Discipline: Endodontics

Dr Alexander Lee

endodontist

Dr Lee is an endodontist working in Sydney. He graduated in 1993 from the University of Queensland where he also obtained his specialist training in 2000. He was in general practice for 8 years before starting his specialist endodontic practice in Hornsby in 2003.

Dr Marcus Yan

Endodontist,BDS, MDSc (Endo), FRACDS, MRACDS (Endo), FPFA, FICD

Co-Convenor: Endodontically Treated Teeth Marcus is a Specialist Endodontist and maintains his private practices in Sydney, Bondi Junction and Miranda. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery 1994 at the University of Sydney and Master of Dental Science in Endodontics in 2001 at the University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and Member of the RACDS in the specialist field of Endodontics. Marcus is also a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and International College of Dentists. Marcus has published papers in the Australian Endodontic Journal and Annals of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Marcus was the past president of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW) in 2007/2008 and is the current counsellor member (Australia) of Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation, member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists, and associate member of the American Association of Endodontists.

Dr Peter Case

Specialist Endodontist- BDSc (Hons), D.Clin.Dent (Endo)

Dr Peter Case (NSW) was a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy, serving as the Fleet Dental Surgeon, providing endodontic treatment and was one of the senior clinical mentors for the junior dental officers of the Australian Defence Force. Peter is the President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW) and Secretary of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists.

Dr Steven Cohn

Specialist Endodontist

Dr Steven Cohn AM is a specialist endodontist in Sydney. Steve has taught undergraduate and postgraduate endodontics at the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital since 1979 and is the former Director of Postgraduate Endodontic Education at the University of Sydney. In 1998 Steve started the first microscope training courses for endodontists in Australia. In the last 10 years Dr Cohn has run more courses for CED than any other educator. Since 2009 Steve, Dr Rick Spencer and Ms Barbara Faulkner have conducted microscope courses for general practitioners. These courses have continued annually since 1998 and 2009 respectively. Steve also does hands on microscope training on an individual basis in dentist’s rooms on request. Dr Cohn also presents “hands on“ clinics on rubber dam utilisation with Dr Rick Spencer and Ms Barbara Faulkner emphasising rubber dam application in both endodontics and general practice. Steve has also made a rubber dam training video for the ADA (NSW Branch) CPD. Dr Cohn has also maintained a long interest in dental radiology. He was a consultant to the Dunvale and Rinn corporations and assisted with developing both the Rinn DS and DS Endo devices. He solely designed both the Snapex (1979) and TruView (2017) radiography systems, both specifically designed to be used with all endodontic and restorative procedures carried out under rubber dam. Steve regularly conducts “hands on” radiology workshops throughout Australia. Until recently Dr Cohn was a Federal ADA Media Advisor responsible for the development and delivery of educational content for the dental profession.

A/Prof Richard W ChanOAM

Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

Richard graduated from the University of Sydney and completed his Master of Dental Surgery in 1983. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and was also a fellow of the College of Dental Surgeons Hong Kong (Prosthodontics), Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (Dental Surgery), Pierre Fauchard Academy and the International College of Dentists.He was awarded the Pierre Fauchard Award 2010 for Excellence in the Science and Medicine of Dentistry by the American Biographical Institute He has practiced implant dentistry since the mid-1980’s and has published in international and Australian journals and has lectured extensively on restorative dentistry, implant surgery/GBR and prosthodontics in Australia, New Zealand, South-east Asia and United Kingdom. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Oral Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, and is on the faculty for Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) and was Program Director of Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants). He is also an Honorary Associate Professor (Oral Rehabilitation) at the University of Hong Kong. He was a past President of the Australasian Osseointegration Society (NSW) Inc. and was in full time referral practice in Sydney limited to implant surgery and prosthodontics. He is passionate about the sharing of knowledge and real-life clinical experience with generations of students and clinicians that ultimately improved the quality of life of numerous patients. Richard was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to dentistry in 2019.

