STATE REPORTS Queensland Although Queensland may have been affected by a dev- astating flood rivalling 1974 in January, and then cyclone Yasi tore through North Queensland the following month, these natural disasters failed to dampen spirits with the Queensland branch enjoying an entertaining and illuminating lecture schedule in February and May. In February Dr Pat Caldwell opened the evening with a presentation of his experiences living, working and trav- elling in China. Although China may be an economic giant, progressive in many aspects, it is still a country with nearly 4000 years of history, and Dr Caldwell recounted his experience of the mix of these aspects. In many areas Dr Caldwell’s experience of China’s progress within the field of endodontics indicates that perhaps China should be a little more progressive and less historical. The main lecture of the evening was from Dr Bill Kahler. Titled ‘A blow to the mouth I am blowed if I know what to do’. Dr Kahler highlighted the challenges of dealing with trauma when presented with such an emergency in the setting of the dental surgery. It was excellent to hear Dr Kahler cover the important aspects of triage, initial emergency care and the different aspects of follow-up treatment, and review protocols (Fig. 1). The February meeting also saw the Queensland branch farewell Dr Rob Hazelwood from the position of president. Dr Hazelwood acknowledged the support he had received by Dr Bayardo Martell and Dr Ward Rutley during his term as president. In truth the acknowledgment really needs to be extended to Dr Hazelwood for his efforts over the length of his term as President. The strength in the numbers of the membership and the quality and content of the lecture program are indicative of Dr Hazelwood’s qualities holding this position. A very capable Dr Ward Rutley was inducted as president with Dr Jonathon Moore entering the Secretary/Treasurer role. The May meeting began with Dr Jonathan Moore pre- senting his doctoral research completed at the University of Melbourne. Using a micro-CT machine Dr Moore com- pared the effects of hand filing versus the use of rotary NiTi instrumentation on the apical third of root canals. This highly effective research tool showed, in excellent two dimensional and three dimensional imaging, that hand filing may not be as conservative as we perceive, and it is possible to debride canals to larger apical sizes using NiTi instruments. Dr Basil Athanassiadis then gave a comprehensive update on endodontic medicaments. Focusing on what is currently available, Dr Athanassiadis discussed when and how the medicaments should be used and referred to the research, or lack of in some cases, behind each medica- ment. Dr Athanassiadis demonstrated, with the use of several of his own in vivo case studies, that the commonly purported side effect of staining from ledermix can be avoided with careful placement. The Queensland branch of the ASE looks forward to the program as it unfolds in the year ahead. On August 26th there will be a lecture and dinner meeting. Dr Clark- son will provide an update in endodontic irrigation research and techniques. On October 28th there is a half day meeting featuring an afternoon of ‘Master Endodon- tic Table Clinics’ featuring a number of specialist facilita- tors covering many aspects relating to the field of endodontics. Ian Davies State Correspondent Figure 1 February Meeting: Dr Pat Caldwell (left) and Dr Bill Kahler (right). Aust Endod J 2011; 37: 85–87 85 © 2011 The Author Australian Endodontic Journal © 2011 Australian Society of Endodontology

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STATE REPORTS

QueenslandAlthough Queensland may have been affected by a dev-astating flood rivalling 1974 in January, and then cycloneYasi tore through North Queensland the followingmonth, these natural disasters failed to dampen spiritswith the Queensland branch enjoying an entertainingand illuminating lecture schedule in February and May.

In February Dr Pat Caldwell opened the evening with apresentation of his experiences living, working and trav-elling in China. Although China may be an economicgiant, progressive in many aspects, it is still a country withnearly 4000 years of history, and Dr Caldwell recountedhis experience of the mix of these aspects. In many areasDr Caldwell’s experience of China’s progress within thefield of endodontics indicates that perhaps China shouldbe a little more progressive and less historical.

The main lecture of the evening was from Dr BillKahler. Titled ‘A blow to the mouth I am blowed if I knowwhat to do’. Dr Kahler highlighted the challenges ofdealing with trauma when presented with such an emer-gency in the setting of the dental surgery. It was excellentto hear Dr Kahler cover the important aspects of triage,initial emergency care and the different aspects offollow-up treatment, and review protocols (Fig. 1).

The February meeting also saw the Queensland branchfarewell Dr Rob Hazelwood from the position of president.Dr Hazelwood acknowledged the support he had receivedby Dr Bayardo Martell and Dr Ward Rutley during histerm as president. In truth the acknowledgment reallyneeds to be extended to Dr Hazelwood for his efforts overthe length of his term as President. The strength in thenumbers of the membership and the quality and contentof the lecture program are indicative of Dr Hazelwood’squalities holding this position. A very capable Dr WardRutley was inducted as president with Dr Jonathon Mooreentering the Secretary/Treasurer role.

The May meeting began with Dr Jonathan Moore pre-senting his doctoral research completed at the Universityof Melbourne. Using a micro-CT machine Dr Moore com-pared the effects of hand filing versus the use of rotaryNiTi instrumentation on the apical third of root canals.This highly effective research tool showed, in excellenttwo dimensional and three dimensional imaging, thathand filing may not be as conservative as we perceive,and it is possible to debride canals to larger apical sizesusing NiTi instruments.

Dr Basil Athanassiadis then gave a comprehensiveupdate on endodontic medicaments. Focusing on what iscurrently available, Dr Athanassiadis discussed when andhow the medicaments should be used and referred to theresearch, or lack of in some cases, behind each medica-ment. Dr Athanassiadis demonstrated, with the use ofseveral of his own in vivo case studies, that the commonlypurported side effect of staining from ledermix can beavoided with careful placement.

The Queensland branch of the ASE looks forward tothe program as it unfolds in the year ahead. On August26th there will be a lecture and dinner meeting. Dr Clark-son will provide an update in endodontic irrigationresearch and techniques. On October 28th there is a halfday meeting featuring an afternoon of ‘Master Endodon-tic Table Clinics’ featuring a number of specialist facilita-tors covering many aspects relating to the field ofendodontics.

Ian DaviesState Correspondent

Figure 1 February Meeting: Dr Pat Caldwell (left) and Dr Bill Kahler (right).

Aust Endod J 2011; 37: 85–87