Speakers

A/ PROFESSOR NARINDER SINGH

ENT Specialist Surgeon/ Rhinologist Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery (Syd.) Chief of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, Westmead Hospital, Sydney

event speaker

A/Prof Anthony Lynham

Anthony completed his surgical training in Maxillofacial surgery in Queensland. A Fellowship visit to Switzerland enabled him to gain further experience in this fascinating surgical field. Dr Lynhams’ experience includes dento-alveolar surgery, dental implants, wisdom teeth, facial trauma and reconstruction, sleep apnoea surgery, orthognathic surgery, bone grafting and oro-facial pathology. He has a special interest in orbital surgery , trauma surgery and post traumatic facial reconstructive surgery. Anthony has returned to practice after serving as a senior government minister. It was here that significant legislative reforms were implemented to lessen the incidence of trauma in our society. He now serves as clinical director at the Jamieson Trauma Institute.

event speaker

A/Prof David Roessler

A/Professor David Roesslerspent most of his career as a Prosthodontist in private practice in Sydney’s CBD and has recently moved to Auckland. He has taken the position of Clinical Director of an all new Facility built by the University of Otago, Faculty of Dentistry. The facility has been designed for Final Year students, Postgrads and to deliver state of the art CPD for dentists. David has been a Keynote Speaker at many international conferences and has given more than 1000 lectures, workshops and hands on courses in almost every facet of restorative, fixed and removable prosthodontics, aesthetic and implant dentistry in Australia, Asia, Europe and the USA. He has authored numerous publications and is an invited lecturer and examiner to both undergraduate and graduate students at a number of Universities as well as being an Examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He is a consultant and a trainer for a number of dental companies.

event speaker

A/Prof Irena Sailer

Honorary Skou Professor University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark. Adjunct Associate Professor Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA. Irena Sailer received her dental education and Dr. med. dent. degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tübingen, Germany in 1997/ 1998. In 2003 Dr. Sailer received an Assistant Professorship at the Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences in Zurich. From 2010 on she was an Associate Professor at the same clinic. In 2007 Dr. Sailer was a Visiting Scholar at the Department of Biomaterials and Biomimetics, Dental College, New York University, USA. Additionally, since 2009 she holds an Adjunct Associate Professorship at the Department of Preventive and Restorative Sciences, Robert Schattner Center, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA (Head: Prof. Dr. M.B. Blatz). Since September 2013 she is the Head of the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Geneva. In 2019 Irena Sailer received an Honorary Skou Professorship of digital dental technologies, fixed and implant prosthodontics and biomaterials at Aarhus University, Denmark. Irena Sailer is a Specialist for Prosthodontics (Swiss Society for Reconstructive Dentistry), and holds a Certificate of focussed activities in Dental Implantology (WBA) of the Swiss Society for Dentistry. She is a Member of the Board of Directors of the European Association of Osseointegration (EAO), and of the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry. Furthermore, she is a member of the Education Committee of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). Irena Sailer is an Active Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics (GNYAP), and currently the Vice President of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (EAED). Since beginning of 2019 Irena Sailer is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Prosthodontics. She is also the author or co-author of more than 140 peer reviewed scientific manuscripts, 6 book chapters and the monograph “Color in dentistry – a clinical guide to predictable esthetics” together with Dr. Stephen Chu, Dr. Rade Paravina and Mr. Adam Mieleszko (Quintessence publishing). She holds several patents on esthetic coatings of dental/ medical devices, and on a digital dental splint. Back

event speaker

A/Prof Jaafar Abdou

A/Prof Jaafar Abduo received his BDS (Otago, New Zealand), DClinDent (Otago, New Zealand), MRACDS (Pros). His current position is as Senior Lecturer in Prosthodontics and Convener of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Implants) and Convener of Removable Prosthodontics at the Melbourne Dental school. His research interests are in the areas of CAD/CAM dentistry, removable prosthodontics, implant biomechanics and dental occlusion. Jaafar's teaching interests are in the areas of fixed and removable prosthodontics, oral implantology and evidence-based prosthodontics.

event speaker

A/Prof Matt Hopcraft

event speaker

A/Prof Mehdi Valizadeh

Hailing from Iran, Mehdi obtained his doctorate in dentistry (DDS) in 2005 and pursued a diploma in implant dentistry in 2006. In 2011, he obtained his master’s degree (MSD) with a distinction as...

event speaker

A/Prof Phillippe Zimet

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.

event speaker

A/Prof Richard W Chan

Richard was 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 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). He was Program Director of Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) and 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. Richard was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for services to dentistry in 2019.

event speaker

A/Prof Stephen Chen

Stephen graduated BDS (Malaya) in 1983, MDSc (Melbourne) in 1987 and completed a PhD at the University of Melbourne in 2008. He was awarded Fellowship by examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS) in 1988 (KG Sutherland Prize). He holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor at The School of Dentistry, The University of Melbourne. Stephen’s clinical and scientific interests are in the field of periodontal tissue regeneration, bone grafting and dental implants. He has published over 30 papers in peer-reviewed journals, authored 2 textbooks and contributed chapters to 6 textbooks. Stephen is president-elect of the ITI (International Team for Implantology), an international not-for-profit academic organization in the field of dental implantology with over 15,000 members worldwide in over 100 countries. He has served as chairman of the ITI Education Committee and is currently a member of the ITI Board of Directors. In Australia, he has contributed significantly to local academic and professional associations, having previously served as chairman of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) and Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP). He was awarded honorary life membership of the Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) for services to the organization.

event speaker

A/Prof Sumit Yadav

Sumit Yadav is an Associate Professor in University of Connecticut did his Dental and Orthodontic training in India, PhD at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, USA. Subsequently, his did Orthodontic training from UConn. He has published more than 110 peer reviewed articles and has been actively funded through National Institute of Health and American Association of Orthodontic Foundation. He has co-edited a book “Temporary Anchorage Device”. He is an Associate Editor of Progress in Orthodontics.

event speaker

A/Prof Tino Mercado

event speaker

A/Prof. Glenn Sameshima

Dr. Glenn T. Sameshima DDS PhD is Chairman and Program Director of the Advanced Orthodontic Program at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California, USA, where he holds the rank of associate professor with tenure. He received his BS in mathematics from UCLA, DDS from UC San Francisco, and certificate in Orthodontics and PhD in Craniofacial Biology from USC. Glenn has served on the PCSO Board of Directors, been a Consultant to the ADA Committee on Accreditation, and Chair of the AAO Council on Education. He is recognized worldwide as an authority on orthodontic root resorption and his book Clinical Management of Root Resorption is the first ever written on the subject. A Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, Dr. Sameshima is an active clinician with over 30 years’ experience in his own private practice in Torrance, California.

event speaker

A/Prof. Leticia Algarves Miranda

Leticia Algarves Miranda’s undergraduate dental degree, specialty and Masters in Periodontology were obtained from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Subsequently, she completed a PhD in Periodontology at Rio de Janeiro State University, Brazil and a PhD in Medicine at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. She currently holds the position of Discipline Lead in Periodontics and program convenor of the Perio DCD program at UWA-DS. When is the time for orthodontic tooth movement after periodontal treatment? Periodontal health is a sine qua non condition before any orthodontic treatment. Defining health and healing outcomes after periodontal treatment for gingivitis and early-stage periodontitis patients might be more straightforward. However, this is definitely not the case for advanced stages and grades of periodontitis cases. When is the time for orthodontic tooth movement after periodontal treatment? In this talk, the current concepts of health and periodontal stability, periodontal therapy endpoints, and the timing to achieve them based on the biology of periodontal wound healing will be explored, trying to answer this question.

event speaker

A/Prof. Max Guazzato

Associate Professor Max Guazzato finished Dentistry with first place and honours at the University of Milan and continued further with postgraduate training in Oral Surgery. Prior to University studies Max completed a 5 year full-time Dental Technician diploma at Milan Technology College. After over a decade in private practice, running a day hospital and University lecturing, Max decided that a sea change was due. He moved to Sydney to start and complete a PhD at Sydney University in the field of Zirconia and dental ceramics. After completing his PhD, armed with all the new knowledge, he returned to private practice in Sydney to then give it a clinical significance. After that he then returned to further formal studies and completed his DClinDent (Pros) degree to register as a specialist Prosthodontist. Max has a dental fellowship by examination and is a prosthodontics special field member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He is passionate about combining private practice with University teaching, research and continuing education. It is the magic where a problem in the clinic can be explored under laboratory conditions and then brought back to practice to enhance the service we give to patient - that is what Max loves the most about his job.

event speaker

A/Prof. Roy Judge

Associate Professor Roy Judge is Director of Continuing Professional Development and Head of Prosthodontics at the Melbourne Dental School. Roy is chief investigator of the Evident Study "Implant Complications in Practice: A Prospective Study". Roy is also in specialist Prosthodontic practice in Essendon.

event speaker

A/Professor Dragan Grubor

A/Professor Dragan Grubor is the immediate past Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. He is an Associate Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Melbourne Dental School. He also has a part-time private practice. His private rooms can be contacted on PH: (03) 9419 1212. His main area of interest are implants and oral and maxillofacial pathology.

event speaker

A/Professor John Boucher

A/Professor John Boucher AM graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1978. He is an Associate Professor of the University of Melbourne, having taught and examined for the University of Melbourne in Clinical Dentistry for 39 consecutive years. John served on the ADAVB Defence and other Committees and is a former co-chair of eviDent, Australia’s first ever Dental Practice Based Research Network (UniMelb, ADAVB, CRC-OH). He has been a clinical examiner for the ADC since its inception, having previously examined for ADEC since 1993. He is a General Practitioner dentist of over 40 years and has lectured to ADA State and National conferences on Dental Records, Restorative Dentistry and CAD CAM Dentistry. John has made four trips to Vietnam as a volunteer providing dental services in rural areas to school age children with the Rotary Australia Vietnam Dental Health Project. He is a past president of the Dental Practice Board of Victoria and past president of the Victorian Notifications and Registration Committee of the Dental Board of Australia. He is past President of the Australian Dental Council, a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

event speaker

A/Professor Ramesh Balasubramaniam OAM

event speaker

A/Professor Stephen Chen

Stephen Chen is a periodontist in private practice in Melbourne, Australia. He is also a Senior Fellow in the Department of Periodontology at the University of Melbourne. Stephen Chen graduated from Melbourne University with a Master of Dental Science in 1987, and was awarded a PhD from the same university in 2009. He is past president of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists, Australasian Osseointegration Society and Australian Society of Periodontology. Dr. Chen is a Fellow of the ITI and serves as Chairman of the Education Core Group.

event speaker

A/Professor Tino Mercado

Dr Mercado has been a Periodontist for more than 20 years with private practices in Penrith and Blue Mountains (Specialist Periodontal and Implant Centre). Tino holds an A/Prof position at the Periodontal Post-Graduate Department at the University of Queensland. His PhD topic and latest publications in peer-reviewed high impact journals are on predictable management of peri-implantitis and management of periodontal recession on teeth and implants using autologous and alternative tissues. He is the NSW Councilorfor the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists and a Periodontal examiner at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). He is the Director for Western Sydney and Greater Blue Mountains International Team of Implantology (ITI) Study Club. He is twice recipient of the prestigious National and Health Medical Research Council Scholarship (1998 for MDSc and 2011 for PhD).

event speaker

Abhishek Parolia

event speaker

Adiemus Seah

Adiemus is a Gallup-certified Clifton Strengths coach, registered counsellor and wellbeing consultant. He has two degrees in counselling and behavioral science, and a double masters in Grief & Palliative Care and Applied Positive Psychology. Adiemus has 20 years of experience helping individuals and teams elevate performance and enhance wellbeing. He had also successfully built and sold a dental practice before he moved to Melbourne with his family.

event speaker

Adj Assoc Prof Danielle Layton

Danielle is a prosthodontist in private practice in Brisbane, Australia; a visiting specialist at the University of Queensland, Australia; and a Reader for a Doctor of Philosophy at Oxford University, United Kingdom. Danielle graduated dentistry with the University Medal from University of Queensland, qualified with high distinction as a Prosthodontist at University of Sydney, and completed a Master of Science in Evidence Based Health Care at Oxford University. Research interests include patient-based outcomes, prosthesis survival, medical indexing, time to event methodology and the influence of withdrawn data. Danielle is also actively involved in committee and leadership roles in the Australian Dental Association, Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontics, Oxford University Society, and Hertford Middle Common Room, Oxford

event speaker

Adj Assoc Prof Mehdi Rahimi

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.

event speaker

Adjunct Associate Professor Peter Cathro

Upon completion of his specialist training in Endodontics (1994), Peter worked as an endodontist in full time private practice in Melbourne and then in Auckland, New Zealand. Peter later took a position as a Senior Lecturer at Otago University (New Zealand) before becoming Associate Professor and Head of Discipline at the University of Adelaide (Australia) for seven years. In addition to teaching undergraduate and post-graduate students, Peter has lectured extensively at international conferences and given numerous endodontic hands-on courses throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Peter has recently returned to Otago University and is an Associate Dean (Clinical) and has completed his PhD in microbiology. In addition, Peter maintains an academic appointment with the University of Adelaide as Adjunct Associate Professor. Peter is past president of the NZ endodontic society and is now editor of the NZ Endodontic Journal and a reviewer for three other journal

event speaker

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.

event speaker

Aiden Somerville

Aiden, as a Dental Product Specialist, is passionate about assisting practices with streamlining processes and enhancing patient engagement through utilising health technology. He enjoys working with clinics to find inefficiencies and matching them with HotDoc solutions. Together with the hardworking team at HotDoc, he is confident that we have solutions to help your practice achieve your goals.

event speaker

Albert Gigl

As Dental Accounting Specialists, there is not an accounting issue relating to Dentists that we have not already come across. Our Head Office is based in Melbourne, with a satellite office on the Gold Coast, servicing our client base right across the Eastern Seaboard. We can also connect you with other dental specialists such as lawyers, finance, br... see more

event speaker

Amanda Brown

Amanda’s qualifications are: • Certificate in Infection Control and Sterilisation • Certificate in Dental Nursing • Certificate III in Sterilising Practice • Member of ACIPC • Member of SRACA • Member of OSAP.

event speaker

Amanda Goodfellow

Corporate meditation teacher, mentor and facilitator. I enable people to take ownership of their mental and emotional wellbeing through meditation and mindfulness. With 20 years experience in corporate management roles and formal qualifications in meditation teaching, I bring a personalised approach to making wellbeing at work achievable and sustainable.

event speaker

Amanda Heard

event speaker

Amanda Tomlin

Graduating from Perth Dental Hospital in 1987, Amanda is a Dental Professional with over 30 years’ experience in Australia, New Zealand and the UK. As Country Manager with HuFriedyGroup she possesses firsthand knowledge of both patient and clinical needs, a role she has held for the past 8 years Possessing breadth of experience across Periodontics, Surgical, Ortho, Restorative, General Dentistry, and Infection Control, she is frequently requested to present to Dentists, Clinicians, Universities and Government Departments, along with industry groups A member of ADIA & Australian Dental Research Foundation Fundraising Committee; she also has a special interest in education, having helped shape future instrument processing knowledge utilising IMS cassettes, well ahead of industry standards or expectations.

event speaker

Andrea Maguire

Andrea has recently joined the Educational Consultant team for Hu-Friedy. Andrea currently holds a position with Metro South Oral Health (MSOH) as an Advanced Oral Health Therapist. This role includes operationally managing, mentoring and leading an Oral Health Services team and provides advanced clinical knowledge and high-level expertise and skills in complex, contemporary oral health clinical practice.

event speaker

Andrew Terry

Andrew is a Lecturer in Dental Hygiene working for the Newly minted Faculty of Medicine of Health, School of Dentistry. He works with both the Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH) and the Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) programs since August 2015. He is responsible primarily for the education of Periodontal instrumentation/screening and Oral Hygiene instruction education for both the BOH1 and DMD1&2 year levels. He supervises the clinical practice of the final year BOH3 students (Dental Hygiene stream) and also the initial Clinical Periodontal treatment provided by DMD2 students. From 2017 he was appointed as a Unit of Study Co-coordinator for BOH1 students. He is responsible also for the education/appointment of Clinical Educators for DMD1&2 Periodontics department. Prior to attaining the role of Lecturer he has been associated with the University of Sydney as a Clinical Educator for the Bachelor of Oral Health program (BOH3) part-time between 2011 and 2015. Andrew still works in private practice on Saturdays and has a special interest in providing caring treatment for HIV and Hep C positive patients. He undertakes volunteer oral hygiene education sessions for various HIV and HEP C positive groups from diverse backgrounds and age groups. He has worked with ACON and Positive Life NSW, Australia. He has approximately 25 years’ clinical experience first qualifying as a Dental Therapist in QLD, Australia in 1993 and then as a Dental Hygienist in London, UK in 1998. He ratified his Australian and U.K education in Switzerland with the Swiss red cross and attained the protected title of “Dip. Dental Hygienist of Higher Education”. He has worked in Townsville, Brisbane, London and Zurich. He has been based in Sydney for 12 years now. He currently has two educational research articles close to publication and upon completion of his Masters in Education at the end of 2019 looks to embark on more Oral Hygiene Product focused research under the supervision of Professor Axel Spahr.

event speaker

Andy McDougal

event speaker

Angus Pryor

Multi-award-winning Practice Growth Specialist, Angus Pryor, is an author, marketer, and international speaker. He is the highest Google ranked marketer in Australia, built on the back of serving dentists all over Australia for the past six years. In 2020, Angus’ marketing agency was recognised with the highly coveted marketing award from the Australian Dental Industry Association, and has recently been awarded as a finalist in the Local Business Awards. Angus is an Amazon number one bestselling author from his book ‘The Dental Practice Profit System – 5 Steps To Higher Patients And Higher Profits’. He has written extensively in a range of industry publications including DentistryIQ, Australasian Dental Practice, and ADA’s News Bulletin. He has been quoted on ABC, NBC and Fox TV.

event speaker

Anita Roubicek

event speaker

Anna Biddick

Anna Biddick DipAppScAnna has been working in dental practices for 18 years. She has spent the last 7 years as a practice manager in a large group practice that provides well over 500 sedations a year. She is responsible for sedation team training to her 30-odd staff. Anna has vast practical experience from a nonclinician view-point.

event speaker

Anthony Adaimy

Anthony completed his Diploma of Dental Technology, becoming a registered dental technician in 2017. He then went on to complete his Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics in 2009, finishing top of his cohort, ane opened his Denture Clinic and Full Service Laboratory. Anthony works as an independent practitioner in the assessment, treatment, management and provision of removable dentures, and works hand in hand with his clients, general dentists and dental specialists around Sydney for the treatment and manufacture of prosthetics. He has a particular interest in implant-based solutions and values quality, attention to detail and honesty.

event speaker

Anton Martin

event speaker

Ashley Latter

Ashley Latter started his business coaching career working for the legendary Dale Carnegie Training Organisation, joining them in 1993. He had three roles for them in sales, he was a four course instructor and also an International Master Trainer. This meant that he travelled extensively world-wide, coaching delegates to become trainers. This is the highest position that can be bestowed on a Dale Carnegie careerist. In 1997 two dentists took part on Ashley’s Two Day Ethical Sales and Communication Programme in Manchester. Since then, tens of thousands of delegates, comprising of dentists, orthodontists, treatment coordinators, specialists and other team members have now taken this programme in 14 countries world-wide including Canada, USA, India, Australia and all over Europe. Ashley has written three books including, ‘Don’t Wait for the Tooth Fairy’, and ‘You Are Worth it’ (communicate your fees with confidence, so that you can achieve the income your services deserve) which is his latest book. He has also contributed to the Dental Masters Series. In 2015 he was voted number 12 in the Top 50 most important people in UK Dentistry. Ashley has now delivered over 26,000 hours of business coaching to the dental industry all over the world. He is simply the best at empowering dentists, orthodontists and their teams to communicate with their patients, which results in a world class patient journey, more patients saying YES to treatment plans and increased profits for the practices. Dentists have travelled from the USA, India and even Australia to attend his courses at his training centre in Manchester. Ashley has a unique process which includes sharing proven strategies and coaching delegates in a fun and positive way, allowing them to develop new skills, new behaviours, and increased levels of self-confidence, this process allows for improved performance in the practice and improved results.

