STUDENT COMPETITIONS
Australian Society of Endodontology
Undergraduate Essay Competition Guidelines
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Postgraduate Case Report Criteria
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“Participating in the essay competition was a truly rewarding experience. Not only did I further understand the concepts in endodontics, it also made me appreciate the complexity and challenges we face on the job. Of course, winning the prize money was the cherry on top!”
Undergraduate Essay Competition
| 2020 | Title | “There is the perception in the general population that endodontic treatment causes teeth to discolour. Explain the various reasons for discolouration of teeth, and how they can be prevented or managed.” | ||
| 2019 | Title | “Effective management of emergency situations is an important aspect of dental practice. Discuss the various endodontic emergencies that may present to your practice, and how you would manage them.” | ||
| Judges | Dr Pantea Motearefi and Dr Stephen Kwang | |||
| 1st Place | David Gilbert (Melbourne University) | |||
| 2nd Place | Eren Tuncer (Melbourne University) | |||
| 2018 | Title | “Effective irrigation of the root canal system during endodontic treatment is often cited as an important factor affecting outcomes. Discuss.“ | ||
| 1st Place | David Chubb (The University of Adelaide) | |||
| 2nd Place | Eren Tuncer (Melbourne University) | |||
| 2017 | Title | “Discuss the importance of obturation in determining the outcome of root canal treatment.” | ||
| 1st Place | Kelvin Luk (Melbourne University) | |||
| 2nd Place | Cina Yaqub (University of Western Australia) | |||
| 2016 | Title | “Discuss the role of medicaments and materials in teeth undergoing root canal treatment. How do these materials affect the prognosis of teeth undergoing root canal treatment?” | ||
| 1st Place | Alice Chen (La Trobe University) | |||
| 2nd Place | Aimee Liu (Melbourne University) | |||
| 2015 | Title | “Discuss the role of microorganisms in the aetiology and pathogenesis of periapical disease.” | ||
| 1st Place | Vincent Aw (La Trobe University) | |||
| 2nd Place | Tiffany Ke (Melbourne University) | |||
| 2014 | Title | “Should retention of a tooth be an important goal of Dentistry? How do you decide whether to retain and restore a tooth requiring endodontic treatment or extract and if possible replace the tooth?” | ||
| 1st Place | Jessica Zachar (Charles Sturt University) | |||
| 2nd Place | Natania Ong (University of Western Australia) | |||
| 2013 | “What can cause the pulps of immature teeth with open apices to become necrotic and what treatment options are available for these teeth” | |||
| Judges | Dr Donna Richards (NSW) | |||
| Dr Geoff Young (NSW) | ||||
| 1st Place | Thomas Flanagan (WA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Xinyi Lai (WA) | |||
| 2012 | Title | “Discuss the impact technological advances in equipment and materials has made on the delivery and outcome of endodontic treatment” | ||
| Judges | Dr Anne Harrison (VIC) Dr Peter Spili (VIC) |
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| 1st Place | Emad Aldin Lababidi (VIC) | |||
| 2nd Place | Arshia Singh (VIC) | |||
| 2011 | Title | “There are various factors that affect the healing of the pulp and peri-radicular tissues following accidental trauma to a tooth. Discuss these factors and how they affect the management of traumatised teeth” | ||
| Judges | A/Prof Jacky Castro-Salgado (WA) Dr Arna-Lee Jensen (WA) |
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| 1st Place | Bayan Habibi (WA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Dominic Mahar (QLD) | |||
| 2010 | Title | “Discuss the criteria that determine when a root canal system is ready to be filled” | ||
| Judges | Dr Rob Hazlewood (QLD) | |||
| 1st Place | Dr Andrew McNaught (QLD) | |||
| 2nd Place | Jarrod Dean | |||
| 2009 | Title | “It has been said that MTA is driving an endodontic revolution. Discuss this statement considering the biological and clinical attributes of this innovative material” | ||
| Judges | Dr Ray Heffer (WA) Dr Arna-Lee Jenson (WA) |
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| 1st Place | Jason Khoury (SA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Morgan Wishney (SA) | |||
| 2008 | Title | “Discuss the factors that affect the outcome of Endodontic treatment” | ||
| Judges | Dan Farmer (SA) Paul Marin (SA) |
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| 1st Place | Akhil Chandra (WA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Alan Mann (SA) | |||
| 2007 | Title | “Elimination Of Micro-Organisms From The Root Canal Is One Of The Main Aims Of Endodontic Treatment”. Discuss This Statement And Outline The Ways That This Can Be Achieved.” | ||
| Judges | Kurien Mammootil (VIC) Mark Evans (VIC) |
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| 1st Place | Eun Jae Hwang (SA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Hsuan-Yu (Jason) Wang (SA) |
Undergraduate Essay Competition cont.
| 2006 | Title | “Discuss How The Management Of Trauma To The Dentition Is Influenced By The Type And Severity Of Injury” | ||
| Judges | Fiona Heard (NSW) Peter Duckmanton (NSW) |
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| 1st Place | Omar Breik (VIC) | |||
| 2005 | Title | “Case Assessment and treatment planning: What governs your decision to treat, refer or replace a tooth that potentially requires endodontic treatment.” | ||
| Judges | Matthew Gentner (QLD) Ward Rutley (QLD) |
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| 1st Place | Kiran Pothukuchi (WA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Beth Loveday (SA) | |||
| 2004 | Title | “Diagnosis and treatment planning is essential prior to commencing endodontic treatment. Discuss this statement as it relates to clinical endodontic management.” | ||
| Judges | Paul Marin Paul Heijkoop |
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| 1st Place | Trudy Stewart (SA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Aaron Sheet (SA) | |||
| 2003 | Title | “Discuss the Prevention and Management of Procedural Errors During Endoddontic Treatment” | ||
| Judges | Martin Gale Seung Tae Kim |
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| 1st Place | Christophe Duigou (WA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Lyndall Smythe (SA) | |||
| 2002 | Title | “Medicaments & materials enhance the prognosis of modern endodontic treatment – Discuss this statement” | ||
| Judges | Dr Robert Love Dr Steve Manning |
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| 1st Place | Amy Grehan (WA) | |||
| 2nd Place | Mandeep Kaur (NZ) | |||
| Finalists | Suma Sukamar (SA) Graham Carmichael (WA) Jonathan Moore (QLD) Belinda Monagahan (NZ) Kavitha Sivasithamparam (QLD) Jeffrey Kaibu (SA) |
Post Graduates Case Report
| 2014 | Kehn Yapp |
| 2010 | Ben Lee Yap |
| 2009 | Dr David Figdor |
| A/Prof Peter Cathro | |
| 2001 | Dr David Figdor |
| Dr Peter Parashos | |
| 2000 | Dr David Figdor |
| 1999 | Dr David Figdor |
| 1998 | Dr Jeeraphat Jantarat |
| Dr John McNamara |