels. He is a referee for numerous journals
and is on the Editorial Board of several international endodontic journals.
He has contributed to 2 books and authored or co-authored more than 30
papers, many of which are high-citation works in the endodontic literature.
Clinical A/Professor
Kerrod B Hallett
Kerrod graduated from the University of
Queensland and after private general practice,
completed a Master of Dental Science in
Paediatric Dentistry. Following teaching
and research experience in the USA he was
appointed specialist paediatric dentist at the Royal Children’s Hospital,
Brisbane. He has contributed to textbooks on clinical paediatric
dentistry and authored publications in the epidemiology of early
childhood caries. Kerrod was recently appointed director of dentistry
at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.
Dr Linda Helene Greenwall
BDS MGDS, RCS MSc, MRD RCS, FFGDP
Dr Greenwall is a well-known lecturer and an
authority on tooth whitening and aesthetic
dentistry, Linda has combined an innovative
and award-winning, multidisciplinary private
practice in London, which has been awarded the
Investor in People status. She is a fellowship
examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a specialist
in restorative dentistry and prosthodontics and honorary clinical
teacher, King’s College London Dental Institute. Linda is also the editor
of the journal Aesthetic Dentistry Today.
In 2008, Linda launched and currently chairs the British Dental
Bleaching Society (BDBS), which aims to lobby for changes in the
controversial bleaching legislation, and to educate dentists in tooth
whitening. She is an associate course director for the Advanced
Certificate in Aesthetic Dentistry for the Royal College of Surgeons
Faculty of General Dental Practices.

A/Professor
Matthew Hopcraft
Associate Professor Matthew Hopcraft is the
Director of Clinical Education at the Melbourne
Dental School, University of Melbourne, and
is currently the President of the ADAVB.
He has published widely on population oral
health, water fluoridation and dental caries, dental workforce and oral
health in nursing homes, and presented at national and international
dental conferences.
Dr Harleen Kumar
Dr. Harleen Kumar is a Paediatric Dentist who
completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry and
Bachelor of Dental Science from the University
of Melbourne. Harleen is the recent recipient
of the ADA graduate student scholarship,
Dentsply Research Grant and Australian Dental
Research Foundation grant. Harleen enjoys
lecturing on paediatric dentistry topics both locally and overseas and
routinely demonstrates dentists and dental therapists for continuing
education training courses.
Mr David Leggatt
David Leggatt was admitted to legal practice
in 1993. He became a partner of Phillips Fox
on 1 July 2000. The partnership of Phillips Fox
formally integrated with the international firm
DLA Piper to become part of the biggest law
firm in the world.
David has acted on behalf of dentists since 1994. He has acted in over
1,000 cases concerning dentists. His other areas of practise include
defamation law; commercial litigation; all aspects of insurance law and
financial risk management.
Dr Dominique Martin,
MBBS/BA (Hons Phil.), PhD
In 2011, Dominique completed her doctoral
thesis at The University of Melbourne on
ethical issues in the sale of human biological
materials. Working casually in Emergency
Medicine, her bioethics research interests
include international medical travel; organ
transplantation; markets in human body parts; and medical futility.
Prof Michael McCullough,
BDSc MDSc FRACDS (Oral Med) PhD
Michael McCullough is the Professor in Oral
Medicine at the Melbourne Dental School, the
University of Melbourne. He is the convener
of both the post-graduate and undergraduate
courses in Oral Medicine, has published over 80
articles in peer reviewed scientific journals, was
on the Expert Panel for both the 1st and 2nd edition of Therapeutic
Guidelines book titled “Oral and Dental”; is the Chair of the ADA’s
Therapeutics Committee and is on the Editorial board and writes the
“Dental Comments” for the Australian Prescriber. Michael is an Oral
Medicine Clinical Consultant to the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne,
the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Frankston Integrated Health.
Dr Suzanne McEwan Hanlin
MDS (Otago) FRACDS, FPFA, FADI, FICD,
MRACDS (Pros)
Suzanne has recently returned to the
University of Otago to join the Department of
Oral Rehabilitation after 20 years in Specialist
Prosthodontist practice Melbourne. She
is the current Hon Treasurer of the Royal
Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and the College nominee to
the Australian Dental Council. She is a past President of Australian
Dental Association Victorian Branch and has had executive roles with
the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists and
the Australian Prosthodontic Society. She participated as a Clinical
Fellow in Prosthodontics at Melbourne University and Lecturer to the
ADC Overseas Dentists training programme. Suzanne has lectured as
keynote and guest presenter in Australia and New Zealand.
Professor Ian Meyers,
BDSc, FICD, FADI, FPFA, FRACDS
Ian Meyers is currently in general dental
practice in Brisbane and has honorary
professorial positions with The University of
Queensland School of Dentistry, and James
Cook University School of Medicine and
Dentistry. Throughout his career Ian has
worked in both public and private dental clinics and has been associated
with the University of Queensland since 1988. Ian is a member of
the International Association for Dental Research, Chairman of the
Australian Dental Research Foundation and a member of the editorial
board of The Australian Dental Journal and several other international
journals. Ian is also a product consultant to a range of dental
companies and long standing member of the ADA Dental Instruments,
Materials and Equipment Committee. His major interests include
adhesive restorative dental materials, diagnosis and management of
the worn dentition, minimum intervention dentistry, and teaching and
clinical development in general practice dentistry.
