Upcoming Events

September 18th – Dr Tom Huang

Common Findings on Dental X-Rays

Tom Huang

Come join our meeting that will entail food, beverages, and honouring us all the way from Western Australia – Dr Tom Huang!

With a focus on practical advice that you can implement tomorrow, Dr Huang aims to level you up in your radiographic interpretations and guide your eyes on what not to miss.

Who is Dr Tom Huang?

Tom graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science. After working in both the private and public dental sectors, he undertook a three-year specialist training program at the University of Queensland and graduated with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry specialising in Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology. It included training at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, private radiology practices and at the School of Dentistry.

He has held positions of visiting lecturer, clinical supervisor and external examiner at the University of Queensland, School of Dentistry and the University of Western Australia, School of Dentistry. Tom has also presented topics in radiology and radiography internationally and continues to have research interests in Cone Beam Computed Tomography. He was the Australian regional director for the International Association of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology (2016-2022) and is currently the president of the Australian Academy of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology (2023-2024) and a member of the RACDS WA Regional Committee (2021-2025).

Tom has published papers in peer-reviewed journals and is a contributing author of the publication Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Wiley-Blackwell, 2017). He is also a co-author of the ADA’s Practical Guide to Dental Radiology (2019)

Our Annual General Meeting will also be held at this event.

Planned Events for 2024

September 18th – Dr Tom Huang (Radiology – Common Findings on Dental X-Rays)
November 6th – Dr Andrew Thorpe (Implantology/Oral Surgery)

Planned Events for 2025

March 12th – Dr Derek Mahony
July – X-Mas in July Partay!
September
November

Recent Previous Events

X-Mas in July – 30th Anniversary

When: Saturday July 27th, 7-10pm

Where: Harbour 220 – Level 15, 131 Macquarie St, Sydney, 2000

Dress Code: 1990’s

30 years goes quickly!

This year, AAAD, established in 1994, turns 30.

Come celebrate the 1990’s, a time of less worries and when you could take liquids onto planes. A time to Ask Jeeves what the answer is. A time we were Torn to Say My Name, because we Wannabe going to Losing My Religion. When Spice Girls topped the charts, The Offspring wasn’t middle-aged, and dubstep didn’t exist. A time when Pokemon were on your TV because your phone couldn’t display images.

If you understand even one of those references, this is the party you need to be at!

March 6th – Dr Suma Sukumar

Medically Complex Dentistry

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Come join our meeting that will entail food, beverages, and an esteemed colleague Dr Suma Sukumar.

With a focus on risk assessment and management practices for common scenarios that you will find in your general dental practice, this is a discussion that is like most pathology – not to be missed!

Who is Dr Suma Sukumar?

After completed her undergraduate training in Adelaide, Dr Sukumar completed her postgraduate specialist training in the field of Oral Medicine/Oral Pathology in Sydney. She currently works as a Staff Specialist in Oral Medicine (Westmead Centre for Oral Health) and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney.

Dr Sukumar is involved in clinical and academic teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students as well as mentoring junior dentists in the dental management of complex medical patients and mucosal pathology. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and has been an invited Examiner in Histology and Pathology for the Primary examination and an invited Examiner in Oral Medicine for the Final Section of the General Stream.

Dr Sukumar is a Fellow of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia.

2023 Nostalgia-Themed Christmas Party

When: Saturday, December 2nd, 2023

Step into a magical night of nostalgia and celebration as we celebrate a year of comradery and food with the AAAD. This is not just a cocktail party; it’s a journey to reconnect with old friends and colleagues as we share stories, laughter, and cherished memories that have defined our journey together.

Indulge in a sense of nostalgia as we reflect on the pivotal moments that have brought us to where we are today. From the familiar tunes that transport us back in time to the classic tastes that awaken memories, this evening promises to be a heartwarming trip down memory lane. And what better way to reminisce about the best times of our lives than by sharing beverages and canapes with each other!

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event to truly bring us past the COVID years of isolation!

Dress code: smart casual+

You are encouraged to dress up as a character from your childhood memories!

There will be a prize for the person awarded best dressed!