Since our establishment in 1928, we’ve proudly served as the leading advocate for the dental profession in NSW and the ACT. Our vision is ambitious: to foster the best dentists in the world, in a nation with the best oral health.
With a robust membership exceeding 5,000 dentists in NSW and the ACT (representing over 65% of dentists) we stand united, amplifying the voice and influence of our profession.
During this time, ADA NSW has been a steadfast companion, offering our members unwavering support.
Our legacy is a testament to our dedication to advancing dentistry. We are privileged to champion a profession dedicated to enhancing the oral health and well-being of every Australian.
Together, we continue to shape the future of dentistry, ensuring a brighter, healthier tomorrow for all.
Governance
• Board
• Management Team
• Committees
Awards and Honours
Volunteering
Annual Report
Constitutions, Policies and Code
Constitution
Code of Ethics
By Laws
As a member-led association, our members are at the heart of everything we do. Dentists serve on our Board and Committees, ensuring that members’ interests, values and priorities are always represented.
Our Board of eight Directors, nominated and elected by the Council, manages the business operations of ADA NSW. Meanwhile, Councillors focus on policy matters relating to the broader professional activities of ADA NSW.
2024-2025 Board Directors
Dr Dominic Aouad
President
Dr Jodie Olivier
Vice-President
Dr Cathleen Dong
Board Director & Councillor
Dr Sophie Halpin
Board Director & Councillor
Dr Rasheeda Jamee
Board Director & Councillor
Dr Mark Morrin
Board Director & Councillor
Dr Stephen Parker
Board Director & Councillor
Dr Kate Amos
Councillor
Dr Antony Benedetto
Councillor
Dr Thomas Giblin
Councillor
Dr Srikanth Karumuri
Councillor
Dr Yong Kho
Councillor
Dr Derek Mahony
Councillor
Dr Mehdi Rahimi
Councillor
Dr Rouel Vergara
Councillor
Dr Anthony Yammine
Councillor
Jae Redden
CEO
Bill O’Reilly
COO
Vincent Yeo
CFO
Claire Schifter
CPD Manager
Anna Mirzayan
Head of Member Experience, Partnership & Innovation
Lauren Morrison
People and Culture Manager
Joel Butao
IT & Data Executive
ADA NSW members are strongly encouraged to get involved through voluntary service to our Branch committees. Share ideas that help shape our Association, profession and commitment to improving oral health through a number of committee options.
For more information on contacting or contributing to ADA NSW committees, contact us.
Find out more about each committee below:
Chair: Sophie Haplin
Deputy Chair: Mohit Tolani
Committee Members: Jodie Olivier, Mark Bennett, Yasmin Samiee, Saskia Salvestro, Amy Zhang, David Sheen, Hans Zoellner, Leanne Ng, William Yiu, Raman Dhaliwal, Srikanth Karumuri, David Farrington.
Aim: To increase the Association’s infuence with government and the general public. This includes responding to requests for comment and developing policy on state-based issues.
Chair: Jodie Olivier
Deputy Chair: Liz Carson
Committee Members: Cathleen Dong, Mark Morrin, Deb Cockrell, Kate Amos
Chair: Steven Parker
Deputy Chair: Angela Pierce
Committee Members: Angie Nilsson, Jodie Olivier, Rasheeda Jamee, Stephen Elliot
Committee Members: Dominic Aouad, Jodie Olivier, Sophie Halpin, Haydyn Bathurst
Chair: Cathleen Dong
Deputy Chair: Rouel Vergara
Committee Members: Mehdi Rahimi, Shalin Desai, Chamika Wijayasena, Karrar Bohreh, Derek Mahony, Yong Kho, Aaron Goh, Kimberley Craig, Munira Xaymardan, Tom Giblin, Dimitra Mersinia
Aim: To support members by providing education, advice and guidance on contemporary best practice. Broadly, this committee:
Committee Members: Paul Beath, Deborah English, Chris Peck, Catherine Prineas, Juliette Scott, Mark Sinclair, Sameer Bhole.