Mr Garry Pearson, CEO, ADAVB Inc.
Garry has been CEO of the Australian Dental
Association Vic. Branch Inc. (ADAVB Inc.) since
1991. He has responsibility for managing a team
of 21 staff, provision of services for over 3500
dentist members, coordination of educational
programs, publishing activities, policy analysis,
submissions and advocacy, representational and
health promotion work.
Mr Nick Rutherford
Nick Rutherford is a specialist Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeon having completed his
undergraduate dentistry and medicine at the
University of Melbourne. Nick completed his
surgical training in 2004 and spent a year in
the United Kingdom completing a fellowship in
Maxillofacial Trauma, Facial Deformity and Oral
Oncology. Nick was appointed Head of Maxillofacial Surgery at Austin
Hospital in 2008 and also works in private practice. Nick is the current
Chair of the ANZAOMS Victorian Members, ADA Representative to
the Cancer Council and a Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Department
of Surgery, University of Melbourne. Nicks main clinical interests are
Orthognathic Surgery, Maxillofacial Trauma and implantology along with
new technologies in OMFS.
Mr Rowan D Story AM, RFD
Rowan is a graduate in science, dentistry and
law. He did his post-graduate surgical training
in Melbourne and the United Kingdom. He is in
private practice in Melbourne and completed
24 years as a visiting consultant at Monash
Medical Centre in 2007. He has served on the
Dental Board of Victoria, the Australian Dental
Examining Council, the Australian Dental Council, the ADA Victorian
Branch Council, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
council and the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. He is an
Australian Lawyer and officer of the Supreme Court of Victoria. He
holds an honorary teaching appointment at Monash University and is an
Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne.
Rowan has been part of an annual surgical mission to Vietnam since
1998 treating cleft and jaw deformity patients. He has been a Defence
Force Reservist since 1979 and is currently posted as Director General
Health Reserves Air Force with the rank of Air Commodore.
Dr Jonathan Tversky
Jonathan Tversky is a Specialist in Oral
Medicine. He is a Senior Fellow at The Dental
School, University of Melbourne and is a
Specialist at The Oral Mucosal Clinic, Skin &
Cancer Foundation. He is an elected member
of The Australian & New Zealand Academy of
Orofacial Pain.
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Practice Management Conference 2012 Program
Friday 10 August, 2012
SESSION
TIME
SPEAKER TOPIC & DESCRIPTION
Chair Ms Sally Rowe-Walser, Manager Practice+, ADAVB
9.00am –
9.45am
9.45am –
10.30am
10.30am –
11.00am
11.00am –
11.45am
11.45am –
12.30pm
12.30pm –
1.30pm
1.30pm –
2.15pm
2.15pm –
3.00pm
3.00pm –
3.30pm
3.30pm –
4.15pm
4.15pm –
5.00pm
5.00pm –
5.15pm
Ms Eithne
Irving
Ms Sally
Rowe-Walser
Morning Tea
Key issues on Practice Accreditation
Just when you think you have all of the processes associated with running a practice under control, the
goal posts shift – along comes Practice Accreditation. Practice Accreditation was first mooted back in
2010 and despite a few delays will come in to effect in 2012. This presentation will seek to provide you
with some background to the development of the scheme, how it relates to other regulatory processes
but more importantly provide you with advice as to what it means for you and how you might participate in
accreditation processes.
Running Effective Team Meetings
• Deciding the type of meeting
• The benefits and risks of meetings
• Planning before the meeting
• Top tips for running an effective meeting
Mr Kirk Leadership in Practice
Fisher How do we create leadership as part of the DNA of the organisations we lead, and not just for those
who stand at the top of the hierarchy? What practices of leadership make more effective teams? This
presentation will ask participants to consider their own leadership style.
Mr Albert Gigl Where Does the Money Go?
This session will focus on the budgeting, planning and forecasting of future expenses that occur during
the course of a year for a typical dental practice. Areas covered will include; wages, 9% superannuation,
taxes, loans/leases/hire purchase, overhead expenses, operational expenses, equipment purchases and
surgery refurbishment.
Lunch
Ms Vivienne
Corcoran
Ms Sally
Rowe-Walser
Afternoon Tea
Location: Meeting Room 104, Level 1
Handling Complaints
One of the most challenging parts of any practice, but done well it represents a chance to improve and
grow your practice at the same time.
Recruitment in the Dental Practice
• Review the current needs of the practice
• What can the practice afford?
• Plan the process before starting recruitment
• What are the most important attributes required?
• Wording an effective advertisement
• The decision – the recruitment process doesn’t stop here
• Orientation and induction
• Expectations and performance review
Ms Kelly Gall Developing a Business Plan
Where to start? Too often we hear about the Dentist who wants to setup around the corner as it’s only a
3 minute walk from home!! Of course, who wouldn’t love to have this convenience, however there’s a little
more to this when looking at a good basis to starting a dental practice. For many, after the family home
this is the most substantial investment they will ever make so we want to get it right. Taking the time
to sit down and write out your Business Plan can be daunting, but it’s an imperative step towards having
the approach to your new business clear in your own mind. Let’s take a look at what turns a passion or
motivation into a long term and sustainable business, and how to take a step out of your business and work
on developing it by goal setting, marketing and attitude!
