17th Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Convocation

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Darwin, Australia

October 14 - 17 2004

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The theme of the Convocation is "Dentistry at the Top End". Four keynote speakers are coming to Darwin to headline our scientific programme. Periodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a General Dentistry programme will run concurrently.

CONVOCATION TOPICS:

Minimal intervention Dentistry

Endodontic retreatment

Salivary Gland Pathology

Special Needs Dentistry

Immuno-compromised Patients

Rural and Remote dentistry

Radiotherapy

CONVOCATION HIGHLIGHTS:

Guest speaker from Mainland China on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Opening of Convocation by Dr Ross Bastiaan OAM RFD

Welcome Reception

Convocation Dinner

Convocation Ceremony

Fellowship Day

Day Activity

The Hon. Austin Asche AC, QC, previous Administrator of the Northern Territory, will present the Eleventh Robert Harris Oration at the Convocation Ceremony. His Honour Austin Asche will be accompanied by Dr Valerie Asche AM.

http://www.nt.gov.au/administrator/biographies/asche.shtml

WHAT'S ON IN DARWIN
The 20^th National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award, the premier national Aboriginal art event will be held whilst we are in Darwin. This event profiles some of the nation's most talented indigenous artists. Entry is free to this premier event at the Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory, in Conacher Street, The Gardens.