Practical Oral Surgery
Practical Oral Surgery announcementGeneral Dental

Practical Oral Surgery announcement

Due to popular demand, the Practical Oral Surgery course on April 18 is fully booked!…
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ASK TONY
Ask Tony – ADAWA Peer AdvisorGeneral Dental

Ask Tony – ADAWA Peer Advisor

An ADA December 2025 Newsletter article (also on their website) asks if business owners are…
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Meet Dr Tim Crofts
Meet Dr Tim Crofts, ADAWA PresidentCountry Dentists

Meet Dr Tim Crofts, ADAWA President

Dr Tim Crofts was announced as the new ADAWA President at October’s AGM. We spoke…
5 min
Restoring teeth and faithVolunteerism

Restoring teeth and faith

Dr Amy Lau is one of the dedicated dentists giving back with TIMA. Dr Amy…
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Western Articulator Edition 1, 2026 front cover
Western Articulator Edition 1, 2026Western Articulator

Western Articulator Edition 1, 2026

Meet Dr Tim Crofts – the new ADAWA President. Read about TIMA Perth’s Dr Amy…
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Renovating a practice – Part OneAdvertorial

Renovating a practice – Part One

Whether taking part in a full renovation, or making small changes, renovating a practice is…
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Meet Drs Gordon Cheung and Laura LeaskCPD Spotlight

Meet Drs Gordon Cheung and Laura Leask

In the lead up to their course ‘Early Steps to Straight Smiles’, we caught up…
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ASE Advert
Join ASE WA’s full-day hands-on course

Join ASE WA’s full-day hands-on course

The ASE WA is excited to offer a comprehensive full-day hands-on course on February 27,…
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Licensing Private Dental Clinics – A Policy in Need of EvidenceGeneral Dental

Licensing Private Dental Clinics – A Policy in Need of Evidence

By Dr Tim Crofts The Australian Dental Association of WA (ADAWA), the peak body representing…
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Top 5 tips to keep your teeth healthy this festive seasonMember News

Top 5 tips to keep your teeth healthy this festive season

The festive season is a time for fun but can also be hard on your…
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Taking the chairGeneral Dental

Taking the chair

It has been nearly a year since Dr Simon Shanahan took his seat as the…
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Charity on RokebyVolunteerism

Charity on Rokeby

The team at Rokeby Dental Surgery and Implant Centre continue to give back at their…
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Gen3 sterilisers – reliability for your practiceAdvertorial

Gen3 sterilisers – reliability for your practice

If your practice needs a new steriliser, it is vitally important for the smooth running…
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A lasting impression
A lasting impressionCountry Dentists

A lasting impression

Final year dentistry students, Elnaz Tahsini and Ashton Foo, share their experience following an educational…
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Dental Brand ConnectMember News

Dental Brand Connect

At ADAWA, we have partnered with DentalBrandConnect as a new offering as part of our…
1 min
The old and the newGeneral Dental

The old and the new

We spoke to Dr John Davies about the story behind the ADAWA Presidential Chain. It’s…
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Western Articulator Edition - 8
Edition 8, 2025Western Articulator

Edition 8, 2025

Find out the history of the ADAWA Presidential Chain in Edition 8 of the Western…
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NEXUS
Welcoming Nexus Kleen to the ADAWA Community!Member News

Welcoming Nexus Kleen to the ADAWA Community!

