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Dr Haylea Blundell: Landing on her feet

Editor — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:54:40 +0000

Former champion athlete turned acclaimed orthodontist Dr Haylea Blundell says her curiosity and quest for learning led her onto the right career path in dentistry. By John Burfitt Dr Haylea Blundell has scooped the pool in recent years in orthodontics, earning a wide range of international awards and citations for her innovative approach to methodology […]

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Dr Diep Ha is on a mission critical

Editor — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:54:32 +0000

From exploring early childhood interventions to better care for aged care patients, Dr Diep Ha’s research reaches across life stages in the search for better oral health outcomes for the most vulnerable. By Shane Conroy Dr Diep Ha has dedicated her career to understanding and addressing oral health disparities among vulnerable populations. Her recent recognition […]

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ADIA Women in Dentistry Scholarship recipient announced

Editor — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:55:30 +0000

The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) is pleased to announce Sophie Ghorbani of Dentsply Sirona as the recipient of the 2025 ADIA Women in Dentistry Scholarship. Founded in 2020, the Women in Dentistry program promotes the professional advancement of women in the oral health sector through networking, mentoring, and education. With a focus on career progression, ADIA […]

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Dr Ava Carter aims high

Editor — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:30:17 +0000

Dr Ava Carter has done much to advance the cause of dental patients struggling with phobias. Now the multi- award-winning clinician has set her sights even higher. By Tracey Porter When Dr Ava Carter commits to a cause, she goes all in. Whether working with patients on exposure response prevention or advocating for better mental […]

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What makes an award-winning dental practice? Just ask Dr Jashandeep Kaur

Editor — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:15:24 +0000

At award-winning Family Dental Care, Dr Jashandeep Kaur has built a culturally-diverse and gender-inclusive practice that reflects the community it serves. By Shane Conroy Dr Jashandeep Kaur is driven by a powerful sense of duty to create opportunities for others. Her award-winning practice, Family Dental Care, predominantly employs female practitioners. She has also built a […]

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Dr Ash Shah—doing a world of good

Editor — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:53:33 +0000

Dr Ash Shah runs a community-minded and eco-friendly practice that operates on a local and global level. By Kerryn Ramsey Dr Ash Shah is not afraid to put her money where her mouth is. As the principal dentist and owner of Shenton Park Village Dental, a 10-minute drive from Perth’s CBD, she takes the concept […]

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Dr Priyal Shah talks diet and teeth

Editor — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:13:57 +0000

With diet and subsequent poor health leading to periodontitis and other oral health problems (and vice-versa), Dr Priyal Shah hopes to get a dialogue going between dentists, nutritionists and other allied health professionals that ultimately benefits patients. By Kerry Faulkner Recent research confirms that diabetes and periodontitis are two major diseases affecting Australians and the […]

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Dr Selina Leow’s new life as a forensic odontology officer

Editor — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:07:02 +0000

When a life crisis four years ago signalled the end of one chapter of her dental career, Dr Selina Leow set about exploring new ones to remain relevant in the profession she loves. By John Burfitt In recent years, Dr Selina Leow has been forced to take a much broader view of the scope of […]

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The Cusp Collective

Editor — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 00:12:14 +0000

With women making up over half the Australian dental workforce, Dr Tiffany Chen is exploring what that gender shift means through her women’s empowerment program, The Cusp Collective. By John Burfitt As a little girl growing up in New Zealand, Dr Tiffany Chen spent many days of her early childhood with her father Song, an […]

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Introducing a new collective for women in dentistry

Editor — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:33:22 +0000

Hoping to empower and inspire women in dentistry through awareness, enhancing leadership skills, and meaningful connections, periodontist-in-training Dr Tiffany Chen has founded The Cusp Collective. Its first inaugural event, a dental conference catering to the unique experiences of women in the profession, is being held on the Gold Coast in May. Dr Chen said she’d […]

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How Dr Rand Younes is making an impact

Editor — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:42:25 +0000

Impact Mobile Dental Services, the community outreach program founded by Dr Rand Younes at 17 years of age, is about to go national. By Frank Leggett Dr Rand Younes, owner of Smile Collective Dental Couture in the Sydney south-west suburb of Roselands, exuberantly embraces community engagement. While she’s kept busy with her growing dental practice, […]

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Special needs dentist Dr Trudy Lin is a true go-getter

Editor — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 00:33:46 +0000

Special needs dentist Dr Trudy Lin has a list of achievements that is long, wide, varied and, frankly, exhausting. By Frank Leggett When the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was held at Westminster Abbey last September, there were representatives from 168 nations. This included 55 presidents, 25 prime ministers and 18 monarchs among the 2000 […]

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Dr Rita Trak is adding value

