The ADAQ and BOQ Specialist Practice Bursary for Dental Excellence is a professional development grant that was launched in 2017 as part of a long standing partnership between the Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch (ADAQ) and BOQ Specialist.
The bursary is open to ADAQ members who own their own practice and have over five years of professional work experience. The aim of the bursary is to acknowledge dental practices that are committed to quality learning and to fund further continuing professional development of their practitioners and staff members. Valued at $5,500, the bursary is to be applied towards ADAQ Continuing Professional Development events or certificate III or IV in Dental Assisting via the ADAQ Registered Training Organisation, and can be used for either self-development or development of practice staff.
We are delighted to announce Dr James Gibson has been selected as the recipient of the 2023 ADAQ and BOQ Specialist Practice Bursary for Dental Excellence. Dr Gibson was awarded $5,500 to be applied towards ADAQ Continuing Professional Development courses for himself and his team.
Dr Gibson has experienced the benefits of CPD in the early years of his career, and is excited to continue his education through this Practice Bursary. Read the full announcement here.
Dr. James Gibson, 2023 ADAQ and BOQ Specialist Practice Bursary Recipient
Dr. Arosha Weerakoon, 2022 ADAQ and BOQ Specialist Practice Bursary Recipient
Dr. Kylie Pearce, 2021 ADAQ and BOQ Specialist Practice Bursary Recipient
Dr. Georgia Sheahan, 2020 ADAQ+BOQ Specialist Practice Bursary Recipient
"We were very excited to hear we were successful in our application for the ADAQ+BOQ Bursary. The bursary will benefit the whole team, not only the team member undertaking specific training. Improving the skill of one or more team members enhances the level of care and service we provide to our patients, as well as providing the team member with a sense of achievement and mastery. By continuing to enhance our skills, learn new techniques and keep abreast of the latest advances, we are able to increase the level of trust our patients have in our abilities because they know we care about ensuring they receive the best orthodontic care available, tailored to meet their specific needs." Dr. Faye Goodyear, 2019 ADAQ+BOQ Specialist Bursary Recipient
"Winning the bursary is a massive opportunity for our practice as it means that we can focus on upskilling our support staff. Our staff are amazing, and we want to be able to progress them in their careers and ensure they are challenged and engaged in their roles. This is not only beneficial to them, but to our practice and our patients as well. By having more highly skilled staff, we can improve our efficiencies in the practice and the quality of service we provide to our paediatric and special needs patients."Dr. Tim Keys, 2019 ADAQ+BOQ Specialist Bursary Recipient
BOQ Specialist’s experience and dedicated service to dentists comes from working with the sector for over 30 years. Whether you are purchasing a dental practice, buying equipment or need to open an everyday savings account, we can help.
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