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Gary Armitage - Keynote Speaker

Periodontics Scientific Programme - Keynote Speaker

Dr Gary C. Armitage is the R. Earl Robinson Distinguished Professor of Periodontology at University of California San Francisco. He received his DDS in 1966, a Certificate in Periodontology in 1971, and an MS in Oral Biology in 1973, all from UCSF. Dr. Armitage has been a Clinical Associate at the National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) in Bethesda, Maryland, a Visiting Research Scientist at the University of Michigan, and Visiting Professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He has numerous publications and has given presentations to many research groups and periodontal societies throughout the United States, Europe, South America, and Asia. He has been awarded the coveted "Distinction in Teaching Award" by the Academic Senate of the University of California. Dr Armitage is a Fellow of the American Academy of Periodontology. In 2000 he received the Gold Medal Award of the American Academy of Periodontology for his contributions to the field of periodontics.

'Is classification of periodontal disease a mystery to you?
Come and listen to Professor Gary Armitage who convened the last World Workshop on the comprehensive classification of diseases - and all will be explained."

Joseph Kan - Keynote Speaker

Dr Joseph Kan completed his Prosthodontics training and Master degree in Implant Dentistry from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry (LLUSD) in 1995. He served as the clinical director for the Center for Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry, LLUSD from 1996 to 1998 and is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. He also maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics and Implant Surgery. Dr Kan is a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. He is also the Periodontology/Implantology Section Editor for the Practical Procedures & Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr Kan has lectured worldwide and had published numerous articles on refereed journals and chapters in textbooks. Dr Kan is a member of the Academy of Osseointegration, American College of Prosthodontists, American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and an Associate member of the Pacific Coast Society of Prosthodontists.

Mark McGurk - Keynote Speaker

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Keynote Speaker

Professor Mark McGurk is currently the Professor and Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery GKT Dental Institute London.

He has published in excess of 70 articles and authored numerous texts in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Professor McGurk has also held numerous examination posts and is currently the Editor of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Professor McGurk graduated with a BDS, University of Sheffield 1976, MB BS university of Sheffield 1984. He is currently a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, as well as a Fellow Dental Surgeon Royal College of Surgeons. He has a diploma of Otolaryngology and a Doctorate of Medicine University of Sheffield. He has been awarded numerous academic prizes and awards including the Bowdler Henry Scholarship and the Paul Toller Research Prize.

His current interests include an interest in head and neck oncology with extensive experience in microvascular reconstruction.

He has also developed an approach to salivary neoplasms and calculi, which has led to dramatic changes in their subsequent management. The approach of minimally invasive therapy has completely changed the management of salivary calculi at Guys Hospital.

Guang-yan Yu - Keynote Speaker

Professor Yu Guang-yan is Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Dean of Peking University School of Stomatology, Beijing, China. He is the member of the Standing Committee of Chinese Stomatological Association, Vice Chairman of Chinese Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Chairman of the Division of Salivary Gland Diseases. He is particularly interested in oral and maxillofacial oncology and diseases of salivary glands. He has published 215 papers in national and international journals and 20 reference books or textbooks as editor, editor-in-chief or chapter contributor.

Paul Abbott - Invited Speaker

Professor Paul Abbott is Head of the University of Western Australia's School of Dentistry, Director of the Oral Health Centre of WA, and practices part-time as an Endodontist. He has lectured throughout Australia and 22 countries, has published 50 journal articles, 4 textbook chapters and 42 articles for newsletters. He is President of the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) and serves on 6 journal Editorial Boards.

Caroline Acton - Invited Speaker

Caroline Acton is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who has been part of the Royal Brisbane Hospital Head and Neck Clinic for 13 years. She also runs a private practice in Brisbane and holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor with the University of Queensland. She has clinical interests in the oral effects of radiotherapy and also injury prevention.