We’re thrilled to introduce Nexus Kleen as one of the newest members of our ADAWA…
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Luxe Designer Fashion Hire
Welcoming Luxe Designer Fashion HireMember News

Welcoming Luxe Designer Fashion Hire

At ADAWA, we love highlighting local businesses that support and empower women in Western Australia.…
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ADAWA announces new President Dr Timothy CroftsMember News

ADAWA announces new President Dr Timothy Crofts

The Australian Dental Association WA branch is pleased to announce Dr Timothy Crofts as its…
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Dr Lena Lejmanoski
Distinguished Service Award – Dr Lena LejmanoskiGeneral Dental

Distinguished Service Award – Dr Lena Lejmanoski

Dr Lena Lejmanoski was awarded a Distinguished Service Award for her contribution to the dental…
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Dr Mark Nathan
A meaningful way to give backVolunteerism

A meaningful way to give back

Dr Mark Nathan has long given back, both at home and abroad and encourages other…
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Western Articulator Edition 7
Edition 7 2025Western Articulator

Edition 7 2025

We celebrate Drs Andrew Heap and Lena Lejamnoski on their Distinguished Service Awards. Be inspired…
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Distinguished Service Award Dr Andrew HeapGeneral Dental

Distinguished Service Award Dr Andrew Heap

Dr Andrew Heap was awarded a Distinguished Service award for his contribution to the dental…
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Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your Dental PracticeAdvertorial

Choosing the Right Business Structure for Your Dental Practice

Selecting the best business structure—sole trader, company, partnership, or trust—is a key decision for dentists…
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Dr Howard Holmes
Meet Dr Howard HolmesCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Howard Holmes

In the lead up to his orthodontics course, we caught up with Dr Howard Holmes.…
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Dr Libby Day
My journey with horses and poniesGeneral Dental

My journey with horses and ponies

My love of all things equine began when I was 8-years-old, and was introduced to…
3 min
Bringing dental care to rural communitiesGeneral Dental

Bringing dental care to rural communities

Dr Vincenzo (Vince) Figliomeni has been working with the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Australia…
3 min
Kimberley Dental Team book launchCountry Dentists

Kimberley Dental Team book launch

The Kimberley Dental Team memoir, Outback Dental Adventures – was officially launched at an event…
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Meet Dr Omar IkramCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Omar Ikram

Ahead of his Essential Endo course on Saturday and Sunday October 18 and 19thin Perth,…
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Dr Toni Poli STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Introducing ADAWA’s Peer Advisor Member ServiceMember News

Introducing ADAWA’s Peer Advisor Member Service

We’re excited to announce the commencement of a new member service designed to support you…
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Western Edition 6 cover image
Edition 6 2025Western Articulator

Edition 6 2025

Learn how to respond — and whether you should respond at all — to a…
1 min
Learn at our lecturesCPD Spotlight

Learn at our lectures

WA Dental CPD lectures are informative and presented by respected experts in their field. Find…
2 min
Hands-on Courses September and OctoberCPD Spotlight

Hands-on Courses September and October

Hands-on courses not to miss! Remember, the current CPD cycle ends at the end of…
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An incredible contributionGeneral Dental

An incredible contribution

Dr Gerard (Bruce) Barblett was recently acknowledged with an incredible 70 years of continuous ADAWA…
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A remarkable careerGeneral Dental

A remarkable career

After a remarkable career, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Professor Raymond Williamson, will be retiring soon.…
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Meet Dr Lalima TiwariCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Lalima Tiwari

Dr Lalima Tiwari is one of the respected team of experts who will be presenting…
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Western Edition Post - ED5
Edition 5 2025Western Articulator

Edition 5 2025

Congratulations to Drs Graham Wheeler, Peter McKerracher OAM and Gerard (Bruce) Barblett, who celebrate 50,…
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Repaying love and supportVolunteerism

Repaying love and support

Volunteering with Healing Smiles has given Dr Behnaz Zarandion the perfect opportunity to replay the…
3 min
Meet Dr Pradeep Koppolu
Meet Dr Pradeep KoppoluCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Pradeep Koppolu

In the lead-up to his course on lasers, we caught up with Dr Pradeep Koppolu.…
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50-year acknowledgmentGeneral Dental

50-year acknowledgment

Dr Bill Burn was recently acknowledged with 50 years of continuous ADAWA membership. We spoke…
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Wester Articulator edition 3 2025 cover
Edition 4 2025Western Articulator

