快樂的衛塞節!

해피 Vesak!

Maligayang Vesak!

แฮปปี้วิสาขบูชา!

幸せVesak!

APDSA would like to send out the best wishes for our buddhist brothers and sisters on this joyous day. May the blessing of Buddha be by your side and that peace be with you and all living creatures.

Cheers

APDSA EXCO Editor

The International Dental Exhibition and Meeting (IDEM) Singapore 2012 took place at Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Centre from 20-22 April 2012. In which it was 4 days of top notch and exceptional international dental exhibition where the creme of the crop come  to gather.

There is no lack of participants in this function as can be seen from this picture here

These que was worth the wait after seeing the what was in store inside

The event itself seems to be a smash hit from the get go and participants were treated to variety of dental assortments as far as the eyes can see. The event took off with the opening and inauguration of the function.

Ribbon cutting ceremony

The assortment of high quality distributors gathering in one hall

But with all that aside the 2012 IDEM exhibition was also a landmark milestone in APDSA’s history where the 1st ever APDSA-IDEM Student Volunteer Program was launched for its maiden vovage, It had been a pioneer project of the “Student Volunteer Program”collaboration between IDEM and APDSA which was agreed upon during the 38th APDSA congress in Bangkok, Thailand. This mutual collaboration has successfully brought students from various Asia Pacific countries to Singapore to broaden their insight in the science, industry, and business of dentistry.

The program provided an excellent  opportunity to bond with fellow students and get a behind-the-scene glimpse of how Singapore Dental Association and Koelnmesse jointly organized this international scale conference. Another highlight for the volunteer students was the valuable tea sessions with two speakers; Professor Urs Belser, University of Geneva, and Professor Robert Boyd, University of the Pacific. During the two-hour interaction, there were robust discussions and idea exchanging that we would never have learned inside the classroom. The tea session was indeed very inspiring and enlightened us insights into our future career planning and patient treatment.

Keynote Speaker Professor Urs Belser

One of the Participating Student APDSA EXCO SRC Coordinator had this to say about this program. In this APDSA-IDEM SVP without doubt is an unforgettable experience for all the attendee. During my short visit to Singapore, I was given the chance to meet with established leaders in dentistry and had an excellent time with the other volunteer students. Most important, this opportunity enabled me to obtain first-hand insights and allowed us to build up closer ties with counterparts in the region. I do believe that all this experiences will facilitate my future career. I highly recommend you all to join this program in the future and I assure you it’ll bring you a different point of view for your practice. I would also like to express my gratitude toward IDEM for arranging this meaningful SVP event and I appreciate the full support that IDEM has been giving to all volunteer students.

APDSA IDEM Singapore 2012 Student Volunteers Program Pioneer Batch

Briefing session by Mercy Lim, caretaker of Student Volunteers Program

Tea Session with Professor Urs Belser, University of Geneva

Tea Session with Professor Robert Boyd, University of the Pacific.

Off Duty session for the Student Volunteer Program Participants

What our pioneer batch of APDSA IDEM Singapore 2012 Student Volunteers had to say…..

“The 2012 Student Volunteer Program was a brilliant experience incorporating a mix of further education, cutting-edge technology and an endless supply of social networking opportunities from keynote speakers to fellow international dental students.”

Shivneil Pillay (representing New Zealand), Griffith University, Australia

“Participating in this IDEM student volunteer program is the greatest chance to bond with fellow students and explore the cutting-edge dental technology!”

Erin Yu Shan Huey, Taiwan National University

“It is an excellent way to learn about technologies and philosophies around the world, and to broaden your experience outside of your dental school.”

Stuart Renigers, Adelaide University, Australia

“My horizon has really been broadened after joining IDEM.”

Dylan Mo, University of Hong Kong

“The APDSA IDEM Singapore Student Volunteer Program is a great way for students to enjoy great company, attend interesting lectures, and be exposed to the cutting-edge of dental technology.”

Joshua Lee, National University of Singapore

“In this program, we can get many new experiences that we couldn’t get before, such as knowing how IDEM works, helping the staff prepare for the conferences, and getting to know people from other countries.”

Andrew Laurent, Universitas Trisakti, Indonesia

“It is a good opportunity to experience international-level trade and scientific conference. The speaker tea sessions were fantastic!”

Chong Jun Ai, International Medical University, Malaysia (Former APDSA EXCO General Secretary 2009/2011)

“Overall organization of IDEM Singapore 2012 was awesome. With impressive speakers giving interesting lectures, up-to-date trade exhibition, and good opportunity for networking. I definitely would like to attend future IDEMs if there is a chance.”

Iris Liew Ee Jiun, Universiti Sains Malaysia

With this we close this review and a close to the IDEM congress. Eckhart Tolle said “Life will give you whatever experience is most helpful for the evolution of your consciousness. How do you know this is the experience you need? Because this is the experience you are having at the moment”. These experience i am sure was what the Student Volunteer Program got and needed.

How About You?

