Gavin Quek
General Dentist
North Hobart,Tasmania
Summary
General dentist with a special interest in fixed prosthodontics and aesthetics.
Highly passionate about preventative oral health and dedicated to increasing oral health awareness.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Councillor
Australian Dental Association Tasmania
06.2022 - Current
• Organisation oversight including approval of policies and practices, strategy, management and operation of the Association within the Rules as defined in the Constitution
Oral Health Working Group Tasmania Representative
Australian Dental Association Inc.
04.2022 - Current
- Australia's Oral Health Working Group where representatives from each state meet and discuss latest findings, knowledge, resources and strategies to improve oral health for all Australians
Co-Representative Oral Health Promotion Committee
Australian Dental Association Tasmania
04.2022 - Current
- Brief Council on matter of oral health education and to encourage improve of the dental health of the community
- Coordinate, plan and conduct the Dental Health Week campaign in Tasmania
- Liaise with the public sector on oral health matter
Committee Member
Australian Dental Association Tasmania
04.2022 - Current
- Dental Education Committee
- Recent Graduates and Students Committee
Development Committee
EviDent Foundation
05.2022 - Current
- Developing, executing and monitoring fundraising strategy for the health promotion charity
- Identify and recommend suitable funding opportunities
Board Advisor
MakeChoice Organisation
, California
06.2022 - Current
- Offered expertise on employee and business development plans to enhance implementation and routine oversight.
- Crafted business plans that identified long term company goals and also detailed smaller goals to keep organization on track.
Education
Associate Dentist -
Kingston Beach Dental
01.2022 - Current
Intern -
World Federation of Public Health Associations
06.2022 - Current
Accomplishments
Bachelor of Dental Surgery,
The University of Adelaide
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
Additional Information
Community Service Award 2021, Australian Dental Student’s Association | Jan 2022
- This Australia-wide award recognises an ADSA member who has demonstrated the highest level of dedication to serving the community in 2021.
Advanced Dental Leadership Certificate, Global Child Dental Fund | Feb 2022
- Online oral health leadership programme enabling dentists to become highly effective, innovate creatively and achieve their clinical, business and personal goals.
Adelaide Graduate Award, The University of Adelaide | Dec 2021
- Completion of 150 hours of voluntary extra-curricular activities
Pearsons Test of English | Dec 2021
- Total score 90 / 90
Fixed Prosthodontics Award, The University of Adelaide | Jan 2020
- In recognition of excellent knowledge and crown preparations done in the simulation clinic
Communication Skills Grade 7, Trinity College London | Dec 2016
- Developed a range of life-long transferrable communication skills, including problem-solving, creative thinking, team work and organizational skills
- Undertook practical tasks and simulations that reflect real-world situations such as CV and interview preparation, stories for broadcast, debates on current issues and encouraging candidates to deliver engaging and inspirational presentation
Volunteering
Red Cross Bicultural Health Program | August 2022 - Present
- Oral Health Education to Refugees from different background
Australian Dental Health Foundation | July 2022 - Present
- Adopt a patient program where I am paired with a patient to complete a course of dental treatment
St John Ambulance | April 2022 - Present
- Bi-weekly grocery shopping for couples at a retirement village
Community Outreach Dental Program | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
- Weekly provision of free dental treatment under supervision for the severely marginalized
Collective of St Mary Magdelene | Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
- Weekly provision of food and drinks at a local community centre to the marginalized and homeless
Timeline
Councillor
Australian Dental Association Tasmania
06.2022 - Current
Board Advisor
MakeChoice Organisation
06.2022 - Current
Intern -
World Federation of Public Health Associations
06.2022 - Current
Development Committee
EviDent Foundation
05.2022 - Current
Oral Health Working Group Tasmania Representative
Australian Dental Association Inc.
04.2022 - Current
Co-Representative Oral Health Promotion Committee
Australian Dental Association Tasmania
04.2022 - Current
Committee Member
Australian Dental Association Tasmania
04.2022 - Current
Associate Dentist -
Kingston Beach Dental
01.2022 - Current