Edition 4 2025

In celebration of members, we share a tribute to the late Dr David Booth OAM,…
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MEMBER-NEWS
Changes to the MDA Dental Indemnity PolicyMember News

Changes to the MDA Dental Indemnity Policy

Significant Changes to the Dental Indemnity Policy V.7 Outlined in the link below is a…
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ADA Dental Health Foundation programs
ADA Dental Health Foundation programsVolunteerism

ADA Dental Health Foundation programs

National Volunteering Week is in May, but there are opportunities to give back year-round! If…
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A volunteerism culture
A volunteerism cultureVolunteerism

A volunteerism culture

Many of the staff at Toothbuds are engaged with volunteerism both individually and collectively as…
4 min
Shaping the future of dentistry
Shaping the future of dentistryClinical

Shaping the future of dentistry

Do you want a flexible workplace, where you can make a difference to the profession?…
6 min
Meet Dr Mohammed El-Hakim
Meet Dr Mohammed El-HakimCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Mohammed El-Hakim

In the lead up to his course, Basic Posterior Composites, we caught up with Dr…
5 min
Being an ADAWA memberMembership

Being an ADAWA member

Are you aware of your ADAWA member benefits? We look into the many benefits available…
6 min
Wester Articulator edition 3 2025
Edition 3 2025Western Articulator

Edition 3 2025

Do you know the many benefits of being an ADAWA member? Find out in this…
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BOQ advertorial
How Dr Kevin Kok turned obstacle into opportunityAdvertorial

How Dr Kevin Kok turned obstacle into opportunity

Not letting setbacks get in his way, Dr Kevin Kok was able to bring the…
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ADAWA Autism feature
Treating patients with AutismWorld Days

Treating patients with Autism

World Autism Day is on April 2. We look into the Autism Association of Western…
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CPD spotlight
Meet Dr Roslyn Franklin and Steve LinesCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Roslyn Franklin and Steve Lines

In the lead-up to their Practical Infection control course in June, we caught up with…
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Small Robot advertorial
How prepared is your practice for a cyber-attack?Advertorial

How prepared is your practice for a cyber-attack?

Recent statistics indicate that 48% of all cyber-attacks are against the small-medium business sector, with…
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Making a differenceVolunteerism

Making a difference

We spoke to Dr Allie Mackie about her experience volunteering at St Pat’s. Dr Allie…
5 min
A milestone for Practical Oral SurgeryGeneral Dental

A milestone for Practical Oral Surgery

The Practical Oral Surgery course has been a popular continuing professional education course for an…
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ADAWA Dr Simon Shanahan
Healing Smiles New ClinicVolunteerism

Healing Smiles New Clinic

New clinic opening marks exciting milestone for Healing Smiles, expanding dental care for vulnerable women.…
7 min
Meet Dr Priyal ShahCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Priyal Shah

We caught up with Dentist and Dietitian, Dr Priyal Shah, who will be presenting a…
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ADAWA - Dr Simon Shanahan
A humbling momentGeneral Dental

A humbling moment

Dr Simon Shanahan was recognised with a Distinguished Service Award at the ADAWA Annual General…
4 min
Edition 2 2025Western Articulator

Edition 2 2025

In the latest edition of the Western Articulator, read about: how practice owners can grow…
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An honourGeneral Dental

An honour

Dr Nick Albatis was recognised with ADAWA Honorary Life Membership at the ADAWA Annual General…
4 min
Dentists give backVolunteerism

Dentists give back

The giving nature of dentists was once again apparent at the latest ADA DHF Rescue…
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A triple celebrationGeneral Dental

A triple celebration

Dr John Owen AM had many causes for celebration recently, with his 70th birthday, 40…
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Meet Drs Sally McMullen and Justina TeoCPD Spotlight

Meet Drs Sally McMullen and Justina Teo

In the lead-up to their Digital Smile Design Dinner, we caught up with presenters, Drs…
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The best step forwardAdvertorial

The best step forward

STS Group Australia has a long history of assisting dental practices with their sterilisation and…
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Mindful SmilesGeneral Dental