For more info about IDEM and APDSA please visit this website and click the link below

IDEM

you can also find us on facebook

APDSA

Watch out for our recruitment for IDEM Singapore 2014 student volunteers and see you all in APDSA 2012 Cairns!

This review was written by

Thea Kirana- APDSA EXCO Presidential Elect 2013

Erin Yu Shan Huey-APDSA EXCO SRC Coordinator

]]> http://apdsa.com/test/?feed=rss2&p=1035 0 http://apdsa.com/test/?p=1029 http://apdsa.com/test/?p=1029#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:40:54 +0000 excoeditor http://apdsa.com/test/?p=1029 The following is an account of the minutes taken of the [SIXTH APDSA EXCO ONLINE MEETING 2011/2012] held on [SATURDAY, MARCH 24^TH, 2011], [22.15 - 23.54 GMT+10]

Attendance:

1. Noy Gliksman
2. Thea Kirana
3. Melisa Budipramana
4. Tan Kuan Ming
5. Stanley Sentosa Kamadjaja
6. Erin Yu Shan Huey
7. Crystal Wang Rui
8. Adam Seong Ho Mun

Absentees

1. Goh Seong Ling
2. Prapatsorn Chongkavinit
3. Angelica Villasenor
4. Rumi Sato
5. Elliot Stevens
6. Erdenebat Bulgantamir
7. Sok Chenh Chhean
8. Pravez Prakash
9. Tay Kai Xian
10. Jeanette Chua

-        Lend a Hand Project 2012

APDSA EXCO requested Hasanuddin University as the host of Lend a Hand Project 2012 to provide details to international commitee about accommodation, venue, date, price, number of participants, supervisor, etc. before taking registration.

-        APDSJ

APDSJ vol. 2 ed. 1 and 2 will be published soon, thanks to our SRC Coordinator. It is a compilation of manuscripts that was presented during oral presentation in Scientific Research Competition in Thailand APDSA Congress 2011.

Minutes was compiled by Melissa Budipramana

After a long wait since the 38th APDSA Congress in Bangkok the 2nd volume of APDSJ is complete. Within this e-journal contains compilation of the Oral and Poster Presentation collected during the 38th APDSA Congress which was held last August in Bangkok. This e-journal is free for download and available for those who are interested in research or intrigued by the presentation during the congress.

We encourage you to use this means to your disposal, for those still grasping the concept of SRC formats this may proof useful for your research.

You can download the e-journal on the link below

We hope that this will be beneficial to who it may concern and look forward to the 3rd volume of the APDSJ from the 39th APDSA congress in Cairns . VIVA APDSA!

Cheers

Exco Editor

As it is already March ,a kind Reminder for all you who are interested in joining the SRC (Scientific Research Competition)   The details are as follows:

For those who still have no idea of the details for the SRC you can download the Delegate book and read the guidelines from page 17 to page 24.

We pray the best for your preparations and all of you will be able to produce a solid, and innovative research to be presented in Cairns,Australia. Viva Academica !

Cheers

EXCO EDITOR

The agendas discussed are as follows:

1. Executive Committee Report

A. International EXCO

B. Caretaker of President Elect

C. General Secretary

D. Treasurer

- Mid Term Financial Report

E. International Liaison Officer

- Student Exchange Program

- IDEM

F. Editor G. Scientific Research Coordinator

H. Country Representatives

2. Association Activities

A. Mid Year Meeting Jakarta Financial Report

B. Thailand Congress Report

C. Thailand Lend a Hand Donation

D. Malaysia Lend a Hand Report Iris Liew

E. Q & A about Australia Congress Noy Gliksman

F. Update of MYM 2012 Thailand Prapatsorn Chongkavinit

G. Lend a Hand 2012 Hosting Country

- Indonesia

H. MYM 2013 Hosting Country

- South Korea

You can download the entire minutes of the meeting on the link below

FINAL BOOKLET TAIWAN

Hope this information will be beneficial to all of you

Cheers

Exco Editor

Attendance:

1. Melisa Budipramana
2. Goh Seong Ling
3. Tan Kuan Ming
4. Stanley Sentosa Kamadjaja
5. Erin Yu Shan Huey
6. Crystal Wang Rui

Absentees

1. Noy Gliksman
2. Thea Kirana
3. Prapatsorn Chongkavinit
4. Adam Seong Ho Mun
5. Angelica Villasenor
6. Rumi Sato
7. Elliot Stevens
8. Erdenebat Bulgantamir
9. Sok Chenh Chhean
10. Pravez Prakash
11. Tay Kai Xian
12. Jeanette Chua

-        APDSA Thailand Revenue

Thailand faced some problem to transfer the money to APDF account because they needed a letter from APDF stating the purpose n amount to be transferred but there had been no reply from APDF yet. However, the problem has already solved by transferring the money from private to APDF account.

-        APDSJ

APDSJ vol. 3 ed. 1 will be published in March. It is a compilation of manuscripts that was presented during oral presentation in Scientific Research Competition in Thailand APDSA Congress 2011.