event speaker

Asoc. Prof. Dragan Grubor

event speaker

Assoc Prof Dale Howes

Dale is Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Health, at the University of Sydney, Australia. He was previously the Professor and Head of the Department of Oral Rehabilitation at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa. Prior to that, he was in full time private prosthodontic practice with a part time appointment as clinical course coordinator for their specialist registrar programme. With his translational research, he has developed innovative implant fixtures, components and protocols to solve hard and soft tissue constraints facilitating screw retained implant prostheses optimising patient management in the regular implant patient as well as for the patient compromised by head and neck trauma and cancer. He has lectured extensively worldwide and supervised Masters and PhD projects, been external examiner nationally and internationally as well as publishing research and book chapters in fields including head and neck cancer rehabilitation, Implant dentistry, occlusion and biomechanics.

event speaker

Assoc Prof Mark Schifter

Mark Shifter is a University of Sydney graduate, completing his Master of Dental Science in 1997. He is a specialist in Oral Medicine at The Skin Hospital, Darlinghurst and a Senior Clinical Lecturer and supervisor of the Masters Training Program in Oral Medicine at the University of Sydney. Mark is also the Head of the Department for Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Special Care Dentistry and Staff Specialist in Oral Medicine at Westmead Hospital. In addition to his appointment at The Skin Hospital he holds the following clinical appointments: Westmead Hospital Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, Department of Haematology Head and Neck Cancer Clinic, Crown Princess Mary Cancer Centre Oral Immunology Clinic, Department of Clinical Immunology/Immunopathology. Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Head and Neck Cancer Clinic University of Sydney Co-Convenor of the Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) Specialist Training Program in Oral Medicine, Sydney Dental School, Faculty of Medicine and Health.

event speaker

Assoc. Prof Subir Banerji

Dr Subir Banerji completed an advanced course in Restorative Dentistry at The Eastman Dental Hospital, London and his Fellowship of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. He gained his Masters in Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) from the University of London and PhD from the University of London and the Statutes of Kings College London. He is also a fellow of the International College of Dentists. In addition to his Private Practice in London he is the Programme Director for the MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry which is delivered in a “blended learning format”, a Senior Post Graduate Tutor on the Master’s in Clinical Dentistry (fixed and removable Prosthodontics) programme and a former Senior Undergraduate Clinical Teacher at the Department of Primary Dental Care at King’s College London Dental Institute. He has conducted several Postgraduate and Master’s level courses in aesthetics, implants, composites, fixed and removable prosthodontics and occlusion in the UK, US, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong and India. He is also an examiner for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes and also holds an Honorary Clinical (Associate Professor) position with the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Assoc. Prof. Dragan Grubor

Mr Dragan Grubor is an Oral and Maxillo-Facial surgeon of 30 years experience. He qualified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the universities of Sarajevo and Chicago and after migrating to Australia he also obtained an Australian qualification as a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He is the Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, as well as a consultant and senior surgeon at the Austin Hospital. He is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Melbourne and implant committee member. He is the coordinator of the postgraduate program for implant surgical training for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical trainees, and has his own private practice in the St Vincent’s Consulting Medical Centre.

event speaker

Assoc. Prof. Leonie Short

Atraumatic Extractions: Periotome, Luxator and Elevator Training Leonie has been awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree (Wollongong), a Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy and a Master of Health Planning (NSW) and is a registered dental practitioner – dental therapist – with the Dental Board of Australia. She has worked at six universities and has helped establish Australia’s first dual-skilled Bachelor of Oral Health degree at the University of Queensland in 1998, Australia’s first new dental school for 57 years at Griffith University in 2004 and the Bachelor of Oral Health degree at CQUniversity in 2012. Leonie has been awarded over $1.1m in competitive research grants and numerous publications in referred journals. Leonie was the first dental therapist to be appointed as a Director to the Australian Dental Council in 2004 and was the first dental therapist to become a member of the Australasian Council of Dental Schools in 2012. Leonie is keen to progress the oral health therapy profession in terms of research, knowledge and skill development.

event speaker

Associate Professor Alan Broughton

Alan Broughton received his BDS from the University of Adelaide in 1978. Following a period of employment with the SA Dental Service, Alan practised as a general dentist for some years in Victoria and New South Wales. He returned to study prosthodontics at the University of Adelaide and received his Master’s degree in 1989. Alan began prosthodontic practice shortly thereafter and has maintained a private specialist practice since then. Alan received his RACDS fellowship in 1985 and was an examiner with the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in the final fellowship examinations for 15 years and is currently Chair of the Board of Studies for the Fellowship General Stream. Alan has held various teaching and examination posts with the University of Sydney, Charles Sturt University and the University of Adelaide. Currently, Alan is Associate Professor and Undergraduate Learning and Teaching Lead at the Adelaide Dental School. Alan was scientific chair for the Australasian Osseointegration Society Conference in 2011 and chair of the Scientific Program Division for the 38th Australian Dental Congress in 2019. Alan was also on the scientific committee for the FDI World Dental Congress - Sydney 2021. Alan was cofounder of the Adelaide Seattle Study Club and the Adelaide Implant Institute, providing educational opportunities for the dental profession in South Australia. He has lectured locally, nationally and internationally on a number of topics related to restorative dentistry and prosthodontics. Alan continues to provide professional mentorship programs and is an advisor to a number of key stakeholders within the dental profession. His special interests include conventional crown and bridgework, aesthetic dentistry and implant supported prosthodontics.

event speaker

Associate Professor Alex Forrest AO

Alex is well recognised for his expertise in Human Anatomy, Forensic Odontology, Human Forensic Identification, including 3-D technologies and Bite Mark Analysis. He is currently Honorary Associate Professor for the School of Dentistry with University of Queensland, Adjunct Associate Professor of Forensic Odontology with Griffith University, and Director of Forensic Odontology at Health Support Queensland Forensic and Scientific Services. Alex also convenes the annual Disaster Victim Identification course for ADAQ.

event speaker

Associate Professor Alexander Holden

Associate Professor Alexander Holden (BDS LLM MDPH MComDent PhD MRACDS FACLM FCGDent) completed his undergraduate dental degree at The University of Sheffield (UK) and then completed further four degrees in law, dental public health, community dentistry and research from the UK (University of Sheffield and University of Northumbria), Australia (University of Sydney) and New Zealand (University of Otago). Before moving to Sydney in 2015, Alexander worked clinically in private and public practice in the North of England, holding a special interest in conscious sedation and the use of hypnosis in dentistry. Alexander holds specialist registration with the Dental Board of Australia in Public Health (Community) Dentistry and is internationally recognised for his work on oral health systems, dental ethics and healthcare professionalism. In Australia, he has worked within the private, public and academic sectors and currently holds senior academic and public health positions, alongside engaging with dento-legal and public health consultancy work. Alexander is currently the Head of Specialist Services at Sydney Dental Hospital and Oral Health Services where he manages adverse and integrated portfolio of specialised departments offering cutting-edge care. The departments within the portfolio contain conventional specialist services such as prosthodontics and oral medicine, alongside more holistic care such as social work. Alexander holds appointments as a Clinical Associate Professor with the University of Sydney School of Dentistry where he is the Head of Subject Area for Professional Practice, and is an Associate Professor (status only) at the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry. Alongside his clinical and academic expertise, Alexander is also a Board Director for the Australian Dental Association NSW Branch, the Australasian College of Legal Medicine and the charity Filling the Gap. He is an Associate Editor of the prestigious Journal of Bioethical Inquiry and has authored over 60 peer-reviewed publications. Alexander is a Fellow by examination of the Australasian College of Legal Medicine and the College of General Dentistry, as well as a member in specialist practice (Dental Public Health) with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

event speaker

Associate Professor Angus Cameron

A/Professor Angus Cameron completed Dentistry at the University of Sydney in 1984 and began work as a junior dental officer at Westmead Hospital. He was the first to complete the Master of Dental Science program in Paediatric Dentistry in NSW in 1991. Until recently, he was a Visiting Senior Specialist at the Children’s Hospital and the head of the Department of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics at Westmead. Currently he is Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney and holds academic appointments at Newcastle and Charles Sturt universities. Angus is the co-editor of the Handbook of Paediatric Dentistry, to be published in its 5th edition and translated into 7 other languages. His clinical and research interests include craniofacial biology, paediatric oral medicine and pathology and the management of trauma and dental anomalies.

event speaker

Associate Professor Anthony Lynham

Anthony completed his surgical training in Maxillofacial surgery in Queensland. A Fellowship visit to Switzerland enabled him to gain further experience in this fascinating surgical field. Dr Lynhams’ experience includes dento-alveolar surgery, dental implants, wisdom teeth, facial trauma and reconstruction, sleep apnoea surgery, orthognathic surgery, bone grafting and oro-facial pathology. He has a special interest in orbital surgery , trauma surgery and post traumatic facial reconstructive surgery. Anthony has returned to practice after serving as a senior government minister. It was here that significant legislative reforms were implemented to lessen the incidence of trauma in our society. He now serves as clinical director at the Jamieson Trauma Institute.

event speaker

Associate Professor Axel Spahr

A/Prof. Spahr is the former Head of Periodontics at the University of Ulm in Germany and has worked at various international universities and research facilities. He has a further training in microbiology and molecular biology and extensive experience in basic science research, animal research and clinical research. A/Prof. Spahr?s research interest includes periodontal regeneration, bone regeneration, periodontitis and systemic diseases as well as antimicrobial therapy.He has lead large externally funded research projects and is collaborating with leading international research groups and companies in the field of periodontology, implantology and bone regeneration. He is author of numerous publications in international peer-reviewed dental and medical journals and has presented his work on professional conferences worldwide

event speaker

Associate Professor Carsten Palme

Associate Professor Carsten Palme Associate Professor Carsten E Palme is an Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor in Surgery at the University of Sydney. A/Prof Palme holds clinical appointments at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Westmead Hospital, Sydney. He is also a visiting medical officer at Westmead Private Hospital, Macquarie Private Hospital and Norwest Private Hospital. After attending medical school at the University of Sydney A/Prof Palme completed four years of advanced training in Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002. A/Prof Palme completed post-training fellowships in the American Head and Neck Society Head and Neck Oncology Program,

event speaker

Associate Professor Dr James A. 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.

event speaker

Associate Professor Gary Kilov

Gary Kilov (University of Melbourne) is a founding member of both the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Diabetes specific interest group and the Primary Care Diabetes Society of Australia (PCDSA). He is a contributor to the RACGP Management of type 2 diabetes handbook (2012-21), and a member of several NDSS (National Diabetes Supply Scheme) Expert Reference Groups. He is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate education both within Australia and internationally and is widely published in peer reviewed journals on topics covering diabetes, obesity, and respiratory medicine. His interest in diabetes and related conditions stems from living with lifelong coeliac disease and type 1 diabetes for almost four decades.

event speaker

Associate Professor Geraldine Moses

Geraldine Moses is a doctor of clinical pharmacy specialising in drug information. As well as providing a national drug information advisory service called “Pharma-Advice” for members of the Australian Dental Association, Geraldine also works part-time in the Academic Practice Unit of the Mater Public Hospital in Brisbane and is Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland. She also consults to organisations such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Commission for Safety in Quality in Health Care, the Queensland Office of Health Ombudsman and the New Zealand Dental Association. A frequent speaker at seminars and conferences, Geraldine is well known amongst her profession and has received many awards including in 2002 she was named Australian Pharmacist of the Year. And in 2013 she received ADAQ’s Medal of Merit for services to the dental profession as a non-dentist.

event speaker

Associate Professor Johan Aps

Associate Professor Johan Aps earned his dental degree (1993), his certificate in Paediatric Dentistry (1997) and his PhD (2002), from the Ghent University in Belgium. His PhD research was on cystic fibrosis, which made him interested in imaging salivary glands, and lead to him pursuing dental and maxillofacial radiology. In 2008 he obtained a master’s degree in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology at the University of London, in Great Britain. He has previously worked in Belgium both as private practitioner (1993-2004) and as an academic (Ghent University, 1993 – 2012). In July 2012 Johan moved to the USA, where he worked as Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Washington. In January 2018 he moved to Perth and is currently employed as Associate Professor, Discipline Lead for DMFR and Divisional Head of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences at the University of Western Australia, Dental School. Johan has published several peer reviewed papers, book chapters and is the author of “Imaging in Paediatric Dental Practice”.

event speaker

Associate Professor John Boucher AM

Associate Professor John Boucher AM graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1978. He is an Associate Professor of the University of Melbourne, having taught and examined for the University of Melbourne in Clinical Dentistry for 39 consecutive years. John served on the ADAVB Defense and other Committees and is a former co-chair of eviDent Foundation, Australia’s first ever Dental Practice Based Research Network (UniMelb, ADAVB, CRC-OH). He has been a clinical examiner for the ADC since its inception, having previously examined for ADEC since 1993. He is a general practitioner dentist of more than 40 years, and has lectured to ADA State and National conferences on Dental Records, Restorative Dentistry and CAD CAM Dentistry. John has made four trips to Vietnam as a volunteer providing dental services in rural areas to school age children with the Rotary Australia Vietnam Dental Health Project. He is a past president of the Dental Practice Board of Victoria and past president of the Victorian Notifications and Registration Committee of the Dental Board of Australia. He is past President of the Australian Dental Council, a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons, a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

event speaker

Associate Professor Julie Satur

Associate Professor Julie Satur graduated as a Dental Therapist, (1977) and spent 18 years working for the Victorian School Dental Service as a field dental therapist, in management, and the Dental Health Education Unit. She completed a Masters in H.Sci. in 1996 and a PhD in 2003. Currently she is Head of Oral Health Therapy at the Melbourne Dental School, and Coordinator of the 3rd year Bachelor of Oral Health and BOH Hons and research in oral health. Julie has been an active advocate for public oral health at state and national levels and also spends one day a week working in private orthodontic practice.

event speaker

Associate Professor Lara Friedlander

Associate Professor Lara Friedlander, BDS MDS(Endo) PhD(Otago) FRACDS FICD completed her BDS in 1992, has a Masters in Endodontics and received a PhD from the University of Otago. She is an Associate Professor of Endodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry where she is Convenor of the Bachelor of Dental Surgery Degree and co-ordinates postgraduate clinical teaching in Endodontics. Lara is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and is a NZ Dental Research Foundation Board Member. She has lectured internationally with publications and broad research interests in endodontic education, clinical research and oral immunopathology. Most recently Lara has had key involvements in the establishment of New Zealand’s first Practice Based Research Network (PBRN) known as ARCH (Applied Research through Clinicians’ Hands) which aims to translate research from general practice into clinically useful initiatives that improve patient treatment outcomes in NZ. She regularly shares her knowledge, provides hands-on courses and clinical tips with dentists in NZ and internationally.

event speaker

Associate Professor Mark Evans

A/Professor Mark Evans is a specialist endodontist in private practice in Melbourne. He practised as a general dentist for nine years, including three with the RAAF before completing his specialist training in 2001. Mark is a Senior Fellow at The University of Melbourne where he is a part-time clinical demonstrator for the post-graduate endodontic program. He is also an examiner for the Australian Dental Council and has published several papers in local and international dental and medical journals.

event speaker

Associate Professor Matthew Hopcraf

With more than 25 years in the dental industry, Matt is a recognised leader and expert in dental public health and advocacy. As a dentist he has worked in the Army, private and public dental practices, and then as an academic at The University of Melbourne. He co-founded SugarFree Smiles to advocate for measures to improve oral health in the community. He is an experienced speaker and media performer, and a strong advocate for healthy eating. He is currently the CEO of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch.

event speaker

Associate Professor Mehdi Rahimi

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.

event speaker

Associate Professor Michael Stubbs

Dr Michael Stubbs is an Oral Medicine specialist with interests in oral mucosal disease; oro-facial pain and temporomandibular disorders; dental sleep medicine which includes the use of mandibular advancement splints for the treatment of sleep disordered breathing and snoring.

event speaker

Associate Professor Nicola (Nicky) Kilpatrick

Nicky has more than 30 years of experience as a specialist paediatric dentist in a wide range of settings in both Australia and overseas. In addition to her current role as clinical director of the Melbourne cleft service, she also has a busy coaching and mentoring practice. Her clinical interests include the oral health and management of children with special needs, and the integration of oral health into child health and wellbeing.

event speaker

Associate Professor Nicole Heaphy

Nicole graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1989. After 10 years in private general dental practice she returned to complete her Master’s Degree in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology. Nicole is currently the Head of the Oral Medicine Unit at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and Clinical Associate Professor in Oral Medicine with the Melbourne Dental School. She recently sat on the Expert Reference Group for the current Therapeutics Guidelines - Oral and Dental and is currently serving on the federal ADA Dental Therapeutics Committee; the executive of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia and is an assessor with the Australian Dental Council. Her spare time is filled with family, friends and shopping!

event speaker

Associate Professor Phillippe Zimet

Associate Professor Phillippe Zimet is the immediate past lead in endodontics at the La Trobe University School of Dentistry and Oral Health. A/Prof Zimet is currently the adjunct professor in the Department of Rural Health at Latrobe University. A/Prof Zimet edited the systematic operating procedures manual for infection control and occupational health and safety for the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB). 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. A/Prof Zimet is a past president of the Australian Society of Endodontology Inc., as well as the Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation. In 2004, he was awarded the ADAVB Dentistry Achievement Award for services to the dental profession. In 2014, A/Prof Zimet was accepted as an Honorary Life Member of the Australian Society of Endodontology (VB). In 2016, he was inaugurated as a foundation member International Association for Dental Traumatology. Past clinical appointments include consultant endodontist at Monash Medical Centre and senior fellow at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Associate Professor Roy Judge

event speaker

Associate Professor Sam Kosari

Sam Kosari is an Associate Professor of Pharmacy and the course convener for the Master of Pharmacy at the University of Canberra. Sam worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Melbourne and moved to the University of Canberra in 2015. Sam is a registered pharmacist with medication review accreditation and has been involved in different aspects of pharmacy practice including community pharmacy, managing, aged care services, locum, pharmacotherapy, and medication review.

event speaker

Associate Professor Sharon Liberali

event speaker

Associate Professor Stephen Chen

Dr Stephen Chen is a Specialist Periodontist in private practice in Melbourne, Australia. He holds the position of Clinical associate professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Melbourne. He graduated BDS (Malaya) in 1983, MDSc (Melbourne) in 1987, FRACDS in 1988 and PhD in 2008. Dr Chen’s scientific interests are in the field of tissue regeneration and post-extraction implant outcomes. He has published over 40 papers, authored 2 textbooks, and contributed chapters to 6 textbooks.

event speaker

Associate Professor Stephen Yeung

AProf Stephen Yeung Stephen Yeung received his specialty training in Periodontics at the University of Adelaide and research training in mucosal immunology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Newcastle. He has been in specialist practice for over 20 years, and has been associated with the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Sydney since 1986. Professor Yeung has lectured locally, interstate and overseas, published extensively in scientific and professional journals and was winner of the Ray Williams Research prize in 1998. He is a past Federal president of the Australian Osseointegration Society, and Australian Society of Periodontology and a current member of numerous professional societies and organisations.

event speaker

Barbara Faulkner

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.

event speaker

Bethan Flood

event speaker

Bethany Silverman

Bethany Silverman is a Senior Workplace Relations Consultant at FCB Group and HR Assured. She regularly provides advice to a wide range of businesses in respect of compliance with workplace laws and managing complex matters, including disciplinary and performance management processes and employment terminations.

event speaker

Bhupesh Kaphle

Bhupesh Kaphle is Partner in the Business Services team at BDO Australia. As a tax and advisory specialist, he works collaboratively with private and entrepreneurial clients to help them understand their unique business challenges and opportunities.

event speaker

Brett Churnin

event speaker

Briana Graydon

Briana owns Pink Cow Social which is a social media agency that assists organisations with their social media either in the form of social media management or social coaching. Briana is your fairygodmother of social media. She helps give you back time in your day, generate leads, build brand awareness and helps you to effectively understand your audience and build quality engaged relationships on social media.

event speaker

Bridget Ingle

Bridget Ingle is an AHPRA registered Registered Nurse, Midwife and Lactation Consultant and integrates myofunctional therapy into her paediatric practice. She is Chair of the Australian Society for Tongue and Lip Tie (ASTLiT) and a member of the Australian Association of Orofacial Myology.

event speaker

Carla Lejarraga

Carla Lejarraga is a world leading expert in thumb and finger sucking habits of children and passionate about healthy faces and smiles from an early age.