Ms Karen Communicating Effectively with Co-workers
Marshman This powerful, fun seminar combines unique symbolism and visual learning to teach communication
techniques and wellbeing management, to create positive outcomes and promote positive culture. “Stars
and Black-holes” provides a visual insight to the codes of our communication and the how they generate
or impact on our success, both personally and at work. Participants are immediately able to increase their
confidence, performance and relationships with others.
Ms Sally Recruiting for Team Effectiveness
Rowe-Walser An effective team is much more than the sum of its parts. Recruiting to complement and extend the skills
& Ms Julie of your team requires more than simply ‘liking’ a candidate.
McCormack
Learn what to look for in a candidate seeking to join your team.

Practice Management Speaker Biography
Ms Vivienne Corcoran
Vivienne Corcoran is an independent consultant
with more than 20 years experience working
with professionals. She worked for a number
of large services organisations before
establishing strategic consultancy Marketing
Logic. From this background in professional
services management and marketing, Vivienne
helps professionals develop and use key tools and skills in strategic
marketing, business development and client service, and delivers
her advice in a way that is practical and of value to professionals in
new, established, small and large firms alike. Vivienne has a wealth of
experience working with individuals and organisations in health and
currently serves on two health industry boards.
Mr Kirk Fisher, Head of Faculty/
Principal Director of Learning & Development
Australian School of Applied Management (ASAM)
Kirk Fisher is a leadership and development
specialist, and an innovator in education and
mindfulness. Before taking up the role as head
of faculty for ASAM Kirk worked as a leader
in education and in business. Early in his career
Kirk founded and directed two successful alternative schools. Working
with these schools led to a passion and curiosity about how people work,
and how organizations become learning organizations. With a Master’s
degree in education and human development – and a long-term curiousity
about how people work – he found he was able to help people bridge gaps
in their thinking through workshops and consulting in education. In 2002
Kirk began work as director of a small company consulting and teaching
with leading organisations around Australia. Kirk has presented papers
and workshops at conferences on authentic leadership, mindfulness and
communication. As a facilitator Kirk also worked to clarify and develop
projects with various communities, including the survivors of the 2009
bushfires, major utilities and neighbourhood groups. Kirk’s workshops
focus on developing practical outcomes for participants. Audiences
regularly comment on his honesty, humour and well-researched
presentations. As a long-term meditator he teaches classes about
‘working wisdom’ and the importance of taking the balcony view. In
addition to his Master’s degree in Education and Human Development,
he has a Diploma of Business, Diploma of Business HR among other
degrees. He also has a ‘misspent youth’ as an award winning classical and
jazz musician.
Ms Kelly Gall
Kelly Gall is a senior member of the Professional
Finance team at Investec Bank (Aust) Ltd.
Kelly has ten years experience in lending
with the past seven specifically focused on
supporting the dental profession in Victoria &
Tasmania. Kelly works with dentists at all levels
from students & graduates to local study clubs
right through to general and specialists dentists at national exhibitions
and congress meetings. Whether it be assisting clients’ to realise their
dream of becoming successful business owners by starting their own
practice and building their own brand or with dentists that prefer
to buy an existing practice and work on developing the business to
compliment the changing demographics or type of dentistry. Kelly’s
motivation is to develop a long term relationship with her clients and she
is always delighted when seeing their development and successes over
the years.
Ms Eithne Irving
Eithne Irving joined the ADA Inc. team as the
Manager of Policy and Regulation in March.
She brings to the Association over 30 years’
experience in clinical nursing, education and
training and health workforce policy. Until
2010, she was the Principal Nurse Advisor/
Principal Health Workforce Advisor, Health
Workforce Division of the Commonwealth Department of Health
and Ageing. Prior to this role, she was the Executive Officer of the
National Health Workforce Secretariat – the operational arm of
the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council (AHMAC) Health
Workforce Principal Committee, Australian Medical Workforce
Advisory Committee and the Australian Health Workforce Advisory
Committee. In addition, Eithne has held many other significant roles
including the National Liaison Officer for AHMAC’s Community Services
and Health Industry Vocational Education and Training Group, was a
Senior Policy Analyst to the National Nursing and Nursing Education
Taskforce and Manager of the Nurse Policy Branch of the Department
of Human Services in Victoria.
Ms Karen Marshman
– Director of Let’s Talk Australia
Karen Marshman’s career has been in the
field of positive psychology. Her leadership
roles include CEO of a fast-growing training
organisation and national roles in psychological
rehabilitation services. Her specialisation is
communication, leadership, and one-to-one
coaching. She recently founded Let’s Talk Australia to share these skills
and others to help organisations to effectively manage their greatest
assets – the wellbeing of their staff.
Ms Sally Rowe-Walser
Sally Rowe-Walser, Practice+ Manager, has
worked in healthcare for more than 25 years.