Danny Cheung - Invited Speakers

Professor Daniel L.K. Cheung is the Chair Professor in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) and Associate Dean (research and discovery) of the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong. Professor Cheung attained several professional advanced dental qualifications from Scotland, Ireland and Australia (FDSRCPS, FFDRCS and FRACDS) and specialist degrees in oral and maxillofacial surgery [FRACDS(OMS), FCDSHK(OMS)] from Australia and Hong Kong. Professor Cheung gained a PhD in oral and maxillofacial surgery from the University of Hong Kong in 1996. In recognition of his academic contribution, he received Honorary Professor appointment in mainland China from ten universities and also received four additional Honorary Professorships from universities in Thailand and India. Professor Cheung is currently the associate editor of the International Journal of OMS and the assistant editor-inchief of the Chinese Journal of Oral Implantology. The main research interest of Professor Cheung is on distraction osteogenesis, reconstructive surgery and maxillofacial implantology. In his career, he has published over 115 papers and 150 abstracts.

Bernadette Drummond - Invited Speaker

Dr Bernadette Drummond is a specialist in paediatric dentistry who is involved in active clinical practice, teaching and research. Her research focus at present is investigating the short and longer term outcomes for children who receive comprehensive dental care under general anaesthetic.

Richard Logan - Invited Speaker

Dr Richard Logan completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree in 1992 and in 1997 completed a Master of Dental Surgery degree in Oral Pathology. In 1999 he was awarded the Inaugural Princess of Wales, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Research Fellowship and as part of that, undertook research into oral side effects of head and neck oncology treatment. He is currently the Head of Oral Pathology at the Dental School of the University of Adelaide. He is a Consultant Oral Pathologist in the Division of Tissue Pathology at the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science and a Consultant in the Special Needs Unit of the Adelaide Dental Hospital. He also works in private practice specialising in clinical oral pathology.

Robert Love - Invited Speaker

Associate Professor Robert Love is Head of Department, Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, University of Otago School of Dentistry. He graduated BDS (Otago) in 1983 and subsequently gained a MDS in Endodontics, PhD and FRACDS. He teaches endodontics and coordinates the General Dental Practice year of the BDS curriculum. He is actively involved in endodontic research and has published extensively. He is involved in numerous organizations including past President and Editor NZ Endodontic Society, Scientific Editor of the NZ Dental Journal, on the Editorial Boards of Dental Traumatology and the Journal of Endodontics, and holds positions in the IADR and RACDS. Robert is a member of the Dental Council of New Zealand and Dentists Board and holds the education portfolio. Robert has lectured and presented courses in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, USA and Europe.

Marc Tennant - Invited Speaker

Associate Professor Marc Tennant commenced his academic pursuits in the mid 1990's following completion of his dental training and doctorate studies at The University of Western Australia(UWA). Since then he has developed a research career in Rural and Remote Oral Health through UWA, becoming the inaugural director of Australia's first centre devoted to this issue. During the late 1990's he was also a key part of the development of the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia.Mark has published over 75 national and international journal articles and is currently an examiner for the College (primaries) as well as inaugural clinical dean of the new dental school at Griffith University.

Graeme Ting - Invited Speaker

Dr Graeme Ting graduated from the University of Otago in 1989 and obtained his Masters degree in Hospital Dentistry in 1999. In 2002, Dr Ting became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, being one of the inaugural Fellows in Special Needs Dentistry. Dr Ting has a special interest in the dental management of medically compromised patients, in particular, the treatment of patients with neurological impairment.

Martin Tyas - Invited Speaker

Professor Martin Tyas is a Professor in the School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne. He has published over 120 papers on dental materials. He is a Council member of the College, a member of various Australian Dental Association committees, of the Medical Devices Evaluation Committee of the Therapeutic Goods Administration and is Vice-chairman of the Science Commission of the FDI World Dental Federation.

The Young Lecturer Award

The Young Lecturer Award (YLA) of the College is a lecture competition held at Convocation, in which members of the profession who have been qualified for less than 10 years can present a paper. The lecturer does not have to be a College member, and a maximum of seven entrants can be accommodated in the Convocation programme.

For further information including Application Forms please click here.

