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Long Tan Dental Program, Vietnam
The leader of the Long Tan Dental Program in Vietnam, Colin Twelftree OAM, is retiring. Colin is seeking a Fellow to take over coordination of the program. Please contact Colin to find out more about the role: twelftree@internode.on.net.
Long Tan Dental Program, Vietnam
The leader of the Long Tan Dental Program in Vietnam, Colin Twelftree OAM, is retiring. Colin is seeking a Fellow to take over coordination of the program. Please contact Colin to find out more about the role: twelftree@internode.on.net.
The Long Tan Dental Project led by Colin Twelftree in Vietnam has provided dental care and oral health education for the Long Tan community for over 20 years. The program operates out of the Australian Vietnam Volunteers Resource Group Dental Clinic in the village of Long Tan. An airconditioned bus equipped as a dental surgery is used for school and orphanage visits. Treatment is given by teams of volunteer dentists, therapists, hygienists and dental assistants who visit regularly. Treatment is mainly provided to young children in the form of ART restorations; extractions for adults and aesthetic anterior fillings for adolescents are also offered where needed.
Team Leader: Colin Twelftree OAM
Where: schools and orphanages in Long Tan area
Timing: alternate months starting from January
Type of treatment: general dental treatment, mainly for children. ART restorations and some extractions.
Facilities: Air conditioned bus equipped with a dental unit, portable units in schools and orphanages and one fixed clinic.
IN MEMORIAM: DR SYDENHAM DOBBIN AM, MICD
13 July 1924 - 22 February 2019
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It is with great sadness that the Board of Section VIII has been advised of the passing of one of the Section’s longest continuous Fellows, Dr Sydenham Dobbin AM, MICD of Yass, New South Wales. Syd provided leadership within the Section and at international Council level.
Sydenham Dobbin served on the Section VIII Board from 1985 to 2001 in positions as Regent, Treasurer, Vice-President, President and International Councillor. In 1998 he was elected as Council Vice-President and subsequently served as Council President-Elect in 1999 and Council President in 2000. He was the second Section VIII Fellow elected as President of the International Council.
Syd joined the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at the age of 18 and trained as a pilot. He shipped to England during WWII where he personally experienced bombings in London. Late in the war, Syd flew spitfires.
After the war, Syd studied dentistry graduating in 1950. He joined the newly formed Australian Regular Army and was the first dentist to hold a commission in the Regular Army. When discharged in 1952, he started private practice in Yass, NSW where he continued
practicing until 1995.
In 1956 Yass became the first town on the Australian mainland to be fluoridated due to the leadership of Syd Dobbin and one of the town's medical practitioners, Dr David Graham, who was also on Yass Council. Syd joined and served on the Yass Council for thirty years - seven years as Mayor. Yass became known as the "Good Teeth Town" with a 60% reduction in caries in 5 year old children. Syd is considered to be the "Father of Fluoridation" in New South Wales. In recognition of his determined efforts, he was awarded an Order of Australia in 1986 for services to the community, particularly in the field of dental health.
Syd continued his passionate advocacy for water fluoridation throughout his later years as evidenced by an article in the The Daily Telegraph dated 2 September 2013. As quoted in the article, "He helped Australia become a nation proud to flash its pearly whites and 60 years on Dr Syd Dobbin is still fighting for fluoride. Yesterday the retired dentist joined the chorus of experts calling for Northern Rivers councils to adopt fluoridated water, citing 60 years of healthy teeth in his hometown of Yass."
A memorial service for Syd was held at St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Yass, on Friday, March 8th. Syd’s passing was preceded by his beloved wife, Trish. He is survived by his two sons, Michael and David, and his two daughters, Jenny and Shane. At the memorial service Jenny and David recounted Syd’s personal life and his life of service to the community. Fellow Stephen Daymond spoke of Syd’s remarkable contribution to the dental profession. CLICK HERE for the tribute given by Stephen.
Syd’s presence and influence will be missed within Section VIII and within our profession.
The International College of Dentists will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2020. All Fellows worldwide will be invited to a gala function, including an international induction ceremony, which will be held on Friday, 13 November 2020 in Nagoya, Japan. New Fellows who have not yet been inducted may elect to be inducted at this special international induction ceremony.
Closer to home, there will be 2020 centennial events in Melbourne and in New Zealand, including induction ceremonies for our Section. Our local functions will be scheduled so as not to conflict with the international functions in Japan in November.
Details about the international events and about our Section events will be advised as arrangements are finalised. Invitations will be sent to all Fellows.
Closer to home, there will be 2020 centennial events in Melbourne and in New Zealand, including induction ceremonies for our Section. Our local functions will be scheduled so as not to conflict with the international functions in Japan in November.