Originally she worked in a clinical nursing role
but then moved into business management,
practice management, HR/Recruitment and
retention, and operated her own successful
HR consulting business. Sally has a Diploma
of Human Resource Management, Diploma of Business Management,
and Professional Certificate in Recruitment Consulting. She has held
several Practice Management positions, was a General Manager
for a major health care recruitment company before starting her
own successful Recruitment and HR consulting business and held
other management positions. Sally joined ADAVB in January 2011 as
Practice+ Manager.
Mr Albert Gigl
Albert Gigl has been a registered tax agent
and Chartered Accountant for over 25 years.
As principal of MW Partners, he specializes in
providing accounting, taxation and business
advice to the dental profession. Albert has
extensive experience and knowledge on the
successful operation and use of corporate
structures, for sole proprietors, associateships and specialist
dental organizations.
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Dental Assistants Conference 2012 Program
Saturday 11 August, 2012
SESSION TIME SPEAKER TOPIC & DESCRIPTION
CHAIR Dr Jo-Anne Cherry, ADAVB Council Member
9.00am – 9.45am Ms Marion
McKay
9.45am – 10.30am Ms Vivienne
Corcoran & Ms
Sally Rowe-
Walser & Ms
Marion McKay
(Interactive
Session)
10.30am –
11.00am
11.00am –
11.45am
11.45am –
12.30pm
Morning Tea
Ms Sue
Cornish
Ms Nina
Christofi
12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm – 3:00pm Dr John
Fahey
3.00pm – 3.30pm Afternoon Tea
3.30pm – 3.55pm Mr Grevis
Beard
3.55pm – 4.20pm Ms Sally
Rowe-Walser
4.20pm – 5.00pm Ms Vivienne
Corcoran
Is it me? Or is it them?
Getting the attitude right!
Let’s consider our experiences, both good and bad, surrounding attitude! What is its impact;
how might we better deal with less positive attitudes; is there a way we can make our people
relationships work better for us? Marion’s plan for this session is to bring some of the day to
day issues faced by us all to the surface and look at how we may better deal with them. Let’s
collectively share our thoughts and our ideas while being consistently
mindful of the culture of our practice and our roles within it. Enjoy! Session supported by
Writing a Position Description
When looking to fill a position in your practice, it is not just about finding the right skills, but also
the right person and the right mix for the practice and its future
Infection Control Update
Infection Control is critical for all dental practices and keeping up with the current Infection
Control and Sterilisation information is an important component of Infection Control. Identifying
changes in Standards, Guidelines and Government requirements can pose a challenge in the
busy dental practice. “Infection Control Update” looks at recent changes in Infection Control
and Sterilisation, upgrades to Guidelines and new Government requirements that apply in the
dental setting.
Dental Assistants Leading the Way
This presentation will explore career options through education for professional Dental Assistants that
want to stay within the discipline but further expand their skills.
We know Dental Assistants play a key role within the dental health team, DA’s have lots to offer
with the patients journey from the beginning to end of treatment, and by developing the DA role,
it will lead to optimal career satisfaction, excellent customer service and patient care that would
ultimately benefit all Victorians.
Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice
This course is designed to provide dental staff with the knowledge, skills and techniques necessary
for the effective identification and treatment of medical emergencies encountered in dentistry.
The management of these emergencies is 10% skill and 90% logistics, requiring a team effort!
Dr John Fahey will give you an overview of how to recognise a medical emergency, provide
immediate care and manage the incident with the team.
Occupational Health and Safety: The new legislation
This presentation will be about what practical and proactive steps employers can take to manage
OH&S risks in the workplace, covering the following:
• Overview of OH & S law reform
• What is due diligence ?
• Practical and positive approach to “people risk” issues
• Emerging workplace “people risks” to consider
Maintaining Patient Privacy and confidentiality
• What does privacy and confidentiality mean?
• What measures do you have in your practice?
• Computer security
• Confidentiality statements
• Access to records
Location: Meeting Room 105 & 106, Level 1
How the DA can develop the business
Work is always more rewarding when you are more involved. Dental assistants are critical not just
to running a good practice but also to help making them grow. Turn your patient contact into a
growing practice.

Dental Assistants Speaker Biography
Ms Nina Christofi
Nina is the Dental Assistant Manager at the
Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne; she is a
qualified DA and has worked in both public
and private practice for over 25 years. Nina
holds a Diploma in Business Management, and
has completed various certificates including
Infection Control, Venipuncture, and HIV &
Hep C Counselling at Latrobe University. Nina loves exploring different
countries with her two children.
Ms Vivienne Corcoran
Vivienne Corcoran is an independent consultant
with more than 20 years experience working
with professionals. She worked for a number
of large services organisations before
establishing strategic consultancy Marketing
Logic. From this background in professional
services management and marketing, Vivienne
helps professionals develop and use key tools and skills in strategic
marketing, business development and client service, and delivers
her advice in a way that is practical and of value to professionals in
new, established, small and large firms alike. Vivienne has a wealth of
experience working with individuals and organisations in health and
currently serves on two health industry boards.