OMS Workshop - Professor Daniel Cheung

Advances in Maxillofacial Reconstructive Surgery

Date: Wednesday, 13 October 2004
Time: 08:30 - 17:00
Cost: Please refer to the registration fee table

Professor Cheung will cover:

Biological basis of maxillofacial bone reconstruction

Behaviour of bone grafts, bone substitutes and growth factors

Advances in stereomodel fabrication for reconstructive surgery

Advances in peri-implant surgery for atrophic jaw reconstruction

The clinical application of custom titanium tray in jaw reconstruction

The biological basis of temporalis flap in maxillary reconstruction

The clinical applications of vascularized flaps in maxillofacial reconstruction

Quality of life and longevity of dental implants in reconstructed jaws

Advances in bone transport distraction osteogenesis for jaw reconstruction

Registration Information

REGISTRATION FEES

Early Bird 11 Aug 2004

College Member: AUD920.00
Honorary/Life Member: AUD720.00
Member of other Colleges*: AUD950.00
ADA NT Member: AUD950.00
ADF NT Member: AUD950.00
Non Fellow specialist academy member: AUD950.00
Final Examination Candidates: AUD650.00
Trainees Registration: AUD650.00
Accompanying Persons: AUD250.00
OMS Workshop: AUD195.00
OMS Workshop: Trainee**: AUD100.00

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Between 12 Aug & 8 Oct 2004

College Member: AUD1,020.00
Honorary/Life Member: AUD820.00
Member of other Colleges*: AUD1050.00
ADA NT Member: AUD1050.00
ADF NT Member: AUD1050.00
Non Fellow specialist academy member: AUD1050.00
Final Examination Candidates: AUD750.00
Trainees Registration: AUD750.00
Accompanying Persons: AUD285.00
OMS Workshop: AUD245.00
OMS Workshop: Trainee**: AUD115.00

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From 9 Oct 2004

College Member: AUD1120.00
Honorary/Life Member: AUD920.00
Member of other Colleges*: AUD1150.00
ADA NT Member: AUD1150.00
ADF NT Member: AUD1150.00
Non Fellow specialist academy member: AUD1150.00
Final Examination Candidates: AUD850.00
Trainees Registration: AUD850.00
Accompanying Persons: AUD315.00
OMS Workshop:AUD295.00
OMS Workshop: Trainee**: AUD130.00

All UK Royal Colleges of Surgeons, all overseas OMS associations/societies, all overseas Periodontology associations/societies, ANZAOMS, ANZAPerio.

**Please note: Trainees are required to facsimile identification or documentation to the Convocation Secretariat verifying their status.

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REGISTRATION ENTITLEMENTS

College Members, Honorary/Life Member, Member of other Colleges, ADA NT Member, ADF NT Members, Non Fellow Specialist Academy Member

Final Programme

Chief Minister's Reception & Convocation Dinner

Admission to Scientfic Sessions

Satchel

Admission & Convocation Ceremony

Lunches

Morning & Afternoon Teas

Fellowship Lunch

Fellowship Day

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Accompanying Persons

Chief Minister's Reception & Convocation Dinner

Admission & Convocation Ceremony

Fellowship Lunch

Fellowship Day
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OMS Workshop

Lunch on the day of the Workshop

Morning & Afternoon Tea on the day of the Workshop

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PAYMENT
All prices quoted are in Australian dollars and payments in any other currency will not be accepted. Registration cannot be confirmed until full payment is received. The Convocation Secretariat can accept the following methods of payment:

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CHEQUE/MONEY ORDER/BANK DRAFT
Please make payable to "17^th Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Convocation"

Overseas delegates: Personal cheques will not be accepted and will be returned to sender. Company cheques will only be accepted if issued from an Australian Bank.
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TELEGRAPHIC TRANSFERS
Telegraphic transfers will be accepted, free of fees, to the account listed below. To ensure prompt reconciliation please send a copy of the transfer record to the Meeting Secretariat. Ensure your name and RACDS are on the transfer.

SWIFT Code: ANZBAU3M
BSB No: 013 606
Account No: 4995 84921
Account Name: 17^th Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Convocation
Bank: ANZ (Australian and New Zealand Banking Group Limited)
Branch: 3/338 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3006 Australia

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CREDIT CARD
All major credit cards are accepted: American Express, Diners Club,MasterCard and Visa. Credit Card payments will appear as ICMS Pty Ltd on you credit card statement.

