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Chalmers, William Edwin (Bill) (1924 - 2001) |
| Orthodontist |
| Born: 19 March 1924 Shepparton, Victoria, Australia. Died: 7 June 2001. |
| William Edwin (Bill) Chalmers was a prominent member of Australia's dental industry and a recognised orthodontics expert. He was a founding member of the Dental Alumni Research Foundation and helped fund and establish the Dental Alumni Research Centre at the University of Melbourne. One of his biggest contributions was directed towards the welfare of his colleagues: Chalmers played a pivotal role in the development and expansion of the Professional Provident Fund superannuation scheme of the Australian Dental Association, Victorian branch. |
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Even though William Edwin (Bill) Chalmers began his dental studies in 1940, he did not graduate until 1949. His studies were interrupted from May 1943 to February 1945 because of the war. During this period Chalmers served with the Australian Navy in Australia, Colombo, Ceylon, and in the Pacific. He was even present at surrender by the Japanese and received three medals for his service. Back in Australia and at the University of Melbourne Chalmers completed Bachelor of Dental Science and set up a general dentistry practice in around 1950. By 1952 he had became an orthodontics specialist and he and his practice developed a sound reputation in the field. Throughout his career, Chalmers was heavily involved in the various national and international dental societies including the Australian Orthodontics Society, the Australian Dental Association (especially the Victorian branch) and the international College of Dentists. He was also a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy (an international honorary dental association) and a founding member of the Dental Alumni Research Foundation. Chronology
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