ADA Queensland Dental Mirror
Dental Mirror
Winter 2026 This Issue ↓
Advocacy

ADAQ’s Voice — Policy, Regulation and the Profession’s Future

Updates from CEO Ben Stockwin and the advocacy team on the issues shaping Queensland dentistry — from specialist travel subsidies to public dental reform.

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ADA Queensland advocacy representatives
Infection Control

Amendment to AS/NZS 5369:2023 — What It Means for Your Steriliser Testing

What the updated standard means for daily air-removal and steam-penetration testing — and how to keep your practice compliant.

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A clinician loading a benchtop steam steriliser
Community & Impact

Future-Ready Dentistry — How Oral Health Changes Lives

Patient stories from the ADA Dental Health Foundation reveal how dentistry restores not just smiles, but confidence, employment, and quality of life.

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Dental Health Foundation patient care
Winter 2026

This Issue

Dr Kelly Hennessy, ADAQ President From the President

Dentistry in Motion

Dr Kelly Hennessy reflects on a year of momentum — Dental Topics in the Tropics, a new strategic plan, and what’s being built for Queensland dentistry.

Dr Kelly Hennessy, ADAQ President
Welcome to Winter 2026

From the President

Welcome to the Winter 2026 edition of Dental Mirror. This issue reflects a profession in motion — adapting, connecting, and growing. From the energy of Dental Topics in the Tropics to the quiet dedication of our regional members and the emerging voices in our next generation of dentists, there is much to celebrate and much to look forward to.

Inside you will find updates on our new strategic direction, practical guidance from our Compliance team, patient stories that remind us why we do what we do, and a full CPD calendar to help you plan the months ahead. I hope you find it both informative and inspiring.

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ADAQ Board

President
  • Dr Kelly Hennessy
Deputy President
  • Dr Paul Dever
Directors
  • Dr Carl BoundyRegional Queensland
  • Dr Peter JorgensenSouth East Queensland
  • Dr Norah AyadSouth East Queensland
  • Assoc Prof Alex ForrestSouth East Queensland
  • Dr Albert TranSouth East Queensland
  • Mr Glen BeckettSkills-based
  • Ms Robyn ConzaSkills-based
  • Dr Rachael MilfordRegional Queensland
ADAQ Sub-Branches
  • BundabergDr Chris Xu
  • CairnsDr Brian James
  • Gold CoastDr Alexander McDonald
  • IpswichDr Andrew Wong
  • KingaroyDr Man Chun (Simon) Lee
  • MackayDr Raghu Channapati
  • RockhamptonDr Chloe Sturgess
  • Sunshine CoastDr Peter Jorgensen
  • ToowoombaDr Phoebe Fernando
ADAQ Committees
  • Finance and Audit Committee
  • Awards and Honours Committee
  • Governance, Risk and Compliance Committee
  • Policy and Advocacy Committee
  • People & Culture Committee (PCC)
  • Volunteering in Dentistry Committee (ViDC)
Editor
  • Dr Paul Dever
Editorial Team
  • Dr Kelly Hennessy
  • Dr Gary Smith
  • Mr Izak Jamieson
Digital Design
  • Mr Martin Howard
Production

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