Mindful Smiles

Did you know World Mental Health Day is October 10? It’s no secret that dentistry…
4 min
ADAWA-DPL feature
Shared Care in Dental TreatmentGeneral Dental

Shared Care in Dental Treatment

By Anita Kemp, Case Manager at Dental Protection. The Australian health system is renowned for…
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ADAWA-AMA-advertorial
AMA Financial ServicesAdvertorial

AMA Financial Services

For over 25 years, AMA Financial Services has worked as a dedicated broker and financial…
4 min
Western Articulator edition one magazine
Edition 1 2025Western Articulator

Edition 1 2025

In the first edition of the Western Articulator for 2025, read about: A new milestone…
1 min
Edition 8 2024Western Articulator

Edition 8 2024

In the latest edition of the Western Articulator, we talk to Drs Nick Albatis and…
1 min
Edition 7 2024Western Articulator

Edition 7 2024

In the latest edition of the Western Articulator, meet Drs Justina Teo and Sally McMullen…
1 min
Edition 6 2024Western Articulator

Edition 6 2024

In the latest edition of the Western Articulator, we look at the Mindful Smiles Hub…
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western articulator edition 5
Edition 5 2024Western Articulator

Edition 5 2024

Read part two of our special renovating your practice series. Be inspired by volunteering in…
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western articulator edition 4
Edition 4 2024Western Articulator

Edition 4 2024

Read part one of our special renovating your practice series, Dr Lida Sayadelmi shares her…
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western articulator edition 3
Edition 3 2024Western Articulator

Edition 3 2024

Rediscover the many benefits of being an ADAWA member, read about Dr Ken Watts and…
1 min
western articulator edition 2
Edition 2 2024Western Articulator

Edition 2 2024

In this edition, read about Dr Michael McGuinness and his remarkable career and the lifechanging…
1 min
western articulator edition 1
Edition 1 2024Western Articulator

Edition 1 2024

In the first edition of 2024, read about: A reflection on volunteerism, inclusive employment and…
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Meet Dr Davis ThomasCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Davis Thomas

In the lead-up to his first visit to Perth to present his highly anticipated Orofacial…
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Reflections on volunteerismVolunteerism

Reflections on volunteerism

As well as serving as the current Chair of the ADA DHF in WA, Dr…
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Sporty Dentists LAINE RASMUSSENSporty Dentists

Sporty Dentists LAINE RASMUSSEN

Many of our members take part in sport for fitness, fun and work-life balance. Laine…
1 min
Meet Dr Hezel CohenCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Hezel Cohen

Prior to his upcoming course in March, we caught up with Dr Hezel Cohen. When…
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International expertiseCPD Spotlight

International expertise

Have you attended one of Dr Clarence Tam’s popular hands-on courses? There is a reason…
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Guess who is coming for dinner?CPD Spotlight

Guess who is coming for dinner?

What does an oro-facial pain specialist an oral medicine specialist, a specialist periodontist and a…
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The experience of a lifetimeCountry Dentists

The experience of a lifetime

At ADAWA, we are thrilled to assist some of our student members give back by…
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Meet Dr Geoff WanCPD Spotlight

Meet Dr Geoff Wan

Meet Dr Geoff Wan Prior to his upcoming course in 2024, we caught up with…
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Supporting patients with diabetesGeneral Dental

Supporting patients with diabetes

We spoke to the experts about the prevalence of diabetes in the community, the impact…
5 min
A Country PracticeCountry Dentists

A Country Practice

What is it like to live and work rurally? We spoke to some country members…
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Empathy, kindness and optimismVolunteerism

Empathy, kindness and optimism

Dr Shanash Bishnulall is making a difference with Healing Smiles, both as a treating dentist…
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Dr Nick Goh and VolleyballSporty Dentists

Dr Nick Goh and Volleyball

What do dentists do when they are not chairside? Many of our members take part…
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