7 June 2025

Dear Patients,

5 YEAR UPDATE FROM DR SELINA LEOW

The last two years since my last update have been interesting!

First and foremost, my scans have remained clear and, they tell me, that reaching the 5 year mark is a very positive sign.  So, no more scans now for 2 more years.

Not long after my last letter to you, I received my new hand!

The new hand is quick.  It has 24 grip capabilities but you only really use 4 or 5 grip patterns with any regularity.  As I mentioned in my last letter, I decided not to go with a “skin-coloured” forearm so they made it from a black/silver carbon graphite.  The hand itself is also a black/silver colour.  It all looks very cool!  The hand is still only for supportive measures but I can hold paper, a set of keys, my phone.  I can hold a knife to cut things or hold a light shopping bag.  It still doesn’t have great grip so I find that I mainly wear it when I am at a business function or lecturing in-person but at other times, without it is just as easy and lighter.  I am glad that I have it though.

I was the Chairperson of the Forensic Odontology Sub-Working Group of the INTERPOL DVI Committee - a two year role which concluded in May 2025.  I was very privileged to have been elected to such a position.  I will still attend INTERPOL meetings as an Australian delegate, as I have done for many years. I continue with my roles with the NSW Coroner and National roles as well as one of the Forensic identification experts for recent multiple fatality events.  

As I write this, Darren and I are preparing to cross the Nullarbor and travel through outback WA, NT & NSW before returning back to Sydney.  We will be away for 4 weeks.

I still pop into the surgery periodically as I still manage the adminastrative side of things.  It has been great catching up with many of you!  

I miss you all!

Love 

Your dentist

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