ONLINE – 11 SEPTEMBER 2024
SCOPE OF PRACTICE MASTERCLASS
JOIN THE OHT COLLECTIVE FOR THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE MASTERCLASS WITH PROFESSOR JANET WALLACE
At our inaugural event, Elevate your Practice, this topic was in high demanded and time was against us. So as promised, we are delivering an online event on scope.
Understanding your scope of practice is crucial for making safe and effective decisions in your professional role. It involves knowing the boundaries of your professional capabilities and adhering to them to maintain competent and safe clinical practice for your patients.
Professor Janet Wallace, with her extensive qualifications and career history, is indeed an excellent resource on this topic. Consulting with experts such as Professor Wallace can help clarify any ambiguities and ensure you have the information needed to make well-informed decisions regarding your scope of practice.
At OHT Collective, we encourage and welcome the participation of dentists at our events. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your practice and network with like-minded dental professionals.
RYDGES RESORT, HUNTER VALLEY – 21 JUNE 2024
ELEVATE YOUR PRACTICE
Dr Peter Case – Specialist Endodontist
‘Understanding The Adult Tooth and Vitality in Diagnosing and Treatment Planning’.
Peter Case is a highly accomplished dental professional specialising in endodontics. With a distinguished military background in the Royal Australian Navy, he served as Fleet Dental Surgeon and later became the specialist endodontist for the Australian Defence Force.
Transitioning from military service, Peter joined Sydney Endodontists in 2014 before co-directing Specialist Endodontics in Newcastle in 2019. Peter’s expertise lies in advanced endodontic techniques, such as microsurgery and Cone Beam CT. He has contributed significantly to endodontic research, publishing in esteemed scientific journals and participating in international conferences. As an educator, Peter holds positions as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Puthisastra, where he shares his knowledge with future dental professionals, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development.
Dr Angus Cameron – Specialist Paediatric Dentist
‘Rational Treatment Planning for Children’.
Dr Angus Cameron is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and the University of Newcastle, practicing specialist paediatric dentistry in Sydney.
Dr Cameron is the co-editor of the ‘Handbook of Paediatric Dentistry’ and now consults in Sydney’s northern beaches, and on the central coast of NSW. His main interests are in the management of children with dental anomalies, paediatric oral medicine, trauma and particularly those with special needs. He also runs a specialist clinic for children with feeding and speech difficulties and tongue ties.
Professor Janet Wallace – Leading Industry Educator
‘Scope of Practice’.
Professor Janet Wallace is a distinguished Oral Health Therapist, academic, and industry leader with extensive experience in clinical practice, education, research, and policy development. With a diverse background encompassing dental therapy, hygiene, business management, and tertiary teaching, she holds a Doctor of Philosophy in oral health education. Prof. Janet Wallace now serves as Honorary Professor of Oral Health at the University of Newcastle and brings her expertise to the OHT Collective, focusing on innovative education, research, and holistic wellbeing initiatives.
Dr Annamaria Sordillo – General Dentist and Medical Writer
‘Optimising Care: Dentists and OHT in Strategic Partnerships ‘.
Dr Annamaria Sordillo is a dedicated general dentist with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care and advancing the field of dentistry through research. Graduating cum laude from the University of Brescia in Italy in 2016, Annamaria relocated to Australia and for the past four years, she has been serving the community of the Hunter Valley with expertise and empathy. With a keen interest in research, Annamaria has collaborated with the periodontology research group at the University of Brescia since 2015, contributing to multiple publications in international journals. With a holistic approach to dentistry and a commitment to ongoing learning, Annamaria strives to deliver exceptional patient care.
Pru Killick – HR/ Management
‘Voices of the Office: Exploring Personality Types for workplace Success’.
Special dinner speaker, Pru Killick brings over 20 years of experience in HR strategy, performance management, learning, development, and excellence in service design and operations. She is currently the People and Culture Strategic Partnership Manager with the City of Newcastle, and sits on the board of Awtea College. Pru has a passion for people and loves to coach and mentor leaders on how to set up everyone to thrive together as a team.
The OHT Collective launch event is sure to be an educational experience with a difference.
If you are an Oral Health Therapist looking to elevate your practice, skills, and connections, then clear the calendar and mark this date. The first Oral Health Collective CPD event Elevate Your Practice, aims to do just that. This will be an educational experience to enhance your clinical skills, integrate sustainable practices and network with like-minded individuals!
Come away with clinical confidence, skills for career advancement and tools to integrate a mindful approach to your workday, as well as work-life balance. We take a holistic approach to education and careers, as the evidence shows this is the best way to lead a long and enriching career with balance and integrity.
The OHT Collective aims to set a benchmark in CPD education using three guiding pillars:
- Clinical excellence
- Teaching supported by academic research
- Holistic wellbeing (incorporating mindfulness and yoga)