event speaker

Carolyn Creswell

Carman’s founder Carolyn Creswell is an inspirational leader whose success proves that you can run a multinational business, love what you do and have a genuine work-life balance. Carolyn’s business acumen has led to a number of accolades including being named the 2012 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year and the winner of 2007 Ernst & Young’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She is also a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Carolyn is an Ambassador for the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre and is also a Patron of the St Kilda Gatehouse. Carolyn is a former Board Member of the Human Rights Law Centre.

event speaker

Caron Dixon

event speaker

Cathy Love

An Occupational Therapist by degree but an entrepreneur by spirit. I started, sustained and sold a large private practice and now work as an allied health business coach. Nacre Consulting Pty Ltd Nacre Consulting Pty Ltd

event speaker

Cathy Schafer

Cathy Schafer currently working at OTEN as a dental teacher. She has 17 years experience as a teacher and over 25 years experience in dental practice, including private practice and large health fund dental centres.

event speaker

Cathy Shiel

Cathy Shiel is currently working at TAFE Digital as a dental teacher. She has 25 years’ experience as a teacher and over 35 years’ experience in dental practice, including private practice and large health fund dental centres. Her qualifications include Cert III and IV (Radiography, DHE and A&S) in Dental, Grad Dip in OHS, TAE, DAU – Westmead Dental school. Cathy and her sister Lyn also have their own dental training business C and L Dental Education. Read more

event speaker

Cathy Snelling

event speaker

Charles Kovess

Charles Kovess is a professional speaker, educator, facilitator and coach. After 20 years of high level legal and business experience, Charles Kovess turned his back on the law in 1993 to share success strategies as a professional speaker, educator, facilitator and coach.

event speaker

Cheree Wheaton

Cheree Wheaton graduated from the Univeristy of Queensland as an Oral Health Therapist and practices dentistry in a busy neuromuscular, sleep and orthopaedic orthodontic practice. Her orofacial myofunctional therapy clinic, Smile Tone, is situated in Fortitude Valley and Moorooka in Brisbane. She is the current President of the Australian Association of Orofacial Myology (AAOM).

event speaker

Cheryl DeWood

event speaker

Cheryl Dey

Cheryl has been a member of the DHAA and involved in various committees since 2007. She became involved in the DHAA SA executive after graduating, taking the role of State Treasurer from 2007 to 2009. In 2012 she took on a mentee role under the National Treasurer, taking over the role formally in 2012 before stepping up as National President from 2019 to 2021. Cheryl has been heavily involved in the Restructure Task Force since its inception, taking on the role of Chair in 2014. Cheryl is passionate about furthering the position of the DHAA as the peak professional body representing Dental Hygienists and Oral Health Therapists. She firmly believes that the members deserve a strong Association to provide leadership, advocacy, education and mentoring. Cheryl currently works full time in a private orthodontic practice; primarily in Adelaide, and commutes to Melbourne twice a month.

event speaker

Chris Barrow

Chris has been in full-time employment for 49 years. He has operated his own businesses for 32 years and has been a trainer, consultant, coach and mentor to the UK dental profession for 23 years. Chris combines long experience and deep expertise with the originality and independence needed to resolve the thorniest problems. ​ Naturally direct, assertive and determined, he can reach conclusions quickly, as well as possessing the sharp reflexes and lightness of touch to innovate, change tack and push boundaries. As a speaker, he is dynamic, energetic and charismatic. ​ Chris spent the first 17 years of his working life in the corporate sector and followed this with 30+ years of business ownership. The different dynamics of both worlds have given him the valuable gift of knowing how to operate – and communicate – in both. ​ In 1987 Chris was active in the establishment of the Institute for Financial Planning, an organisation representing the first fee-based Financial Planners in the UK; Chris specialised in working with small businesses. ​ In 1993 Chris decided to make the transition to business coaching and became one of the first UK students at Coach University, from where he graduated as a certified coach. Recognising the opportunity in the dental profession, 1997 saw the creation of The Dental Business School (DBS) and the development of a 12-month business coaching programme for dental practice owners and their teams, delivered to over 1000 UK dental practices in the following 10 years. ​ The first decade of the 21st Century saw Chris in a variety of roles including Non-Executive Directorships as well as continuing his training, consultancy and coaching work for dental corporates, PCTs, dental retailers and, of course, independent practices. ​ Chris has co-authored Profitable Dental Practice (with Prof. Phil Newsome) and The E-Myth Dentist (with Michael Gerber) and is a prolific contributor to dental journals as well as author of his own e-books and blog since 2004. ​ In 2014 Chris experienced a “brief but enjoyable” summer of celebrity after appearing as one of the first castaways on the TV survival show “The Island with Bear Grylls”, abandoned with 12 others on a Pacific desert island and left to fend for themselves for a month. ​ His own day to day work as Coach Barrow with The Extreme Business programmes is still focused on strategic coaching with the owners of dental practices and micro-corporates.

event speaker

Chris Matlock

Chris is a highly regarded and sought-after financial services professional with a career spanning 25 years, the last eight years with the Moneywise Group. He is currently Partner & General Manager – Advisory at Moneywise and has specialised in life insurance advice, policy management and claims services. Chris holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) RMIT, Diploma of Financial Planning (Deakin University) and is a Certified Financial Planner with the industry’s peak professional body the Financial Planning Association (FPA).

event speaker

Chris Xeras

Chris graduated in Sydney in 1988. He owns and operates a commercial laboratory in Burwood, Sydney specializing in crown and bridge and implants. He has over 30 years of experience in the technical aspects of implant prosthodontics.

event speaker

CJ Park

event speaker

Clin A Prof Glen Liddelow

Clin A Prof Glen Liddelow is a Specialist Prosthodontist at the Brånemark Center in West Perth and the Director of the Branemark Center Osseointegration training program in dental implants. Glen is a lecturer and online expert advisor for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Global Institute for Dental Education (gIDE) program. He is a Consultant Prosthodontist at Perth Children’s Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital. Glen has presented over 300 papers and lectures both nationally and internationally and is a member of numerous university and industry boards concerned with dental education.

event speaker

Clinical Prof Bernard Koong

BDSc(W.Aust), MSc(OMR)(Toronto), FICD, FADI, FPFA, MRACDS (DMFR) Clinical Prof Bernard Koong is a highly experienced and internationally respected oral and maxillofacial radiologist and is one of the founding partners of Envision Medical Imaging. He is Clinical Professor at The University of Western Australia. He has a long history of teaching oral and maxillofacial radiology at several universities, including The University of Western Australia, The University of Sydney, The University of Hong Kong and Griffith University. It included the provision of the radiology course for the Masters Degree programme in implantology developed by the internationally renowned Prof Klaus Lang. He also contributes to training the Western Australian radiology registrars of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. As an invited speaker, Bernard has presented more than 120 lectures to the dental and medical professions across Australia and also in the USA, Canada, Malaysia, Singapore, Switzerland, Hong Kong (SAR, China) and New Zealand. He was Vice Chairman and member of the Scientific Committee of the 33rd ADA Congress. Bernard is author of the Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Wiley-Blackwell 2017). He is also author of the radiology chapter of the 6th edition of Lindhe and Lang’s Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (Wiley-Blackwell, 2015). He is a contributing author for Zygomatic Implants (Springer 2020) and the Glossary of Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology (Quintessence Publishing 2015). Bernard has also authored several publications for various professional Australian and international organisations, including the radiology guide for the Australian Dental Association (2019). Bernard was the inaugural President of the Australian Academy of Dento-maxillofacial Radiology. He is a member of the Editorial Board of the Clinical Oral Implant Research journal. The only North American qualified oral and maxillofacial radiologist in Australia, Bernard completed his specialist training with the world renowned Professor Michael Pharoah at the University of Toronto, where he was the first oral and maxillofacial radiology registrar to win the prestigious Harron Award and Scholarship. It included training at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

event speaker

Dallas Sather

event speaker

Danielle Edwards

The Membership and Engagement Manager for the ADA, Danielle Edwards has been involved with dental practice accreditation from its inception and is a certified lead auditor with many years of practice-based experience. She is actively involved in the operation and regulation of the national private dental practice accreditation program as well as contributing to the development of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards and supporting resources.

event speaker

DARRON GORALSKY

PRINCIPAL PHYSIOTHERAPIST & CLINICAL TMJ & FACIAL PAIN CENTRE

event speaker

David Wenban

David is Managing Director of the Australian Health Industry Group which advises the Community, Health and Business Services sectors on HR, IR, legal and management issues. Using his formal clinical, management and legal qualifications and experience in the health sector David provides concise and pragmatic advice. His past roles include working as the CEO of a small rural health service, Executive and Corporate Counsel of a large metropolitan health service and Legal and Management Consulting throughout Australia. David's special areas of practice are administrative law, information technology, contract and commercial law, disciplinary tribunals, employment and industrial law, equal opportunity, governance, internal audits, occupational health and safety, workcover, risk management and strategic planning. David's simple pragmatic approach, combined with real life examples, makes his training sessions informative and thought provoking.

event speaker

Davide Rinaldi

event speaker

Dean Crozier

The founding CEO of the group, Dean established Health Project Services with the goal of transforming how Australia meets its future healthcare infrastructure and operational needs. Previously both a builder and developer, Dean has worked with clients ranging from small private healthcare practices, such as local GPs, to larger government healthcare precincts, not-for-profit organisations and corporate healthcare operators. His motto for project success is: research, analysis, strategy, delivery.

event speaker

Dieter Grübel

Senior Manager Global Education Technical, Ivoclar Schaan, Liechtenstein

event speaker

Dr Aaron Thomas

event speaker

Dr Abdul Aziz

Dr Aziz graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 1995. Following a successful 11 year career as a general dentist in New Zealand and Australia, Dr Aziz followed his passion for endodontics and completed Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) in Endodontics at the University of Otago. Dr Aziz practiced as a specialist endodontist in Melbourne before choosing to return to NZ 2010. Dr Aziz has published articles in international and local endodontic journals. He has also authored a chapter in Methods of Molecular Biology text book. Dr Aziz is dedicated to training and teaching first year dental graduates to some dentists who practiced dentistry before he was born. Dr Aziz has presented many seminars and lectures both locally and internationally. Dr Aziz has developed many hands-on courses as a consultant where he teaches, demonstrates and guides dentists on the use of modern state of art instruments and equipment to keep up to date with current advancements hence enhance the treatment provision. He is currently the co-ordinator for the Auckland branch of Graduate Professional Development Programme for New Zealand Dental Association. His role is to teach the young first-year graduates about ethics, morals and legislation that governs dentists. He also guides them and helps them with the rigours of everyday dentistry. Dr Aziz is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, New Zealand Society of Endodontology and an executive committee member for Auckland Dental Association. Dr Aziz has recently been appointed as one of the Key Opinion Leaders in Endodontics by one of the world largest dental company, Henry Schei. He is one of the founding members and executive committee member for Smiles for The Pacific. A charitable voluntary organisation for dental teaching, training and treatment for the people of Fiji. His broad academic, scientific and clinical background, as well as cheerful personality, will prove a great asset in managing your treatment requirements. He looks forward to enhancing your quality care with a customised treatment plan and endodontic excellence. Abdul is married with three children. Abdul enjoys cooking and most forms of sports but his passion lies in fishing and watching All Blacks rugby.

event speaker

Dr Adam Hamilton

Dr Adam Hamilton ( BDSc, DCD, FRACDS) is the Discipline lead in Prosthodontics at the University of Western Australia. He is the former director of the Division of Regenerative Sciences and Implant Dentistry at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine where he is still a lecturer for the advanced graduate implant dentistry program. He completed his general dental education at the University of Western Australia and has a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in the specialty of Prosthodontics from the University of Melbourne, Australia. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the International Team for Implantology (ITI). He was the recipient of an ITI scholarship through which he completed a Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at University of Florida’s Center for Implant Dentistry. His research focuses are on implant placement and loading protocols, the impact of digital technology in prosthodontics and implant dentistry, as well as digital workflows for implant rehabilitation of the edentulous patient. He maintains a clinical practice focusing on prosthodontic and surgical implant treatment.

event speaker

Dr Adam Rosenberg

Adam has a special interest in dental implants and bone and soft tissue grafting techniques to enhance aesthetic outcomes. He also utilizes advanced techniques

event speaker

Dr Adam Teo

Dr. Adam Teo graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health and Graduate Diploma of Dentistry from Griffith University in 2010. He has since worked in many different facilities within Queensland Health, including Caboolture and Redcliffe Hospitals, Pine Rivers Community Centre and at multiple school facilities. Within these 10 years, he has got involved in all different specialties and aspects of dentistry but became passionate for the basic fundamentals of helping people and gaining their trust in a profession which can make people very anxious. He currently supervises UQ dental students at the Oral Health Centre in Herston. Adam took a special interest in a more uncommon area of dentistry in sleep medicine and realised the lack of awareness in the general public of how the common snoring issue can lead to many medical problems. He has since devoted his time to understanding thoroughly the field of sleep medicine and to help people improve their quality of life both medically and emotionally. Adam is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and Sleep Health Foundation and keeps up to date with the latest dental knowledge by regular attendance at various seminars and conferences. He currently is undergoing his Masters of Science in Medicine (Sleep Medicine) through the University of Sydney.

event speaker

Dr Adrian DeAngelis

Adrian qualified in Dentistry with Honours in 2005 from the University of Melbourne before commencing his specialist training in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Melbourne in 2010. During this time Adrian obtained a further Postgraduate Diploma in Maxillofacial Surgery (2010) and Medical Degree (2012) from the University of Melbourne before gaining his specialist qualification and Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2018. Between 2018-2020 Adrian undertook additional advanced training in Head & Neck Cancer Surgery at St Georges Hospital in London and the Royal Derby Hospital sponsored through the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh as well as completing a Masters thesis in Oncology with the University of Melbourne. During his training Adrian has lectured and demonstrated in maxillofacial surgery at the University of Melbourne, published 10 articles in the scientific literature primarily in the fields of trauma and head & neck oncology and has presented his research at both national and international meetings of the speciality. Adrian has obtained 9 awards for research and academic excellence including the prestigious Foundation of the Pierre Fauchard Academy Scholarship award in 2004. In additional to head & neck cancer and pathology, Adrian’s specialist interests include corrective jaw surgery, bone grafting and implantology as well as dentoalveolar and wisdom teeth surgery.

event speaker

Dr Adrian Hoffman

event speaker

Dr Agne Malisauskiene

Dr Agne Malisauskiene graduated from Vilnius University with Masters degree in dentistry in 2013. Ever since she has practiced aesthetic dentistry with the main focus on direct aesthetic anterior restorations. Agne has won a national aesthetic bonding competition in Lithuania in 2017 and became finalist at the Aesthetic Dentistry Awards in UK in 2018 and 2020. Dr. Malisauskiene teaches direct anterior restorations in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and UK.

event speaker

Dr Agnes Lai

Convenor: Fixed Prosthodontics - Teeth Agnes 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.

event speaker

Dr Agnetha Valladares

Graduating in 2012 from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, she has worked in private practice, and extended her practice in volunteer dentistry abroad. She recently graduated from a two-year program in Advanced Implant Dentistry from the Department of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at New York University, in the United States. She is a Diplomate and Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. She has a passion for dentistry and fuels her career aspirations by broadening her knowledge. Her passion and drive emanate through her work as a dentist allowing her to quickly build an excellent rapport with her patients.

event speaker

Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny

Dr Ahmad is a global leader in digital dentistry and intraoral scanners, carrying out lectures as a KOL for many companies and industry. He is one of the few in the world who owns and has tested all mainstream scanners and CAD/CAM systems in clinic. He has seen first-hand through his own work how CAD/CAM and digital dentistry can positively change daily dental practice.

event speaker

Dr Ahmad Mekkawy

Dr Ahmad Mekkawy is a general dentist in Melbourne CBD private practice. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree of Dental Surgery and Medicine in 2003. His work experience included private, public and military sectors in both Australia and overseas. He received his Masters in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics (MClinDEnt) and was awarded an honorary associateship (AKC) from King’s College London. As well as being a dedicated clinician, Ahmad is also a passionate educator and mentor. He has been part of mentorship programs helping recent graduates develop their dental careers. He is currently a preclinical and clinical Fixed Prosthodontics demonstrator for the DDS program at Melbourne Dental School. He is also member of the British Society of Prosthodontics, the Australian Prosthodontic Society and the Australian Dental Association.

event speaker

Dr Ahmod Al-Hassainy

event speaker

Dr Ahmod Al-Hassiny

event speaker

Dr Akila Vithanage

Dr. Akila is a local, he was born in Windsor, NSW. His love for work in healthcare led him to study Dentistry in Queensland to graduate with first-class honors. Acknowledgement is given to the kind professors and staff who supported Dr. Akila at the University of Sydney (Westmead Hospital) & the University of Queensland (Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital). Currently Akila maintains his own private specialist practice in North Lakes & Toowoomba, and is a Consultant Specialist at St. Vincent’s Private Hospital. Dr. Akila is also appointed as a panel member by the minister of health to the Queensland Health Ombudsman and works with AHPRA as a specialist in assisting with dental negligence cases.

event speaker

Dr Alain Middleton

Dr Alain Middleton is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and is a member of the Interpol DVI Standing Committee.

event speaker

Dr Alan K Yap

Convenor: Porcelain Veneers, Implant Prosthodontics 1& Implant Prosthodontics 2 Alan 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.”

event speaker

Dr Alan Nerwich

Dr Alan Nerwich Alan graduated from the University of Sydney in 1986 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and was awarded Honours. He obtained his Masters of Dental Science degree in Endodontics from the University of Melbourne in 1992. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists and is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the special field of endodontics. Alan is a Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists (ANZAE) and has served as Vice President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (ASE) in NSW. Alan is the current Oceanic Regent for the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA) and is a member of the Board of Studies in Endodontics for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

event speaker

Dr Alan Payne

Dr Payne is a specialist prosthodontist at NorthShore Oral and Maxillo-facial and Oral Surgeons (NSOMS) in Auckland. He has worked within the field of oral implantology since the 1980’s, seeing the evolution of treatment options with both historical analogue and current digital workflows. Having lectured by invitation internationally over two decades, coupled with more than 75 publications, three book chapters and two Cochrane Collaboration systematic reviews, he has accumulated a notable citation index. He serves as a member of several editorial boards for leading peer-reviewed journals in oral implantology and prosthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Alan Solomon

BDSc Melbourne 1984, FRACDS 1989, Past President of the AProsSVB, past mentor and current examiner for the MRACDS, and current member of the ADAVB CPD committee.

event speaker

Dr Alan Yap

Convenor: Porcelain Veneers, Implant Prosthodontics 1& Implant Prosthodontics 2 Alan 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.”

event speaker

Dr Albert Sharp

Dr Albert Sharp received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney, graduating with First Class honours and top of the year. He is a partner at Penn Sharp Dental Surgeons in Double Bay, Sydney, where he continues to practice all aspects of general dentistry. Dr Sharp is the General Manager Clinical at Southern Cross Dental. He often presents courses to enable general dentists to provide the best possible outcome for their patients. Dr Sharp was one of the first general dentists in Australia to be accredited for treating patients with the Invisalign System and for many years was the primary presenter for the Invisalign Training Course for GP dentists. Dr Sharp is in clinical practice at his surgery in Double Bay, Sydney. He has tried many aligner systems to see what works best with each.

event speaker

Dr Alessandro

event speaker

Dr Alex Kalos

Dr. Kalos completed his specialist training in periodontics at the University of Sydney where he was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Specialist). Currently in specialist practice in Macquarie St Sydney, he also holds a teaching position in the Faculty of Dentistry

event speaker

Dr Alex Yusupov

Alex Yusupov is a specialist orthodontist with nearly 30 years of experience in clinical photography. He has 30 years of experience in experimenting with different camera systems, flashes and studio lights. He enjoys working with motivated dentists and medical specialists who wish to make the most of their professional opportunities, by helping them understand the financial side of dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Alexander Lee

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.

