Public Oral Health Awards announced

Three dental professionals have been honoured with Public Oral Healthcare Awards for their care and commitment to public dental services. The awards, presented annually by Dental Health Services Victoria, are given to dental professionals who go above and beyond in providing dental care to disadvantaged Victorians.The winners received funding of $5000 for their professional development as well as a trophy.
In addition to the winners, three highly commended awards were also presented.
WINNERS:
• Niki Hantzis, Dental Program Manager, Inner East Community Health Service
• Associate. Professor.Julie Satur, Senior Lecturer and Coordinator of the Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy, Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne
• Dr Warren Shnider, Special Needs Dentist, Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
HIGHLY COMMENDED:
• Susan McKinlay, Dental Program Manager, Peninsula Health
• Dr Soon Voon Dentist, Integrated Special Needs Van, Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
• Dr Felicia Valianatos, Manager Oral Health Services, Monashlink Community Health Service