Discipline: Graduate Support

Dr Agnes Lai

Prosthodontist,BDS (Syd), DClinDent (Pros) (Syd), MRACDS (Pros)

Convenor: Fixed Prosthodontics - TeethAgnes obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney in 2002, during which she was awarded the G.S CAIRD Scholarship in Prosthetic Dentistry and shared Faculty Research Prize.After practising as an intrepid general dentist in Singapore and metropolitan Sydney, Agnes completed her Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics at her alma mater, the University of Sydney, and was admitted as a member in the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the same year.Agnes has published her research in human neural adaptation related to an increase in occlusal vertical dimension using fMRI. She is also a contributor to the textbook "Oral Rehabilitation: A Case-Based Approach." Agnes has also been involved with clinical research in implant rehabilitation in adolescence with severe forms of hypodontia.Currently, Agnes practises prosthodontics in private practices in Sydney, and also works as a clinical specialist at Westmead Oral Restorative Sciences Department.Agnes has been a past Lecturer of Oral Rehabilitation at the University of Sydney where she was involved in both undergraduate and post-graduate teaching of prosthodontics and dental implants. She was a presenter, and later course convener for Extended Fixed Prosthodontics 1, a 5-day program at Sydney Dental School from 2014-2019. She currently maintains an ongoing Clinical Educator role in the discipline of prosthodontics with Sydney Dental School.Agnes served as the federal secretary to the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2013-15. She has served as NSW Councilor of the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontics since 2016, and is an examiner for the DClinDent Prosthodontic Programs in Australia and New Zealand. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association, the International College of Prosthodontics and the International Team of Implantology.Her extensive experience in general and specialist practice, locally and overseas, and her friendly approach to patient care provide patients with the highest quality specialist prosthodontic treatment in a warm, caring manner. Her passion in prosthodontics sparks genuine interest in the hearts of early career dentists.

Dr Alan Yap

Prosthodontist,BDS (Syd), MDSc Hons (Pros)(Syd), ITI Fellow

Convenor: Porcelain Veneers, Implant Prosthodontics 1& Implant Prosthodontics 2Alan completed the Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Science in Prosthodontics with Honours, at the University of Sydney. He was awarded the ITI Scholarship to attend the Department of Periodontics at the University of North Carolina. Alan was awarded Membership to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He is a Fellow of the ITI, and Member of the Education and Research Committee of the Australian Prosthodontic Society. He served as a Federal Executive of the Australian Prosthodontic Society, Member of the Planning Committee of Continuing Education in Dentistry at the University of Sydney, and Member of the Executive Committee of the Australasian Osseointegration Society.Alan holds the title of Honorary Clinical Lecturer for the University of Sydney. He was a mentor for the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) program at the University of Sydney and mentor for the Postgraduate Diploma of Dental Implantology at Charles Sturt University. Alan is a lecturer and examiner in Prosthodontics for final year dental students at the University of Sydney. He is a registered speaker for the ITI and lectures locally and internationally. He has publications in the International Journal of Prosthodontics and the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. He is a reviewer for the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants and is a contributor to the textbook "Oral Rehabilitation: A Case-Based Approach.”

Dr Johnson Chou

Prosthodontist,BDS (Otago), GradDipClinDent (Syd), DClinDent (Pros) (Syd), MRACDS (Pros)

Johnson graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand with a Bachelor degree in dentistry in 1998. In 2003 Johnson completed a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Conscious Sedation & Pain Control) at the University of Sydney. In 2009, Johnson completed a three-year Clinical Doctorate in Prosthodontics at the University of Sydney. He has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry and the restoration of worn dentitions.Johnson is a Member of the Royal Australia College of Dental Surgeons, Australian Prosthodontic Society, and Australian Dental Association.