Ms Susan Cornish
Susan has as a background in Microbiology
and has completed a Master of Advanced
Practice (Infection Control) from Griffith
University. Susan has considerable experience
in teaching Microbiology, Infection Control and
Sterilisation over the past decade including
Dental, Medical and Nursing students, aged
care facilities and other healthcare organisations. She has completed
Infection Control and Sterilisation audits within both the private and
public healthcare sector.
Mr Grevis Beard
Grevis Beard is an accredited mediator, and
skilled investigator and trainer.
He brings a balanced, interpersonal approach to
conflict resolution.
Over the past decade, Grevis has worked
both locally and internationally in complaint
resolution and discrimination.
Grevis’ career has encompassed legal and strategic advice roles,
including working as a solicitor at a major commercial law firm and
advocacy work as a barrister.
More recently he has provided strategic advice in equal opportunity
law and best practice, and dealt with a range of discrimination and
disciplinary case-work, at the Victorian Human Rights and Equal
Opportunity Commission and a State government department.
Dr. John Fahey,
PhD, BA (Hons), QAO, Assoc Dip App, Sc
(Ambulance); Cert. IV Assessment and Workplace
Training, Diploma in OH&S Management.
One of Australia’s foremost experts in
industrial safety, organisation and management,
John works closely with businesses to develop
practical solutions to OH&S and emergency
response processes. His approach is informed by front line experience
and higher level policy perspectives from his time with the ambulance
service, the military and in government. John is a driving force behind
the simplification of OH&S and first aid training regimes in Australia. A
strong advocate for the reduction of the multiple regulatory regimes
afflicting business, he helped found Emergency Care Providers –
Australia, towards the goal of one Australian marketplace. It is the
first Australian peak body covering first aid and emergency care
training and service companies, and John serves as Foundation National
President. Cynergex Group was originally established by John Fahey in
1995 under the name Incident Training Services.
Ms Marion McKay
Marion loves working within the healthcare
arena and has been doing so for the past
thirty seven years. Like many of us, Marion
wears many hats (one being a Trainer and
Assessor with the University of New England
Partnerships (UNEP) for some 14 of those 37
years! Marion lives in Adelaide and operates her
own Business Consultancy specialising in human resource management,
systems and planning.
Ms Sally Rowe-Walser
Sally Rowe-Walser, Practice+ Manager, has
worked in healthcare for more than 25 years.
Originally she worked in a clinical nursing role
but then moved into business management,
practice management, HR/Recruitment and
retention, and operated her own successful
HR consulting business. Sally has a Diploma
of Human Resource Management, Diploma of Business Management,
and Professional Certificate in Recruitment Consulting. She has held
several Practice Management positions, was a General Manager
for a major health care recruitment company before starting her
own successful Recruitment and HR consulting business and held
other management positions. Sally joined ADAVB in January 2011 as
Practice+ Manager.
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Hygienist Conference 2012 Program
Saturday 11 August, 2012
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC & DESCRIPTION
CHAIR DHAAVB President Samantha Stuart
9.00am – 9.45am Ms Diane
Rochford (UK)
9.45am – 10.30am Dr Paula
Bacchia
10.30am – 11.00am Morning Tea
11.00am – 11.45am Ms Lillian
Caperila (USA)
11.45am – 12.30pm Mr Rowan
Story
12.30pm – 1.30pm Lunch
1.30pm – 2.15pm Mrs Tracey
De Poi
2.15pm – 3.00pm Ms Angela
Fundak
3.00pm – 3.30pm Afternoon Tea
Innovations in Dental Hygiene
Dentistry is changing in innovative ways. To stay at the cutting edge, we have to look at ways of
extending our skills to meet patient demands. This presentation looks at ways to do just that.
Discussing new ways to empower patients to achieve and maintain a high stand of oral health,
introducing tooth whitening and implementing dental photography into hygiene visits. The aim of
the presentation is to encourage delegates to extend their skills, within the limitations of their
professional practicing guidelines.
Session
supported by
AHPRA Matters!
AHPRA administers the Health Practitioner’s Regulation Nation Law Act on behalf of the Dental
Board of Australia. It maintains the register of practitioners and manages the administrative
components of notifications, performance assessments, hearings and compliance with conditions/
undertakings. The process for notification investigation will be described as well as increasing
awareness regarding what practitioners can do to avoid a notification.
Enamel Therapy and Remineralisation
Mapping a treatment plan is only successful when the dental team understands all factors that influence
the caries pattern and prevalence based on medical history, age and lifestyle changes, behaviours and
disease factors. This presentation will showcase several case studies to compare the diverging treatment
plans based on the implementation of a CAMBRA risk assessment tool and activating an individualized
treatment plan using effective steps to prevent and manage early caries and enamel erosion.
Session
supported by
Dental Ethics – from Brass Plates to Dragon Tattoos
Dentistry is a truly remarkable profession. In it’s relatively short modern history it has developed a
standing and level of scientific integrity and innovation that places it with the leaders of the health
professions in the developed world. The profession has the knowledge and clinical skills to almost
eradicate dental disease. However – the pressures of the market economy, regulation, international
trade and workforce shortages will affect the profession. In this complex environment it is
reasonable to ask whether there is any longer a place for dental ethics.
