Recognising the incredible volunteers of Filling the Gap’
Fueling Goodness, Igniting Change Within Filling the Gap (FTG) is a team of hard working volunteers giving countless hours and expertise to contribute to its success. FTG volunteers Dr Robert Aslan and Dr Andrew Parsons are familiar faces to patients at the dental charity. Dr Robert Aslan Dr Robert Aslan’s journey in dentistry began in […]
The unsung heroes of Filling the Gap
The unsung heroes of Filling the Gap NSW Dentist – May 2025 In this continuing feature, we profile members integral to the success of Filling the Gap. This month, we profile dedicated volunteers Dr Junette Burke and ACT-based dentist Dr Michael Yang who have gone above and beyond to help others. After graduating from university […]
Meet the Dentist – ‘From first-time patient to dental educator’
NSW Dentist – July 2025 When Dr Nidhi Medara chose to study dentistry at 18, she had very little knowledge of the field. In fact, she’d never actually visited a dentist before. “I grew up for the first 13 years in India, and dentistry in India is still accessed on an as-needs basis, rather than […]
A selfless career: Dr David Sheen AM on giving back
A selfless career: Dr David Sheen AM on giving back NSW Dentist September 2025 A diverse career in Australia and in developing countries has given Dr David Sheen AM great satisfaction. Throughout his 54 year dental career, Dr David Sheen AM highlights his volunteer work in developing countries as his most satisfying. This work has […]
Transforming lives through volunteering
NSW Dentist – July 2023 On a sunny Wednesday morning in May, Dr Andrew Parsons set off on a 1,167 km journey from his home in Salamander Bay to Broken Hill, towing his treasured “Gift Horse.” Having grown up in Broken Hill, Andrew felt the pull to return to his hometown and volunteer his extensive […]
Bridging the gap in dental care for our most vulnerable
NSW Dentist – September 2023 Filling the Gap Chair Dr Dominic Aouad shares some of the many accomplishments of the dental charity and discusses his vision for the future as we aim to make an even greater impact on the lives of those in need. It has been an absolute honour to serve on the […]
The gift that keeps on giving
NSW Dentist – June 2023 As we near the end of another financial year we are happy to report the milestones we have achieved so far and our goals moving forward. Filling the Gap has continued to provide pro bono dental services to some of the most disadvantaged people in our community. Working in collaboration […]
Turning lemons into lemonade
NSW Dentist – May 2023 The recent Dental Insights report by CommBank Health in partnership with the ADA1, has highlighted many interesting trends in post-pandemic dental practice. The 2022 Dental Insights Report draws upon the results of a quantitative survey of 473 dental team members that was conducted in July/August, 2022. The survey included practice […]
It’s the best thing I have done
NSW Dentist – March 2023 Volunteering with ADA NSW continues to bring huge rewards and satisfaction for dental professionals, as well as greatly benefiting patients who most need it. A 30-year career in dentistry has brought Dr Harminder ‘Min’ Sian (right) many professional rewards, but being involved with Filling the Gap has topped the lot. […]
A chance to do what you love
NSW Dentist – February 2023 If you have been considering volunteering your dentistry skills to help patients in need, two new ADA NSW recruits can help you achieve your goals. Wendy Chin and Juliana Osorio Garcia have joined ADA NSW as Filling the Gap (FTG) and Australian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF) NSW/ACT Program Coordinator and […]