event speaker

Dr Alexandra Papadopoulou

Dr Alexandra Papadopoulou is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Orthodontics at the Faculty of Dentistry. Dr Papadopoulou obtained all her undergraduate and postgraduate dental qualifications from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece. After completing her dental degree she continued her studies in a three year (full-time) Postgraduate Course in Oral Surgery, Implantology and Dental Radiology. Following this, Dr Papadopoulou collaborated also as a research fellow with the Department of Histology and Embryology in the Faculty of Medicine and conducted research on various areas including long term bone response of implants in cases of growing subjects, rehabilitation of hypodontia patients and the contribution of environmental factors and pharmaceutical agents in the aetiopathogenesis of cleft lip and palate and craniosynostosis syndromes. Dr Papadopoulou further completed a 40 month (full-time) Postgraduate Specialty Program in Orthodontics (Program accredited by the ERASMUS scheme) during which she also conducted research on the mechanoregulation of mandibular cartilage tissue and the molecular mechanisms that underlie mechanically guided tissue engineering. This work was presented as part of the European WJB Houston Awards for young researchers. Research activity was continued with completion of a PhD investigating the effects of orthodontic forces in guided tissue regeneration. Dr Papadopoulou has been teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in academia while working in private practice prior to moving to Australia and joining the Faculty of Dentistry in the University of Sydney in 2014. Dr Papadopoulou teaches and provides clinical supervision to graduate and postgraduate students, supervises higher research degree (MPhil, PhD) students, co-ordinates continuing professional development (CPD) orthodontic courses to dental professionals and continues to publish work of high scientific impact.

event speaker

Dr Algarves Miranda

Dr Algarves Miranda is the Discipline Lead in Periodontics at the UWA Dental School. She obtained her dental degrees in Brazil and PhDs in Brazil and Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Leticia has held appointments at a number of universities in Brazil. Leticia moved to Perth two years ago.

event speaker

Dr Alice HS Huynh

Alice is a registered specialist periodontist under the Dental Board of Australia, APHRA. She specializes in periodontal treatment and dental implants and has a particular interest in soft tissue surgery. Alice graduated from the University of Melbourne then worked at the Alfred Hospital in her first year out where she gained increased experience in working with medically compromised patients and developed an interest in surgery. Since then, she has worked in private practices in Melbourne and embarked on her specialty training in periodontics at the University of Melbourne. Alice is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists, the Australian Society of Periodontology, International Team for Implantology and the Australian Dental Association. Alice is a casual lecturer for the ITI and examiner for the Melbourne Dental School. Alice speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese. In her spare time, she is an animal lover (especially cats!), coffee and outdoor activities.

event speaker

Dr Alina Ruzanova

Dr Alina Ruzanova specialises in aesthetic and functional rehabilitation for teeth deterioration, dental occlusion, and molar replacement using fixed and implant prosthodontics. Dr Ruzanova maintains her thriving practice in Tallin, Estonia.

event speaker

Dr Alister Dickson

BSc Dent (Adel), BDS (Adel), DClinDent (Prosth) (Adel), Specialist Prosthodontist

event speaker

Dr Amanda Law

Dr Amanda Law graduated from the University of Sydney in 1997 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, the University Medal and First Class Honours. During her undergraduate course, Amanda was conferrred numerous awards, including ones in anatomy, histology, endodontics, paediatric dentistry and clinical dentistry. Upon graduation she returned to work at the University of Sydney as an Associate Lecturer in Restorative dentistry whilst also working in private practice as a general dentist. In 2002, she obtained her Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. In 2002, Amanda obtained a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Dentistry followed in 2004 by a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics from the University of Melbourne. She returned to Sydney to join specialist endodontic practice and continued undergraduate endodontic clinical teaching with the University of Sydney for a number of years. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Society of Endodontology and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists. Amanda currently works as a specialist endodontist in Hornsby. Away from practicing dentistry, Amanda spends time with her family and friends, loves cooking and travel.

event speaker

Dr Amanda Leen

Dr Amanda Leen graduated from dentistry and spent 5 years in the Army as a dental officer. Amanda then returned to the University of Melbourne to specialise as an orthodontist. Her thesis was a clinical investigation of hypomineralised teeth in orthodontic patients. Amanda now divides work time between a large orthodontic practice in Geelong and small multi-disciplinary specialist practice in Ballarat. She also worked in the public sector treating patients and teaching dental students at the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne. Amanda loves the aesthetic and transformative nature of orthodontics, as well as the long-term relationships built with patients and their families. She also enjoys the strong multidisciplinary nature of many orthodontic cases and the ability to reduce the restorative burden for the long-term by closing spaces of missing or damaged teeth.

event speaker

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen completed her specialist training in Oral Medicine at the UWA Dental School, University of Western Australia. Before undertaking specialist training, Amanda graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science, served in the Royal Australian Navy as a Dental officer and worked in both public and private practice in Western Australia. Her Oral Medicine training involved roles at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Team and the Perth Children’s Hospital.

event speaker

Dr Amar Sholapurkar

Dr Amar Sholapurkar is a full-time academician, Senior lecturer (Clinical Dentistry and Oral Radiology) & discipline lead of Oral Radiology at College of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University (JCU), Cairns. Australia. He has more than a decade of teaching (for both undergraduates and postgraduates) and research experience till date. Dr. Sholapurkar is presently doing a part-time PhD at JCU, Cairns Campus. He has completed his Masters in Oral Medicine and Radiology at the prestigious Manipal University, India. His career started in Manipal University as an Assistant Professor (Senior Lecturer) followed by Reader where he served as a specialist in Oral Medicine and Radiology. He also worked as Assistant Professor at University in the Middle East for couple of years. Over the past few years, he has received approval (from various state Radiation health authorities including VIC, QLD, NSW, TAS and WA) and running the Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) licensing course and Extraoral (OPG and Lat Ceph) Radiography licensing course across Australia and has recently received the JCU Dean's Learning and Teaching award for his outstanding contribution at JCU. He has published more than 50 articles in reputed peer reviewed dental journals; have contributed 11 chapters in book and has extensive conference presentations. He has published a book titled: “Publish and Flourish – Practical Guide for effective scientific writing” and selected in the editorial board peer review committee of about 5 Dental Journals. He has delivered Guest lectures/keynote lectures in Dental conventions/specialty conferences/CPD activities in Australia and abroad. He is also actively involved in conducting a 4 hour Dental Radiology lecture titled “Tips for Interpreting and diagnosing everyday problems from dental radiographs” across Australia.

event speaker

Dr Amelita Simpson

Dr Amelita Simpson is the Section Head of the Department of Oral Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging at Sydney Dental Hospital. She obtained her DMD from the Philippines in 1982 and her MPhil in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology from the University of Sydney in 2017. She was appointed as a NSW Health Staff Specialist in DMFR in 2018. Dr Simpson is a Clinical Lecturer with the University of Sydney (since 2008) and an ADC Examiner since 2014. Dr Simpson received an Excellence in Teaching Award for the University of Sydney in 2008. She was elected as a Fellow of the International College of Dentists in 2014, and a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Dentistry (Singapore) in 2019. Dr Simpson is a regularly invited lecturer to the Philippines. She has a particular interest in head and neck ultrasonography.

event speaker

Dr Anastasia Bakopoulou

Dr Anastasia Bakopoulou is originally from Caracas, Venezuela, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Santa Maria University in 2007. She engaged in private practice overseas for 3 years until 2010. Dr Bakopoulou attended Sydney University School of Dentistry and obtained her Master in Philosophy in Orthodontics in 2011, and a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree in Orthodontics in 2014. Upon successful completion of the Australian Dental Council (ADC) examinations in 2017, Dr Bakopoulou received combined Dental and Specialist registration with both the New Zealand Dental Council and the Australian Dental Council. Since 2015, Dr. Bakopoulou has held the position of Clinical Educator in the Orthodontic Department of the University of Sydney. She has been involved in the development and implementation of the Bachelor of Oral Health program within the orthodontic department. Furthermore, she has been responsible for clinical and didactic teaching of students within this program. Additional teaching roles comprise orthodontic lectures for the Doctor of Dental Medicine cohort and clinical instructor for the Orthodontic Long Course for dental practitioners. Dr. Bakopoulou is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) by examination. She has submitted several scientific articles in the field of miniscrews and bone cements and has presented her research at professional meetings nationally and internationally. To ensure practising with the latest orthodontic technology, Dr Bakopoulou regularly participates in various continuing education courses and enjoys attending local meetings, conferences and annual international conferences overseas. Socially, Dr Bakopoulou enjoys spending time with her family and friends, and when the opportunity presents, volunteers in the UpClub social group for adults with Down syndrome. Dr. Bakopoulou is tri-lingual, speaking fluent English, Spanish, and Greek. "This profession gives me the opportunity to interact with patients and build long term relationships that not only allow me to witness changes in their smile, but also in their self-esteem. As an orthodontist, I enjoy treating patients of all ages."

event speaker

Dr Anastasia Georgiou

Dr Anastasia Georgiou graduated with Bachelor Degree of Dental Surgery from The University of Adelaide and subsequently, a Masters of Dental Science (Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology) from The University of Sydney. She has worked as a Consultant in Oral Medicine at Westmead Centre for Oral Health and as a Clinical Lecturer for the University of Sydney. She currently consults in private practice at Sydney. Anastasia is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of the Dental Surgeons and the International College of Dentists She is also a member of the European Association of Oral Medicine. She is the current President of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia.

event speaker

Dr Andre Priede

event speaker

Dr Andrea Agnini

Dr Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini graduated in 2007 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Dr Agnini works in private practice in Modena and Sassuolo , Emilia Romagna, Italy, working with his brother, Alessandro, focusing on Fixed Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology, and Implant Dentistry. Dr Agnini is the author of the book “Digital Dental Revolution : The Learning Curve” edited by Quintessence. He has co-authored various Italian and international scientific publications and is an international lecturer. He is part of the scientific committee of the annual programs in Prosthetic Dentistry, Periodontology and Implant Dentistry based at Studio Agnini Odontoiatria. In 2011 Dr Agini became a lecturer for Dental Xp, also becoming part of the Editorial Board. He attended the NYU College of Dentistry in the years 2009 - 2011 having, among others, as teachers and mentors Doctor Dennis Tarnow, Doctor Christian Stappert, Doctor Stephen Chu and Doctor Michael Bral. He has been the Clinical Research Fellow of the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at NYU, under the supervision of Dr Sang Choon Cho.

event speaker

Dr Andrea Shepperson

Dr Andrea Shepperson is an internationally recognised clinician, thought leader and educator. One of Australasia’s best known general dentists, she graduated from the University of Otago in 1984. A practising clinician in Auckland, she understands the day-to-day challenges of general practice. Andrea is New Zealand's only Digital Smile Design KOL and Master, running New Zealand's first DSD Clinic. She is an Honorary Life Member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and a Mentor and Alumni of the internationally renowned Kois Center in Seattle, USA. Andrea is a Global Ambassador for Slow Dentistry and a KOL for Ivoclar Vivadent. She is a sought-after speaker who has always enjoyed being at the forefront of dentistry, and runs a practice focused on digital dentistry. In 2020, Andrea opened her own dental training facility on Waiheke Island, Auckland, New Zealand. A contributing author to Practical Procedures In Aesthetic Dentistry, she contributes to publications, webinars and expert panels in the development of dentists globally.

event speaker

Dr Andrei Locke

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.

event speaker

Dr Andrei Tutoveanu

Dr Andrei Tutoveanu is a dual qualified and registered Dental Practitioner & Pharmacist. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dentistry, previously attaining a Masters of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Medical Science- specialising in medicinal chemistry. With combined academic and clinical training spanning over a decade, Dr Andrei enjoys providing a high level of treatment and patient care. He demonstrates proficiencies within the fields of aesthetic & implant dentistry, cosmetic & functional facial injectables and clinical pharmacotherapeutics. He has special interests in the areas of medicinal indications, dosage regimens, specific contraindications and side effect profiles, including ideal therapeutic combinations, within all clinical aspects of dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Andrew Bridgeman

event speaker

Dr Andrew Cheng

Dr Andrew Cheng is an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon who consults from our rooms on Fridays. We would like to congratulate Dr Cheng and his colleagues in Adelaide for their wonderful work in restoring th

event speaker

Dr Andrew Dillon

Dr Andrew Dillon graduated BDSc from Melbourne University in 1981. He spent 6 years in private practice before undertaking further study, completing the one year Long Course in Prosthodontics at Melbourne University in 1988 and the degree of Master of Dental Science in Prosthodontics in 1991. Andrew has lectured extensively around Australia and New Zealand to ADA groups and affiliated societies such as the Prosthodontic, Crown and Bridge, Aesthetic, Endodontic, and Periodontic Societies as well as numerous study groups and at State and Federal Dental Congresss. He is Course Convener for continuing education programs at the University of Melbourne. He is chairman of the New Horizons study group, co-founder of the Interdisciplinary Dento-Facial Study Club of Victoria and a board member for the Melbourne Seattle Study Club. Andrew is in Private Specialist Prosthodontic Practice in Toorak.

event speaker

Dr Andrew Mackie

Andrew graduated in Otago (BDS) and obtained a Membership to the Royal College of Surgeons, London (MFGDP, RCS). Following Membership examinations, Andrew began postgraduate study in 2005 towards a Clinical Doctorate in the discipline of Prosthodontics (DClinDent) at Otago university. In 2008, Andrew was awarded a Membership to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) and started private specialist practice (Mackie Dental Specialists) with Periodontist Dr Tasha Mackie. Andrew has been an external examiner for the Otago School of Dentistry, currently runs the Graduate Professional Development programme for Waikato and has been involved with the NZDA at board level as the Specialist representative and locally as past president for the Waikato Bay of Plenty branch of the New Zealand Dental Association. Andrew has also been past president of the New Zealand Association of Prosthodontists and Restorative Dentists and he is a member of the Academy of Australasian and New Zealand Prosthodontists and International College of Prosthodontists. Andrew is currently in full time private practice and has an interest in the long-term maintenance burden of implant and tooth supported restorations.

event speaker

Dr Andrew Thomson

Dr Thomson graduated from the University of Queensland in 2000. Andrew earned his Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Queensland, specialising in Endodontics, and began working as a specialist Endodontist in Canberra and Brisbane. Andrew has a strong interest in teaching where he was the Discipline Lead and Senior Lecturer of Endodontics at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry from 2011 to 2013. He is also involved in running hands on continuing education seminars. Andrew’s keenest interest is in new materials and equipment, which has driven him to publish articles and research about new and novel endodontic materials. Away from work Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife Sarah, and their young family. Andrew is also a sports fanatic, following all of Queensland's sporting teams.

event speaker

Dr Andrew Thorpe

event speaker

Dr Andrew Tucker

BDSc, MDSc, FRACDS, GradDipClinDent, FDSRCPS(GLasg), FRACDS(Perio) Dr Tucker completed his dental degree (BDSc) at Melbourne University in 1987. He worked for seven years in general practice in Melbourne before venturing up to Northern Australia, where he worked across Queensland and outback Northern Territory for three years. He gained experience in remote dental settings including Aboriginal and mining communities. He furthered his training in UK where he undertook three years of hospital-based Oral Surgery training, before returning permanently to Australia in 2001, to undertake the three year postgraduate Masters speciality training (MDSc) in Periodontics at Melbourne University. In 2004 Dr Tucker established Collins Street Periodontics in Melbourne CBD, before moving six years later to its current purpose-built rooms. Dr Tucker also services the Shepparton region as a visiting Periodontist once per month. He has obtained Fellowships from both the UK Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FDSRCPS Glasg) and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRADCS). During the past 15 years Dr Tucker has taught Periodontics and Implant Dentistry at the University of Melbourne and Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. He regularly examines both undergraduate and postgraduate students and presents seminars both locally and interstate. Dr Tucker is an active member of The Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP), the Australian Osseointegration Society (Dental Implants), The International Team of Implantology (ITI) and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP) – the peak professional body representing periodontists in Australia and New Zealand. Dr Tucker has also undertaken volunteer work in Nepal on a number of occasions, providing dental services to remote villages and training local dental therapists. Dr Tucker enjoys swimming, at which he regularly competes, and spending time with his family, especially his children’s sporting activities.

event speaker

DR ANGELA ZHANG

event speaker

Dr Angelo Papageorgiou

The Australian Dental Association SA Branch (ADASA) has appointed Dr Angelo Papageorgiou as its President for 2020. Dr Papageorgiou, a Fellow of the Academy Dentistry Internationale since 2004 and most recently recognized as a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, brings diverse experience across the dental industry to the position, having practiced in the public and private sectors, as well in academics as a final year tutor at the University of Adelaide Dental School. He has also held numerous senior executive roles within associations at both state and federal levels, including Treasurer of the Australian Society of Endodontology, ADASA PR Committee Chairman and Spokesman and ADASA Vice President.

event speaker

Dr Angelo Preketes

Dr Preketes obtained Graduate Diplomas in Clinical Dentistry at The University of Sydney in the areas of Oral Implants, and Conscious Sedation and Pain Control. He runs his own practice in Sydney and is a Visiting Dental Officer at the IV Sedation Department of West Mead Hospital.

event speaker

Dr Anikó Ball

Practising in Melbourne, Australia for over thirty years, Anikó suffered frequently from neck, back and shoulder pain. Doctors and physical therapists offered short-term symptom relief without identifying her condition as work related. Anikó recovered when she learned to recognise and change harmful work postures by applying bio-mechanical design principles. She founded Optimum Dental Posture to save her colleagues from suffering occupational chronic pain. Anikó has been a presenter at Australian Dental Association Congresses, CPD courses and group meetings. Trained in mind-body calming techniques and Inner Ergonomics, Anikó trains dentists and their teams around Australia and NZ how to reduce occupational chronic pain and stress. Her vision is the integration of ‘Inner Ergonomics & Wellness’ training in dental schools.

event speaker

Dr Ankit Garg

He is an Australian trained specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Oral Surgeon in Hobart Consulting at TASMANIAN ORAL, MAXILLOFACIAL AND IMPLANT SURGERY Branch Practices in Devonport and Launceston Operating at St Johns Private Hospital South Hobart and St Lukes Private Hospital Launceston

event speaker

Dr Ann Monteith

event speaker

Dr Anna Sahafi

Dr Anna Sahafi (DDS) qualified from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden in 2002. Dr Sahafi practiced in Sweden for a number of years before continuing to pursue her dental career in London working as a private dentist for almost a decade. The desire for knowledge and sharing knowledge has always been a natural fit for Anna. There is no doubt that her appetite for knowledge in the continued developments of patient care was cultivated during her time with many of the leading professors in the dental world. Moving to Australia provided the perfect platform for Anna to dedicate her next career move to dental education and training. Anna is keen to leverage and impart her experience to assist and develop the skills of others.

event speaker

Dr Annalene Weston

Dr Annalene Weston is a Dentolegal Consultant for Dental Protection Australia. She is the first point of contact for members, providing colleague to colleague support and advice. Dr Weston completed her undergraduate dental degree and vocational training in the UK, and worked in the NHS and private dentistry for four years before immigrating to Australia in 2003. She has worked across three Australian states, in both private and public dentistry, and gained her Masters in Health Law through the University of Sydney, Faculty of Law in 2009. Dr Weston was awarded a Fellowship to the American College of Dentistry in 2016 and a Fellowship to the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2019 in recognition of her strong work in ethics and collegiate support. Dr Weston continues to practice on a part time basis.

event speaker

Dr Anthony Lynham

nthony completed his surgical training in Maxillofacial surgery in Queensland. A Fellowship visit to Switzerland enabled him to gain further experience in this fascinating surgical field. Dr Lynhams’ experience includes dento-alveolar surgery, dental implants, wisdom teeth, facial trauma and reconstruction, sleep apnoea surgery, orthognathic surgery, bone grafting and oro-facial pathology. He has a special interest in orbital surgery and post traumatic facial reconstructive surgery. Anthony is currently a sitting member of Queensland Parliament representing the people of Stafford and is the Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy.

event speaker

Dr Anthony Mak

Dr Anthony Mak obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Sydney University and then went on to complete his Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants). He graduated with multiple awards for clinical excellence and since then has built up two multi chaired practices in metropolitan Sydney focusing on comprehensive and aesthetic dentistry. Anthony is extremely passionate about dentistry and his interests lies in dental technologies and advances in materials and techniques. He has a unique understanding of Direct Composite Artistry and Cad-Cam Digital dentistry and is a key opinion leader for several dental companies in Australia and United States. He has written and published articles for the Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) and other dental magazines in Australia and New Zealand. Anthony has also published a compendium of direct composite artistry for GC Australasia and this has been distributed locally and internationally. Anthony has a thorough understanding of direct vs indirect dental restorations and has lectured locally and internationally on the topics of aesthetic dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Anthony Murphy