Eating Disorders and Dentistry
Eating disorders are a very serious and complicated illness. This talk will provide guidance for help
when you are presented with a patient who you suspect has an eating disorder. I will discuss
the types of eating disorders, signs and symptoms, common myths and what you as a dental
practitioner may be able to do to help.
‘Do as I say, not as I do’ – Motivational Interviewing starts with you!
The role of self care in the context of chronic condition management and disease prevention is
recognized as a critical element in supporting quality of life and longevity. Many ‘lifestyle’ diseases
are supported by individual choices and perceptions of health. This session will enable the oral
health professional to explore the opportunities to choose behaviours in support of improved
health outcomes. Practical examples from the literature and the textbook ‘Health Behaviour
Change in the Dental Setting’ will be provided as group discussion.
3.30pm – 4.15pm Dr Elaine Lim Orthodontics Considerations for Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists
Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists play a vital role in the dental team and as part of this
are often directly or indirectly involved in orthodontic care. This lecture will cover all aspects of
orthodontic considerations for the dental hygienist and dental therapist, including screening for dental
developmental disturbances, outline of treatment options available to patients, tips and tricks in the
orthodontic setting as well as oral hygiene considerations.
4.15pm – 5.00pm Dr Adam
Rosenberg
Location: Meeting Room 104, Level 1
What is Perioscopy?
Traditionally, the more aggressive treatment option for people suffering from the moderate
to advanced stages of periodontal disease was surgery. Now there is a new procedure called
Perioscopy, featuring miniaturized digital video technology, which enables the clinician to diagnose
and treat areas below the gum line without the discomfort and inconvenience of surgery.
Dr Rosenberg will discuss the introduction of this new technology into his practice and how it may
be a very useful tool in treating patients with periodontal disease.

Dental Hygienists Speaker Biography
Dr Paula Bacchia
Paula Bacchia graduated from Melbourne
University in 1987. After a stint in private
practice, Paula has spent the majority of her
working life in the public dental sector where
she managed large public dental facilities
as well as continuing to work as a clinician.
She currently works as the Professional
Officer at AHPRA, is an examiner for the Australian Dental Council
and is completing a Double Masters in Health Administration and
Public Health.
Ms Lillian Caperila
Lillian Caperila is a licensed, dental hygienist and
her professional career has included the roles of
an expanded function dental assistant, clinical
dental hygienist, dental hygiene educator,
professional speaker and manager of continuing
education and university sales. Lil is a 1980
graduate of Montgomery County Community
College with her A.S. in applied science and certificate in dental hygiene.
Her bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene Education and Master’s degree
in Instructional Design and Training completed by 2004, at Penn State
University. During Lil’s tenure as a faculty professor at Harcum College
Dental Hygiene in Philadelphia, she also served as the President of the
Pennsylvania Dental Hygienists’ Association. Lil Caperila is approaching
her 12th year as Manager of Professional Education with Premier
Dental, based in the Philadelphia area. Of most recent achievements,
Lil was honored as a new inductee to the Alumni Hall of Fame at
Montgomery County Community College and a 2010 recipient of the
ADHA Irene Newman Dental Hygiene Professional Leadership Award.
According to Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, she is one of the 6 top
hygienists to know! She is thrilled to return to Australia to provide
seminars on her fourth trip back and honored to work closely with
Gunz Dental of Australia and New Zealand.
Mrs Tracey De Poi
Tracey has been a carer for many years of
a daughter who has an eating disorder. For
many years she has been involved with eating
disorders Victoria (EDV) on a voluntary basis.
This has been as a facilitator of a carers
support group, on the consumers and carers
advisory board and most recently as Chair of
the board of management. Outside EDV she is on the Advisory board
for the Centre in Excellence of Eating Disorder (CEED), National Eating
Disorder Collaboration (NEDC) and is a member of the inaugural Eating
Disorder Task Force. Tracey is married with three children and is a
practice manager of a Periodontal practice.
Ms Angela Fundak
Graduating as a hygienist over 25 years ago a
diverse career path has provided experience
in private general and specialist practice,
public health care, education and business
management in multi-nationals in Australia,
UK and Switzerland. Executive positions with
professional associations have been recognised
with life memberships to DHAA Inc and IFDH. Areas of publication
include smoking cessation, aged care and promotion of health
behavior change.
Dr Elaine Lim
Dr Elaine Lim [Bachelor of Dental Surgery
and Master of Dental Science (Orthodontics)]
is a Registered Specialist Orthodontist. She
completed her specialist training at The
University of Sydney, and was a registrar at
The Sydney Dental Hospital and Westmead
Hospital. Her undergraduate Bachelor of Dental
Surgery was conducted at The University of Adelaide. Elaine has
been recognised for outstanding clinical and academic achievements
including the prestigious University Medal, Moore Medal, Australian
Dental Association Post-graduate Scholarship, Australian Orthodontic
Board Clinical Award, Elsdon Storey Merit Award for her orthodontic
research and the Rocky Mountain Orthodontic Fellowship (University
of Southern California). In addition, she has published her research
in international journals and given conference presentations to the
orthodontic community both interstate and overseas. Elaine has been
involved in teaching dental and post-graduate orthodontic students.
