Committees
Committees are an essential part of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB), using the skills and expertise of members to further improve the Association, and advance the dental profession and the dental health of Victorians.
2025 Committee nominations are now open!
We are delighted to invite members to express interest in volunteering for one of our hard-working member committees at the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB). Your involvement is essential in driving the success and growth of our association.
To express your interest, please fill in the EOI form here, by Close of Business on 5 May 2025. For more information about our committees please click here. If you need assistance in filling in the form or if you have any questions, please contact the office on 03 8825 4600 or email [email protected].
We encourage you to give back to your profession.
To get in touch with one of our committee members, please email [email protected].
Constitution and Policy Committee (CPC)
The Constitution and Policy Committee advises Council on matters related to the ADAVB Rules, By-Laws and Policy Statements.
Current committee members are:
- A/Prof N Hewson (Chair)
- Dr M Bowman (Vice-Chair)
- Dr C Callahan
- Dr L Nash
- Dr R Gupta
Contact Constitution and Policy Committee
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee
The CPD Committee advises and plans the provision of regular high-quality CPD activities for dentists, allied dental personnel and other bodies.
Current committee members are:
- Dr N Phung (Chair)
- Dr B Borger (Vice-Chair)
- Dr B Lim
- Dr A Bryan
- Position Vacant (RG&SC Rep)
- Dr W Atteya
- A/Prof P Zimet
- Dr E Sheftel
- Dr D Goonawardhana
- Dr D Rajasingham (PR)
- Dr J Rierksirathai (Alt PR)
- Dr T Yap
Defence Advisory Committee (DAC)
The Defence Advisory Committee provides advice on clinical and other dental related matters to the ADAVB’s professional indemnity insurer and solicitors.
Current committee members are:
- Dr K Homewood (Chair)
- Dr G Barton (Vice-Chair)
- Dr P Wright
- Dr I Cernavin
- Dr D Curnow
- Dr G Ward
- Dr C Sanzaro (ADATas Rep)
Contact Defence Advisory Committee
Disputes and Ethics Committee (DEC)
The Disputes and Ethics Committee conducts investigations into disputes and ethical complaints, and makes recommendations to Council.
Current committee members are:
- Dr A Barnes (Chair)
- Dr G Morris
- Dr F Wardlaw
- Dr A Tracey
Contact Disputes and Ethics Committee
Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC)
Current committee members are:
- Dr A Pacella (Chair)
- Dr C Ng (Vice-Chair)
- Dr E Pow
- Dr M Bowman
- Dr J Rerksirathai
- Dr F Wardlaw
- Ms S Valkan
Contact Finance, Risk and Audit Committee
Honours and Awards Committee (HAC)
The Honours and Awards Committee makes recommendations for internal and external honours and awards given to ADAVB members.
Current committee members are:
- A/Prof N Hewson (Chair)
- Dr A Barnes (Vice-Chair)
- Dr G Burt
- Dr J Cherry
- Dr S Wise
Contact Honours and Awards Committee
Oral Health Committee (OHC)
The Oral Health Committee informs members, other healthcare professionals and the general public about the prevention of oral diseases and the maintenance of good oral health.
Current committee members are:
- Dr E Chen (C)
- Dr L Liu (VC)
- Dr G D’Mello
- Dr M Tsai
- Dr B Fisher
- Dr F Kazmi
- Dr B Borger
- Ms N Tran (ADOHTA)
- Dr M Tam (DHSV)
- Ms C Carboon (DHAA)
- Dr D Mahony (PR)
- Dr D Rajasingham (Alt PR)
PPF Advisory Committee (PPF PAC)
The PPF Advisory Committee represents the interests of the historical Professional Provident Fund and provides advice to the Branch Council on all matters related to the operation of the historic Professional Provident Fund.
Current committee members are:
- Dr R De Poi (Chair)
- Dr G Morris
- A/Prof B Taylor
- Dr A Locke
- Dr S O'Callaghan
Contact PPF Policy Advisory Committee
Public Dentistry Committee (PDC)
The Public Dentistry Committee advises Council on public dental policy, and hospital and community dental needs; public sector dentists’ participation in the ADA; and public sector dentists working conditions and remuneration.
Current committee members are:
- A/Prof R Martin (Chair)
- Dr E Zhang (Vice-Chair)
- Dr A Khominsky
- Dr B Lim
- Dr A Gopathy
- Dr F Arshad
- Dr V Carter
- Dr T Carter (PR)
- Dr J Teoh (Alt PR)
Contact Public Dentistry Committee
Recent Graduates and Students Committee (RGSC)
The Recent Graduates and Students Committee acts as a reference point for the planning of support activities for students and recent graduates, both locally and overseas trained, during their transition to dental practitioners and in the early stages of their career.
Current committee members are:
- Dr P Ho (Co-Chair)
- Dr C Teng (Co-Chair)
- Dr I Bessell
- Dr J Do
- Dr A George
- Dr S Stuart-Smith
- Mr E Pan (Final year student La Trobe)
- Mr R Kotecha (Final year student University of Melbourne)
- Ms Z W Luu (Penultimate year student La Trobe)
- Ms G Mahon (Penultimate year student University of Melbourne)
- Dr C Qian (PR)
- Dr C Ng (Alt PR)
Contact Recent Graduates and Students Committee
Renumerations and Appointments Committee (RAC)
Current committee members are:
- Dr A Heredia (C)
- Dr A Pacella
- Dr C Ng
- Dr J Teoh
- Dr A Gikas
- Dr C Qian
Contact Renumerations and Appointments Committee
Sports and Social Committee (SSC)
The Sports and Social Committee organises events to bring together ADAVB members in relaxed sporting and social environments.
Current committee members are:
- Dr S Cran (Chair)
- Dr B Moore (Vice-Chair)
- Dr L Wordsworth
- Dr T Chan
- Dr J Sternson
- Dr D Del Rio
- Dr D Karunasena
- Dr K Herrera
- Dr D Ong (PR)
- Dr K Dal Santo (Alt PR)
Contact Sports and Social Committee
Third Party Committee (TPC)
The Third Party Committee monitors and advises on third-party influences in the dental profession, including health funds, corporates and government-funding agencies.
Current committee members are:
- Dr J X R Chen (Chair)
- Dr B Shearn (Vice-Chair)
- Dr D Brown
- Dr A Tiwary
- Dr G Morris
- Dr S Jeyaratnam
- Dr C Yew
- Dr J Ding
- Dr A Pacella (PR)
- Dr D Curnow (Alt PR)
Abbreviations
Alt PR: Alternate President's Representative
CPDC: Continuing Professional Development Committee
DHAA: Dental Hygienists Association Australia
DHSV: Dental Health Services Victoria
PR: President's Representative
RG&SC: Recent Graduates and Students Committee
