We are the peak member organisation in Western Australia, acting as the voice of oral health.
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Our association provides a comprehensive service, allowing our members to access insurance, advice, support, continuing professional development and resources.
Our dedicated team has been supporting dentists from their student days and into retirement for over a century. It’s why over 94% of WA dentists choose to be an ADAWA member.
Professional development
Our WA Dental CPD program is world-class, delivering a comprehensive program.
Support
Member organisations provide professional support to their members; that’s their remit. However, we go beyond that – offering support from a dentist’s student days and continuing into their retirement.
Meet Our Team
The Australian Dental Association of WA comprises a small, dedicated team operating out of ADAÂ House in West Perth, ably assisted by an executive committee and members of council, all of whom are practising dental professionals.
Dr Gwendlyn (Gwen) Chin
PRESIDENT
Dr Timothy Crofts
VICE PRESIDENT
Dr Amit Gurbuxani
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Dr Nicholas Albatis
ORDINARY MEMBER
Dr Robert Anthonappa
HEAD OF UWA DENTAL SCHOOL
Dr Asheen Behari
DENTIST
Dr Ashlee Bence
DENTIST
Dr Gino Cirillo
DIRECTOR OF DHS WA
Dr Iris Messmer
COUNTRY COUNCILLOR
Dr Nishant Vaishnav
DENTIST
Dr Cina Yaqub
DENTIST
Trevor Lovelle
CEO
Andrea Andrys
MEMBERSHIP ADVISORY SERVICES
Dr Jenny Ball
CPD COORDINATOR
Jenny Catto
RECEPTIONIST & ADMIN ASSISTANT
Brooke Evans-Butler
COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Shaden Kanaan
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Irina Ledneva
FINANCIAL & MEMBERSHIP OFFICER
Andrea Paterson
CPD BOOKING ENQUIRIES
Michelle Walker
CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE LEAD - DESIGN MANAGER
Sandra Wood
VOLUNTEERISM COORDINATOR
Comittees
FARC committee
Dr Gwen Chin (Chairperson)
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CPD committee
Dr Janina Christoforou (Chairperson)
01
Dental Workforce Committee
Dr Tim Crofts (Chairperson)
02
Volunteers Committee
Dr Tim Clair (Chairperson)
03
Recent Graduates and Student Liaison Committee
Dr Gwen Chin and Dr Nick Albatis – Co-chairs
04
Infection Control Committee
Dr Peter Duke (Chairperson)
05
Country Councillor Committee
Dr Iris Messmer (Chairperson)
06
Constitution Committee
Dr Gwen Chin (Chairperson)
07
Oral Health Education Committee
Dr Ashlee Bence (Chairperson)
08
Professional Indemnity Committee
Dr Asheen Behari (Chairperson)
09
Awards and Honours
ALBATIS, N.S.
Honorary Life Member
GURBUXANI, A.P.
Honorary Life Member
DUKE, P.W.
Honorary Life Member
BOWER, R.C.
Honorary Life Member
BAILEY, R.A.
Honorary Life Member
HALLETT, D.F.
Honorary Life Member
BALL, J.A.
Honorary Life Member
POLI, A.F.
Honorary Life Member
KOCH, B. D.
Honorary Life Member
DAVIES, J.L.
Honorary Life Member
McKERRACHER, P.W.
Honorary Life Member
PITSIKAS, T. K.
Honorary Life Member
GAIRNS, S.B.
Honorary Life Member
OWEN, J.R.
Honorary Life Member
ATKINSON, B.A.
Honorary Life Member
TOWNSEND, R.M
Honorary Life Member
COLGAN, P.J.
Honorary Life Member
COOK, R.G.
Honorary Life Member
OWEN, R.C.
Honorary Life Member
STINTON, L.C.
Honorary Life Member
HALIKIS, S.E
Honorary Life Member
JOHNSON, R.V.
Honorary Life Member
TAYLOR, Prof. R.L.
Honorary Life Member
SUTHERLAND, Prof. K.J. G.
Honorary Life Member
READ, V.A.
Honorary Life Member
HENDERSON, K.F.
Honorary Life Member
HENDERSON, G. D.
Honorary Life Member
HARMS, W.A.
Honorary Life Member
GARGETT, R.S.
Honorary Life Member
FLINTOFF, T.W.
Honorary Life Member
FINCH, F.W
Honorary Life Member
DODD, L.F.
Honorary Life Member