Minutes was compiled by Melissa Budipramana

Attendance:

1. Noy Gliksman
2. Melisa Budipramana
3. Goh Seong Ling
4. Tan Kuan Ming
5. Stanley Santosa Kamadjaja
6. Thea Kirana
7. Prapatsorn Chongkavinit
8. Crystal Wang Rui
9. Adam Seong Ho Mun

Absentees

1. Erin Yu Shan Huey
2. Angelica Villasenor
3. Rumi Sato
4. Elliot Stevens
5. Erdenebat Bulgantamir
6. Sok Chenh Chhean
7. Pravez Prakash
8. Tay Kai Xian
9. Jeanette Chua

-        SRC Prize Money

A total amount of USD 800 is allocated for SRC winners, for both poster and oral presentations. By agreement the SRC prize money has been given an increase of USD 200 more than last year’s SRC prize. However, sponsor for annual SRC fund is still needed.

-        Update of Indonesian Congress

The congress will be held in Bali, Indonesia, on August, 19^th-24^th 2013 and the post tour being held on August 24^th-26^th. The main structure of Indonesian LOC and APDSA Congress 2013 promotional logo is completed. The venue of the congress will be at Sanur Paradise Hotel. The current estimation for participants is 460 people including APAL and lecturers that will accompany their students.

Minutes Compiled by: Melisa Budipramana

Attendance:

1. Melisa Budipramana
2. Goh Seong Ling
3. Tan Kuan Ming
4. Stanley Sentosa Kamadjaja
5. Erin Yu Shan Huey
6. Thea Kirana
7. Peerapat Kaweewongprasert
8. Crystal Wang Rui
9. Adam Seong Ho Mun

Absentees

1. Noy Gliksman
2. Angelica Villasenor
3. Rumi Sato
4. Elliot Stevens
5. Erdenebat Bulgantamir
6. Sok Chenh Chhean
7. Pravez Prakash
8. Tay Kai Xian
9. Jeanette Chua

-Thailand donation
Due to the big flood disaster in Thailand, Thailand LOCs asked donation from Lend a Hand project for USD 1000. The current lend a hand balance in Stanley’s hand is USD 718. Malaysia will return USD 300 plus some balance from their community project profit. However, the money was cut from Thailand congress profit, as the profit is still kept by Thailand LOCs. Collecting Thailand donation under Lend a Hand project will be promoted to all APDSA countries. It will be transferred to Thailand by the end of this year.

- APDSJ
It is planned to get some sponsor publish their promotion pages on APDSJ so that printed copies of APDSJ can be released. However, APDF’s accreditation is needed. The current format of APDSJ is still used while waiting for APDF’s accreditation.

- Update of MYM Taiwan
There will be 37 foreign delegates and 80 Taiwanese participants. LOCs will be in charge of your transportation between airport and hotel. All foreign delegates will be given an easy card which can be used for Metro, buses to transport around Taipei. Further information regarding the weather, etc., will be send by email to each participant. If there is any change about hotel rooms or the date of arrival and departure, it should be told to LOCs before November 15^th.
- IDEM
IDEM has signed the sponsorship agreement and the payment should be received during their next payment cycle. Until email discussion with IDEM, there were still no APDSA applicants for IDEM congress. More publication about IDEM is needed.

Minutes recorded by: Melissa Budipramana

It has been well over 2 months after the APDSA-IDEM cooperation signing in Bangkok, Thailand. Again we would to send out a reminder for all of you hopefuls to take part in a wonderful opportunity to join the IDEM Student Leader Program, the deadline is drawing near a month to until registrations for the student program is closed. So these are things that they could offer you just to refresh your memory.

IDEM provides:

1. Complimentary 3 nights twin-sharing accommodation at a hotel.
2. Return Airfare reimbursement of up to SGD 500 for flights of 3 hours and less and up to SGD 1,000 for flights of 7 hours and less.
3. Lunch during the conference days.
4. Pass to attend the scientific conference lectures and exhibition.
5. Attendance at all networking events of IDEM such as the IDEM Night, Speakers night
6. Possibly a unique opportunity to have a 20 – 30 mins. dedicated session time with a leading dentistry speaker with the other students in this program.

What you are expected to do:

1. To contribute to the organizing of the event onsite for 4 hours each conference day in being “country liaison officers”. The role of the country liaison officers includes that of assisting any groups of visitors/ participants whilst at IDEM from their home country in their own language.
2. To give a short presentation (10-15 mins) on dentistry in their home country.
3. To participate in the events and activities that have been arranged for the students including speakers night, IDEM night etc.

You can download the application form for the IDEM program and mechanism of the application on the link below. Please send your application forms to idem-apdsa@koelnmesse.com.sg no later than the 15th of December 2011, all questions regarding the applications,submissions, or other queries that may proof detrimental for the preparation of this program should be directed at the country representatives.

Application form

Mechanism

Having all of that said we would like to extend our invitations to all member countries and APDSA participants past or future to take part in this one in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of the APDSA IDEM experience and be part of history.

VIVA APDSA!!!!

Cheers

EXCO Editor