Dental professionals celebrated in Queen’s Birthday Honours list 2021
15 June 2021
Continuing a tradition that began in 1975, this year’s The Queen’s Birthday Honours List recognises the significant contribution made by members of the dental profession and industry.
The ADA warmly congratulates everyone honoured and thanks them for their ongoing service to the profession and to the people of Australia.
OFFICER (AO) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Professor Peter Mark BARTOLD (SA)
For distinguished service to dentistry, to periodontal research and education, and to professional dental organisations.
MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Dr. John Edward COOLICAN (NSW)
For significant service to dentistry in the field of orthodontics, and to rugby union.
Dr. Geoffrey Macdonald KNIGHT (VIC)
For significant service to professional dental associations, and to the community.
Mrs. Janette Mary OWEN (WA)
For significant service to the Indigenous community through dental health initiatives.
Dr. Albert Ee San TAN
For significant service to tertiary dental education, and to periodontics.
MEDAL (OAM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA
Associate Professor Ramesh BALASUBRAMANIAM (WA)
For service to dentistry.
Dr Kaye Frances ROBERTS-THOMSON (SA)
For service to dentistry, and to the community.