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Head of School
Welcome to the April 2019 edition of the School of Dentistry and Oral Health newsletter, I hope you enjoyed the Easter break.
In recent news, the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Griffith University DENTISTRY ERA 5 results reported the School did well above world standard.
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Staffing Update
Ms Gail Rehbein
Teaching Fellow
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Gail Rehbein has recently been appointed as DOH Teaching Fellow. This position is a Health Group strategic initiative to work closely with teams and individuals in the School to enhance student engagement by implementing a range of active learning strategies in all class spaces. Gail has been facilitating adult learning since 1995 and has worked as an educator in the university sector since 2010. In recent years, she has co-facilitated DOH communication seminars with Dr. Vanessa Reher. These interactive seminars use role-play and written, oral and video-based feedback to teach interpersonal communication skills to first-year dentistry students.
Gail holds a Master of Arts with Honours in Professional Ethics and Governance by research which she completed with Griffith University's Key Centre for Ethics Law Justice & Governance. Gail is an avid bicycle-rider and commutes to work by bike as often as she can.
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Famil Expo
Over 31 agents from India, China, Vietnam, Canada and Africa visit Griffith University
The FAMIL Expo provides international agencies opportunity to meet with School's of interest. It also allows School's involved present points of difference, testimonials and variety of programs offered to international students.
The DOH team were invited to meet international agencies on their visit here at Griffith University and throughly enjoyed the discussion and Q&A. Those involved said it was a great platform to network and develop potential international relations.
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DOH Team Supporting Student Future Fund
Thanks to the generosity of staff, in 2017 the Students' Future Fund has been able to provide 73 Griffith Futures Scholarships
The Staff Giving Program at Griffith allows staff to make a fortnightly payroll deduction pre-tax, to provide students who are excelling at their studies despite facing hardship, with life-changing financial support.
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Norway Student Exchange
Dental Technology students spend a semester with the team at OsloMet
Final Year Bachelor of Dental Technology students: Carol Duong, Olivier Mills, Michael Evans and Kate Sheil
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This year four Bachelor of Dental Technology final year students are currently on an international exchange with OsloMet in Oslo Norway. It is here where they complete their studies in fixed prosthetics and are placed in external laboratory practices – where the focus is on fixed prosthodontics.
The students spend the semester learning from Adriane Andersen and the team at OsloMet. Adriane visited Griffith last year and was the lead editor of the Fixed Prosthetic MOOC. This MOOC has been integrated in the fixed prosthodontic module in Oslo.
Words from Michael Evans - one of the exchange students: "The student exchange trip to Oslo Norway has been absolutely amazing! Not only have we been able to broaden our skill sets through external lab practices, but everyone has been very accommodating and willing to help in any way. This is definitely a once in a lifetime experience, being able to study and explore the amazing sites and adapt to Norwegian culture!"
In trimester 2 we expect to receive three exchange students from Norway to learn along-side final year dental technology students in Professional Practice 3029DOH; Research Development 3023DOH; and Health Practice Management 3008MSC. The program directors have collaborated successfully on several previous projects leading to 1 MOOC; 1 book chapter; 2 publications in peer reviewed scientific journals and 2 conference presentations. I have no doubt that our collaboration will lead to more positive outcomes in the future.
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Mini-Residency in Implant Dentistry
The School recently hosted a Mini-Residency that hosted 25 guests from around Australia. A special thanks to our keynote speaker, Prof Antonio Barone from Geneva Switzerland, and scientific sponsors Biohorizons and Dentsply that have supported the educational event generously.
Thank you to the Academic and Administrative Staff Members that have joined with Professor Quaranta in making this event possible and extremely successful.
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Success as Surf Ironwoman
Bay Wildin-Sneddan, a DentalTech/DentalPros student enters her First year in the Open Woman Championships
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After graduating high school in 2016, Bay moved to the Gold Coast to chase her dreams both inside and outside of competitive sport. She began her studies in the dual program: Bachelor of Dental Technology and Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics and was offered a contract position as an elite Ironwoman at Kurrawa Surf Club.
Over the past few years, she has had the opportunity to travel around Australia and compete in the Ocean 6 Nutri-grain series and World Titles. The experience opened up a new window for her, providing a deeper perspective of professional and elite competition as a surf Ironwoman. Racing in the female open age group this year, she has learnt a lot about persistence and more importantly, what it takes to be the best in the field. From October 2018 to April 2019, she has raced in 13 competitions, ranging from minor interbranch carnivals to high end interstate and international events. Just recently at the ‘Aussie Titles’, she qualified for 5 individual and 4 team finals in her very first year racing up with the more experienced woman in the open age group. After 5 days of back-to-back racing, with over 20 heats, semis and finals spread across her program, she managed to come away with a Gold, Silver and a handful of top 5 results. An outstanding result performace from someone so young racing against such experienced athletes, while also successfully completing her studies at University. Click here for more on Nurti-Grain Ironwoman Series.
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A/Prof Marcelo da Silva Figueredo is back in the water!
Marcelo has recently participated in the Queensland 2019 State Long Course Championships in the Brisbane Aqautic Centre. Marcelo competed in 4 events and the results were as follows:
- 1st in the men Freestyle Relay (Miami Master Team)
- 2nd in the 50 meters Breaststroke
- 3rd in the mixed Medley Relay (Miami Master Team)
- 3rd in the men Medley Relay (Miami Master Team)
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3D Printing Experts Corner
Invitation to staff and students
An invitation to staff and students to join Dr. Frank Alifui-Segbaya and other experts on 3DHeals: a healthcare 3D printing innovation platform. Frank’s recent contribution entitled “3D printing has come of age but how safe are the devices going into our mouth?” is published in 3DHeals Experts Corner: https://3dheals.com/3d-printing-dental-device-toxicity/
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General News & Updates
Congratulations to Dr Mahmoud Bakr who has received his official status of 'Fellow' from the Higher Education Academy.
Congratulations to Associate Professor Jane Evans who has been awarded a scholarship to attend the High Education Advanced Leadership Program.
Periodontology and Dental Implantology
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Congratulations to Dr Jane Manakil who in collaboration with Intechopen edited the book on 'Periodontolgy and Dental Implantology'.
In this comprehensive resource, collaborative efforts from international specialists and researchers in the scientific and clinical management of periodontitis and peri-implantitis are presented. The topics include:early detection and differentiation of desquamative gingivitis, immunomodulation, optical devices as diagnostic adjuncts for improving periodontal diagnosis and treatment, periodontal therapy, management of periodontal disease patients with special needs, and much more. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.74300
Development of a learning ad teaching tool video
The video gives an insight and indications on when to prescribe extra-oral images such as orthopantomogram and cephalometric, images and cone beam volumetric tomography. The tool utilises a mix of videos and software to demonstrate techniques and enhance learning. This elaborative educational tool is for the benefit of both dental science students and the academic staff.
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Rising Artist Amongst Us!
One of the receptionists from the Health Clinics, Vaneese Cox is a singer and has recently released her first single. Vaneese has been a part of the Health Clinics for the past 5 years but her passion has always been music. Vaneese is an English born Australian singer-songwriter who has called the Gold Coast home for over a decade. Vaneese grew up in a household filled with show tunes and hip hop. Like her name, Vaneese's new single brings an element of uniqueness. Vaneese's first single "Goddess" sets the tone for her career as a rising artist. Congratulations Vaneese!
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