In Memoriam
Derek was born in Sydney. He attended Bellevue Hill Public School and Sydney Boys' High School before studying dentistry at the University of Sydney and at Toronto. He served in the RAAF from 1945 to 1946. Derek chaired the Fluoride Committee of the ADA which was launched in 1958. He spearheaded the fluoride campaign and worked tirelessly over the next 15 years, addressing and educating scores of meetings, officials and the public on the benefits of this landmark public health initiative. He also served as president of the ADA (NSW).
Derek served on the inaugural Board of the Australasian Section of ICD for 14 years from 1971 to 1985 holding the positions of Regent, Vice-President, President and Immediate Past President. He played a pivotal role in the early development of the Section.
In 2007 Derek was named one of the first Honorary Life Members of the Section in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the governance of the Australasian Section of ICD. His Honorary Life Membership was testimony to the high regard in which Derek is held within the International College of Dentists. Derek was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1982 in recognition of his services to dentistry.
We are grateful that Derek and his daughter attended the 50th anniversary of the Australasian Section in Sydney in 2014. Derek will be forever remembered with appreciation and great affection within the International College of Dentists. He was laid to rest on February 11.
certificate from the International President of ICD, Dr Don Johnson,
in Sydney on 16th March 2007
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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The Australasian Section of ICD currently has 705 members comprised of:
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TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
705 |
GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
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614 Active Members |
AUSTRALIA 616 |
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7 Honorary Life Members |
ACT 13 |
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2 Masters & Honorary Life Members |
NSW 189 |
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3 Honorary Members |
NT 5 |
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79 Retired (Life) Members |
QLD 129 |
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AGE DISTRIBUTION |
SA 72 |
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21 Born in 1920s (3% of members) |
TAS 13 |
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46 Born in 1930s (7% of members) |
VIC 114 |
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141 Born in 1940s (20% of members) |
WA 81 |
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257 Born in 1950s (36% of members) |
NEW ZEALAND 77 |
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164 Born in 1960s (23% of members) |
CAMBODIA 2 |
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54 Born in 1970s (8% of members) |
ERITREA 1 |
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12 Born in 1980s (2% of members) |
FIJI 4 |
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10 Unknown DOB (1% of members) |
PNG 1 |
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GENDER DISTRIBUTION |
QATAR 1 |
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132 Females (19% of members) |
TIMOR L’ESTE 1 |
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573 Males (81% of members) |
UNITED KINGDOM 1 |
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USA 1 |
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.
Section VIII is proud to have two Masters of the College:
- Dr Sydenham Dobbin AM, NSW
- Dr Clive Ross CNZM, NZ
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
- Sydenham Dobbin AM, NSW
- Derek Freeman AM, NSW
- W Donald Heffron CBE, NSW
- Peter Noblet AM, SA
- Tom N Speed, New Zealand
- Jackie Robinson, NSW
- Clive Ross CNZM, NZ
Dr Ron Robinson, Administrative Officer
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