Alan Truong (ON 2005)

The Centennial Trust was established to identify and recognise Old Newingtonians who have made substantial achievements in their chosen field and who, with the assistance of a Trust endowment, could avail themselves of relevant education or other opportunities which would lead to major career development.

Alan Truong is a Pharmacy Graduate from the University of Sydney and, following post graduate work ,became aware of the issues of oral health and its impact on health generally. This led him to enrol in USYD’s School of Dentistry and he will complete his studies next year in the Honours Stream.

The ONU Centennial Trust endowment will allow Alan to undertake an internationally recognised clinical program at the National Taiwan University Hospital in the field of Endodontics, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Orthodontic and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

Alan’s chosen calling makes a real difference to the lives of his patients and the broader community. He has been described as a considerate, dedicated and well informed Dentistry student who has the ability to develop excellent rapport with his patients, fellow staff and students. He is a worthy recipient of the Trust’s endowment for 2013.