A/Prof Phillippe Zimet

Associate Professor in Endodontics

Phillippe Zimet is the Associate Professor in Endodontics at the La Trobe University School of Dentistry and Oral Health. He obtained his Masters Degree from the University of Maryland in Baltimore, USA. A/Prof Zimet is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, The Academy of Dentistry International and The International College of Dentists. He has published and lectured nationally and internationally in many aspects of endodontics and infection control. He is a past president of the Australian Society of Endodontology (Federal) Inc and the Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation. In 2004 A/Prof Zimet was awarded the ADAVB Dentistry Achievement Award for services to the dental profession. A/Prof Zimet edited the Systematic Operating Procedure Manual for Infection Control for the ADAVB. This has been adopted by the Australian Dental Association federally as the standard of infection control in dental practices. In 2014 A/Prof Zimet was accepted as an Honorary Life Member of the Australian Society of Endodontology (Vic). In 2016 he was inaugurated as a foundation member of the International Association for Dental Traumatology.

Adjunct Associate Professor Mehdi Rahimi

Adjunct Associate Professor

Dr Rahimi is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Charles Sturt University (Orange). Mehdi graduated with a Bachelor in Dental Surgery with distinction from the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2002 and received his Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Endo) degree from the University of Melbourne in 2008. Mehdi has been actively involved in Endodontic teaching at various continued education levels, both nationally and internationally. Mehdi is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, a guest lecturer at Sydney University and Melbourne University, and a CPD mentor for the Australian Dental Association NSW. Mehdi has obtained a number of publications in the field of forensic dentistry and Endodontics (resin based obturation material and fractured instruments). In 2000 Mehdi was awarded the Sir Allan Wilkinson award for the most worthwhile research in Medicine and..

Adjunct Professor Chankhrit Sathorn

Chankhrit is an Adjunct Professor of Endodontics at Charles Sturt University. Formerly he was an Adjunct Associate Professor of Endodontic Research at La Trobe University and Convenor of the Predoctoral Endodontics and Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry Programmes at The University of Melbourne. He completed Endodontic specialist training and a PhD at The University of Melbourne and became a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the Special Stream of Endodontics. His basic dental training was from Thailand. His area of research focuses on evidence-based Endodontics, systematic reviews, effectiveness and efficiency of various interventions. Based on the cumulative publication of his research studies, Chankhrit has been awarded The Ernest Joske Research Award for work that constitutes an important contribution to dental science research. He has been invited to speak at several national and international Endodontic congresses such as ASE, ADA, IFEA, and ESE. He is an editorial board member of the Journal of Endodontics, International Endodontic Journal, Dental Traumatology, New Zealand Dental Journal, Journal of Dentistry, and European Journal of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Endodontics in Melbourne and Sydney.

URL https://www.adansw.com.au/CPD/CPD-Presenters/Chankhrit

Dr David Barnard

Specialist endodontist

Dr David Barnard is an Endodontist in private practice at Castle Hill. He is a visiting Lecturer at the University of Sydney, a regular presenter at ADA NSW Centre for Professional Development and a Past President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW branch)

URL https://www.adansw.com.au/CPD/CPD-Presenters/David-(1)

Dr Geoff Young

Specialist endodontist

Dr Geoff Young obtained his BDS (University Medal) from the University of Sydney in 2002, and his Specialist degree from the University of Melbourne in 2007. He went on to establish Sydney Endodontic Centre - the largest specialist endodontic group practice in the Inner West of Sydney. Dr Young was the first endodontist in NSW awarded Fellowship of the RACDS in the Special Field of Endodontics, and is a current examiner for the FRACDS (GDP) final examination. Dr Young is committed to clinical teaching at the University of Sydney, as well as developing and providing continuing education through the ADA and RACDS. He is Past President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW), as well as a member of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Endodontics, the International Association of Dental Traumatology, and the American Association of Endodontists.

