EDUCATION COMMITTEE 3M-Unitek SymposiumPostgraduate 2022

The ASO and 3M-Unitek joined forces to set up a 2-day independent scientific meeting for each department on 8-9 September 2022 to present both teaching staff and student lectures, focussing on research activities. Without the meeting, we would have had a group of graduates who have not engaged with their colleagues across Australia. This was seen as a priority for both the ASO and 3M-Unitek as trainees have usually seen the ASO activities as a key component of their professional lives.

The event was an overwhelming success, and thanks must firstly be extended to the 3M-Unitek team and the ASOFRE Committee for considering and supporting this meeting. Moreover, our appreciation must be expressed to all attendees, particularly those who had contributed directly or indirectly to the success of the lecture program.

Preparations are now underway for the next postgraduate meeting which will be held before the 2023 ASOFRE Foundation Meeting on 17-18 May in Sydney. 3M-Unitek will sponsor the lecture program and Associate Professor Mithran Goonewardene has enlisted American Orthodontics to sponsor a social event for the participants on Wednesday 17 May late afternoon and evening.

The ASO Federal Council and ASOFRE Committee have organised a meet and greet with the postgraduate students on Thursday 18 May evening.

The ASOFRE sponsored Orthodontic Faculty rotations for postgraduate students have restarted in 2022-2023 after a period of online meetings or seminars due to COVID travel restrictions. The following rotations have now been completed:

• A/Prof Mithran Goonewardene visited Adelaide University on 8-9 December 2022 and presented on the topics of Interdisciplinary treatment, Biomechanics and Temporary anchorage devices

• Dr Desmond Ong travelled West on 12-13 December 2022 to present Management Strategies for Compromised First Permanent Molars, Interdisciplinary Case Management and Clinical Dilemmas, Challenges and Catastrophes.

There are many people who contribute behind the scenes to formal Orthodontic Education in Australia. I extend my gratitude to those unsung contributors who might not appear in a report but have added so much to Orthodontic education in Australia over the years.

Associate Professor Mike Razza Education Committee Chair