Convention 2013 : Adelaide
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DAY ONE Delegates arrived for the first day of the convention enthusiastically welcomed with an intensive interrogation by the Adelaidean students-turned-lawenforcers during a Cops and Robbers themed meet and greet at the Adelaide German Club. We soon realised this was more of a cleverly disguised form of speed dating (minus the awkward pick-up lines). When all the robbers were released with no charges, people quickly livened up over a pretzel and fine German beer.
Universities were then pitted against each other in several riveting rounds of drinking games during which it was evident that certain individuals had been blessed with the talent of chugging down beer faster than others could drink water.
DAY TWO The academic theme for the day was general dental management of implants and included presentations by Dr Richard Sawers on comprehensive interdisciplinary treatment planning, Dr Jonathan Rogers on implant dentistry case selection and Dr Alan Broughton on prosthodontics management of implants. They were joined by maxillofacial surgeon Professor Alaistair Goss in a panel discussion to tackle issues regarding ‘pathways to implant dentistry’, ‘what next after implants’ and ‘who is responsible for placing implants’.
That night delegates went on a pub crawl around Adelaide’s finest establishments, with the last stop
being at a club to dance the night away.
DAY THREE Continuing on with the theme of tooth replacement, Professor Mark Bartold introduced the revolutionary topic of stem cells in dentistry which was followed by Dr Barbara Plutzer’s presentation about endodontic access.
With dental students facing uncertain graduate prospects, Health Workforce Australia delivered highly relevant information regarding healthcare equity to the delegates. The Voluntary Dental Graduate Year Program then spoke to delegates about the benefits of the internship program such as the mentorship program and access to of experts from around the country.
The afternoon continued with a tour of Barossa valley. Equipped with new knowledge on the intricate art of wine tasting, we delegates had now reached a level sophistication worthy of spontaneously Sprouting British moustaches. To complete the Ensemble, students donned their imaginary top hats and monocles for a classy evening listening to the soothing sounds of live jazz against a stunning backdrop of the Torrens River.
DAY FOUR We had a great lecture by Dr Daniel DeAngelis about the use of Invisalign in orthodontics compared to the more traditional use of fixed appliances. Professor Goss returned to discuss therapeutics in dentistry with special focus on bisphosphonates and was followed by Dr Hannah Prouse presenting some interesting paediatric trauma cases. Finally, Dr Eleanor Parker presented the prospect of working in rural and remote settings with indigenous populations, realistically speaking about both her positive and negative experiences.
We finished off the day with a tour of Adelaide Uni’s brand new simulation clinic and a face painting anatomy workshop.
That night delegates dressed up in their scariest outfits for the ‘undead’ party at the Apple Bar. By now most delegates knew each other pretty well, and with the rather generous bar tab on offer, needless to say, many remained green and ‘undead’ the morning after.
DAY FIVE The final day to convention began with talks about leadership, activism and dental education from ADSA’s friends at AMedicalSA and the AMA. The take home message was that activism requires more than just a leader; it required followers. We had a tradeshow during lunch which allowed delegates to meet with dental companies, their representatives and sign up to some great offers from our sponsors.
All good things however must come to an end. The final event at the ADSA Convention 2013 promised to be a fantastic cocktail evening and it delivered. Situated at the National Wine Centre in a stunning location on the border of the Botanic Gardens, the fire and ice themed cocktail event was a flaming success allowing delegates to reminisce about the week gone with new found and lifelong friends.
Adelaide 2013 Promo video
For one fun-filled week in July, Adelaide found itself teaming with dental students from all around Australia and New Zealand attending the annual ADSA Convention. With a strong academic, hands-on and social line-up, Adelaide was nothing short of an amazing convention. However, sleep was not a strong selling point!
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