URL https://sydneyendocentre.com.au/drs-young-and-dang/dr-young/

Dr. Mark Johnstone

Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2008. He was on the Deans Honours List and winner of the Ernest Joske Prize in final year dentistry. He worked in private practice for three years before beginning specialist training, graduating with the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in 2014 from the University of Melbourne and being awarded the Ephraim Ehrmann Memorial Prize. Mark is involved in teaching undergraduate students at the University of Melbourne, and works in private practice in both Melbourne and Sydney

URL https://www.drmarkjohnstone.com.au/

Dr John Cho

Prosthodontist

John completed his schooling in Sydney and went on to study Dentistry at the University of Sydney, receiving his BDS with Honours in 2003. Following graduation, John spent two years in private practice in Parkes in country NSW, before returning to Sydney to undertake specialist training in Prosthodontics. His Master of Dental Science program involved undertaking research in the area of implant education for undergraduate dental students. John is actively involved in teaching all areas of removable, fixed, and implant Prosthodontics. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists, and travels widely as a speaker and fellow for the International Team for Implantology (ITI). He also delivers lectures and hands-on training for various implant companies, and holds clinical teaching positions at Charles Sturt University and the University of Sydney, his alma mater. His special clinical interests are in Removable Prosthodontics (dentures), implant reconstructions and gold restorations. John enjoys reading across a wide variety of topics, and playing the guitar at his local church on Sundays. John’s family and two young children keep him far too busy, but he does manage to sneak in some serious fishing during holidays!

Adj Assoc Prof MEhdi Rahimi

Endodontist,BSc, BDS (Otago), DClinDent (Endo) (Melb), MRACDS

Mehdi completed his Bachelor in Dental Surgery at the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2002 and Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at the Univrsity of Melbourne in 2008. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Charles Sturt University, a guest lecturer at both the University of Sydney University and Melbourne University. Mehdi has published in the field of forensic dentistry and Endodontics. Mehdi was awarded the Sir Allan Wilkinson award for research in Medicine and Dentistry from the University of Otago, the Young Researchers Award by the International Association for Dental Researchand and the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award of Merit. He is a CPD mentor for the Australian Dental Association (NSW branch), President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW branch), past-president of the Australian Asian Association of Dentists, fellow of the International College of Dentists, a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, member of the Australian Dental Association (NSW) Education & Research Committee, member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in Endodontics, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists.

Dr Jonathan Moore

Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

Dr Jonathan Moore graduated from The University Of Queensland Dental School with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) in 2003. Upon completion of his degree, Jonathan worked in both private practice and for Queensland Health in Brisbane. In 2006, he commenced his postgraduate training in endodontics at The University of Melbourne. Jonathan graduated with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics and has a particular interest in rotary nickel titanium instrumentation and restoration of endodontically treated teeth.

Dr. Mark Johnstone

Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2008. He was on the Deans Honours List and winner of the Ernest Joske Prize in final year dentistry. He worked in private practice for three years before beginning specialist training, graduating with the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in 2014 from the University of Melbourne and being awarded the Ephraim Ehrmann Memorial Prize. Mark is involved in teaching undergraduate students at the University of Melbourne, and works in private practice in both Melbourne and Sydney

URL https://www.drmarkjohnstone.com.au/

Adj Assoc Prof MEhdi Rahimi

Endodontist,BSc, BDS (Otago), DClinDent (Endo) (Melb), MRACDS

Mehdi completed his Bachelor in Dental Surgery at the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2002 and Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at the Univrsity of Melbourne in 2008. He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Charles Sturt University, a guest lecturer at both the University of Sydney University and Melbourne University. Mehdi has published in the field of forensic dentistry and Endodontics. Mehdi was awarded the Sir Allan Wilkinson award for research in Medicine and Dentistry from the University of Otago, the Young Researchers Award by the International Association for Dental Researchand and the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award of Merit. He is a CPD mentor for the Australian Dental Association (NSW branch), President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW branch), past-president of the Australian Asian Association of Dentists, fellow of the International College of Dentists, a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, member of the Australian Dental Association (NSW) Education & Research Committee, member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in Endodontics, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists.

Dr Jonathan Moore

Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)

Dr Jonathan Moore graduated from The University Of Queensland Dental School with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) in 2003. Upon completion of his degree, Jonathan worked in both private practice and for Queensland Health in Brisbane. In 2006, he commenced his postgraduate training in endodontics at The University of Melbourne. Jonathan graduated with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics and has a particular interest in rotary nickel titanium instrumentation and restoration of endodontically treated teeth.