Anthony graduated from the University of Western Australia in 1990. He completed the Fellowship of Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons (General Stream) in 2002, Masters in Periodontics from University of Sydney in 2006, Fellowship of Royal College of Dental Surgeons (Specialist Stream of Periodontics) in 2006. Anthony worked in specialist private practice treating all areas of periodontics and surgical implant dentistry since 2007. He is the past NSW council representative for Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists and was involved in post-graduate implant training at the University of Sydney. He lectures locally on periodontal and surgical implant treatment. Anthony is a member of Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontitics, International Team of Implantology, Australian Dental Association and British Periodontal Society.

event speaker

Dr Anthony Tay

Dr Anthony Tay received his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne, Australia, in 2005. He is based in Singapore as a general practitioner in private practice. He has a special interest in composite rehabilitation, restorative dentistry and minimal intervention dentistry. He is the President of the Aesthetic Dentistry Society Singapore, as well as the past vice-president of the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (Singapore). Dr Tay regularly conducts workshops and gives lectures on the topic of composite in Singapore and overseas. He is a current trainer and Key Opinion Leader with GC and a certified DMG ICON trainer.

event speaker

Dr Anthony W Mak

event speaker

Dr Aodhan

Dr Docherty is a graduate of the University of Sydney Bachelor of Medical Science and Bachelor of Dentistry, completing his studies with honours and a University Medal. He has engrossed himself in postgraduate education becoming alumni of the Fahl Cosmetic Academy, the Kois Academy, completing a two-year orthodontic mini-residency through EODO and the City of London Dental School and a postgraduate diploma in clinical dentistry in the field of Dental Implants at the University of Sydney. Dr Docherty lectures domestically and internationally and is actively involved in mentoring and teaching recent graduates. He is currently in private practice in Sydney enjoying the mix of general dentistry and his passion for cosmetic work.

event speaker

Dr Aodhan Docherty

event speaker

Dr Aodhan J Docherty

event speaker

Dr Aovana Timmerman

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.

event speaker

Dr Arash Oviessian

Arash has a passion for not only sharing his extensive experience in Prosthodontics but also for making dentistry more enjoyable and successful! A highly respected specialist with multiple publications, Arash completed his prosthodontics training at the University of Sydney, obtaining the highest mark ever given for the final exam. His attention to detail, stemming from his experience as a sculpture, enhances his ability to create dental works of art! Dr Oveissian is excited to help you improve your expertise in dental ceramics and deliver your patient optimal and aesthetic clinical outcomes

event speaker

Dr Arjun Atresh

Dr Arjun Atresh is an Orthodontist in private practice in Bundoora and North Balwyn, having completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago in 2010 and subsequently a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics at the University of Melbourne. He has a keen interest in the management of skeletal malocclusions in growing children. Arjun is a clinical demonstrator for the Melbourne graduate orthodontic programme.

event speaker

DR ARMAND PUTRA

Dr Armand Putra completed his undergraduate training in 2010 at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree. In 2016, Dr Putra completed 3-year full time Graduate Certificate Training in Prosthodontics and a Master Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington, Seattle. Following his residency, Dr Putra further focused on implant surgery and complex implant rehabilitation through a 1-year full time Fellowship in Implant Dentistry under the world renowned implantologist, Professor Joseph Kan at Loma Linda University, California. Through rigorous examination, Dr Putra received US certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics and American National Board of Dental Laboratory Technology (Dental Technician) in 2017.

event speaker

Dr Arthur Volker

Dr Arthur Volker is an internationally recognised speaker and dentist within the dental community. Dr. Arthur Volker has globally published lectures and articles on topics of cosmetic dentistry, minimally invasive dentistry, and dental implants. Dr Volker is an administrator for RIPE. Between lecturing and presenting at events, he maintains a thriving practice in SunnyBrook, The United States.

event speaker

Dr Asheen Behari

Dr Asheen Behari is a general practitioner in private practice in Claremont, Perth. He graduated at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1993 and has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Implants at the University of Sydney. Dr Behari has also been a lecturer and tutor to final year dental students at the University of Western Australia.

event speaker

Dr Averil Tse

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.

event speaker

Dr Barbara Woodhouse

Dr Woodhouse graduated in dentistry from the University of Qld in 1978 and worked for Qld Health and in private practice - both in rural Queensland and in Brisbane - before deciding to specialise in oral and maxillofacial surgery. After completing a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, she returned to the University of Qld to teach and to complete a Masters degree in oral and maxillofacial surgery in combination with a four-year surgical training program, initially at the Royal Brisbane Hospital. Dr Woodhouse completed her final year in a world class training facility in the UK and was admitted to Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She was awarded a travelling Fellowship to Europe in recognition of the work she undertook in England. On her return to Australia, Dr Woodhouse commenced private practice in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. At the same time she completed a medical degree through the University of Queensland and was awarded a specialist Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. She was appointed a consultant at the Royal Brisbane and Princess Alexandra Hospitals from 1994 to 2009 where she pioneered several techniques not previously performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons in Queensland. She has also served as Lieutenant Colonel Consultant to the Australian Army, and is currently on the national board of examiners for doctors applying for specialist registration in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr Woodhouse practices all aspects of oral and maxillofacial surgery but has a special interest in the correction of facial deformity.

event speaker

Dr Barry Stewart

event speaker

Dr Becky Ellis

Dr Becky Ellis, BDS (Distinction), DCD (Perio)Dr Rebecca Ellis graduated BDS (Distinction) from the University of Otago 2011 and then worked as a dental house surgeon in both the Hawkes’ Bay and Auckland before working in private practice in Auckland. In 2015 Rebecca moved to Melbourne to complete a three-year doctoral degree in Periodontology. During her training she was awarded an ITI research grant for preclinical research in implant dentistry. Her research interests include preclinical and clinical research in immediate implant placement and also guided bone regeneration. Rebecca is an active member of the NZDA and her local branch. She is a member of ANZAP, a fellow of the ITI, Communications officer for the Australasian section as well as co-director of the Auckland CBD ITI Study Club.In 2020 Rebecca launched a new initiative- ‘Women in Dentistry- Ladies who lunch and learn’, a group focused on the wellbeing, education and support of the female demographic within the dental profession. Rebecca works as a specialist Periodontist in full-time private practice at the Institute of Dental Implants and Periodontics in Auckland, New Zealand.

event speaker

Dr Ben Lee

Ben completed his MDSc in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney. During this time, he was given the Young Prosthodontist Award by The International College of Prosthodontists. He is the past President of both the Australian Prosthodontic Society (NSW) and Australian Asian Association of Dentists. He is a mentor for implant diploma courses offered by the University of Sydney, University of Melbourne and Charles Sturt University. In addition, being a visiting honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney and a frequent presenter for Nobel Biocare, Ben frequently presents on the topic of dental implants and fixed prosthodontics. As a prosthodontist, Ben works full-time in his referral based Specialist Centre in Chatswood, Sydney, with particular interest in the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implant treatment

event speaker

Dr Ben Schottlander

Dr Ben Schottlander had an early interest in dentistry after he was inspired by his own dentist growing up. Since Dr Schottlander always enjoyed working with his hands, a career in dentistry seemed like a perfect fit. After earning his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Otago University, he began a career built on a wide range of experience. Dr Schottlander is especially interested in digital dentistry, ceramics like crowns and bridges, and implant dentistry. He is a major advocate for continued learning, so he regularly keeps up with the latest in dental technology, which he believes is one of the best ways to continue improving our standard of care. He is a member of the Australian Dental Association and the International Team for Implantology.

event speaker

Dr Ben Sellick

event speaker

Dr Benedicta Wong

Specialist in Oral Implantology Benedicta completed her BDS in New Zealand in 2005 and was the recipient of the Ivoclar Student Research Elective Award, the New Zealand Endodontic Society Prize, as well as the Robert Lewis Cultural Cup. She went on to work in Mackay for Queensland Health and then moved to practice in both the public and private sectors in Malaysia. While there, she was an active member of the Malaysian Dental Association and served on several branch committees. She returned back to Australia in 2011 to complete her training as a periodontist and was then involved as a clinical demonstrator for the dental undergraduate program. In 2013, she completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in the specialty of periodontics. She was awarded the Australia New Zealand Academy of Periodontists’ Medallion prize for her research thesis, which examined the association between haemolytic bacteria and periodontitis. She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, and is a member of the Australian New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP), International Team for Implantology (ITI), Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS) and the Australian Dental Association (ADA).

event speaker

Dr Bevan Chong

Dr Chong completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2005. After several years in public and private practice in New Zealand and Australia, Dr Chong pursued his specialist prosthodontic training at the University of Sydney, receiving his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) in 2013. He was also awarded membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Prosthodontics. Since completing his specialist training, Dr Chong has been involved in teaching prosthodontics at graduate and postgraduate levels at the University of Sydney as a specialist clinical educator and a member of the Planning Committee for the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) program. He also maintained a specialist position at Westmead Hospital. He continues to be involved in prosthodontic education as a clinical supervisor at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Bharat Agrawal

Dr Bharat Agrawal completed a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and Graduate Diploma of Dentistry at Griffith University, Gold Coast, graduating with multiple final year awards. His passion for aesthetic and restorative dentistry led him to complete a Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry with Distinction (MSc AesDent) through King’s College in London. His final year dissertation looked at the effectiveness and longevity of take-home dentist prescribed tray bleaching techniques combined with a clinical audit. He has presented on tooth whitening, digital workflows, the alignment-restorative interface and the provision of Invisalign with a key focus on minimally invasive aesthetic Dentistry throughout Australia and in the UK. In 2018 he had a case report selected for publication by Invisalign as a clinical white paper which looked at combination aesthetic treatments including alignment, whitening, additive bonding and dentofacial aesthetic corrections using facial injectables. Dr Agrawal is actively involved in mentoring and teaching recent graduates. Currently in private practice on the Gold Coast, he is passionate about the paradigm shift towards minimally invasive approaches to comprehensive smile make overs.

event speaker

Dr Bill Kahler

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.

event speaker

Dr Bo Bruce

Dr. William “Bo” Bruce received his D.M.D. degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1998. Subsequently, he completed residency training in St. Petersburg, Florida. After completing his training, Dr. Bruce opened a practice in Simpsonville, South Carolina. His practice is geared towards solving complex restorative and aesthetic problems. Dr. Bruce is an Affiliate Professor in prosthodontics at the Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Bruce is a internationally recognized speaker on occlusion and esthetics with predictability. He has been a featured lecturer for The Chicago Mid Winter, American Equilibration Society, American Dental Association, and AACD just to name a few. He has authored and published numerous articles and is a consultant for several dental manufacturers. Dr. Bruce is cofounder of Upward Dental, an educational company focused on implementing dental excellence. In 2007, Dr. Bruce became an Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Bob Hotinski

Dr Bob Hotinski is Head of Oral Restorative and Rehabilitation Services at UWA Dental School. Bob has been involved in teaching in WA in various capacities over a number of years as well as lecturing nationally and internationally to under graduates, general dentists and specialty groups.

event speaker

Dr Boris Cherkasski

event speaker

Dr Braydon Patterson

Dr Braydon Patterson is a specialist orthodontist working in private practice in Melbourne. He completed his dental degree at the University of Melbourne in 2007 and worked as a dentist for five years before completing his orthodontic degree at the University of Sydney. In addition to being a member of the Australia Dental Association and the Australian Society of Orthodontists, Braydon also has certification with the Australian Orthodontic Board.

event speaker

Dr Brenton Hearn

Dr Brenton Hearn would like to thank the profession for their continued support, following his move to Advanced Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in February 2017. Dr Hearn feels it is timely to inform the profession, both more recent and previous referrers, who may not have been aware of the move to 238 Angas Street, Adelaide from Ward Street, North Adelaide. Essentially nothing has changed, but is now strengthened by the modern, state of the art new clinic. Dr Hearn is continuing to provide the same high standard of service to your patients and will continue to work from all the previous outlying clinics. Dr Hearn has been in oral and maxillofacial practice for 20 years and hopes to be offering the same stress free, friendly and convenient appointments for many years to come.

event speaker

Dr Brian Chee

Dr Brian Chee completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Sheffield in 2002 before attending the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2007 to complete his MFDS. In 2010 Dr Chee completed his MSc in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics with distinction at the University of Manchester. He relocated to Adelaide in 2012, then completed his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontology) at University of Adelaide and has been at Greenhill Periodontics and Implants since January 2015. Brian has several publications in international journals and recently completed a chapter on implants for the forthcoming book ‘Practical Procedures in Aesthetic Dentistry' (Wiley Publishing). He is the current Federal Councillor for the Australian Society of Periodontology (South Australia branch). Dr Chee is a member of the following groups: Australian Society of Periodontology, Australian & New Zeland Academy of Periodontists, International Team fo Implantology and Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England.

event speaker

Dr Brian Whitley

Curriculum Vitae. Brian graduated BSc from the University of Canterbury, majoring in Zoology, in 1979.In 1983, he graduated BDS from the University of Otago. After 2 years as a Dental House Surgeon at Waikato Hospital in Hamilton, New Zealand. Brian spent 2 years as a Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Basingstoke District Hospital and The Royal Berkshire Hospital in The UK. He completed MDS (OMS) University of Otago in 1990 and was a Senior Registrar in Auckland in 1991 and at Waikato Hospital in 1992.Brian completed the specialist qualification FRACDS (OMS) in July 1992 and from January 1993 until July 1994 was a Clinical Fellow at the University of Texas Health Science Centre, Houston, Texas, USA. He has been in private specialist practice since 1994 and held a visiting appointment at Waikato Hospital from July 1994 until April 2013. Brian has over 20 years experience in surgical implant dentistry. He also has interests in the fields of oral pathology, oncology, orthognathic surgery, and the surgical management of TMJ disorders. He has lectured extensively in both New Zealand and Australia as well as run several NZDA accredited courses in this country. Brian is a former President of the Waikato/Bay of Plenty Branch of the NZ Dental Association, former Chairman of the NZ Branch of ANZAOMS, former Chairman and NZ Treasurer of the ANZAOMS Research and Education Foundation as well as a former member of the RACDS NZ Regional Surgical Committee. He is a Board Member and on both the Clinical and Credentialing Committees at Braemar Hospital. In addition, Brian is on the Sports Medicine Waikato Executive as well as the St Peters Tennis Club Committee in Hamilton and the Smiles for the Pacific Executive.

event speaker

Dr Candice Zemnick

Dr. Zemnick is a Maxillofacial Prosthodontist who received her MPH from New York Medical. She attended Tufts University and then received her Prosthodontics training at Columbia University followed by the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Program at Columbia University Medical Center and the VA Medical Center. At Columbia University she remained for over 18 years as an Associate Professor and serving in such roles as Director of the Division of Prosthodontics, Director of Predoctoral Prosthodontics, Director of Digital Dentistry and as Director of the Maxillofacial Prosthetics Clinic. She is additionally published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Zemnick has worked in various faculty practices and private practices and has been a VA hospital Attending for over 10 years. She is most enthusiastic about serving as Digital Dentistry and Clinical Specialist for Stoneglass Inc., committed to providing the highest quality digital software (PDC) and fixed/removable prostheses to both clinicians and universities.

event speaker

Dr Carolina Perez

Prosthodontist at Tasman Prosthodontics & Bayside Dental Specialists Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia

event speaker

Dr Carolina Pérez Rodriguez

Carolina graduated from the University Complutense of Madrid in 2006. After completing her studies she moved to Oxford (UK), where she worked as a general dentist and undertook further studies in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and implants in London, Manchester, and France. During this time, she gained membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK). In early 2013 she settled in Melbourne and while working in private practice, she completed a part-time diploma in clinical dentistry in the field of implants at The University of Melbourne. Carolina also received her prosthodontics specialist training and degree at The University of Melbourne. In addition to working in private practice at Bayside Dental Specialists and Tasman Prosthodontics, Carolina is involved in continuous professional training as well as undergraduate and postgraduate teaching through The University of  Melbourne. She is the current president of the Australian Prosthodontic Society Victoria Branch, member of the Australian Osseointegration Society, the International Team for Implantology and the Australian Dental Association.

event speaker

Dr Carrie Tsai

Carrie completed her undergraduate degree in Sociology at University of California, Berkeley, her dental degree at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine in conjunction with her MPH at the Harvard School of Public Health (2010), where she was awarded an American Association of Public Health Dentistry Student Merit Award. Carrie then went on to complete her specialty program in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF, 2013), and was concurrently accepted into the UCSF Global Health Sciences Clinical Scholars Program. She received funding to complete a health policy research thesis, for which she was recognised with a Graduate Research Award from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD). During this time, Carrie also received funding and a Student Achievement Award in Global Oral Health for work on global nutrition and oral health programs in Nepal and Honduras. Carrie worked as an Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF as well as in private practice in the United States (both Seattle and San Diego) before moving to Australia. Carrie is currently a lecturer at the University of Sydney, School of Dentistry where she coordinates the paediatric dentistry curriculum as well as mentors student research projects. Carrie is also a dental specialist at the Department of Paediatric Dentistry at Sydney Dental Hospital and cares for paediatric patients in private practice in Hornsby and Chatswood.

event speaker

Dr Cecilia So

Dr Cecilia So is a dentist with practice limited to surgical dentistry and oral implant. After completing an undergraduate Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) degree at the University of Sydney in 2003, Cecilia went onto a hospital based surgical training post in the UK as a Senior House Officer for two years, achieving her Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons with the Royal College of Surgeons, London, by examination in 2008. Her interest in oral implants lead her to complete the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) USyd and she is now a Clinical Associate at University of Sydney both mentoring and lecturing for the program. She is also involved as an executive committee of the Australian Osseointegration Society. Cecilia has been a senior dental officer at Westmead Centre for Oral Health, providing surgical dental services in the Special Needs Unit from 2009 to present. Cecilia has focused her professional interests on oral surgery and implant dentistry and enjoys being involved in teaching, with a particular interest in mentoring recent graduates and working as a visiting surgical dentist both in metropolitan Sydney and rural NSW

event speaker

Dr Charlie Rowda

event speaker

Dr Chee Chang

Chee completed both his BDS and DClinDent in Prosthodontics in New Zealand in 1999 and 2009 respectively. He is involved with teaching of postgraduate students at Melbourne University, and has presented at conferences nationally and internationally on a variety of topics relate to prosthodontics. He has a long and keen interest in biomaterials, and has an emphasis on aesthetic treatments in his practice. Chee is a key opinion leader and product evaluator for a number of leading dental companies, and is also an invited reviewer for a number of international dental journals. Chee is a Past President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society at both the state and federal level.

event speaker

Dr Cherry Chen

Dr Cherry Chen - first year, Paediatric Dentistry, University of Melbourne

event speaker

Dr Chinar Goel

Dr Chinar Goel is a Consultant Psychiatrist who has been working in this position for last 10yrs and has worked in various leadership positions as Deputy Associate Medical Director of her Hospital Trust in UK, Head of Department for Psychiatry in a Tertiary Hospital in Perth and currently Head of Department for Psychiatry in local Tertiary Women’s hospital and Clinical Lead with St John of God Murdoch private hospital overseeing the opening of new 72 bedded private mental health hospital. She is trained in UK and has worked there as Consultant Psychiatrist for 4yrs before moving to Perth. Her area of interest is Youth Mental health especially managing pervasive developmental disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders and personality disorders. Over years, she has developed great interest in Young people with Autism Spectrum disorders and co-morbid mental health issues and how services can work together to improve their Quality of life.

event speaker

Dr Chiraag Devani

event speaker

Dr Chris Evans

Dr Chris Evans completed his BDSc (University of Queensland), and his MDSc in prosthodontics (University of Melbourne). He is in full-time specialist prosthodontic practice in Brighton, and has a branch practice in Albury, NSW. Chris has been involved with teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at The University of Melbourne and has been involved in several international multi-centre clinical research trials. He has presented on implant dentistry and other prosthodontic topics throughout Australasia, Asia, America and Europe.

event speaker

Dr Chris Moule

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

event speaker

DR CHRISTINA FRAVAL

OROFACIAL MYOFUNCTIONAL THERAPIST BUTEYKO BREATHING EDUCATION

event speaker

Dr Christine May

Launched Australia’s first teledentistry marketplace platform

event speaker

Dr Christopher (Kip) Homewood

Dr Christopher (Kip) Homewood completed his Bachelor of Dental Science degree from The University of Melbourne. He then completed a Doctor of Dental Science in Canada. Following this he practiced general dentistry for 20 years before returning to complete a Masters in Dental Science degree specialising in orthodontics. He has been a specialist orthodontist since 2000. Dr Homewood is a widely respected lecturer at local, national and international level and an honorary fellow at The University of Melbourne where he teaches the postgraduate orthodontic students. Dr Homewood has examined for The University of Melbourne at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and for the Australian Dental Council. He is a member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.