She is currently the guest ‘dentist’ on Triple M Radio Melbourne. Elaine
is a member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of
Orthodontists and is Australian Orthodontic Board Certified.
Ms Diane Rochford, RDH
Diane has been in the dental profession for
20 years, first as a Dental Surgery Assistant,
before training as a Dental Hygienist at Guy’s
(London) in 1995/96.
She was awarded; The Hu Friedy Scaling Prize.
In September 1996 Diane joined Dr Linda
Greenwall’s team as her Hygienist
Diane has lectured on the Hygiene programme at World Aesthetic
Congress in 2006, to the London Region British Dental Hygienist
Association on the subject of Dental Bleaching in 2007, at Aesthetic
Advantage (London) 2009, and at the Croatian Dental Conference in
May 2010. Diane is also a Clinical Coach for Jameson Management
Inc. In the UK. She attends the Mike Wise Hygienist Study Group in
London. Diane has written articles for Preventive Dentistry and
Smile Journal. She is a Gold Member of BDBS, a member of the BSDHT
and BSP.
Dr. Adam Rosenberg, BDS MS
Dr. Adam Rosenberg graduated with a BDS
from the University of Witwatersrand,
Johannesburg, South Africa in 1995 and
obtained his Masters Degree in Periodontology
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill USA in 2002.
Adam has lectured both Nationally and
Internationally on Periodontal Surgery, Implantology, and bone and
soft tissue grafting techniques.
Adam is in full-time private periodontal practice in Malvern East
Melbourne Victoria and is an Honorary Fellow at the University of
Melbourne Dental School.
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ADAVB Convention 2012
The Art, Science & Ethics of Dentistry
Registration Terms and Conditions
Disclaimer
The information and opinions presented at
the Arts, Science and Ethics of Dentistry
Convention 2012 are those of the presenters.
Speaker presentations at the Arts, Science and
Ethics of Dentistry Convention 2012 are not
endorsed by the ADAVB. Use of any information
from the Arts, Science and Ethics of Dentistry
Convention 2012 is the sole responsibility of
the practitioner and/or their staff.
Possible program changes
The ADAVB reserves the right to change
program details due to circumstances beyond
the Association’s control.
Melbourne Dental School
Hands-On Course
Register your interest in participating in the
hands-on course by emailing Samantha Vassallo
La Rosa at sam.v@unimelb.edu.au
Payment
• All registrations must be accompanied by
full payment prior to the Art, Science and
Ethics of Dentistry 2012, Dentals Assistants
Conference, Dental Hygienists Conference and
Practice Management Conference.
• If paying by cheque, make it payable
to “ADAVB Inc.” and mail to the
Convention Secretariat.
• Secured online payments can be made via
www.adavb.net (only Amex, Mastercard and
Visa accepted),
• Phone registrations and payments will not
be accepted.
• Once full payment has been received and your
name is registered, a confirmation letter and
receipt will be sent to you. Check that you
have received the confirmation/reminder.
• Contact the Convention Secretariat if
confirmation is not received within 7 days
after the initial application.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received in writing by Friday 27
July, 2012 will receive a full refund less a $50
(incl. GST) administration fee. No refunds will be
made after this date, but a substitute delegate
can be nominated with advice of changed
details in writing. Cancellations or notification
of a substitute delegate must be sent to the
Convention Secretariat.
Registration and fees
• Completing this registration form signifies
that you have read and understood all the
terms and conditions stipulated herein and
agree to both the cancellation policy and
privacy statement.
• The Convention Secretariat must receive all
registrations by Friday, 3 August 2012.
• Registration fees include 10% GST. All receipts
show ADAVB’s ABN 80 263 088 594, ARBN
152 948 680 & Reg’d Assoc No. A0022649E.
• Members: The member rate is for current
members of ADAVB and other Branches of
the ADA.
• Students: The student rate applies to
full-time dentistry students enrolled at
either undergraduate or postgraduate
level in 2012. Attach proof of your student
status (e.g. photocopy of Student ID Card)
when registering.
• Retired members: The retired member
rate is only available to dentists who no
longer practice and hold a current retired
membership with the ADAVB.
• Non-member: Non-member dentists, including
those that are employed by current ADAVB
members, are not eligible for member rates
under any circumstances.
• The Art, Science & Ethics of Dentistry
2012 registration includes session admission
to the ADAVB Convention on both days,
convention delegate pack, lunch, morning and
afternoon tea on both days, admission to the
ADIA Exhibition and attendance at the ADIA
reception on 10 August 2012.
• Practice Management 2012 registration
includes session admission to the practice
management conference, conference delegate
pack, morning tea, lunch and admission to the
ADIA Exhibition, and attendance at the ADIA
reception on 10 August, 2012
• Dental Assistants 2012 registration includes
session admission to the dental assistants’
conference, conference delegate pack,
morning tea, lunch and admission to the
ADIA Exhibition.
• Dental Hygienists 2012 registration includes
session admission to the dental hygienists
conference, conference delegate pack,
morning tea, lunch and admission to the
ADIA Exhibition.
