IN MEMORIAM
Dr Richard G Cook AM, RFD
3 July 1945 – 29 July 2019
The Board is deeply saddened to advise of the passing of Fellow Richard G Cook AM of Western Australia. Dick was made a Fellow of the Australasian Section of the International College of Dentists in 1990. He served on the Board of our Section for 16 years from 1998 to 2014. Dick was appointed to the Board as the Regent for WA in 1998. He served as Editor for eight years before becoming President in 2010. Dick departed the ICD Board in 2014 after serving his final two years as Immediate Past President. In 2007 Dick was made an Honorary Life Member of our Section.
Within dentistry, Dick was a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the ADAWA, Past President and Honorary Life Member of the ASO Inc, and Past ADA Congress President (1998). These are just samples of a wide range of senior roles Dick held within the dental profession. Teaching was one of his many passions and he was an ethical and inspirational teacher and mentor for 30 years to undergraduates, postgraduates and peers. Dr Richard Graeme COOK, RFD was awarded Member of the Order of Australia in January 1999 for service to the profession of dentistry in the field of orthodontics and to the community.
Dick had a distinguished career in the Australian Defence Force and army reserve. Lt Colonel Richard Cook AM, RFD (Retd) was a Commanding Officer in the Royal Western Australia Regiment and served as President and Immediate Past President of the Defence Reserves Association. Dick served as President and Immediate Past President of the 28th Battalion (The Swan Regiment) Association and was made an Honorary Life Member in recognition of his distinguished service.
Dick joined the Rotary Club of Perth in September 1979 and spent his life actively serving with a plethora of responsibilities in different offices of Rotary including the office of President. On Friday, August 2 the Perth Rotary Club honoured Dick's memory with a minute's silence and presented his bio as an informal memorial service from his Rotary friends.
A memorial service will be held for Dick at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, August 7.
Within dentistry, Dick was a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the ADAWA, Past President and Honorary Life Member of the ASO Inc, and Past ADA Congress President (1998). These are just samples of a wide range of senior roles Dick held within the dental profession. Teaching was one of his many passions and he was an ethical and inspirational teacher and mentor for 30 years to undergraduates, postgraduates and peers. Dr Richard Graeme COOK, RFD was awarded Member of the Order of Australia in January 1999 for service to the profession of dentistry in the field of orthodontics and to the community.
Dick had a distinguished career in the Australian Defence Force and army reserve. Lt Colonel Richard Cook AM, RFD (Retd) was a Commanding Officer in the Royal Western Australia Regiment and served as President and Immediate Past President of the Defence Reserves Association. Dick served as President and Immediate Past President of the 28th Battalion (The Swan Regiment) Association and was made an Honorary Life Member in recognition of his distinguished service.
Dick joined the Rotary Club of Perth in September 1979 and spent his life actively serving with a plethora of responsibilities in different offices of Rotary including the office of President. On Friday, August 2 the Perth Rotary Club honoured Dick's memory with a minute's silence and presented his bio as an informal memorial service from his Rotary friends.
A memorial service will be held for Dick at Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth at 2:30 pm on Wednesday, August 7.
ICD Honorary Life Membership awarded in 2007 by President Braham Pearlman
2019 ICD Induction Ceremony & Dinner, Adelaide
The 2019 ICD induction ceremony and dinner at The Playford in Adelaide on May 3 was a special occasion attended by 178 Fellows and their guests. 45 new Fellows (pictured below) were inducted on the night, with another four new Fellows inducted in absentia. Read more under “Recent Events”.
New Fellows inducted in Adelaide (alphabetical order): Dominic Aouad, Andre Bendyk, John Berketa, Robyn Boase, Jo-Anne Cherry, Ian Chiswell, Jonathan Christo, Gino Cirillo, Ashley Freeman, Mark Galaz, Geoffrey Harvey, Paul Heijkoop, Jasmine Holgate, Omar Ikram, Con Laparidis, Sara Li, Stephen Liew, Christopher Lloyd, Kavita Lobo, Troy Longbottom, Michael Malandris, Steve Mason, Melanie McAlpine, Malcolm McLean, Tino Mercado, Peter Munt, Khash Nassery, Mark Newman, Jessica O'Neill, Eleanor Parker, Jilen Patel, Bernadette Pilkington, Alan Reid, Clive Rogers, Gitika Sanghvi, Chris Sanzaro, Gautam Sridhar, Jeff Swann, Blanche Tsetong, My Anh Vu Thanh, Michael Walker, Judith Werner, Chris Wholley, Susan Wise, Sobia Zafar
Inducted in absentia: Jamil Alayan, Paul Hogan, Estie Kruger, Ian Trantor
Inducted in absentia: Jamil Alayan, Paul Hogan, Estie Kruger, Ian Trantor
THANK YOU
Long Tan Dental Program, Vietnam
Fellow Colin Twelftree OAM is pleased to advise that Fellow Greg Miller of South Australia will become the new Coordinator of the Long Tan Dental Program in South Vietnam. Colin deeply appreciates the interest expressed by several Section VIII Fellows in the position which resulted from email notifications sent to Fellows in our Section. The ICD Board wishes to congratulate Greg on his appointment and to thank Colin for his dedication to improving oral health in the village of Long Tan and the Phước Tuy Province over the past twenty years. Our Section is proud to support the Long Tan Dental Program.
Long Tan Dental Program, Vietnam
Fellow Colin Twelftree OAM is pleased to advise that Fellow Greg Miller of South Australia will become the new Coordinator of the Long Tan Dental Program in South Vietnam. Colin deeply appreciates the interest expressed by several Section VIII Fellows in the position which resulted from email notifications sent to Fellows in our Section. The ICD Board wishes to congratulate Greg on his appointment and to thank Colin for his dedication to improving oral health in the village of Long Tan and the Phước Tuy Province over the past twenty years. Our Section is proud to support the Long Tan Dental Program.
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, 100th anniversary induction ceremonies and dinners will be held in Melbourne in August and in Christchurch in October. Further details about the 100th anniversary events will be advised as arrangements are finalised. Invitations will be sent to all Fellows.
Closer to home, 100th anniversary induction ceremonies and dinners will be held in Melbourne in August and in Christchurch in October. Further details about the 100th anniversary 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 12,000 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 03/05/19)
2019 - 2021 |
Local Organising Committees (as at 3/05/19)
2019 - 2021 |
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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
DISTRIBUTION |
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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
- Ron 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
