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efforts to make the program self-sustainable and eco- NZDA YOUNG DENTIST ACTION GROUP
friendly. The coconut oil-based toothpaste (1350 ppm 2020 SPEAKER DEVELOPMENT DAY
fluoride) used in the program is manufactured locally
in Vanuatu under strict production protocols and The NZDA 2020 Young Dentist Action Group (YDAG)
quality control measures specified by an Australian Speaker Development Day took place on Saturday,
toothpaste manufacturer. Local production supports February 20th in Auckland. 13 young dentists from
Vanuatu business and employment. With the around New Zealand attended the day which was run
environment in mind, the toothpaste is packaged in by Belinda Bryant from Influence Coaching. The day
refillable 500ml containers to reduce waste and plans was a huge success, during which participants learned
are underway to introduce bamboo toothbrushes in new skills and gained confidence through practising
2022. and presenting amongst their peers.

YDAG is comprised of enthusiastic young NZDA
members who will one day be leaders within the
dental profession in New Zealand. The annual
Gudfala Tut Skul resources provided for classrooms Speaker Development Day is an important part of
include: their professional development. At the end of the
day, they leave with the skills and confidence to

• Teacher’s training manual, plus class posters present to a wider range of audiences. The NZDA
on toothbrush hygiene and toothpaste hopes these young leaders will become involved
application at local branch level within the NZDA, within the
• Class daily brushing record poster - one for community, amongst their colleagues and potentially
each month of the year plus a merit stamp at NZDA Board level.
to reward class brushing progress
• A total of four toothbrushes per year per
child - one for school and one for home
replaced after 6 months
• A year’s supply of Gudfala Tut paste in 500ml
refillable containers, plus a bottle holder for
the teacher’s desk
• Hygienic holder for toothbrushes
• Daily record book for parents and caregivers
to record home toothbrushing activity
The YDAG conducted its annual planning session the
For more information about the Gudfala Tut afternoon prior to the Speaker Development Day.
Skul program in Vanuatu contact Dr Barry Stewart, For 2021 the group will focus on:
msmvanuatu@gmail.com.
• A young dentist webinar series
CLICK HERE to access the MSM Annual Report about • Employment advice
the Gudfala Tut Skul program. • Young dentist publications
• Volunteering & oral health promotion initiatives

CLICK HERE to access the December 2020 MSM YDAG thanks ICD for its ongoing support of their
Member Update about the program.
annual Speaker Development Day.

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