Dr. Mark Johnstone

Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2008. He was on the Deans Honours List and winner of the Ernest Joske Prize in final year dentistry. He worked in private practice for three years before beginning specialist training, graduating with the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in 2014 from the University of Melbourne and being awarded the Ephraim Ehrmann Memorial Prize. Mark is involved in teaching undergraduate students at the University of Melbourne, and works in private practice in both Melbourne and Sydney

URL https://www.drmarkjohnstone.com.au/

Dr Howard Gluckman

Periodontist, Lecturer and Researcher

PhD University of Szeged passed Summe Cum Laude on (PET) Director of the Implant and Aesthetic Academy PG Dip (Implantology) Stellenbosch Uni, Western Cape Uni BDS (Oral Medicine and Periodontics) University of Stellenbosch 1998 BDS University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg 1990 Member of the Dentsply / Friadent’s Master Speakers Programme Board of Dental XP, South African Society for Dental Implantology, South African Society for Dental Implantology, Southern African Association of Osseointegration (SAAO)

URL https://howardgluckman.com/

Dr Sanjay Mali

Dr Sanjay Mali is a Qualified Dental Professional General Dentist at Shree Dental with special interest in Dental Implants and Cosmetic Dentistry. MSC in Oral Implantology from the prestigious University in Frankfurt, Germany Fellowship in Dental Implants at Miami University, Florida, USA Post GradCert in Cosmetic Dentistry from New York University, USA BDS Mumbai University, India Fellow of ICOI

URL https://www.shreefamilydentalcare.com.au/dr-sanjay-mali/

Dr Geoff Young

Specialist endodontist

Dr Geoff Young obtained his BDS (University Medal) from the University of Sydney in 2002, and his Specialist degree from the University of Melbourne in 2007. He went on to establish Sydney Endodontic Centre - the largest specialist endodontic group practice in the Inner West of Sydney. Dr Young was the first endodontist in NSW awarded Fellowship of the RACDS in the Special Field of Endodontics, and is a current examiner for the FRACDS (GDP) final examination. Dr Young is committed to clinical teaching at the University of Sydney, as well as developing and providing continuing education through the ADA and RACDS. He is Past President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW), as well as a member of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Endodontics, the International Association of Dental Traumatology, and the American Association of Endodontists.

URL https://sydneyendocentre.com.au/drs-young-and-dang/dr-young/

Dr Andrei Locke

Specialist periodontist - BDSc (Hons) (Melb), Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent, MDSc (Perio) (Melb), FRACDS (Perio), FPFA

Dr Andrei Locke completed his BDSc(Hons) in 1999 and MDSc(Perio) in 2004 at Melbourne Uni. He was an ITI Scholar in Bonn, Germany, returned to Melbourne in 2005 and works in private Specialist Periodontics rooms in Glen Iris. He consults in Shepparton, is a Senior Consultant at Monash Medical Centre and clinical demonstrator and past examiner for the Post-Graduate Periodontics course at Melbourne University. He has particular interest in the influence of tissue biotype on soft tissue surgery, bone grafting and implant surgery.

URL https://theperiogroup.com.au/periodontists

Dr Averil Tse

Specialist endodontist - BDS, DCD(Endo)

Dr Averil Tse completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago, graduating with Distinction in 2001. Averil then worked in both the public and private sectors in Auckland, New Zealand, until 2006. Averil came to Melbourne to undertake her postgraduate specialist training in Endodontics at the University of Melbourne, obtaining a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in 2009. Averil works in specialist private practice in the Melbourne CBD on Collins St. Averil is the immediate past-President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (VIC branch). In addition, Averil is involved with teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, at the Dental Schools at the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University in Bendigoand has lectured for the ASE (Inc.), ADA (Vic Branch) and University of Melbourne CPD courses.

URL https://endodonticassociates.com.au/dr-averil-tse/

Dr Thomas Giblin

Specialist prosthodontist - BSc (Syd) BDent (Hons) (Syd) CertPros (Texas)

Dr. Giblin graduated Dentistry from Sydney University with Honours in 2004. In 2007, after a stint in private practice, Dr. Giblin was accepted into a 3-year Advanced Prosthodontics Residency at the University Of Texas Health Science Centre in San Antonio, regarded as the top program in the USA. In his time there, Dr. Giblin gained a broad education in all aspects of dentistry, including implant, fixed and removable prosthodontics as well as sleep dentistry, occlusion and TMD. Since returning, Dr. Giblin has worked in several locations before establishing Northern Dental Specialties as a center of dental excellence for the Northern Beaches.

