Dr Norah Ayad graduated dentistry at the University of Queensland with awards in Paediatric dentistry and the Pierre Fauchard Academy Undergraduate Award. She became a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2020 and now serves as Queensland section Chair. Norah is a recipient of the ADAQ Service medallion for her work with the Queensland branch of the Australian Dental Association and was President of the Queensland Branch in 2020. She has served on several state and federal committees for the Australian Dental Association and currently chairs the ADAQ Policy and Advocacy Committee.