Australian Society Of Endodontology (WA Branch)
Welcome to the ASEWA
Date: Friday, 14th of November 2025, 6 pm Venue: University Club of Western Australia
Guest Speaker: Professor Giampiero Rossi-Fedele
This presentation addresses a significant gap in current research by highlighting the risk of dissociation between the clinical aspects of endodontics and broader academic work in the field of quality of life. Often, studies in endodontics fail to consider clinical aspects thoroughly, leading to a disconnect between research findings and practical applications in dental practice. The presentation underscores the need for a more holistic approach to endodontic research-one that values and incorporates clinical insights to serve the needs of both patients and practitioners better. This approach aims to enhance attendees' understanding and engagement with the relevance of quality of life within our clinical discipline.
Professor Giampiero Rossi-Fedele is the Discipline Lead in Endodontics at The University of Adelaide. He obtained his MClinDent in Endodontology from UCL/Eastman Dental Institute, his PhD from PUCRs in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and a PG Cert LTHE from The University of London. He has more than 120 peer-reviewed publications including systematic reviews with immediate clinical translation and laboratory studies assessing biocidal agents in endodontics. He is the lead author of the "Revised guidelines for educational requirements for specialisation in endodontics in Australia and New Zealand” (2020). As a member of the Australian Society of Endodontics Inc. Education Subcommittee, he also co-authored the "Revised guidelines for the endodontic education of dentistry students in Australia and New Zealand” (2021). Aside from his academic role, he also works clinically as a Senior Dental Specialist in Endodontics at the Adelaide Dental Hospital, SA Dental.
As we approach the end of the year, we’re
This will be a sit-down dinner. This will be followed by end-of-year drinks for ASE members.
Come join us for an evening of camaraderie with colleagues as we celebrate the end of the year.
excited to combine reflection and celebration with an insightful lecture from a distinguished guest.
We warmly invite you to our End-of-Year Wrap-Up featuring a special lecture by Professor Geoffrey Heithersay, a leading expert in the field of Endodontology. Join us for an evening of reflection on the past year and an inspiring lecture that promises to offer valuable insights and provoke thoughtful discussion.
Clinical Professor Geoffrey S Heithersay AO.
BDS, MDS, DDSc(Adel), FDSRCSEd, FRACDS.
Following graduation from The University of Adelaide in 1956, Geoffrey Heithersay’s passion for endodontics and especially dental traumatology was a major motivation during his subsequent 4 years postgraduate studies in the UK and Sweden. On return to Adelaide he established a private practice and become part time member of the Adelaide Dental School 1962 where he was appointed to lead and develop the theoretical and clinical teaching of Endodontics. Sixty-two years later he is still involved in the undergraduate and post graduate programmes. Primarily a clinician he practised as a specialist endodontist until 2002. He continues to be active in research, particularly into dental traumatology and tooth resorption and has 74 publications and 7 book chapters. Awards include an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for endodontic education in 1998, the Louis Grossman award of the American Association of Endodontists in 2000 for research and in 2021 the Jens Andreasen lifetime achievement award in dental Traumatology. In 2009 he received three awards for excellence in teaching, the Faculty of Health Sciences Executive Dean’s award, The Stephen Cole the Elder award and The University of Adelaide’s Vice Chancellor’s award.
Venue: The Raffle Hotel - Applecross Time: 6:00 pm Pre-Dinner drinks 6:30 pm Seated and Entree 7:00 pm Main course 7:30 pm Lecture 8:30 pm Post-dinner drinks
This lecture entitles you to 1 CPD Hour Cancellation: There is no refund of fee for cancellations within 7 days of event.
For any assistance please don't hesitate to contact Dr Michael Nguyen on 0402128930.
asewainc@gmail.com