URL https://ndsmv.com.au/practice/dr-thomas-giblin

Dr Kehn Yapp

BDSc, DCD (Endo)

Dr Kehn Yapp completed his general dental and specialist endodontic training at The University of Melbourne. ​ He lectures extensively at international and Australian conferences and teaches in the fields of providing high quality endo-restorative care to patients, ergonomic microscope team training and diagnostic decision and probability theory.

Dr Philip Tan

BDSc, Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent, MSD (Iowa), Grad.Cert.Pros (Iowa), FPFA, MRACDS

A registered specialist prosthodontist from Melbourne, Australia, Dr Tan has published multiple papers and lectured on a variety of scientific and clinical topics including treatment planning decisions, restorative techniques for compromised teeth, use of ceramics with implants, magnification for prosthodontics and the accuracy of CAD/CAM systems. Currently involved in several research projects, Dr Tan’s current interest is the implementation of digital technology to everyday practice.

URL www.mydentalspecialist.com.au

Professor Ove Peters

Dr. Peters joined the Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2007. Previously he held faculty positions at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, the University of Zurich, Switzerland and the University of California San Francisco. His clinical background is in endodontics, he was board certified in 2010. Dr. Peters has a sustained publication record spanning more than 25 years and has successfully applied for extramural funding; he serves as an editor and reviewer for several journals in endodontics and dental research. His main scientific interests are the design and performance of root canal instruments. In this area Dr. Peters has developed novel methods of three-dimensional imaging and mechanical testing. He has also assessed the efficacy of antimicrobial regimes in root canal treatment. More recently he became involved in research in endodontic and stem cell biology.

URL https://www.adansw.com.au/CPD/CPD-Presenters/Ove-Peters

Dr Chris Moule

BDSc (Hons), DClinDent (Pros)

Chris Moule is a specialist prosthodontist and practices in Sydney CBD. He completed his undergraduate training at the University of Melbourne and graduated with first class Honours. After working for several years in regional general dental practice, he moved to Sydney and completed a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics in 2012. Chris is a former President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (NSW branch) and has a Membership of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons (Prosthodontics). He teaches clinical prosthodontics at the University of Sydne

Dr Peter Case

Specialist Endodontist- BDSc (Hons), D.Clin.Dent (Endo)

Dr Peter Case (NSW) was a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy, serving as the Fleet Dental Surgeon, providing endodontic treatment and was one of the senior clinical mentors for the junior dental officers of the Australian Defence Force. Peter is the President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW) and Secretary of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists.

Barbara Faulkner

Dental Nurse, B.A. Arts (Hons)

Barbara Faulkner started as a casual dental nurse in 1987 while still at school. She attained a degree in Arts B.A. (Hons) from the University of Sydney. Since the introduction of the microscope into Dr. Spencer’s practice in 2002, Barbara has helped to integrate and develop treatment protocols, including training other nurses in four handed dentistry specific to microscope enhanced practice. Also Barbara has over twenty years’ experience with routine rubber dam usage.

Dr Sabrina Manickam

Dentist and Principal at McAnulty-Manickam Family Dental

Dr Sabrina Manickam has worked for public and private health, education, and professional and regulatory bodies in her 28 years of practice, advocating for strong leadership, ethics and professionalism and sound dental representation in the health environment. Major employment roles included Area Clinical Director for Dental Services in Western NSW 2006-2008, Sub-dean Rural Dental Programs University of Sydney, 2006-2008, Associate Head of School and Discipline Head at Charles Sturt University, School of Dentistry and Health Sciences 2008-2017, ADA NSW President 2015-2017, and involvement with ADA NSW Committees, Council, Executive and Board since 1994. Her involvement with the regulatory bodies includes ongoing service with the NSW Dental Board and Dental Council since 2004. Having worked in public practice in Western Sydney and private practice in the Penrith region for 6 years, Sabrina moved to Orange in 1999 worked for Western NSW until 2008, then moved onto Charles Sturt University in 2008-17 and then to McAnulty Family Dental in 2012 where she became practice owner and principal at McAnulty-Manickam Family Dental in 2018. In private practice in Orange is where Sabrina was introduced to the microscope in 2014 and is often heard saying out loud, “If my microscope is not working then neither will I!!” Sab is a strong believer in the clinical excellence microscope magnification provides to clinical practice and hopes to introduce, encourage, and help all practitioners to “see the new world through these amazing eyes!”