Editor — Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:42:15 +0000

Dr Rita Trak has created a unique cosmetic dental practice that also offers clients skincare treatments and products. Just don’t ask for injectables. By Frank Leggett When Dr Rita Trak decided it was time to open her own practice, she visited dozens of eligible clinics with a view to purchase an existing business. As she […]

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Dr Alhan Farjo—delivering smiles all round

Editor — Sun, 16 Oct 2022 23:21:06 +0000

For Dr Alhan Farjo, operating an award-winning dental practice is all about delivering great service—and creating beautiful smiles. By Lynne Testoni Dentists everywhere have faced a challenging couple of years, but for Dr Alhan Farjo, the challenges may have been even greater. Owner of a busy CBD practice in the heart of Sydney, Dr Farjo’s […]

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Dr Martina Lavery—treating the whole person

Editor — Sun, 04 Sep 2022 00:13:05 +0000

Sydney dentist Dr Martina Lavery says a fascination with patient psychology and how it impacts on oral health is what drives her approach to her work. By John Burfitt As Dr Martina Lavery talks about her love of different areas in dentistry, it soon becomes apparent she’s pretty much in love with most of them. […]

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Looking after the oral health of people with special needs

Editor — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:27:57 +0000

Looking after the oral health of people with special needs is challenging, rewarding and a life calling for Dr Emma Jay. By Frank Leggett To maintain and improve the oral health of people with special needs can be a complex undertaking, requiring calming strategies and an unhurried approach. It requires specialised equipment and a purpose-built […]

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Celebrate the success of Women in Dentistry at ADX this October

Editor — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:25:34 +0000

Australia’s Premier Dental event, ADX, will be held in Brisbane for the first time from 27-29 October 2022. The exhibition, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, and run by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), will showcase the latest oral health technology, while inspiring industry professionals to grow their business. Running alongside the exhibition is […]

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ADC director recognised in 2022 Australia Day Honours List

Editor — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:56:13 +0000

The Australian Dental Council has congratulated director, Associate Professor Deborah Cockrell, who was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division in the 2022 Australia Day Honours List. Dr Cockrell received the honour in recognition of her significant service to dentistry, to professional organisations, and to education. She is a […]

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Dr Cigdem Kipel—going above and beyond

Editor — Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:24:21 +0000

Dr Cigdem Kipel was born with fire in her belly. But having reached the heights of her profession, she has now turned her sights on the non-clinical side of dentistry in the hope others can benefit from all she has learnt. By Tracey Porter Dr Cigdem Kipel is used to a certain level of irritation. […]

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Cleft service

Editor — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 22:06:29 +0000

There are many oral health implications for people born or living with a cleft of the lip and palate. Dentists have an important role to play in providing long-term care. By Frank Leggett At the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, specialist paediatric dentist Associate Professor Nicky Kilpatrick and orthodontist Dr Susan Needham are integral members […]

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Dr Sarah Dan at face value

Editor — Sun, 03 Apr 2022 23:21:28 +0000

Running two orthodontic practices in different states is a challenge at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic. But Dr Sarah Dan and her teams are navigating any hurdles thanks to a laser-like focus on values and an insistence on strong systems, protocols and relationships. By Cameron Cooper Orthodontist Dr Sarah Dan relies […]

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Dr Sharonne Zaks—providing dental care to survivors of sexual assault and trauma

Editor — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 23:38:57 +0000

Dr Sharonne Zaks works with survivors of sexual assault and trauma. She also educates dentists on how to interact with these vulnerable patients, and provide sensitive care. By Frank Leggett Melbourne dentist Dr Sharonne Zaks has always had an interest in working with anxious and phobic patients, and survivors of trauma. She has a natural rapport […]

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Dr Padma Gadiyar—you beauty!

Editor — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:20:27 +0000

Successfully building a business empire of multiple clinics has inspired Dr Padma Gadiyar to help others on the journey to practice ownership. By Frank Leggett In February 2018, Dr Padma Gadiyar was on death’s door. The surgeons called her husband from the hospital theatre and told him to prepare himself for the worst. Dr Gadiyar […]

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Claire Phelan—the tireless campaigner

Editor — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 06:06:48 +0000

Improving the oral health of Aboriginal people and people from vulnerable communities has been a powerful force driving Claire Phelan since she was a child, as Tracey Porter reports Claire Phelan’s path towards a big career as a pioneering public oral health clinician, policy maker and manager was first set at the tender age of just 12. […]

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Meet the new FDI president

Editor — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 23:45:13 +0000

At the FDI World Dental Congress held earlier this month, Dr Kathryn Kell, Iowa dentist and former American Dental Association trustee, was elected new president of the FDI World Dental Federation having spent two years as the president-elect. She succeeds Dr Patrick Hescot from the French Dental Association. The new president-elect is Dr Gerhard Seeberger […]

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