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REGISTRATION ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Your registration will be acknowledged via fax or by post within 3 to 4 working days of receipt of the registration form.

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ALTERATIONS
Alterations to your registration will not be accepted over the
telephone. Alterations must be in writing via:

1. E-mail: registration@icms.com.au
2. Fax: +61 3 9682 0288
3. Post: RACDS 2004
C/- 84 Queensbridge Street Southbank VIC 3006 Australia

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CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS
Cancellations must be advised in writing to the Convocation Secretariat. Cancellations received by Wednesday, 11 August 2004 will receive a refund of registration fees, less an administrative charge of AUD100.00. Cancellations after this date will not be refunded. Cancelled Social Programme tickets are refundable prior to Friday, 8 October 2004.

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ON-SITE REGISTRATION
If you have not registered by Friday, 8 October 2004, you will need to register on-site. The Registration desk (see below for details) will be open from Wednesday, 13 October 2004. On-site delegates are not guaranteed a Convocation Satchel.

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REGISTRATION DESK
Wednesday 13 October 07:30-19:00
Thursday 14 October 07:30-17:00
Friday 15 October 08:00-17:00
Saturday 16 October 08:00-13:00
Sunday 17 October 08:00-13:00

Social Programme

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ADMISSIONS AND CONVOCATION CEREMONY

Date: Thursday 14 October
Time: 17:00 - 19:30
Venue: Holiday Inn
Cost: Included in full delegate registration and accompanying persons' registration
Additional Ticket: AUD70.00
Dress Code: Territory Formal (Men, a long-sleeved white shirt, black tie or bow tie, long black trousers, black socks, black shoes and decorations (miniatures). No coat is required to be worn. Women - semi-formal evening wear)

An invitation is extended to all delegates to attend our welcome reception. This function will be an ideal opportunity for delegates to meet with old friends and new acquaintances. New Fellows and Affiliates attending will be formally admitted to the College at this ceremony and are asked to advise the College office of their intention to participate when they register.

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CHIEF MINISTER'S RECEPTION

Date: Friday 15 October
Time: 17:30 - 19:00
Venue: Parliament House
Cost: Included in registration fee
Dress Code: Casual

Please note: Transport will be provided to the Convocation dinner from this function

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CONVOCATION DINNER

Date: Friday 15 October
Time: 19:00 - 24:00
Venue: Pee Wee's at the Point
Cost: Included in full delegate registration and accompanying persons' registration
Additional Ticket: AUD115.00
Dress Code: Casual

The Convocation Dinner is an important event in the meeting programme. Enjoy the great food and wines and the picturesque views at Pee Wee's at the Point.

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FELLOWSHIP DAY & DINNER

Date: Saturday 16 October
Time: 14:00 - 22:00

Daytime activities
Time: 14:00 - 18:00
Venue: Museum and Art Gallery of Northern Territory
Cost: Included in full delegate registration and
accompanying persons' registration
Dress Code: Casual

Dinner
Time: 18:00 - 22:00
Venue: Darwin Sailing Club for Dinner
Cost: AUD60.00
Dress Code: Casual

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FELLOWSHIP LUNCH

Date: Sunday 17 October
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
Venue: Lobby Restaurant, Crowne Plaza Darwin
Tickets: Included in full delegate registration and accompanying persons' registration
Additional Ticket: AUD60.00
Dress Code: Casual

Accommodation Information

ICMS Travel, as the official housing bureau for the Convocation, has been able to secure discounted accommodation rates at selected hotels. Reservations need to be made before Wednesday, 8 September 2004. The room rates are per night and do not include breakfast unless otherwise specified. Accommodation will be allocated in order of receipt of bookings and payment. Each delegate should complete a separate accommodation form, a clear photocopy of the form is acceptable.

ARRIVAL TIME
Please indicate on your registration form your estimated time of arrival to the hotel. Check-in time is usually between 13:00 to 15:00. Should you wish to guarantee your room is ready before the hotel check-in time it is recommended that you book and pay for the room for the evening prior to your arrival. Failure to advise your arrival time may mean that your room will be released.