Committee Members: Dominic Aouad, Jodie Olivier, Liz Carson, Daniel Nicholls (external).
Chair: Tony Burges
Deputy Chair: Sabrina Manickam
Committee Members: John Dale, Cathleen Dong (Ex Officio), Rohan Krishnan
Chair: Anthony Yammine
Committee Members: Melanie Patney, Greg Normoyle, Yasmin Samiee, Leonard Leung, Claire Champine
Committee Members: Dominic Aouad, Jodie Olivier, Ron Heinrich.
Chair: Mark Morrin
Deputy Chair: Michael Fong
Committee Members: Laurence Doan, David Farrington, Joe Chih-Heng, Steven Smith, Matthew Cohen, Nader Malik, Sen Le, Narayan Gandedkar, Victor Tiong, Christine Premdas-Rogers, Antony Benedetto, Sasha Rutnam
Aim: This committee is an evolution of the Dental Practice Committee and is responsible for supporting all members, independent of how they practice or how they are employed. Broadly, this committee:
Committee Members: Sameer Bhole, Stephen Cox, Rashi Garg, John Flicker, Louise Hanrahan, Rasheeda Kaja, Lyn Mayne, Leanne Ng, Audrey Ng, Angi Nilsson, Kerrie O’Rourke, Sheela Sampath, Albert Yaacoub, Dominic Aouad (Ex Officio), Jodie Olivier (Ex Officio)
Chair: Stephanie Primc
Deputy Chair: Sarah Amr
Committee Members: Anosha Baqai, Haydyn Bathurst, Kevin Zhang, Rainbow Yang, Samantha Tang, Alexander Mitchell, Anthony Yammine, Ahjeong Yoo, Dylan Day, Dominic Aouad (Ex Officio)
Aim: The main aim of the Recent Graduates Committee is to assist new graduates and undergraduates in their transition to and understanding of professional life. This aim includes but is not limited to:
Chair: Rob Watson
Deputy Chair: Ellis Vakirtzis
Committee Members: Sabrina Manickam, Leonard Leung, Andrew Prideaux, Mark Morrin (Ex Officio).
Aim: This committee considers opportunities in sport, the arts and culture for members to experience collegial connection and oversees the organisation of such events.
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The Association may on the recommendation of the Council at an Annual General Meeting elect as an Honorary Life Member of the Association any dentist, who is a financial member of the Association, and who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of the dental profession, (in addition to any service to the Association) or to the art and science of dentistry.
The Association may on the recommendation of the Council at an Annual General Meeting elect as an Honorary Member:
The Council may decide to award the Award of Merit to a member who has
The Council may decide to award the Branch Service Medallion to any member of the ADA NSW who has during their time of membership given distinguished service to the Association and
The Council may recommend that a dentist who has graduated with an original degree in dentistry within the previous 7 years to be awarded the Recent Graduate Award. The recent graduate award would be awarded to;
Awarded on 9th August 2024
Awarded on 9th August 2024
Awarded on 9th August 2024
Volunteer participation and engagement has been at the core of ADA NSW since its foundation – it goes to the heart of who we are.
Our volunteer community is where purpose, passion and expertise intersect. There are many and varied ways to get involved, stay connected and contribute.
We are committed to expanding our volunteer community, and ensuring it is inclusive, diverse and flexible in nature.
If you want to expand your professional network, develop new skills, share your knowledge, or simply give back to the profession, consider volunteering with ADA NSW. It’s an invaluable opportunity to connect and work with a broad range of members and give back to the community.
ADA NSW’s Annual Reports present a clear picture of our financial performance, engagement with members, advocacy and oral health promotion, key activities and achievements. The reports measure our progress towards meeting strategic goals.
Read the latest report here or view our archive of Annual Report publications below.
The cornerstone of ADA NSW’s governance is our Constitution – enacted in 1929 with the official incorporation of the Branch. Our core objectives include:
This document has been created to guide members in their professional lives through obligations to patients, in employment, to other members, the dental profession and the community.
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