Details about the international events and about our Section events will be advised as arrangements are finalised. Invitations will be sent to all Fellows.
About the ICD and Fellowship
Honoring the World’s Leading Dentists since 1920
The International College of Dentists is a leading honorary dental organisation dedicated to the recognition of outstanding professional achievement and meritorious service and the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of all humankind. All members of the College regardless of their native language or country of residence, adhere to one universal motto, Recognizing Service and the Opportunity to Serve.
Conceived in 1920, the College currently has over 15,000 members in 122 countries who have been awarded the prestigious title of Fellow in the ICD. Fellowship in the College is extended by invitation only. A nominated dentist must pass a rigorous, peer review process leading to the recognition of the individual’s “outstanding professional achievement, meritorious service and dedication to the continued progress of dentistry for the benefit of humankind.”
All Fellows are encouraged to nominate dentists who are deserving of the recognition of ICD Fellowship. Nomination forms can be downloaded from this website. Enquires: admin@icdsectionviii.org.
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Board of Regents, Section VIII (as at 31/03/18)
2017 - 2019 |
Local Organising Committees (as at 31/03/18)
2017 - 2019 |
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Membership (as at 27/02/19)
The Australasian Section of ICD currently has 751 members comprised of:
The Australasian Section of ICD currently has 751 members comprised of:
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TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
751 |
GEOGRAPHIC
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654 Active Members |
AUSTRALIA 652 |
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6 Honorary Life Members |
ACT 14 |
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1 Master & Honorary Life Member |
NSW 203 |
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5 Honorary Members |
NT 7 |
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85 Retired (Life) Members |
QLD 130 |
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AGE DISTRIBUTION |
SA 71 |
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19 Born in 1920s (3% of members) |
TAS 12 |
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41 Born in 1930s (7% of members) |
VIC 120 |
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137 Born in 1940s (20% of members) |
WA 95 |
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268 Born in 1950s (36% of members) |
NEW ZEALAND 84 |
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182 Born in 1960s (23% of members) |
CAMBODIA 2 |
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71 Born in 1970s (8% of members) |
ERITREA 1 |
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22 Born in 1980s (2% of members) |
FIJI 4 |
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11 Unknown DOB (1% of members) |
HONG KONG 1 |
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GENDER DISTRIBUTION |
PNG 1 |
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154 Females (21% of members) |
QATAR 1 |
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597 Males (79% of members) |
TIMOR LESTE 1 |
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TONGA 2 |
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UNITED KINGDOM 1 |
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USA 1 |
Section VIII Masters
Masters are Fellows in good standing who at the time of their nomination have rendered extraordinarily conspicuous and outstanding service to the College. The awarding of the status of Master is considered a rare distinction. The numbers admitted to this status are such as not to lessen the honour so conferred. Approval of the International Council or its Executive Committee must be obtained before Mastership is awarded having received prior nomination from the Section.
Dr Clive Ross CNZM, NZ - with the passing of Syd Dobbin AM, Clive Ross CNZM is now the only Master Fellow in Section VIII.
Section VIII Honorary Life Members
Honorary Life Members are Active or Retired Fellows in good standing who have made an outstanding contribution to the College and to the profession. Honorary Life Membership is only conferred after careful investigation has revealed a Fellow to be fully worthy of such a high honour.
The Honorary Life Members of the Australasian Section are:
Masters are Fellows in good standing who at the time of their nomination have rendered extraordinarily conspicuous and outstanding service to the College. The awarding of the status of Master is considered a rare distinction. The numbers admitted to this status are such as not to lessen the honour so conferred. Approval of the International Council or its Executive Committee must be obtained before Mastership is awarded having received prior nomination from the Section.
Dr Clive Ross CNZM, NZ - with the passing of Syd Dobbin AM, Clive Ross CNZM is now the only Master Fellow in Section VIII.
Section VIII Honorary Life Members
Honorary Life Members are Active or Retired Fellows in good standing who have made an outstanding contribution to the College and to the profession. Honorary Life Membership is only conferred after careful investigation has revealed a Fellow to be fully worthy of such a high honour.
The Honorary Life Members of the Australasian Section are:
- Robert Butler, VIC
- Dick Cook AM, WA
- W Donald Heffron CBE, NSW
- Peter Noblet AM, SA
- Tom N Speed, New Zealand
- Jackie Robinson, NSW
- Clive Ross CNZM, NZ
For additional information please contact:
Dr Ron Robinson, Administrative Officer
admin@icdsectionviii.org
10 Bendtree Way
Castle Hill, NSW
AUSTRALIA
ICD Council Office Website
Dr Ron Robinson, Administrative Officer
admin@icdsectionviii.org
10 Bendtree Way
Castle Hill, NSW
AUSTRALIA
ICD Council Office Website