DEPOSIT
To secure your reservation a deposit equivalent to one night's room tariff is required. If paying by credit card, your details will be passed onto the hotel as a guarantee. The hotel may not initially deduct a deposit payment from your credit card but may charge you full payment at the time of checkout. Bookings cannot be made until ICMS Travel receives your payment or credit card details. Room rates are in Australian Dollars and include the Australian Goods and Services Tax (GST.
Time: 13:00 - 14:00

PAYMENT
The Convocation Secretariat can accept the following methods of payment:

Cheque/Money Order/Bank Draft
Please make payable to ICMS Travel Trust.

Overseas delegates: Personal cheques will not be accepted and will be returned to sender. Company cheques will only be accepted if issued from an Australian Bank.

Telegraphic Transfers
Telegraphic transfers will be accepted, free of bank fees, to the account listed below. To ensure prompt reconciliation please send a copy of the transfer record to the Meeting Secretariat. Ensure your name and RACDS are on the transfer.

SWIFT Code: ANZBAU3M
BSB No: 013 435
Account No: 3103 44706
Account Name: ICMS Travel Trust
Bank: ANZ (Australian and New Zealand
Banking Group Limited)
Branch: 307 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205 Australia
Additional Ticket: AUD70.00

Credit Card
All major credit cards are accepted: American Express, Diners Club, MasterCard and Visa.

CHANGE OF BOOKING
Alterations to your accommodation booking will not be accepted over the telephone. Alterations must be in writing via:

1. E-mail: registration@icms.com.au
2. Fax: +61 3 9682 0288
3. Post: RACDS 2004
C/- 84 Queensbridge Street Southbank VIC 3006 Australia

Please note the Convocation Secretariat cannot accept new accommodation bookings or amendments to existing accommodation bookings after Wednesday, 8 September 2004. Accommodation amendments and bookings after Wednesday, 8 September 2004 will need to be forwarded directly to the hotel.
Cost: Included in registration fee

CANCELLATION OF BOOKING
Cancellations must be advised in writing to the Convocation Secretariat. The deposit will be forfeited for all cancellations received after Wednesday, 8 September 2004 or if the room is not occupied on the advised date of arrival.

Accommodation Options

Crown Plaza
4.5 Star
32 Mitchell Street, Darwin

Guest Room AUD160.00

Reflecting the relaxed tropical feel of the Northern Territory Capital, Crowne Plaza Darwin is the city's premier hotel. The property's CBD location just 20 minutes from the international airport makes it the perfect point from which to explore Australia's unique and spectacular Top End. The 14 storey hotel is the largest of its kind in Darwin and offers guests superior service in luxurious surrounds.
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Saville Park Suites
4.5 Star

88 The Esplande, Darwin

2 Bedroom Suite AUD298.00
3 Bedroom Suite AUD356.00

Located less than five minutes walk from the Convocation venue, the award winning Saville Park Suites overlook Darwin Harbour to the Arafura Sea. Each suite features a large private balcony, perfect for experiencing the famous Northern Territory sunset. Other features include the Saville restaurant and bar, an outdoor swimming pool and spa.
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Darwin Central Hotel
4.5 Star

21 Knuckey Street, Darwin

Studio AUD140.00
Family with kitchenette AUD175.00

The boutique-style Darwin Central Hotel is Darwin's newest 4 1/2 star hotel with an unbeatable CBD location.With it's contemporary, fresh and some would say 'funky' presentation, Darwin Central Hotel is ideal for the discerning traveller seeking accommodation - close to shopping, restaurants and entertainment.

General Information

CLIMATE
The Top End has two seasons, dry season and tropical summer. October is the end of the dry season. Delegates should expect blue skies,warm dry days, low humidity and cool nights. Temperatures in the dry season range between 21.7°C 71.06°F) and 31.6°C (88.88 °F)

CPD POINTS
The Convocation allows participants to claim Continuing Professional Development points for the scientific programme (General programme - 18.5 hours lectures, Perio - 22 hours, OMS - 20.5 hours). These points will go towards the RACDS CPD requirements.