Dr Ken Hooi

Prosthodontist, BDS(Syd) GradDipClinDent(Oral Implants)(Syd) MDSc(Pros)(Syd) FPFA FICD

Ken is a dental specialist with dual qualification in prosthodontics and implant dentistry. Clinical services in his Miranda and Sydney private practices comprise all facets of prosthodontics including implant, aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry. His professional career spans 26 years and has included roles in general and specialist private practice in Sydney CBD, metropolitan and NSW regional locations. He has also held public and private hospital appointments.Between 2005-19, he held multiple roles within Sydney Dental School (undergraduate, postgraduate implants and prosthodontic programs, and professional education), Charles Sturt University and James Cook University (postgraduate implant programs).He is is an Executive Member of the Scientific and Continuing Professional Development Committee, Academy of Australia and New Zealand Prosthodontists (2016-), is Past Federal President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (2013-15), and previously held executive membership with Continuing Education in Dentistry, Sydney Dental School (2011-19), including a five year term as its final Chair.

Dr Mark Sinclair

Dentist, Solicitor & Chair of assessments committee (dental council of New south wales)

BDS, LLB (Macq), Grad Dip Legal Practice (QUT), FICD, FADI, FPFA, FFDACLMMark has been involved as a dentist since 1982. After graduating from the University of Sydney in 1980 where he was elected president of the student body in the final year, he has maintained a profile within the wider profession in various roles. He has overseen the expansion of his Bathurst practice to include other dentists and visiting specialists which provide a truly multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.In 2002 Dr Sinclair graduated in Law from Macquarie University and in 2006 was admitted as a Solicitor by the NSW Supreme Court. He has been involved in providing numerous lectures and teaching programs both on a state and national basis in connection with clinical dentistry especially involving risk management for the whole dental team. In 2009, Dr Sinclair was elected president of the NSW Branch of the Australian Dental Association, representing the largest group of practising dentists in Australia. He was re-elected in 2010 and 2011. He has held many positions within the NSW Branch and continues to represent the profession on many fronts. Mark has remained enthusiastically involved with dentistry and his patients with a special interest in the comprehensive care, implant dentistry and practice management. He served as a committee member of Continuing Education in Dentistry at the University of Sydney and is an elected Fellow of the International College of Dentists, Academy of Dentistry International, Australian College of Legal Medicine, and Pierre Fauchard Academy (International Trustee and Chair, Australasian Section). Mark is Chair of the Assessments Committee for Dental Council of New South Wales.

Dr Rajiv Verma

Specialist Periodontist

Dr Rajiv Verma is in specialist periodontal practice in Hornsby, Sydney. He is the President of ASP NSW branch and is also involved with teaching the final year dental students at Sydney University.Dr Verma obtained his specialist qualification in Periodontics in 2008 from University of Otago and has over twenty years of clinical experience in dentistry. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons both in the General Stream and in the Division of Periodontics and a member of numerous professional organisations (ANZAP, ITI, ASP, AOMSI).His interests are in plastic and regenerative periodontal procedures as well as in treatment of peri-implantitis. He has presented many lectures and continuing education courses in periodontology locally and internationally.

Dr Shalin Desai

DCD(Endodontics)

Dr Shalin Desai graduated with Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics) from the University of Otago in 2009. Prior to specialisation, Shalin spent considerable time practicing general dentistry in the public and private sectors in Sydney. Since returning to Sydney, he has been in his own specialist practices in Norwest and Hornsby, as well as working part time as clinical educator for final year dental students at Westmead dental hospital.Shalin has published scientific papers in national and international journals, and his doctoral thesis on endodontic immunology was presented at European endodontic society’s biannual meeting at Edinburgh. Shalin is actively involved in endodontic teaching and has enjoyed presentations and hands-on courses at study club meetings and local dentist groups

Dr Tuan Dao

Specialist prosthodontist

Dr Tuan Dao is a registered dental specialist in the field of Prosthodontics in New South Wales. He graduated from the University of Sydney in 2003 receiving a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours. Dr Dao then worked in private practice in Sydney for two years. During this time, he undertook and passed the Primary Fellowship exams for the College of Dental Surgeons. In 2006 he was accepted by the University of Sydney to undertake three years full time postgraduate specialist training. During his training Dr Dao’s interest within the field of dentistry extended to complex patient care and complete oral rehabilitation. This cumulated in the receipt of the 2007 Young Prosthodontist Award from the International College of Prosthodontists.