• Important: All correspondence including
confirmation and reminders will be sent to the
email address you provide on your registration
form. However, if you prefer correspondence
via post, do not supply an email address on the
registration form.
CPD
ADAVB Convention 2012 is approved for up to
11.5 hours of CPD. Attendance certificates,
stating CPD hours, will be issued to each
participant after the Convention. CPD hours
are awarded according to the amount of time
actually spent attending ADAVB Convention
2012 as recorded by ADAVB. Please note,
approval of an activity for CPD purposes does
not imply that the Dental Practice Board of
Victoria endorses the activity or agrees with
the opinions of the presenter.
Catering
Special dietary requirements are available
on request and must be specified on the
registration form. While ADAVB tries to
accommodate specific dietary needs, it cannot
guarantee that requests can be met.
Consumption of alcohol
Members and their staff are encouraged to
exercise responsible consumption of alcohol.
ADAVB will not tolerate drunkenness and
under-age drinking at any of its events. Anyone
found doing so will be asked to leave the venue.
Privacy statement
ADAVB and its agents are bound by the Privacy
Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000.
The information provided will be used to
register you for the Art, Science and Ethics of
Dentistry 2012, Dental Assistants Conference
2012, Dental Hygienists Conference 2012
and Practice Management Conference 2012
and the ADIA Exhibition, as well as assist with
event planning. By being registered to the ADIA
Exhibition, your details will be made available to
ADIA. If you do not wish for ADIA to disclose
your details to the exhibitors via a delegate list,
tick the box provided on the registration form.
Convention Secretariat
For all registration enquiries, please contact
our secretariat:
Suite 2, Level 1, 120 Railway Avenue, Ringwood
East VIC 3135
Tel: (03) 9870 2611 Fax: (03) 9870 1723
Email: events@conferenceworks.net.au
For any other enquiries, email ADAVB at
cpd@adavb.net or call (03) 8825 4600.

Registration Form/Tax Invoice
ADAVB ABN 80 263 088 594, ARBN 152 948 680 & Reg’d Assoc No. A0022649E.
One registration form per practitioner. Please print in block letters.
Primary Registrant Details
Title First name Last name
What is your industry segment? Dentist Specialist Hygienist Practice Manager Dental Assistant Dental Student/Retired
ADAVB membership No: Email
(Important: Your confirmation and reminder will be sent to this email)
ADAVB Interstate Member No: Non Member .
Address Suburb
Postcode State/Country Contact no.
Special dietary requirement/s (if any)
CATEGORIES
ADAVB Convention
Early Bird Rate
(before 29 June 2012)
Full rate Amount $
Member rate $850 $1000
Non-member rate $1500 $1700
Retired member/full-time student rate (attach proof) $350 $450
Dental Hygienists (11 Aug) – $450
Practice Managers (10 Aug) – $400
Dental Assistants (11 Aug) – $250
Combined Practice Managers (10 Aug) &
Dental Assistants Conference (11 Aug)
TOTAL PAYMENT $
–
$550
Please tick if you wish to be sent the link for the Crowd Compass MobileApp .
Extra Registrant Details
If required, include additional staff names on a separate piece of paper and attach with this registration form.
1.Title First name Last name
Prices quoted are person in
Australian dollars, inclusive of Goods
and Services Tax (GST).
A separate fee applies to the MDS
pre-Convention workshop as it
is not included in the standard
registration fee.
Full-time students must attach proof
of their status (e.g. photocopy of
student ID)
By completing this form, delegates
are automatically registered for the
ADIA Exhibition and as such your
details will be made available to
ADIA. If you do not wish for ADIA to
disclose your details to the exhibitors
on the delegate list, tick here
What is your industry segment? Dentist Specialist Hygienist Practice Manager Dental Assistant Dental Student/Retired
Email Special dietary needs (if any)
(Important: Your confirmation and reminder will be sent to this email)
Correspondence address
(Please provide if different to the employer’s address above)
2.Title First name Last name
What is your industry segment? Dentist Specialist Hygienist Practice Manager Dental Assistant Dental Student/Retired
Email Special dietary needs (if any)
(Important: Your confirmation and reminder will be sent to this email)
Correspondence address
(Please provide if different to the employer’s address above)
Accommodation
(To book a room or for other hotel options, please contact the Convention Secretariat directly on (03) 9870 2611).
Payment
Credit Card MasterCard Visa American Express (Diners Club Not Accepted)
Card Number / / / Exp Date /
I, (name on card) hereby authorise Conference Works on behalf
of the ADAVB to debit my credit card:
Total $ Signature Date
Cheque (made payable to ADAVB Inc)
Closing date for
registration
3 August 2012
Online registration available at
www.adavb.net
FULL PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR REGISTRATION, SEND TO:
Conference Works – Suite 2, Level 1, 120 Railway Avenue, Ringwood East, VIC 3135 or fax (03) 9870 1723
By completing this registration form, you have read and understood all the terms and conditions stipulated herein and agree to both the
cancellation policy and privacy statement.
Upon payment this document will be a tax invoice for GST purposes. Make a copy of this registration form and maintain it for your records.
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