Congratulations to Australia Day 2025 Honours List recipients

The ADA would like to warmly congratulate the following people who have been recognised as part of the 2025 Australia Day Honours for their considerable services to Australian dentistry and to the health and wellbeing of the wider Australian and global community. 

Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division

Dr Alexander John Moule (NSW)

For significant service to dentistry as a clinician and academic, and to professional associations.

International Association of Dental Traumatology

• President, 2015-2016.
• President-elect, 2013-2015.
• Fellow, since 2015.

Australian Society of Endodontology

• Honorary Life member
• Foundation chairman, Research Grants Committee.
• Member, 35 years.

Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists

• Honorary Life Member.

Australian Dental Association (Queensland branch)

• Honorary Member.

The University of Queensland

• Honorary Professor, School of Dentistry, since 2019.
• Associate Professor, 2016-2019.
• Senior Lecturer, 30 years.

Dentistry Other

• Member, Endodontics Board of Study, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, since 2016.
• Associate Professor in Endodontology, University of Kuwait, 2012-2016.
• Founder, Endodontics Only, Brisbane.

Publications

• Editorial Board Member, Australian Endodontic Journal.
• Editorial Board Member, Dental Traumatology.
• Co-Author, Diagnosing Dental and Orofacial Pain: A Clinical Manual, John Wiley & Sons, 2017.
• Author, 16 Book chapters and 83 peer-reviewed articles.

International Fellowships

• International College of Dentists.
• Pierre Fauchard Academy.
• Academy of Dentistry International.
• International Association of Dental Traumatology.

Australian Defence Force

• Reserve Member, Australian Army Dental Corps, 1990-2007

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division

The late Dr Patrick John Shanahan (WA)

For service to dentistry.

Oral Care Australia Pty Ltd (trading as Denta Med)

• Owner, 1985-2020s.
• Established Oral Health Program, 30 Aged Care facilities, 1988-1997.
• Developed Denta-Med Dry Mouth Oral Hygiene products.

Dental Health Care Roles

• Founding Member, Australian Network for Integration of Oral Health, since 2017.
• Developed Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme programs for General Practice, Mental Health, 
Disability and Aboriginal Health, 2004-2012.
• Dental Public Health Research Officer, WA Health, 1983-1986.
• Dentist (Private Practice), 1961-1982.
• Member, Expert Working Group, Oral Care Guidelines for Aged Care, Department of Health and 
Ageing, 1997.

Awards and Recognition include:

• Centenary Medal, 2003

The late Mr David Robert Booth (WA)

For service to dentistry.

Christian Health Aid Team

• President, 2004-2017.
• Co-Founder, 2004.

Perth Dental Hospital

• Part-time Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, 1991-1992.
• Senior Lecturer in Oral Pathology, 1971-1990.
• Surgical Registrar, 1966-1970.

Royal Perth Hospital

• Emeritus Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, since 2002.
• Former Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. 

University of Western Australia, School of Dentistry

• Clinical Associate Professor, 2002-2022.
• Senior Lecturer, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 1992-2002. 
Education
• Vice-President, Wesley College Parents and Friends Association, 1979-1981.
• Member, Schools Commission Committee to review Community Education Centres in Western 
Australia, 1980-1981.
• President, WA Federation of Independent Schools Parents and Friends Association, 1980-1981.
Other
• Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, since 1972.
• International Officer, South Perth Apex Club, 1963-1964