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Professor Terry Walton

Prosthodontist,AM, BDS, MDSc, MS (Mich), DDSc

Terry graduated with the BDS degree in 1974 and MDSc (prosthodontics) degree in 1979 from the University of Sydney, Australia and MS (fixed-prosthodontics) degree in 1981 from the University of Michigan. He has been in specialist prosthodontic practice in Sydney since 1983 and currently holds the position of Professor (Affiliate) in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Sydney. He is a member of many dental organisations including the International College of Prosthodontists, of which he was co-president in 2000-2001, the International College of dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy, and is on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Prosthodontics. He has published many papers on the long-term outcomes of fixed tooth- and implant-supported prostheses. He was awarded an AM (Order of Australia, General Division) for services to Dentistry in 2007.

Rhett Clayton

National Liability Claims Manager

As a Sydney based insurance Professional with over 25 years experience, Rhett’s core skills include strong business acumen, excellent communication skills and stakeholder management, problem solving, claims management, process review and improvement, coaching, negotiating and change management to consistently deliver results at or above agreed levels.Rhett’s extensive experience with broad range of long tail insurance claims includes Motor Vehicle Personal Injury (Common Law), Motor Vehicle CTP, Broadform Public and Product Liability, Construction Liability, Industrial Special Risk and Industrial Special Plant Liability. This experience is across all jurisdictions nationally.Rhett oversees the Liability Claims team for Guild Insurance Limited nationally. His team manages a range of Professional Indemnity and Public Liability claims for our customers, that arise through various allied health and other professions.He is also an experienced People Leader with General Management experience both in an Insurance environment and in a Facilities and Property Management role.His objective is to create an industry benchmark claims operation that is recognised for adding value for its customers both internal and external. By working closely with underwriters, brokers and insureds he wants to build a culture and reputation for not only being there at the time of the claim, but using the claims team’s experience to help mitigate risks before they become a loss or otherwise reducing exposure through improved incident reporting, early notification and investigation. This creates a point of differentiation in an increasingly commoditised insurance market to assist with retention of exiting business and attracting new business.

Dr Bill Kahler

BDSc FRACDS MScDent DClinDent PhD MRACDS (Endo) FICD

Dr Kahler graduated from the University of Queensland dental school in 1983.Bill practised in private care all around Australia for a number of years before training for a clinical doctorate in Endodontics.He has an active interest in Endodontic research, publishing clinical research and case reports in dentistry, material science and engineering journals. He teaches and lectures locally and internationally, and acts as a reviewer for a number of leading dental journals.Bill has received a number of Fellowships from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the International College of Dentists.He has taught at the University of Adelaide and the University of Queensland, where he acted as Director of the Post-Graduate Programme. In addition to his private practice, Bill works at a specialist paediatric government clinic as an Endodontic Consultant. In his spare time, Bill enjoys relaxing with his family, travel, food and skiing.

Dr John Haggiliassis

Invisalign and Clear Aligner dentist

Dr. John Hagiliassis graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dentistry in 1998. He founded Freedom Dental in 2011, which quickly listed on BRW’S Fast 100 businesses in Australia for the years 2011 and 2012.With a true passion and commitment to customer service and cosmetic dentistry, Dr John and his team of over 50 staff treat thousands of patients every year, providing them with straighter, whiter smiles in a spa-like environment and providing personalised care and six-star service.Dr John absolutely loves technology and loves finding ways to incorporate it into his practice to make him more accurate and efficient. Many years ago, John was one of the first people to have an iTero scanner in the world and has continued this trend by updating his technology constantly. Dr John has treated over 3000 clear aligners cases to date and focuses his practice on providing minimally invasive, biologically compatible and patient focused smile makeovers incorporating alignment, whitening and augmentation.

Dr Raahib Dudhia

Specialist Dento Maxillofacial Radiologist

Dr Raahib Dudhia completed his training in dento-maxillofacial radiology at The University of Queensland in 2008 and has extensive experience in private radiology practice in Queensland and NSW, reporting conventional dental radiographs as well as CBCT, CT and MRI scans.A regular on the lecture circuit, Dr Dudhia presents throughout Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia. He is the President-Elect of the newly formed AADMFR and recently accepted a role as senior lecturer in dental radiology at The University of Queensland.Dr Dudhia operates Dental Diagnostics, a specialised dental imaging practice in Brisbane. His services include an online Dental Radiology Consultancy, providing practitioners with imaging reports and protocol advice, as well as providing a second opinion on scans taken in medical imaging practices.