2018 Induction Ceremony in Sydney
An ICD induction ceremony and dinner were held on the evening of Friday, March 24 at the Parkroyal Darling Harbour. More than 120 Fellows and guests attended the induction ceremony and dinner. 37 new Fellows were inducted into Section VIII on the night: Shilpi Ajwani (NSW), John Christensen (QLD), Timothy Crofts (WA), Phillip Deane (QLD), Tihana Divnic-Resnik (NSW), Hayley Dixon (NSW), Alannah Freer (QLD), Russell Gordon (WA), David Grant (VIC), Chris Handbury (TAS), Denice Higgins (SA), Alex Holden (NSW), Brian Hurwitz (WA), Ralph Kelsey (QLD), Errol Kilov (TAS), Lydia Lim (NSW), Dominic Longo (WA), Jane McAdam (QLD), Timothy McAnulty (NSW), Maria McGowan (QLD), Vasuki Mylvaganam-Delillo (NSW), Chaturi Neboda (WA), Ky-Anh Nguyen (NSW), Anthony Rotondo (QLD), Lydia See (WA), Mahmood Siddiqi (Papua New Guinea), Cecilia So (NSW), Axel Spahr (NSW), Mark Spencer (NSW), Smitha Sukumar (NSW), Vijay Tumuluri (NSW), Naveen Vellore Loganathan (NSW), Vanessa William (WA), Valerie Woodford (QLD), Munira Xaymardan (NSW), Qingsong (Adam) Ye (QLD) and Geoffrey Young (NSW). Wendy Toulmin AM and Keith Mentiplay were also inducted as Honorary Fellows of Section VIII.
An ICD induction ceremony and dinner were held on the evening of Friday, March 24 at the Parkroyal Darling Harbour. More than 120 Fellows and guests attended the induction ceremony and dinner. 37 new Fellows were inducted into Section VIII on the night: Shilpi Ajwani (NSW), John Christensen (QLD), Timothy Crofts (WA), Phillip Deane (QLD), Tihana Divnic-Resnik (NSW), Hayley Dixon (NSW), Alannah Freer (QLD), Russell Gordon (WA), David Grant (VIC), Chris Handbury (TAS), Denice Higgins (SA), Alex Holden (NSW), Brian Hurwitz (WA), Ralph Kelsey (QLD), Errol Kilov (TAS), Lydia Lim (NSW), Dominic Longo (WA), Jane McAdam (QLD), Timothy McAnulty (NSW), Maria McGowan (QLD), Vasuki Mylvaganam-Delillo (NSW), Chaturi Neboda (WA), Ky-Anh Nguyen (NSW), Anthony Rotondo (QLD), Lydia See (WA), Mahmood Siddiqi (Papua New Guinea), Cecilia So (NSW), Axel Spahr (NSW), Mark Spencer (NSW), Smitha Sukumar (NSW), Vijay Tumuluri (NSW), Naveen Vellore Loganathan (NSW), Vanessa William (WA), Valerie Woodford (QLD), Munira Xaymardan (NSW), Qingsong (Adam) Ye (QLD) and Geoffrey Young (NSW). Wendy Toulmin AM and Keith Mentiplay were also inducted as Honorary Fellows of Section VIII.
New ICD Fellows inducted at the ParkRoyal Darling Harbour on 24th March 2018
There were many highlights to what was an exceptional evening of camaraderie and professional recognition. Dr David Sheen AM shared his inspiring experiences volunteering in Timor Leste over the past 17 years through his presentation entitled “Volunteering in Timor Leste: What has been achieved? Where to next?” Dr Graham Toulmin AM gave an entertaining and inspirational presentation on the 30 years of volunteer work in Congo/Zaire by him and his wife, Wendy, entitled “Thirty Years Work in Congo – Past, Present and Future”.
Guest speaker, Graham Toulmin AM and wife, Wendy
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Guest speaker, David Sheen AM, with Raelene and Keith Mentiplay
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Another highlight of the evening was the awarding of Honorary ICD Fellowships to Wendy Toulmin AM and to Keith Mentiplay. The vast and invaluable contributions made by Wendy in establishing dental clinics and educating Congolese citizens during her 30 years of volunteer work in Congo/Zaire under challenging conditions were hardily acknowledged by all present. Keith Mentiplay is well known and well respected within the dental profession and dental industry in Australia from his many years as the General Manager of Adec Australia and as previous President of the Australian Dental Industry. His leadership and personal commitment to dental volunteer projects and other significant initiatives in dentistry continue to this day.