event speaker

Dr Christopher Barker

Dr Christopher Barker is a Queensland-based Periodontist who specialises in the full scope of specialist periodontics treatment methods. He is passionate about staying up-to-date with new treatments and technologies that assist in providing positive patient outcomes and experiences. Christopher is one of only a few specialist periodontists in Australia able to provide LANAP® – a minimally invasive laser periodontal treatment and Guided Biofilm Therapy, one of the latest technologies in dental hygiene treatments. Christopher is president of the Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS), former president of the Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP) and a director of International Team for Implantology (ITI) (Sunshine Coast branch). He is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and launched the inaugural public awareness campaign, ‘Fight Gum Disease Australia’ in February 2020.

event speaker

Dr Christopher Evans

Dr Christopher Evans completed his BDSc (University of Queensland), and his MDSc in prosthodontics (University of Melbourne). He is in full-time specialist prosthodontic practice in Brighton, and has a branch practice in Albury, NSW. Chris has been involved with teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students at The University of Melbourne and has been involved in several international multi-centre clinical research trials. He has presented on implant dentistry and other prosthodontic topics throughout Australasia, Asia, America and Europe.

event speaker

Dr Christopher Ho

Dr Christopher Ho is a Specialist Prosthodontist who received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with First Class Honours at the University of Sydney. He completed postgraduate studies in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Implants at the University of Sydney, and a Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics with Distinction from the University of London. Furthermore he completed a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney and is Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr Ho lectures extensively on aesthetic and implant dentistry both nationally and internationally. He is involved with the evaluation and development of new dental products and materials with several leading dental manufacturers. He was the Oral B spokesperson for Australia from 2012-2016. He contributes to the University of Sydney, having contributed to their undergraduate and postgraduate programs for over twenty years. Additionally, he lectures for the Oral Implant Diploma and Post-graduate Prosthodontic programs at the University of Sydney. He is a Faculty member of the Global Institute for Dental Education, Academy of Dental Excellence and is Visiting Lecturer at Kings College London, United Kingdom. He is author of numerous publications, as well as editor of the Wiley-Blackwell textbook “Practical Procedure in Aesthetic Dentistry”.

event speaker

Dr Chrys Antoniou

Dr Chrys Antoniou completed his undergraduate training in 1994 at the University of Sydney and gained fellowship into the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 1999. He then completed his specialist training in Orthodontics in 2002 at the University of Western Australia, gaining the degree of Master of Dental Science. In 2006 he commenced teaching of post-graduate students at the University of Sydney as an Honorary Associate. In 2008 he was appointed Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney. He was then awarded membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2008 (Orthodontics) and was state councillor of the Australian Society of Orthodontists (NSW branch) from 2005-2008. He maintains a specialist orthodontic practice in the Southern Sydney suburbs of Miranda, Hurstville and Engadine, in addition to rooms in Dubbo. He holds certification from the Australasian Orthodontic Board in addition to membership of the St George Dental Association, Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Orthodontists, American Association of Orthodontists and World Federation of Orthodontists. He is also an Invisalign Platinum Provider and has been providing Invisalign treatment to patients since 2006. Chrys has also acted as an examiner for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and conducted peer review for the Australasian Orthodontic Board. In addition to this, he has been a member of the committee charged with selecting candidates for specialist training in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney. Chrys’s main professional interests include aesthetic treatment modalities, orthopaedic/orthodontic therapy, growth modification treatment , Invisalign treatment and surgical orthodontics. In their spare time, Chrys and his wife chase after their three young boys.

event speaker

Dr Cigdem Kipel

Dr Cigdem Kipel is a multi-award winning Sydney based Principal Dentist a 7-surgery facility with a focus on developing high performance teams, efficient workflows and optimal practice systems that deliver outstanding patient experiences and growth. ​ Together with her skills in patient communication, top academic achievements and commitment to ongoing education, she is able to deliver clinical treatment outcomes of exceptional quality for her patients and maintain a high performing practice in a competitive landscape. ​ Dr Kipel’s current passion lies in the non-clinical aspects of dental practice: patient communication, practice management, leadership and team development, systemisation technology and practice growth. CEO and founder Principle practice management software and Level-Up systemisation software, she is passionate about leveraging technology and creating cutting-edge digital systems to unlock greater case acceptance, utilise more of the dental team in a patient’s treatment journey and to generate unique opportunities to provide convenience and wow-factors to the patient at every step. Dr Kipel has also gained extensive training in implantology, digital CAD-CAM technology, orthodontic clear aligner therapy and aesthetic dentistry and is committed to stay at the forefront of a continuously evolving technology.

event speaker

Dr Cindy Nguyen

Cindy graduated with her dental degree from the University of Melbourne in 2004. Having finished as dux of her year, Cindy received a number of awards from The University, The Melbourne Dental School and also from The Australian Dental Association. After five years of work in private practice and public clinics, Cindy commenced her specialty training in the field of Periodontics at the Melbourne Dental School. Her research project was on antibodies subclasses found in a chronic periodontitis population. Cindy has been invited to speak at interstate and overseas dental and hygiene conferences. She also has maintained her involvement in clinical demonstrating at The Melbourne Dental School since 2006. Cindy is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the specialist field of Periodontics.

event speaker

Dr Clare McNally

Dr Clare McNally completed her Assoc Degree in Dental Hygiene at Curtin University in 2000. She started at The University of Sydney as a lecturer in Bachelor of Oral Health in 2006 and completed her Master of Philosophy (Dentistry) at Sydney in 2012. Clare is in the final stages of her PhD at the University of Adelaide’s Adelaide Medical School and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Her project is titled: The oral health of hospitalised older inpatients. In 2018 Clare joined The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Dental School, as a Lecturer of Oral Health.

event speaker

Dr Clarence Tam

Dr Clarence Tam is originally from Toronto, Canada, where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery and General Practice Residency at the University of Western Ontario and the University of Toronto, respectively. Clarence's practice is limited to cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She is well-published to both the local and international dental press, writing articles, reviewing and developing prototype products and techniques in clinical dentistry. She frequently and continually lectures internationally. Clarence is the Chairperson and Director of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. She is currently one of only two individuals in Australasia to hold Board-Certified Accredited Member Status with the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Clarence is a Key Opinion Leader for multinational dental companies Kuraray Noritake, J Morita Corp, Hu-Friedy, Henry Schein, Ivoclar Vivadent, DentsplySirona, Kerr, GC Australasia, SDI, Coltene

event speaker

Dr Claudia Pinter

Dr Claudia Pinter studied dentistry in Austria and Germany. After graduating from the University of Vienna in 2016, she focused on orthodontics and specialised in Aligner Technology. In her activities as a speaker on aligner technology, she has already helped many doctors to perfect their results and reach their desired goals in a timely and efficient manner. She will teach you how to treat every malocclusion with aligners and to provide your patients with the smile they always dreamed of.

event speaker

Dr Craig Brown

Dr Craig Brown graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree with Second Class Honours from the University of Sydney in 1986. He is a general dental practitioner and has been running his own three-dentist practice in Manly, Sydney, since 1988. Craig has worked for ADA NSW Advisory Services on a part-time basis since 2011 as a Peer Advisor and, more recently, in a consultancy capacity. He has held an appointment as Adjunct Lecturer in the School of Dentistry and Health Sciences at Charles Sturt University and was admitted as a Fellow of both the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2015. Craig has had numerous articles on dento-legal matters published in The NSW Dentist and the Guild Insurance Annual Dento-Legal Review. He has presented widely within NSW and the ACT

event speaker

Dr Craig Campbell

Dr Craig Campbell is a General Practitioner specialising in everything from Paediatric CEREC restoration of hypoplastic molars to cutting edge aesthetic makeovers, incorporating digital dentistry in all aspects of Craig’s Practice. Trained in Otago circa 1998, Craig has participated in CEREC 20, 25, 27.5 & 30th Celebrations in North America. His other interest areas are Laser Dentistry & Forensic Dentistry. In the latter speciality, Craig was awarded a New Zealand Special Services Medal for his work identifying the dead in Thailand for the NZ Police following the Boxing Day Tsunami. Craig teaches CEREC workshops with his Admin colleagues of CEREC Files in Australia

event speaker

Dr Dan Hanson

Dr. Dan Hanson, co-founder of mYofocUs, has dedicated his career to paediatric pre-orthodontics since 2011. He lectured to dental practitioners, for Myofunctional Research Company (MRC), globally until 2017. He was the principal dentist of the MRC Clinic in Robina, Queensland, from 2012 to 2016. Dr. Dan has a number of other useful skills beyond his dental degree. He seeks the root cause of symptoms, and has a keen interest in nutrition and breathing dysfunction and their effects on the mouth, teeth and jaws, as well as the rest of the body. He is a fully qualified Buteyko Breathing Retraining Educator, having successfully completed training in 2011 and has a wealth of knowledge about how to help people change breathing habits. He is also the co-founder of the Tongue Tie Institute, an educational organisation aimed at teaching the highest level of education in the diagnosis and treatment of oral restrictions for all age groups. Since 2018, he and Dr. Donny are educating dentists and various health practitioners about the mYofocUs pre-orthodontic system, locally and internationally.

event speaker

Dr Daniel Andreasen-Cocker

Dr Daniel Andreasen Cocker graduated in dentistry from the University of Western Australia in 2006 before working in rural country practice for several years. Dr Andreasen Cocker then spent two years working as a resident at Princess Margaret Hospital for Children in Perth before moving to Melbourne for specialist paediatric dentistry training at The University of Melbourne, completing this is 2014. He then worked at The Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne as a senior registrar and fellow as well as private specialist practice until taking on the role of Head of Paediatric Dentistry at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. His particular interests are reducing preventable hospital admissions, and treatment of anxious children. Dr Andreasen Cocker is currently having to learn to apply the theory of dental care to his very active toddler.

event speaker

Dr Daniel Felman

Dr Felman achieved a Bachelor of Dental Science graduating with Honours at the University of Melbourne in 2001. During several years of general practice, Dr Felman developed a keen interest in endodontics and completed his specialist training in the field in 2010 with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry, also at the University of Melbourne. As a registered specialist endodontist Dr Felman achieved Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). He is also a Member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists (ANZAE), the American Association of Endodontists (AAE), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and the International Association of Dental Traumatology (IADT). He also serves on the Victorian committee of the Australian Society of Endodontology (ASE Vic). Complementing his full-time private practice commitments, Dr Felman is the Endodontic Specialist Consultant at Monash Medical Centre. He lectures widely, both locally and nationally, teaches endodontics at the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University, and maintains a special interest in the management of complex traumatic dental injuries.

event speaker

Dr Daniel Selim

Dr Daniel Selim graduated as a Dental Surgeon in 2009 before training as an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist at the Brisbane Dental Hospital, Herston (University of Queensland). His training included rotations at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, St Vincent's Private Hospital, visits to Holy Spirit Northside hospital, as well as rotations to several private radiology practices in Brisbane and Perth. He has lectured to Queensland Health, and at the University of Queensland, and was actively involved in the teaching of undergraduate dentistry students. Dr Selim is a Member of the Royal Australiasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) in Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology and is currently the only registered Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist based in the state of NSW

event speaker

DR DANIELLE LAYTON

Danielle is a prosthodontist in private practice in Brisbane, Australia; a visiting specialist at the University of Queensland, Australia; and a Reader for a Doctor of Philosophy at Oxford University, United Kingdom. Danielle graduated dentistry with the University Medal from University of Queensland, qualified with high distinction as a Prosthodontist at University of Sydney, and completed a Master of Science in Evidence Based Health Care at Oxford University. Research interests include patient-based outcomes, prosthesis survival, medical indexing, time to event methodology and the influence of withdrawn data. Danielle is also actively involved in committee and leadership roles in the Australian Dental Association, Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontics, Oxford University Society, and Hertford Middle Common Room, Oxford.

event speaker

Dr David Attia

Dr. David Attia has been in private practice since completing his dental degree at Griffith University, Queensland. Following graduation, David has attended numerous post-graduate courses and education programs. David has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics through City of London Dental School, and is now a clinical instructor for dentists completing the diploma through EODO, Australia. Although he enjoys all facets of dentistry, David has a key interest in oral surgery, wisdom teeth removal, dental implantology and perioplastic (gum) surgery which led him to complete a Master’s in Oral Implantology through Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany. In addition to this, David has attended countless continuing education programs, honing in on the areas of advanced dental implantology and the latest concepts and techniques in bone and soft tissue augmentation procedures. Dr. Attia is an active member of the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry (ASID) and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) and has completed his fellowship with the ICOI. David’s unique combination of education and training allows him to implement cutting-edge treatment, offering patients comprehensive, predictable and long-term treatment solutions. David firmly believes that knowledge is something that ought to be shared. He has presented lectures on Oral Implantology both locally and overseas and is also involved in live surgical training of dentists looking to begin their journey in dental implantology. When he’s not busy working, David enjoys travelling, going to the gym and playing soccer. He is actively involved in his church community and enjoys spending time with his family and friends.

event speaker

Dr David Barnard

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)

event speaker

Dr David Bloom

Dr David Bloom is one of the UK’s leading restorative and cosmetic dentists based in London and Hertfordshire, who has a passion and enthusiasm for all aspects of dentistry including smile makeovers, veneers, orthodontics and implants. Having previously been the lead dentist at the same dental studio for 24 years, Dr Bloom understands what works over time. He instructs and lectures both nationally and internationally, and is a sought-after expert in other dental practices. He is trusted by both celebrities and other dentists seeking treatment for themselves. Dr Bloom believes in preventative dentistry first and foremost, ensuring that a healthy smile is the foundation of his work. He completes a thorough, comprehensive diagnosis and presents all options to his patients. Dr Bloom listens to his patient's needs and desires, applying his extensive knowledge and skills to provide exceptional results. Dr Bloom’s opinions and knowledge are regularly used in magazines, radio and television. He was the chosen dentist for the hit TV show Extreme Makeover UK. He has transformed the smile of a number of celebrities including Tulisa Conlostavlos, Ben Foden, Sophie Anderton and Kyran Bracken.

event speaker

Dr David Figdor

Dr David Figdor has over 30 years clinical experience as a specialist in endodontic practice in central Melbourne. He graduated with a BDSc in 1980 and a Masters Degree in the field of Endodontics in 1984, both from Melbourne University. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) in 1985 and a year later was the first Endodontist in Australia to be awarded a Diploma in Endodontics, a highly specialised qualification of the RACDS. Research conducted over more than a decade with collaborators at the University of Umeå, Sweden led to a PhD in 2002. David’s primary research interest is in the field of endodontic microbiology. He is a Fellow of the Australian Society for Microbiology and has been a visiting scientist at Monash University where he has collaborated on research with others. He is a contributor to 2 books and has authored or co-authored more than 40 scientific papers in the endodontic literature. More than half a dozen of these papers are highly cited in the endodontic literature and two are independently reported in the top 10 most-cited papers in the field of Endodontology.

event speaker

Dr David Fu

An associate lecturer at the University of Queensland, Australia, Dr David Fu graduated from his BDSc (UQ) in 2010 and finished his Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Special Needs Dentistry) in 2020. Dr Fu is enthusiastic about treating patient with special needs, a specialty which involves treating vulnerable patients with psychiatric or medically complex conditions or patients with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.

event speaker

Dr David G H Cable

event speaker

Dr David G Sykes

I was educated at Bedford School, UK and gained BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from University London in 1975. I worked as house officer and senior house officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Birmingham Dental School and Ipswich Hospital and then in general dental practice in London. I moved to Australia in 1980 and worked as dental officer at Brisbane Dental Hospital then Registrar and Senior Registrar (Prosthodontics) at Westmead Clinical Dental Hospital 1981-1986. I gained MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) from the University of Sydney during this time and Fellowship in General Dental Practice from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. I was listed at a Specialist Prosthodontist in 1990 and have been in private prosthodontic practice in Sydney since 1986 with a particular interest in implant dentistry and treating the complex restorative case.

event speaker

Dr David Goode

event speaker

Dr David Grossberg

Dr Grossberg is Specialist Periodontist in Sydney Australia. He obtained his post graduate training in Periodontics at the University of Pennsylvania and is a Diplomat of the American Board of Periodontology. He is a Specialist Clinical Associate in Periodontics at the University of Sydney, Fellow of the International College of Dentists and Past President of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists. He has been carrying out surgical implant placement since 1987 and has a special interest in the treatment of Periodontitis and soft tissue management. He has lectured throughout Australia and overseas in the fields of Periodontics and Implant Dentistry.

event speaker

Dr David Keir

event speaker

Dr David McIntosh

event speaker

Dr David Neal

David Neal is a Director and founder of The Eighth Mile Consulting, specialising in leadership development, team dynamics, communication and strategy. David’s experience stems from a lengthy combined career as Army Combat Officer, Commercial Executive, and Senior Project Manager. David has a reputation for cutting through the noise, speaking openly about difficult topics, and tackling conflict head-on. He has been featured in FORBES magazine for his education in leadership and personal development. In recent years The Eighth Mile has supported an international community, assisting organisations to repair teams, implement strategies and foster effective leaders. David holds Bachelor and Master's degrees ranging from Management, English, Business, Project Management and Strategic Human Resource Management.

event speaker

Dr David Rice

Founder of the nation’s largest student and new dentist community, igniteDDS, Dr. David Rice travels the world speaking, writing and connecting today’s top young dentists with tomorrow’s most successful dental practices. In addition to igniteDDS, Dr. Rice maintains a team-centered, restorative and implant practice in East Amherst, NY. With 25 years of practice in the books, he has completed curriculums at the Spear Center, The Pankey Institute, The Dawson Center and most prolifically, the school of hard knocks.

event speaker

Dr David Roberts

Dr David Roberts is a past President of the Queensland branch of the Australian Prosthodon-tic Society, the Australian Osseointergration Society and the current president of the Bennett Movement Dental Study Club. David completed his Bachelor qualification in 1991, graduating with first class honors and four academic awards in his final year. Prior to this he had accepted a commission from the Royal Australian Navy and on graduation took up his position as a Dental officer and served at numerous locations in Australia and with the United Nations in Rwanda. David commenced his full time Masters study in 1996 and graduated in 1998. After completing his specialist training he served his remaining time with the Navy in Canberra and Brisbane. David has been an examiner and lecturer at both undergraduate and postgraduate level at the University of Queensland Dental School and the Griffith University Dental School and he has lectured extensively on Prosthodontics and Dental Implants throughout Australia and interna-tionally. Since 2000, he has conducted a Specialist Prosthodontic practice in South Brisbane and Camp Hill and he has a special interest in full arch implant supported restorations and CADCAM integration in Prosthodontics.

event speaker

Dr David Sykes

OAM, BDS (Lond), MDS (Syd), LDS RCS(Eng), FRACDS, MRACDS (Pros) Dr Sykes is a specialist prosthodontist working in Sydney with a particular interest in implant dentistry. He has been involved in implant treatment almost from its introduction in Australia and has considerable experience in treating the complex restorative case. Dr Sykes is a Senior Clinical Associate at the University of Sydney teaching on the postgraduate prosthodontic programme and the Diploma in Oral Implantology. He has lectured in the area of restorative dentistry and prosthodontics with a special interest in implants and medico-legal issues. Dr Sykes has served on the Councils of the Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, the Dental Board of NSW and the Advisory Panel for Dental Protection Ltd. Dr Sykes is currently a Board member of the Australian Dental Council.

event speaker

Dr David Sykes OAM

I was educated at Bedford School, UK and gained BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from University London in 1975. I worked as house officer and senior house officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Birmingham Dental School and Ipswich Hospital and then in general dental practice in London.

event speaker

Dr Dayea Oh

BDSc(Hons), MFDS RCSEd, DClinDent(DMFR) Dayea (Dee) Oh is an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist. Dee received her Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons) from The University of Queensland (UQ) in 2015. She completed her Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (MFDS) in 2018 at The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd), followed by the three-year Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology at The University of Queensland 2020. It included training at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, private radiology practices and at the School of Dentistry at The University of Queensland. Dee holds the position of Senior Lecturer at UWA’s Dental School and leads the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology components for the DMD programme. Dee is a member of AADMFR (Australian academy of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology).

