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 Martin Webb elected to lead Queensland dentists
1 December 2006
Sunshine Coast dentist Martin Webb is the newly elected president of the Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch, the voice of dentistry that represents more than 2000 members throughout the state.
He was elected at last night’s ADAQ Council Elect meeting and takes over the presidency from Dr Robert McCray, who will continue to be involved as the ADAQ’s water fluoridation spokesman.
Dr Webb’s vision for his 12 months’ presidency is to further develop alliances with other health professional groups and universities, and revitalise the sub branches by providing better communication and support to members.
“We can foster a spirit of fellowship between professionals and build on the newly formed Queensland Oral Health Alliance between the ADAQ, the Australian Medical Association, the Pharmaceutical Society and the Public Health Association Australia,” Dr Webb said.
Poor oral health impacts across all health disciplines, so the formation of this alliance demonstrates doctors, pharmacists, dentists and public health advocates are taking a strategic approach to reducing the overburden of dental disease which is having a significant impact on the general health of Queenslanders.
Dr Webb said the mentoring of sub branch members in the regions will include helping organise guest speakers to establish professional linkages and profile, and involving university students who are in the regions on placements.
“Participation and involvement in sub branches is all voluntary, therefore we need to foster support and back up these groups so this revitalised regional framework can help strengthen the oral health profession.”
Dr Webb’s involvement with the ADAQ began at sub branch level and he has been on the executive as local Sunshine Coast divisional councillor on ADAQ Council for the past six years.
He has a professional interest in cutting-edge technology and uses two lasers, one that replaces the drill for minor decay and another for gum surgery and teeth whitening.
“This new technology uses laser energy to vapourise water within the tooth which effectively blasts tiny layers off the surface, meaning that in most cases teeth with small to medium holes can be repaired without the need for pain-killing needles.”
“The other laser is used to break down colour and stains on the teeth in a way which doesn’t affect the enamel, and works in conjunction with a peroxide substance that bleaches the tooth.”
Dr Webb has run his practice, Banksia House Dental Surgery, at Maleny for the past 15 years since graduating with Honours from The University of Queensland in 1990.
Contacts: Martin Webb 07 5494 2424 or mobile 0412 781 137 or
ADAQ CEO Paul Andrews 07 3252 9866
All of the information included on this web site is accurate to the best of knowledge of the Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch). To make the text more readable for non-scientists, ADAQ has deliberately minimised attributions and links to supporting files or scientific attachments. However these sources are readily available if required and many can be found via www.health.qld.gov.au/fluoride. |
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