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President, John Owen AM, awards Honorary ICD Fellowships to Wendy Toulmin AM and to Keith Mentiplay
To add to the significance of the evening, Dr Mahmood Siddiqi became the first dentist from Papua New Guinea to be awarded ICD Fellowship in the 98 year history of ICD. Mahmood, his wife and three children were joined at the induction ceremony by Dr John McIntyre AM (SA) and A/Prof Len Crocombe (TAS) who have worked with Mahmood in PNG for many years and who nominated Mahmood for ICD Fellowship.
President, John Owen AM, awards ICD Fellowship to Mahmood Siddiqi, first Fellow from PNG
Many special guests joined us for this outstanding evening in Sydney: ADA President, Hugo Sachs; ADA CEO, Damian Mitsch; ADA NSW President, Neil Peppitt and his wife, Casey; ADA NSW CEO, Stes Stengos; NZDA President, Bill O’Connor and his wife, Liz; GM of Henry Schein Halas, Mike Levey; former Section VIII President, David Thomson (QLD) and his wife, Monica; Honorary Fellow, Peter Lazar AM; leaders of volunteer projects Sandra Meihubers AM, David Digges, Jonathan Cole (NZ) and David Goldsmith (VIC). And, of course, our esteemed International President, Clive Ross CNZM and his wife, Wendy, were there.
Congratulations are extended to all our new Fellows. Welcome to the International College of Dentists! Our deep appreciation is expressed to David Sheen AM and Graham Toulmin AM for their years of volunteer work in challenging conditions in underserved communities and for graciously sharing their experiences with us on the night. Photos of the 2018 Sydney induction ceremony and dinner are posted on “history/photo albums” section of this website.
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International President Clive B Ross CNZM, MICD At the 2017 International Council meeting in Taipei, Dr Clive B Ross CNZM was inducted as International President of ICD. Clive will serve as International President until the 2018 Council meeting in New York next November. Only two Fellows of Section VIII have previously served as International Presidents: Gordon Rowell (NSW) in 1978 and Sydenham Dobbin (NSW) in 2000. Clive is the first Fellow from New Zealand to serve as International President. Dr Clive Ross has been a Fellow of the Australasian Section of the International College of Dentists since 1976. He was elected to the Board of Regents of Section VIII in 2001 and has served continuously on the Board since. Clive has served as an International Councilor for Section VIII since 2008. In 2010 Clive Ross became the first Section VIII Fellow elected to the position of International Treasurer and the first Fellow from New Zealand to hold an Executive position on the International Council of ICD. Clive served as the International Treasurer until October 2014 when his term of office concluded and he became the International Vice-President. In 2016 Clive became International President Elect. |
Incoming President Clive Ross is congratulated
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Induction of ICD 2018 Executive Officers by Past-President, Phillip Dowell (UK) (L-R): Jack Hinterman, Secretary-General; Richard Smith (USA),
Treasurer; Dov Sydney (Israel), Editor; Bettie McKaig (USA), President Elect; Clive Ross (NZ), President; Akira Senda (Japan), Vice-President; Immediate Past President, Rajesh Chandna (India)
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.
2018 Australia Day Honors
Two Fellows of Section VIII were named in the 2017 Australian Queen’s Birthday Honours:
Professor Laurence James WALSH AO (QLD): for distinguished service to dentistry, and to dental science education, as an academic and author, to improved health and safety standards, and through roles with professional associations.
Emeritus Professor Grant Clement TOWNSEND AM (SA): for significant service to dentistry in the field of craniofacial biology, and to dental education through research, teaching and mentoring roles.
Two Fellows of Section VIII were named in the 2017 Australian Queen’s Birthday Honours:
Professor Laurence James WALSH AO (QLD): for distinguished service to dentistry, and to dental science education, as an academic and author, to improved health and safety standards, and through roles with professional associations.
Emeritus Professor Grant Clement TOWNSEND AM (SA): for significant service to dentistry in the field of craniofacial biology, and to dental education through research, teaching and mentoring roles.
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