event speaker

Dr Dean Licenblat

Has been in private general practice in Sydney since graduating from the University of Sydney’s Dental program, and has also completed his Bachelor of Science with honours in Microbiology. He also holds a prestigious Master’s Degree from the Goethe University in Frankfurt with a focus on Oral Implantology and Bone Grafting. Dr. Licenblat is Treasurer of the ASID (Australian Society of Implant Dentistry) and a senior tutor for the Master’s program in Oral Implantology for Goethe University, Frankfurt. Many of the Australian dentists graduating from the program the past few years have been fortunate to have Dr. Licenblat mentor and guide them. As a member of numerous dental societies and an unparalleled dedication to continuing education, Dr. Licenblat often attends post-graduate educational programs both locally and abroad. The results of which are integrated into the practice thus offering patients the most technologically advanced and effective long-term treatment modalities.

event speaker

Dr Deborah Amott

Dr Amott, ENT Surgeon, has subspeciality interests in paediatric ENT and upper airway surgery to address snoring and OSA. She works closely with physicians, paediatricians, and her local dentist colleagues to address the symptoms and consequences of snoring/OSA in children and adults. After all, everyone – patients, families, partners – deserves as good night’s sleep.

event speaker

Dr Denise Donlon

Dr Denise Donlon is a Senior Lecturer at Sydney University, Curator of the Shellshear Museum, and a Founding Fellow of the Faculty of Science in the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia.

event speaker

Dr Desmond Ong

Desmond Ong is currently a Clinical Academic in the Discipline of Orthodontics at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry, where he is involved in both the Undergraduate and Postgraduate Orthodontic Programs. Desmond is also in full-time specialist orthodontic private practice in Townsville. Desmond is a past recipient of the Raj Prasad Award from the Australian Society of Orthodontists and the Young Lecturer Award from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

event speaker

Dr Devika Iyer

Dr Iyer has a continued passion for surgery and periodontics. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1992 and commenced her practice Grandstand Dental Care in 1998 with a strong periodontal focus. Dr Iyer has been surgically placing and restoring implants for many years after receiving formal training in Implant Dentistry with the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry in 2005, her Masters in Oral Implantology from Frankfurt University and a Masters in Periodontics from the International Medical College Germany. She is also a Diplomate at the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI, USA). Dr Iyer has a real passion for working with patients to achieve the best possible comprehensive outcomes. She offers a range of solutions to help them from full arch dental rehabilitation using 4 to 6 dental implants, sinus lifting procedures, complex cosmetic and periodontal procedures, various non-surgical and surgical procedures including periodontal grafting and the use of Platelet-rich fibrin in the use of periodontal regeneration.

event speaker

Dr Diane Tay

Dr Diane Tay is a registered specialist paediatric dentist committed to providing a high standard of dental care to infants, children and adolescences in a caring and friendly environment. While she enjoys all facets of paediatric dentistry, she has a special interest in the areas of oral medicine and pathology and the management of children with special needs or those with complex medical backgrounds. Diane works at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and also in private practice in Sydney and Port Macquarie.

event speaker

Dr Dimitra Mersinia

Bachelor of Dental Surgery Master of Science (Neuroscience) Bachelor of Science (Economics/Social Policy) Member of the Faculty of Dental Surgeons England/Ireland Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

event speaker

Dr Dinusha Goodawardhana

Dr Dinusha Goodawardhana is a prosthodontist that graduated from her undergraduate dentistry degree from the University of Melbourne in 2005 and from the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics, also from the University of Melbourne in 2013. Current Dinusha divides her working time in private practice in Hawthorn and Frankston and also in the teaching and lecturing program with the Melbourne Dental School at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Dinusha Goonawardhana

Dr Dinusha Goonawardhana completed her undergraduate degree at The University of Melbourne in 2005 and has been a practising dentist on the Mornington Peninsula. She has completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics at The University of Melbourne and is a registered specialist Prosthodontist. Dr Goonawardhana has a special interest in complex cosmetic cases including ceramic restorations and has lectured on this for both local and international conferences. Dr Goonawardhana also divides her time with lecturing at the University of Melbourne and private practice in Hawthorn and Frankston, and is the chair of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch (ADAVB) Peninsula Group and Secretary of the ADAVB Inner East Group.

event speaker

Dr DJ Zanicotti

event speaker

Dr Dominic Aouad

Dominic Graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery attaining the Moore Medal and the Pierre Fauchard Scholarship rewarding academic excellence and outstanding contribution to the school. Since then, Dominic has become a partner at his dental practice in Sydney, and has also attained an MBA from the University of Newcastle. Since graduation Dominic has held several positions with ADA NSW and ADA Inc and is currently a member of the Dental Education and Training Committee.

event speaker

Dr Donna Richards

Dr Donna Richards completed her undergraduate dental and post graduate Endodontic training at the University of Melbourne. Donna is a member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons and the Australian Society of Endodontology. She has been a committee member of the ASE since 2006. She is the immediate past president of the ASE (NSW Branch) and is currently the NSW federal ASE councillor. Her interest is in providing endodontic treatment in a calm and relaxed environment. Donna is actively involved in teaching rotary instrumentation techniques and use of the operating microscope for Endodontics. Outside of Endodontics she is interested in gardening, endurance sports and spending time with her family.

event speaker

Dr Donny Mandrawa

Dr Donny Mandrawa, co-founder of mYofocUs, has been performing myofunctional orthodontics since 2001. 95% of his patients are children. He has a great passion for helping children to grow towards their maximum unique genetic potential, and has attended numerous professional development courses all over the world to further his knowledge in this ever evolving field. He has a wealth of clinical experience at developing the jaws, through correction of oral and facial muscle dysfunctions. Furthermore, he has educated over 150 dentists on myofunctional orthodontics for The University of Airlangga in Surabaya, Indonesia. Now, he co-runs and co-presents the mYofocUs Mini Residency Modules and Courses with Dr. Dan, teaching dentists and various health practitioners (including Ear Nose Throat Specialists, Bodyworkers, Speech Language Pathologists, Lactation Consultants, etc.) about the mYofocUs pre-orthodontic system.

event speaker

Dr Dylan Yung

Dr Dylan Yung graduated from the University of Otago with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1992. He was a founding member of the NZ Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and maintains a private practice in Newmarket, Auckland, with a focus on reconstructive & aesthetic dentistry. Dr Yung brings a wealth of knowledge and experience from his extensive training abroad at the Fahl Centre for Aesthetic Dentistry (Brazil), the Kois Center, UCLA & the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (USA) where he has also served as a clinical instructor. He has conducted numerous seminars and workshops both nationally and internationally lecturing on the latest aspects of cosmetic dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Edelmiro De Hoyos

Edelmiro (Dr Miro) holds a PhD in Prosthodontics which is the specialised area of dentistry that deals with extensive and more complicated cosmetic and restorative treatments such as veneers, crowns, bridge, implants and partial and full dentures. Dr Miro is a clinical demonstrator at University of Melbourne and at La Trobe University, and he is also the Chairman of the Metropolitan ADA metropolitan group K. He is a very gentle and caring dentist, and outside dentistry Dr Miro loves playing Golf and bringing up his young kids.

event speaker

Dr Edmund Young

Edmund graduated in 1991 with and BSc and BDS from the University of Otago. He worked at Auckland hospital as a dental house surgeon before going into private practice, spending 10 years as a West Auckland dentist. He completed his fellowship from the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in 2008 and established his current private practice in Meadowbank. He has a keen interest in biomimetic dentistry having been trained by Dr David Alleman in Salt Lake City and Dr Simone Deliperi in Sardinia. He is a founder of Auckland’s Biomimetic Study group and is an active member of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Edward Hsu

Dr Edward Hsu obtained his dental qualification with honours from the UQ in 1999 and medical qualification also from UQ in 2003. Following advanced surgical training rotating through most of the major hospitals in Queensland, Dr Hsu obtained the qualification of FRACDS (OMS) and is registered as a specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeon with both the Australian Dental Board and the Australian Medical Board. Dr Hsu then completed additional surgical fellowship training in one of the busiest tertiary referral hospitals in London, UK.

event speaker

Dr Edward Mitoma

Dr Mitoma was born and raised in Oakland, California and graduated high school when he was just 16. He attended Pacific Union College followed by Loma Linda University where he received his Dental Degree. Dr Mitoma is regularly at the forefront of dental technology, he was one of the first dentists to offer same day milled and cemented crowns. He’s been using digital dentistry in his clinic for years and was one of the first dentists in San Fransisco to be able to offer CEREC crowns to his patients.

event speaker

Dr Edward Ohlrich

Dr Edward Ohlrich obtained his Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours at the University of Queensland before gaining experience as a dental officer in the Australian Army. He completed a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry, specialising in Periodontology in 2010. He was subsequently admitted to Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the discipline of Periodontology. Dr Ohlrich has been a clinical instructor at the University of Otago and University of Queensland and has been an examiner at Griffith University. Dr Ohlrich is a past President of the Australian Society of Periodontology, Queensland branch. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists and the Australian Dental Association. Dr Ohlrich maintains full time private practice at EOPerio & Dental Implants in Aspley.

event speaker

Dr Elena Hotinski

Demonstrator: Implant Prosthodontics 1 - Single Units Elena grew up in Perth and originally graduated from The University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Dental Science. After working as a general dentist in private practice in Perth, she then relocated to Adelaide. It was here she completed a further three years of study, receiving her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry at The University of Adelaide in 2017 to qualify as a specialist prosthodontist. During her postgraduate studies, Elena also completed a short term clinical residency in maxillofacial prosthodontics overseas, as well as gaining publications in the Australian Dental Journal and the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr Hotinski is the current president for the Australian Prosthodontic Society (South Australian branch) and is regularly invited to give clinical education lectures to both general dentists and fellow specialists. She has also been extensively involved in teaching of the undergraduate dental students at The University of Adelaide for the past nine years. She has interest in all aspects of prosthodontics including implantology, with a research focus on angulation correcting implants, complex restorative dentistry and the treatment of tooth wear, cosmetic dentistry, as well as challenging denture cases.

event speaker

Dr Elina Castro

event speaker

Dr Elissa Freer

Elissa graduated from the University of Queensland in Dentistry in 1988 and went on to complete her specialist orthodontic training there in 1997. She has worked in private orthodontic practice since 1998 and currently works at Brisbane Orthodontics. She is a senior lecturer in orthodontics at the University of Queensland where she has been on staff for 11 years. Elissa is involved in both undergraduate teaching and running the post-graduate orthodontic training program. She is currently involved in student research projects on the accuracy of Invisalign treatments, efficiency of remote monitoring of Invisalign patients and orthodontic treatment need within the public health system. Her interests include fishing, spending time at the beach, bushwalking and bird watching.

event speaker

Dr Elizabeth Lou

Dr Elizabeth Lou (BDS, DClinDent) is an Endodontist in Sydney. She obtained her dental and specialist training from the University of Adelaide. She has been in involved with clinical teaching at the University of Adelaide and at the Westmead dental hospital

event speaker

Dr Elizabeth Milford

event speaker

Dr Emma Bowman

event speaker

Dr Emma Megson

BSc (UNSW), BDent (Hons) (Syd), DClinDent (Perio) (Adel), FRACDS (Perio)

event speaker

Dr Enrique Guzman

Dr Enrique Guzman has given more than 90 courses 17 in 4 Different Continents between 2014 –America, Europe, Asia, Africa And in 2015-2017 he was the International Speaker for the MicroVisionGroup, Ivoclar Vivadent, and BAIRD British Academy of Implant and Restorative Dentistry. In 2011 Dr Guzman completed a Diploma in Implant Surgical of Prosthetic Autonomous from the University of Ciudad Juarez | UACJ and a bachelor of Dental Surgeon in 2009 from Autonomous University of Baja California | UABC. In 2015 Dr Guzman received the Excellence in Prosthodontics Award by the AIOP " Asosiación Italian Prosthetic Dentistry " and APS "The American Prosthodontic Society " AIOP ceremony at the 34th International Congress and 88th The Annual Meeting of the American Prosthodontic Society. He also holds the Digital Smile Design Certification DSD Master with Christian Coachman for Mexico City. Dr Guzman received his Diploma in Implant Surgical - Prosthetic Biotechnology Institute Mexico City and his Specialty in Prosthodontics from the Intercontinental University, Mexico City in 2015.

event speaker

Dr Eric Lowenhaupt

Dr Eric Lowenhaupt attended Florida State University for undergraduate studies and Emory University in Atlanta for his Dental and Orthodontic training. He completed a general practice residency and practiced general dentistry for six years before returning for his graduate orthodontic training at Emory University. Since 1986, he has been in the private practice of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics in Florida. Eric lectures nationally and internationally through his affiliation with (G) nathos (The Ricketts School for Bioprogressive Education, Southeast)and VOCA (Vital Orthodontic Considerations Australasia)

event speaker

Dr Eric Tan

Dr Eric Tan graduated in dentistry from the University of Adelaide and shortly thereafter completed a Masters degree in Prosthodontics from the University of Melbourne. He has lectured in Australia and internationally on topic srelating to implant dentistry, adhesion, aesthetics, occlusion and ceramics. He was formerly involved in the clinical teaching of fixed prosthodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Melbourne at the under graduate and postgraduate level for 13 years. He maintains a Private Specialist Prosthodontic Practice in Brighton, Victoria.

event speaker

Dr Erika Vinczer

Dr Erika Vinczer graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1991 and subsequently obtained her MDSc in 2003 from the University of Queensland. She currently has a specialist Endodontic practice in Adelaide. Erika is actively involved in teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students and to general dental practitioners. She is passionate about helping practitioners achieve excellent endodontic outcomes for their patients and enjoy their endodontics along the way.

event speaker

Dr Errol Kilov

Dr Errol Kilov completed his BDS at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1977 and his ADEC examination in 1990 prior to emigrating to Australia in 1993. Dr Kilov worked in private practice until January 2019 as well as working in the public sector or approximately 12 months during 1996. Dr Kilov worked as a Community Relations Officer/Professional Consultant with ADAVB from June 2018-July 2020, is a CTI-Clinical Tutor Instructor at MDC (Melbourne Dental Clinic) and worked for Royal Flying Doctor Service Tas from September 2020-March 2021 Dr Kilov completed a Graduate Certificate in Dentistry in 2003 at the University of Adelaide, MRACDS(GDP) in 2009 and FRACDS(GDP) in 2017, and is a current member of the Board of Studies for MRACDS (GDP) and is an Examiner for FRACDS finals in the General stream. Dr Kilov has held several ADA positions including ADA Tasmanian Branch Councillor, Branch President, Tas Branch consultant to the ADAVB Defence Advisory Committee, Chairperson of the CPD committee of the ADA Tas Branch and member of the ADA Inc CPD Committee, and was nominated as a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International in 2007 as well as Pierre Fauchard Academy in 2017 and International College of Dentistry in 2018.

event speaker

Dr Eryn Agnew

event speaker

Dr Eugene Chan

Dr Chan was born in Singapore and lived there until his early twenties. He grew up playing water sports; swimming, water polo and later on, surf life saving. Dr Chan was in the armed forces for two and a half years before studying Dentistry, graduating in 1997. He worked at the children’s hospital in Singapore for two years before venturing into private practice. Dr Chan undertook his Masters in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney. He graduated in 2002 and was awarded the Professor Milton Sim’s Award for the top graduate in Australia that year. Thereafter he worked as an Orthodontic Specialist at the Sydney Dental Hospital and was also involved with orthodontic teaching and research programs of the postgraduate residents. Dr Chan maintains a part-time orthodontic practice in Singapore, flying there every six weeks. He obtained a scholarship from the University of Groningen in Netherlands to read his PhD which he completed in 2005. Dr Chan still enjoys the outdoors and keeping fit. He loves travelling and is a Clinical Consult to Invisalign (Australia and Asia Pacific), providing training for other clinicians in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taipei frequently.

event speaker

Dr Eugene Huang

Eugene completed his science degree with honors at the University of Queensland in 2003. He subsequently completed his dental and speciality training in the field of periodontology from Griffith University. Eugene has been involved in the teaching and clinical supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students. He is also a Senior Lecturer at University of Queensland. He is a member of ASP (Australian Society of Periodontology), ANZAP (Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists) and ITI (International Team for Implantology). Eugene has special interests in general periodontics, implant dentistry and the management of peri-implant disease.

event speaker

Dr Eugene Sheftel

event speaker

Dr Fadi Yassmin

Dr Yassmin graduated from Sydney University in 1993, his immediate interest in orthodontics and early interceptive orthopeadics in children paved the way for his passion in multidisciplinary treatment. When opening Broadway Dental Centre as a Sydney dentist, he knew that he needed to stay at the forefront of dentistry within the profession, to best serve the patients that attend the practice. Dr Yassmin established his practice in 1998 and has provided a boutique environment that not only remains state of the art in all technology, treatments and oral solutions, but provides each patient with a comfortable and relaxing experience. His interest and experience in Implant dentistry spans over 20 years. His accreditation and training has come from numerous institutions and world class clinicians. He completed the gIDE program in Implantology from UCLA in 2010 and has gone on to establish one of the only purpose built general anaesthetic facilities for his all on 4 clinic. He is an accomplished spokesperson on a number of dental health issues and a key opinion leader for several dental companies (Acteon ,Core 3D Phillips and Nobel Biocare )He is often called upon to speak at various functions and as a spokesperson for a number of media outlets .He is a regular on the channel 7 network on any dental topics or opinions. Dr Fadi Yassmin, is highly trained and skilled in all facets of dentistry; with particular interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, teeth whitening, makeovers and dental implants. To this day, Dr Yassmin regularly has continuing education on his agenda and attends post graduate courses both in Australia and overseas. His interests include Dento facial aesthetics and the use of facial injectables as part of his treatment planning. He has completed his Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry (2014) from the prestigious Kings College of London. This three year intense program is the only one of its kind in the world that encompasses a holistic and most up to date approach to aesthetic dentistry on both clinical and academic level. Having always been interested and practiced a high level of aesthetic dentistry it was a clear synergy when he first studied digital smile design with Dr.Christian Coachman. Not only did he incorporate this in his daily practice workflow but has become a speaker and official instructor for DSD ( Digital Smile Design).Having completed an intense residency at the headquarters of DSD with its founders ,he has been able to pass on the knowledge to his colleagues and meticulously designed courses. Recently he has been appointed the Australian Ambassador of the Humble Brush Organisation which is a non for profit international organization that provides toothbrushes to disadvantaged children of the world who do not have access to dental care.

event speaker

Dr Faye Goodyear

Dr Faye Goodyear is an Orthodontist with a specialist practice in Toowong. She graduated from Guy’s Hospital in 1998 and then returned to complete her Masters degree in Orthodontics which she completed in 2005 prior to emigrating to Australia later that year. She also holds a honours degree in Psychology from the University of London. She is a past president of the Australian Society of Orthodontics Queensland branch and is a member of the Australian Orthodontic Society, The British Orthodontic Society and the European Orthodontic Society. She worked in the public sector for 10 years prior to taking over the sole ownership of her private practice. She has also taught Orthodontics to undergraduates at the University of Queensland. She is married with two children and in her spare time she cycles competitively.

event speaker

Dr Firoz Vellani

Dr. Firoz Vellani obtained his medical degree in 1992 from the University of Sydney. He went on to do further accredited training in the fields of Anaesthetics, Intensive Care Medicine and Emergency Medicine. He spent 15 years practicing in these fields in both public and private hospitals in Sydney. Dr. Vellani has 20 years experience in providing sedation for dental procedures and now maintains a full time practice in this field. He has developed a special interest in procedural anaesthetics and dental sedation and currently provides this service to many leading dentists and dental specialists in Sydney - including endodontists, oral surgeons and prosthodontists. He is a member of the Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology and the Australian Society of Emergency Medicine. He also regularly attends scientific meetings of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.

event speaker

Dr Fotios Angelis

Dr Fotios Angelis trained at The University of Melbourne and graduated with honours in 2005. He worked at high end private practices in Melbourne for 6 years before deciding to pursue specialist training, undertaking a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics which he completed in 2014. Fotios has a special interest in aesthetic and complex treatment planning including implant-based solutions. He has a strong foundation in private dental practice as both a general and specialist practitioner and is experienced in the full range of prosthodontics Dr Angelis is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), the Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS) and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

event speaker

Dr Frank Chang

Dr Frank Chang is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with degrees in both medicine and dentistry. He completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Otago University in 2003 and a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at University of Auckland in 2009. After completing his surgical training, Frank went to the UK for further sub-specialty post fellowship training in Temporomandibular Joint surgery. Frank also received advance specialist training in adult and paediatric deformity surgery and head and neck oncology surgery. Frank works in private practice in South Perth.

