2019 ICD INDUCTION CEREMONY
The Playford, Adelaide, May 3
The Playford, Adelaide, May 3
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
The 2019 ICD induction ceremony and dinner were held in the ballrooms of The Playford Hotel in Adelaide on May 3rd. The evening was attended by 180 Fellows and their guests. 45 new Fellows from throughout Australia were inducted on the night, with another four new Fellows inducted in absentia. The Playford ballrooms provided a spectacular setting for this special occasion.
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Special guests at the dinner included Murray Thomson, President of the Dental Board of Australia; Deb Cockrell, President of the Australian Dental Council; Kate Miranda, Head of Communications and Public Affairs, ADA NSW; Robert Love ONZM, Dean & Head of School, Griffiths University; Peter Noblet AM, Past Treasurer of Section VIII; David Thomson, Past President of Section VIII; Loralie Lowder, PFA Executive Director and Cheri Newman, PFA International President. We were also honoured to have a number of Project Leaders at the dinner – David Sheen AM, Timor Leste; Colin Twelftree OAM, Long Tan Dental Program, Vietnam; Greg Miller, the new Coordinator of the Long Tan Program; David Goldsmith, South Pacific Islands programs and Len Crocombe, PNG.
Registrar Tom Tseng opened the induction part of the evening with his Registrar’s report. President John Owen AM then briefly addressed those in attendance. Immediate Past International President, Clive Ross CNZM, delivered an address to the new Fellows on the meaning and honour of ICD Fellowship.
Registrar Tom Tseng opened the induction part of the evening with his Registrar’s report. President John Owen AM then briefly addressed those in attendance. Immediate Past International President, Clive Ross CNZM, delivered an address to the new Fellows on the meaning and honour of ICD Fellowship.
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Following the induction of the new Fellows, special presentations were made to Fellows John McIntyre AM and Ron Robinson. John was presented with an ICD Meritorious Award in recognition of his 61 years of extraordinary dedication to dental education and improving oral health in Papua New Guinea. The ICD Meritorious Award is presented to Fellows in recognition of lifetime commitment and achievement. This was the first Meritorious Award ever presented to a Fellow of Section VIII. Ron Robinson was made an Honorary Life Member in recognition of his service to our Section as Administrative Officer over the past six and a half years and as our Section VIII website developer and manager.
The induction session ended with the changeover of Board officers. Incoming President Keith Watkins briefly addressed those in attendance after receiving the Presidential chain of office from outgoing President John Owen AM.
The induction session ended with the changeover of Board officers. Incoming President Keith Watkins briefly addressed those in attendance after receiving the Presidential chain of office from outgoing President John Owen AM.
Dr John Owen AM and Dr Keith Watkins
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John McIntyre AM (SA) contributed significantly to making the ICD evening in Adelaide an extra special occasion. We were very pleased to have many long term colleagues of John’s from Adelaide, Len Crocombe from Tasmania and Geoff Knight from Victoria present to share the evening with John. During the dinner, John gave a presentation on his work in PNG and the oral health needs of the country. New Fellow Jilen Patel of WA also gave an inspiring presentation at the dinner, Volunteering: a life course journey. Jilen described his volunteer experiences with the Kimberley Dental Team and how volunteering has impacted him personally and shaped his outlook on life.
Jilen Patel (WA)
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John McIntyre AM (SA)
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The next ICD induction ceremonies and dinners will be held in 2020 in Christchurch and in Melbourne as part of ICD’s 100th anniversary celebrations around the world. We hope to see you there!
2018 August Induction Ceremony in Auckland
The latest ICD induction ceremony was conducted in Auckland on August 17th at SkyCity during a luncheon for all ICD Fellows and their guests. 64 Fellows and guests attended the luncheon with 17 new Fellows being inducted. This was the largest induction ceremony ever held in New Zealand, surpassing the 2015 New Zealand induction by one new Fellow.
The latest ICD induction ceremony was conducted in Auckland on August 17th at SkyCity during a luncheon for all ICD Fellows and their guests. 64 Fellows and guests attended the luncheon with 17 new Fellows being inducted. This was the largest induction ceremony ever held in New Zealand, surpassing the 2015 New Zealand induction by one new Fellow.
New Fellows inducted: Dr Robert Aitken (Hamilton), Dr Robert Beaglehole (Nelson), Prof Paul Brunton (Dunedin), Dr Angus Colquhoun (Hamilton), Dr Ross Ferguson (Nelson), Dr Andrew Findlay (Wellington), Dr Lara Friedlander (Dunedin), Dr Rongsheng Sophia Jing (VIC, Australia), Dr Russell Kift (NSW, Australia), Dr Graham Leathley (Richmond), Dr Vivienne Levy (Christchurch), Prof Karl Lyons (Dunedin), Dr John Payne (WA, Australia), Dr Assil Russell (Dunedin), Dr Lester Settle (Christchurch), Dr David Stewart (Tauranga) and
Dr James Talbot (Wellington).
Dr James Talbot (Wellington).
Dr John Owen AM and Dr Tom Tseng, President and Registrar of the Australasian Section of ICD respectively, officiated at the induction ceremony. International President, Dr Clive Ross CNZM, inspired the new Fellows with his address to them. Special guest speaker, Dr Susie Sanderson OBE, President of the British Dental Association, spoke on “Community – different generational approaches to involvement in the profession” at the luncheon.
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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.
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