Robyn McBeth
President
Mobile: 0429 080 255
robyn.55mc@bigpond.com

Robyn trained in NZ and came to WA in 1986.  She worked as a school dental therapist in the Perth metropolitan area as well as country areas which included Carnarvon, Tom Price, Kununurra, Fitzroy Crossing and Broome.
 
She then went overseas for two years working as a hygienist in Saudi Arabia before returning to Perth for 3 years working as a therapist again.
 
In 1996, Robyn returned to Saudi Arabia for a further 3 years where she worked as the Clinic Coordinator helping to set up a new 35 chair dental building.
 
Since her recent return to Perth, she again has worked as a dental therapist in the school dental service and currently works as a tutor dental therapist at the Mt Henry Clinic.  She is also a member of the ADOHTA International Conference 2009 organizing committee.

Christy Griffiths
Secretary
Mobile: 0433 776 623
cngriffiths@westnet.com.au

Sheron Bates
Treasurer & Private Sector Officer
Mobile: 0438 363 023
Sheron.bates@gmail.com

Before arriving in Perth in 1977, Sheron was a certified Dental Assistant and Registered Dental Hygienist in the USA.  She then undertook the Dental Therapy Course and graduated from WAIT (now Curtin University).  In 1981, Sheron presented a paper on Four Handed Dentistry at the International Congress in Jakarta. 

She is currently employed in general private practice but has worked in speciality practices including orthodontics, prosthodontics and implants.  Sheron has held office bearer positions with the American Womens Club of WA as Vice President (1984-85) and President (1985-86).

Hellene Platell
ADOHTA Council - WA Representative
Mobile: 0409 289 281
platell@iinet.net.au

Hellene graduated from the Western Australian Institute of Technology (now Curtin University) in 1973.  She worked in the School Dental Service for 12 months followed by numerous General Practices whilst a part time Clinical Tutor with the Dental Therapy Course at Curtin University.  In 1996, she did an orthodontic update to gain registration as a Dental Hygienist and is currently employed in a Specialist Periodontic Practice, General Dental Practice and as a Clinical Tutor at Curtin University.

Hellene has held many Office Bearer positions within the DTHAWA including, President, Secretary and Private Sector Officer as well as representing members on Special Advisory Committees and Working Parties.  In 1982, she was made an Honorary Life Member. Nationally, she was the ADOHTA Secretary for 2 years in 2001/2002 and strongly believes that providing member access to professional development courses is paramount to improving education standards and ensuring safe, effective and up to date delivery of dental treatment to the community.  As of May 2009, she is the Immediate Past President and takes on the role of WA representative to the ADOHTA National Council.

Margaret trained with the Public Health Department, Dental Health Services graduating in 1975.

She then worked for 6 years in country regions. After having her family Margaret worked in Albany as the Area Dental Therapist before moving to Perth to take up the same position in the South 2 region encompassing Caralee , Attadale, Palmyra, Leeming, Harmony, Coolbellup and Willetton clinics.  Margaret has also worked in an Orthodontic practice.

Margaret is an OSH representative for the department and a member of the JCC committee advising the Department on issues within the service and is looking forward to her role as DTHAWA public sector officer.

Rhona Brooksbank
Mentor Program Co-ordinator
Mobile: 0400 080 431
rhonaoz@bigpond.com.au

Born in England, Rhona and her family moved to Australia when she was a child. She trained as a Dental Nurse at Perth Dental Hospital eventually working in Oral Surgery. Opportunity took her back to the UK and Europe working for one of the major dental implant companies in training, education and sales.

Wanting some diversity, Rhona took the challenge of owning and managing a piano bar on the Costa Del Sol in Spain. Eventually the late nights and holiday crowds became less attractive and she returned to beautiful Perth and her family.

She embarked on further studies and graduated from Curtin University as a Dental Hygienist. Rhona was involved in the UWA “Smile Study”, which is now complete with results soon to be published and is currently employed in a general dental practice. Outside dentistry, she enjoys a round of golf and taking her dog Rolo to the beach.