event speaker

Dr Garima Sharma

Dr Garima Sharma worked as a general dentist in both public and private clinics in Sydney for many years before undertaking her specialist training in Endodontics. Garima completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics from the University of Adelaide, and was awarded the G.O. Lawrence Scholarship during her specialist training by the University of Adelaide. Garima has published research papers in both national and international journals. Garima is a honorary clinical educator at University of Sydney, teaching undergraduate students both at Westmead and Sydney Dental Hospital and works at a private practice in Sydney. Garima is the current Vice President of Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW branch).

event speaker

Dr Garrie Rao

event speaker

Dr Gary Smith

Gary completed his Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours in 1979 and his Master of Dental Science in Prosthodontics in 1987. He specialises in the fabrication of complete dentures with a particular interest in the Mandibular Suction Denture Technique of Prof Jiro Abe. In conjunction with other specialist practitioners he fabricates immediate dentures and implant retained appliances. He also fabricates labial veneer dentures and partial dentures, often using the rotational path design approach. Gary is committed to the profession of dentistry and has served on various committees of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Dental Association (ADAQ). He was elected to the council of the dental association in 2008 and was the 2017 President. For many years Gary held a part-time appointment at the University of Queensland Dental School as the Senior Lecturer in Removable Prosthodontics. He was the Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2009-2010 and again in 2013-2014, 2019, and the Federal Secretary of the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2011-2012. He served as the President of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society. Gary is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Gary has lectured extensively throughout Australia on removable prosthodontics and implant retained dentures.

event speaker

Dr Gary Verdickt

Gary is a Specialist Endodontist in private practice in Sutherland. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Studies and the Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Queensland. He then went on to complete his Master of Dental Science in Endodontics at the University of Melbourne. Gary is a member of Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Endodontology, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists, St George Dental Association, Sydney Seattle Study Group and the ADA South Coast Group.

event speaker

Dr Gaurav Vasudeva

Dr Gaurav Vasudeva is a Specialist Endodontist. He graduated with a degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery from India in 2001 and went on the gain his specialist masters’ degree in Endodontics. He was awarded a diplomate membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the specialist field of Endodontics by examination and in 2016 was further inducted into their Faculty of Dental Trainers and examiner in the field. Besides clinical endodontic work, Gaurav has a keen interest in mentoring and teaching. Between 2014 – 2018 he had adjunct Sr. Lecturer appointments with University of Queensland and James Cook University. Gaurav also served as a Clinical lead with the Oral Health services Tasmania and played a key role in establishing endodontic treatment protocols, policies, and operating microscope for the public system in Tasmania. Gaurav has a special interest in the management of oro-facial pain, dental trauma, complex root canal anatomy and using newer technologies like CBCT in diagnosis and treatment planning. He moved to Perth nearly three years ago and has recently established his endodontic practice in Applecross WA.

event speaker

Dr Gaurika Sud

Dr Gaurika Sud is a registered specialist prosthodontist. She received her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics (DCD) from the University of Melbourne. Prior to specialization, she worked as a general dentist in private practices in regional Victoria and in New Zealand. Gaurika has been involved in teaching as a clinical supervisor at the Melbourne Dental School since 2012. A regular continuing professional development program lecturer, she is also an examiner for the Australian Dental Council and President of her local ADA (Australian Dental Association) group. She is a committee member of the Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS Victorian branch) and a member of Australian Prosthodontic Society. Gaurika enjoys all aspects of prosthodontics with particular interest in use of digital technology for aesthetic dental treatments. She specialises in treatment of patients with complex dental problems using crowns, bridges, implant supported prostheses and removable dentures.

event speaker

Dr Geoff Young

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.

event speaker

Dr Geoffrey Hall

Dr Geoffrey Hall completed his dental training at the University of Melbourne in 1983, and then pursued his postgraduate orthodontic training at the University of Pennsylvania in 1990. While he had mixed results with his undergraduate dental education, he found his passion in orthodontics, coming first in his class at the University of Pennsylvania. ​ That passion led him to open his successful practice at South Caulfield in Melbourne, where he specialised iin adult and children treatments including early treatment, conventional adolescent therapy, short-term orthodontics (Smilefast) and cosmetic treatment options including lingual braces, Invisalign and other aligner systems, and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary treatment, including orthognathic surgical cases. . Over 28 years in practice and 10,000 orthodontic cases later, he has now dedicated himself to being the leading orthodontic educator for General Dentists, through The OrthoED Institute. ​ Having developed the short term cosmetic orthodontic treatment called Smilefast, (with over 500 dentists having completed their training in Australia) the success is based around the unique digital indirect bonding system, the comprehensive theory, formulated from sound orthodontic principles and pre-course material. Add in the online support and Smilefast has developed into a profitable revenue stream for many of the dentists, who have embraced orthodontics into their practice. ​ Dr Hall developed the OrthoEd Institute programme to give General

event speaker

Dr Geoffrey Pullen

Geoff Pullen is a hugely experienced dental practitioner. He has worked in Central London in Private Practice since graduating from USC almost 40 years ago. He is calm, affable, approachable and has a very practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving. He is just as happy helping with complex cases as he is with simple dentistry.

event speaker

Dr George Abdelmalek

George completed his Bachelor of Health Science (Dentistry)/Masters in Dentistry at La Trobe University in Bendigo. After graduating, George was accepted into a highly regarded scholarship program and then went on to work in both the public and private dental sector in regional Victoria before moving back home to Melbourne at the end of 2015. George is a clinical demonstrator to undergraduate dental students at La Trobe University and has completed post-graduate examinations with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). He is passionate about dental volunteering and in 2015 established a dental charity to provide dental aid in Australia, Vanuatu and Fiji. George is a nice guy who happens to know a lot about teeth and loves to help patients meet all their dental goals. He has a very calming nature and takes the time and effort to provide high quality treatment in a pain and stress free environment. George places a high emphasis on patient education and all patients leave knowing precisely what is happening in their mouth and techniques to help maintain their teeth for life. Outside of dentistry, George loves to spend time with family and is an avid North Melbourne Kangaroos and Melbourne Storm supporter.

event speaker

Dr George Bogen

Dr. George Bogen is currently Senior Lecturer for the Department of Endodontics at the University of Queensland, School of Dentistry in Brisbane, Australia. He maintained a private endodontic practice in Los Angeles, California from 1998-2018. He has lectured for the postgraduate departments at UCLA, Loma Linda, NSU and the VA in Long Beach and is a former Clinical Assistant Professor of Endodontics at USC. He is the past President of the Southern California Academy of Endodontists, past secretary and trustee of American Association of Endodontists Foundation, currently a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Endodontics and Decisions in Dentistry, past member of the AAE Corporate Relations Committee and a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. He has published numerous research articles, textbook chapters and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Bogen received his D.D.S. degree and Certificate in Endodontics from the University of Southern California in 1978 and 1995, respectively.

event speaker

Dr George C Alexopoulos

General Dentist

event speaker

Dr George Dimitroulis

Dr George Dimitroulis surgical practice since 1995. After graduating from the University of Melbourne, George pursued postgraduate surgical training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital before venturing off to England with clinical attachments to St.Mary's Hospital in London as well as Middlesbrough General Hospital in Northern England. George completed his training as a Clinical & Research Fellow at the University of Florida in the United States before returning to Melbourne to set up specialist practice in Collins Street. George is the Senior Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne where he runs Fellowship programs in advanced TMJ surgery for graduate Surgeons. He is on the editorial board of numerous Journals including the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery where he is Section Chairman for TMJ surgery. He has published extensively in the international literature and is the author of six books in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. He is highly sought after as a keynote speaker both nationally and internationally for his specialised skills and experience in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Clinical Research. Australia's first 3-D printed TMJ implant that was featured in the Australian media in June 2015 was created by George.

event speaker

Dr Geraldine Moses

Geraldine Moses is a doctor of clinical pharmacy specialising in drug information. As well as providing a national drug information advisory service called “Pharma-Advice” for members of the Australian Dental Association, Geraldine also works part-time in the Academic Practice Unit of the Mater Public Hospital in Brisbane and is Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Pharmacy, University of Queensland. She also consults to organisations such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Commission for Safety in Quality in Health Care, the Queensland Office of Health Ombudsman and the New Zealand Dental Association. A frequent speaker at seminars and conferences, Geraldine is well known amongst her profession and has received many awards including in 2002 she was named Australian Pharmacist of the Year. And in 2013 she received ADAQ’s Medal of Merit for services to the dental profession as a non-dentist.

event speaker

Dr Gerard F Clausen

Dr Gerry Clausen is a registered specialist prosthodontist who has a private practice in Collins Street. He has a BDSc, LDS and MDSC from the University of Melbourne where he also continues to teach at the specialist level. Gerry has lectured extensively throughout every state of Australia, has run advanced and basic level implant programs in New Zealand and Australia and given lecture programs in China and America. He has been involved in table clinics, lectures and live patient treatment in ADA Dental Congresses from 1985-1998. He is actively involved as a reviewer of textbooks, research applications and articles for publications for the ADAJ, The ADRF and the ADAVB and is a member of numerous societies and committees.

event speaker

Dr Gidon Fixler

event speaker

Dr Gil Watson

Gilbert graduated in 1984 with a BDS from the University of Otago. He then spent 14 years in private practice before returning to Otago to complete a 3-year Prosthodontic Master’s degree. As part of his MDS he completed research based on the maintenance involved with implant overdentures having papers published in the peer reviewed international journal – The International Journal of Prosthodontics. On returning to Auckland he set up a private practice limited to Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics. He continues to enjoy teaching, lecturing both here and in Australia.

event speaker

Dr Glen D Weston

Dr Glen Weston is a past President of Queensland Branch of the Australian Society of Endodontology, as well as the Federal Secretary/Treasurer of the Australian Society of Endodontology and has bee...

event speaker

Dr Glen Liddelow

Dr Glen Liddelow completed a BDSc and a MDSc from the University of Western Australia and a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) from the University of Sydney. He is a board certified Prosthodontist, member of the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists, and Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Glen is also a member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society, the Australasian Osseointegration Society, the Academy of Osseointegration and the Dental Study Group of WA. Dr Liddelow is a lecturer and online expert advisor for the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Global Institute for Dental Education (gIDE) program, and a consultant prosthodontist at Perth Children’s Hospital for Children and Royal Perth Hospital. Dr Liddelow has presented over 300 papers and lectures both nationally and internationally and is a member of numerous university and industry boards concerned with dental education. He is the Director of the Branemark Center Osseointegration training program in dental implants.

event speaker

Dr Glen Weston

Endodontist at the Camp Hill Dental Specialist Centre Dr Weston graduated from the University of Queensland in 1991 and initially worked as a country dentist in Queensland before moving to private practice in Tasmania. In 1996 he returned to Brisbane to undertake his Masters degree in Endododontics. Glen is involved in dental education and regularly gives lecture and conducts workshops for his colleagues with hands-on demonstrations of Endodontic techniques.

event speaker

Dr Gordon Burt

A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Dr Gordon Burt is a visiting specialist to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, where he treats patients with acquired maxillofacial defects. He is a demonstrator for the Melbourne Dental School, DCD prosthodontic program. He is also an examiner for the RCS Edinburgh Diploma in Implant Dentistry. He is the current secretary/treasurer of the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists.

event speaker

Dr Graham Carmichael

Dr Graham Carmichael is a Board registered Prosthodontist and faculty member of the Brånemark Center in West Perth. He obtained a BDSc from the University of Western Australia and has a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney. Dr Carmichael is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and a consultant prosthodontist at Perth Children’s Hospital and Royal Perth Hospital. He lectures nationally and internationally on all aspects of Prosthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Graham Woolley

Dr Graham Woolley worked in general dental practice for over 10 years before commencing his training as a specialist prosthodontist. He obtained a Master of Dental Science Degree in Prosthodontics from the University of Melbourne School of Dental Science in 2003. Since then, Dr Woolley has worked in specialist private practice, as a consultant for the Australian Defence Force in Victoria and as a Senior Lecturer at the Melbourne School of Dental Science where he was twice awarded the Eggleston Trust Prize for Excellence in Teaching.

event speaker

Dr Greg Celin

Dr Gregory R Celine BOH (DentSci), Grad.Dip.Dent (Griffith), DClinDent (Paediatric Dentistry) (WA), Specialist Paediatric Dentist

event speaker

Dr Greg Celine

Dr Gregory R Celine BOH (DentSci), Grad.Dip.Dent (Griffith), DClinDent (Paediatric Dentistry) (WA), Specialist Paediatric Dentist

event speaker

Dr Greg Crane

event speaker

Dr Greg Mahoney

Dr Mahoney has a full time private practice dealing with the anxious patient and has been involved in sedation research for the past 14 years.

event speaker

DR GREGG H. GILBERT

event speaker

Dr Gregory Peek

event speaker

Dr Guarav Vasudeva

Dr. Gaurav Vasudeva is a Specialist Dentist Endodontist (Root Canal Therapy Specialist) who works in Perth, Australia at two different locations. He is very passionate about providing the highest quality of treatment to his patients and firmly believes that everyone deserves the best possible evidence-based treatment available. Gaurav is well recognised as a gentle, friendly, and caring dentist. Besides clinical endodontic work, Gaurav has a keen interest in academics and mentoring and has been associated with a few different universities with adjunct teaching appointments over the past many years including the University of Queensland and James Cook University. His primary focus remains with his patients that he believes is the most fulfilling and satisfying aspect of his profession. Dr Vasudeva’s initial graduation was from India in year 2000. From there he went on to gain his specialist masters’ degree in Endodontics that was further 3 years of specialist training. He was awarded a diplomate membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (UK) in the specialist field of Endodontics and is currently part of their faculty of dental trainers.

event speaker

Dr Gustavo Vivaldi

Dr Vivaldi completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001 and his Masters in Orthodontics in 2004, both in renowned institutions in Brazil. He opened his private practice in 2001 and operated it successfully until 2013 when he moved to Australia with his family. Dr Vivaldi was delighted to be granted his dental registration in Australia and is pursuing his Australian orthodontic registration. Dr Vivaldi has over 15 years of orthodontic experience. During that time he has undertaken further Post-Graduate studies, which include a Mini-Residency in Orthodontics at the University of Michigan. In addition to practicing fixed orthodontics he has spent the last 10 years treating patients with complex Invisalign® cases, achieving a prominent position within the Invisalign® community in Brazil where he has become an Invisalign® presenter, including undertaking a position as a visiting teacher at the State University of Maringá in the Masters of Orthodontics program.

event speaker

Dr Hadeel Ibrahim

Dr Hadeel Ibrahim completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2014. She taught removable and prosthodontics for 6 years at the University of Otago. Hadeel has a special interest in full mouth rehabilitation using removable and fixed prosthodontics. She is currently involved in clinical teaching for removable and fixed prosthodontics for dental students at the University of Melbourne. She also works in Private practice in Brighton and Ferntree Gully.

event speaker

Dr Hamid Al-Hassiny

Dr Hamid Al-Hassiny has been practising dentistry in New Zealand for over twenty years. He runs multiple practices in Wellington, New Zealand, including a state of the art 12-chair dental practice. Across all the practices the philosophy is simple; utilising the most advanced dental technology, to provide the best patient experience. Dr Hamid Al-Hassiny has been practising dentistry in New Zealand for over twenty years. He runs multiple practices in Wellington, New Zealand, including a state of the art 12-chair dental practice. Across all the practices the philosophy is simple; utilising the most advanced dental technology, to provide the best patient experience. Dr. Hamid is an early adopter of CAD/CAM technology and has been using this technology for over 10 years, completing thousands of restorations. He has advanced experience in three of the latest CAD/CAM systems (CEREC, 3Shape TRIOS and Planmeca) and uses them daily in his practice in many fields of dentistry including single tooth dentistry, cosmetic makeovers, full mouth rehab and dental implantology. He has an infectious drive for mastering digital dentistry, helping teach his associates the many facets of CADCAM dentistry and its benefits. During his career Hamid has completed hundreds of hours of CPD focusing on the digital work flow. He is very experienced in the most up to date techniques and technologies, establishing iDD with his son, Dr Ahmad, as a way to help dentists master CAD/CAM. Having been to hundreds of courses in the past, Hamid knows what makes an excellent courses and has taken this insight to establish successful hands-on and online focused digital dentistry and CAD/CAM courses.

event speaker

Dr Han Choi

I am a full-time Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at North Shore Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. I completed undergraduate (dental and medical) and postgraduate training at University of Otago. My main clinical focus is dentoalveolar surgery extending through to both simple and advanced implant treatment. I am very interested in graftless solutions to complete arch implant rehabilitation, incorporating the most up-to-date digital workflows in the treatment

event speaker

Dr Hanlie Engelbrecht

Dr Hanlie Engelbrecht Dr Hanlie Engelbrecht is a South African trained Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria and her post-graduate training at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She completed a Fellowship in Craniofacial Cleft Surgery at the Pretoria Craniofacial Cleft Clinic, the biggest cleft clinic in Africa. She relocated to Melbourne in 2013 and is currently employed at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, at a private practice in Hawthorn and the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne and University of Melbourne. She holds specialist registration in Australia as an Oral Surgeon and is passionate about being part of the team at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Dental Oncology, since 2016.

event speaker

Dr Harry Ball

Co-chair, Dental Sleep Medicine Council Australasian Sleep Association

event speaker

Dr Harry Marget

Dr Harry Marget is the principle dentist and director of East Bentleigh Dental Group. Dr Marget’s journey began in 1972. Since then he has done clinical hypnosis, chiropractic, myotherapy, orthodontics and implant surgery. His real passion is pain control and orthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Harry Schlen

event speaker

Dr Harry Vlachodimitropoulos

Dr Harry Vlachodimitropoulos is a registered Specialist Prosthodontist who has demonstrated at both an undergraduate and postgraduate level at The University of Melbourne. He has a full-time prosthodontic practice with locations in the Hawthorn and Frankston areas.

event speaker

Dr Helen McInnes

Dr McInnes is a specialist in Special Needs Dentistry at the Adelaide Dental Hospital and a fly-in-fly-out consultant for Oral Health Services Tasmania. She completed her undergraduate, honours and specialist training at the University of Adelaide, where she is also now a clinical senior lecturer. Helen is passionate about all aspects of Special Needs Dentistry, with a particular focus on patients with medical complexities, as well as head and neck cancer care.

event speaker

Dr Hezel Cohen

Dr Hezel Cohen completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery, a five and a half year full time degree at the University of Stellenbosch in the beautiful wine country of the Western Cape Province, South Africa. Upon graduation in 2001 he was awarded the South African Prosthodontic Society’s Medal for outstanding work in Prosthodontics. During the next 12 months Dr Cohen has provided primary oral health care and surgery in extreme rural conditions to some of the poorest communities in South Africa before working in the private sector for several years.

event speaker

Dr Hong Jin Chan

Dr Hong Jin Chan completed his BDSc (Hons) in 2000 and Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics in 2006 from the University of Melbourne. He has been in private practice in Melbourne since then, working with oral health auxiliaries and other fellow orthodontists. He has a keen interest is continuing education in orthodontics and sharing about the joy of a smile!

event speaker

Dr Hossam El-Haddad

Dr. Hossam graduated from Ain Shams University (Cairo, Egypt) in 2006, and worked in both public and private sectors before relocating to Australia in 2010. Hossam has worked in private general dental practices in Cairns and Melbourne. He obtained a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2015, and graduated with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Melbourne in 2018. He has now joined the specialist practice, Prosthodontics Plus in Essendon, as well as flying to Launceston to deliver Prosthodontic care to patients in Tasmania. He continues to be involved in prosthodontic education as a clinical demonstrator at the University of Melbourne. He is a member of the International Team for Implantology, the Australian Prosthodontic Society committee and the Australian Osseointegration Society.

event speaker

Dr Howard Gluckman

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)

event speaker

Dr Hubert Low

Dr Hubert Low is an Otolaryngologist, Head and Neck Surgeon with interest in microvascular/ head and neck reconstruction and management of facial nerve disorder. