Directors

Hellene Platell

Title Dental Therapist / Dental Hygienist

Western Australia

ADOHTA Secretary 2001 - 2002
ADOHTA Council Member 2009 -

Hellene graduated from the Western Australian Institute of Technology (now Curtin University) in 1973. She worked in the School Dental Service for 12 months followed by numerous General Practices whilst a part time Clinical Tutor with the Dental Therapy Course at Curtin University. In 1996, she did an orthodontic update to gain registration as a Dental Hygienist and is currently employed in a Specialist Periodontic Practice, General Dental Practice and as a Clinical Tutor at Curtin University.

Hellene has held many Office Bearer positions within the DTHAWA including, President, Secretary and Private Sector Officer as well as representing members on Special Advisory Committees and Working Parties. In 1982, she was made an Honorary Life Member. Nationally, she was the ADOHTA Secretary for 2 years in 2001/2002 and strongly believes that providing member access to professional development courses is paramount to improving education standards and ensuring safe, effective and up to date delivery of dental treatment to the community. As of May 2009, she is the Immediate Past President and takes on the role of WA representative to the ADOHTA National Council.