Dr Steven Cohn

Specialist Endodontist

Dr Steven Cohn AM is a specialist endodontist in Sydney. Steve has taught undergraduate and postgraduate endodontics at the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital since 1979 and is the former Director of Postgraduate Endodontic Education at the University of Sydney. In 1998 Steve started the first microscope training courses for endodontists in Australia. In the last 10 years Dr Cohn has run more courses for CED than any other educator. Since 2009 Steve, Dr Rick Spencer and Ms Barbara Faulkner have conducted microscope courses for general practitioners. These courses have continued annually since 1998 and 2009 respectively. Steve also does hands on microscope training on an individual basis in dentist’s rooms on request. Dr Cohn also presents “hands on“ clinics on rubber dam utilisation with Dr Rick Spencer and Ms Barbara Faulkner emphasising rubber dam application in both endodontics and general practice. Steve has also made a rubber dam training video for the ADA (NSW Branch) CPD. Dr Cohn has also maintained a long interest in dental radiology. He was a consultant to the Dunvale and Rinn corporations and assisted with developing both the Rinn DS and DS Endo devices. He solely designed both the Snapex (1979) and TruView (2017) radiography systems, both specifically designed to be used with all endodontic and restorative procedures carried out under rubber dam. Steve regularly conducts “hands on” radiology workshops throughout Australia. Until recently Dr Cohn was a Federal ADA Media Advisor responsible for the development and delivery of educational content for the dental profession.

Dr Tim McAnulty

Dentist

Dr Tim McAnulty graduated from Sydney University in 1978 and commenced general dental practice in the small western NSW community of Nyngan that same year. In 2003 he relocated to Orange continuing his practice as a GP Dentist and now works in association with Dr Sabrina Manickam at McAnulty Manickam Family Dental in Orange. In 2004 he completed his Graduate Certificate in Dentistry from the University of Adelaide. Tim has been involved from time to time with both the University of Sydney and Charles Sturt University in the clinical teaching of dental students on a part time basis. He has also held the position of the ADA NSW Councillor and Board member in recent years. Over the years as a rural and regional dentist Tim saw many patients whose dental treatment covered a wide spectrum of needs.

Dr James Wealleans

Dentist

Dr James Wealleans Dr. James A. Wealleans is originally from Christchurch New Zealand, he is married and has 2 children. In 2006 James graduated with honors from Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. A year later he completed an Advanced General Dentistry Residency in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2010, Dr. Wealleans graduated Endodontic Residency from the prestigious University of Texas Health Science Center and Wilford Hall Medical Center, in San Antonio, Texas. James is an American Board-Certified Endodontist, an accomplishment that only 20% of in the specialty obtain. Dr. Wealleans served as the Director of Endodontic Residency Training and Education from 2013-2018 at the Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. James has held teaching appointments as Associate Professor with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences and Assistant Professor with University of Texas Health Sciences, San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Wealleans has authored over 10 published research papers and serves as a scientific advisor for the Journal of Endodontics. In 2017 James invented guided endodontic microsurgery, which he holds 2 US patents. He has lectured extensively both nationally and internationally. In 2018, after serving 20 honorable years in the Air Force, James retired as a Lt. Colonel. Recently, Dr. Wealleans moved to Sydney where he devotes his time practicing endodontics on Sydney’s Northshore and the Central Coast

Dr Aovana Timmerman

BDSc(Melb), DCD(Melb), FRACDS, GCertClinTeach

Dr Aovana Timmerman obtained her Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne in 2001, then her fellowship with Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2011 before completing her endodontic specialist training at the University of Melbourne in 2016. She currently practices part-time in endodontics at Collins Street Specialist Centre in Melbourne and is also a lecturer in Endodontics for the DDS Endodontic Program at the University of Melbourne. She has published papers in Australian and international journals and is actively involved with research.