A triple celebration

240 guests attended an ‘Extravaganza’ event in August for a triple celebration – Dr John Owen AM’s 70th birthday, 40 years of Midland Orthodontists and 16 years of
the Kimberley Dental Team.

“2024 is a big year because we could jointly celebrate my 70th birthday, the practice's birthday and also completing 16 years of Jan and my Foundation, the Kimberley Dental Team,” John says.

“Over the years, it’s been great to work with 10 associates, two locums, and with my son David since 2000 and with so many incredible team members. I sincerely thank everyone.

“I have never thought the practice was about me; the practice has its own identity because of the atmosphere and reputation all of us have created and maintained over the years,” he adds. “We are all proud that we are an important part of the community, having assisted generations of families over the past four decades.

“To our general dental and specialists who not only support Midland Orthodontists, but also support us with volunteering their time and skills, often with their team members or with donations towards the Kimberley Dental Team, a huge thank you – you are family.”

The evening also celebrated 16 years of the Kimberley Dental Team, which John says he and Jan have had the pleasure of putting together an incredible 88 volunteer ‘A’ teams for the volunteer trips.

“Through KDT, we have met and helped so many incredible kids, many who are now young adults, plus so many great families in communities, ranging from Broome to Kundat Dura in the East on the Northern Territory border and from Kalumburu in the north to Balgo and Mulan in the Kutjungka region, just above the Great Sandy Desert
in the South.

“The team and our community engagement is again based on the great values of respect, trust and importantly, reliability.  

Congratulations once again to John, Jan and members of Midland Orthodontists and the Kimberley Dental Team on these significant anniversaries.

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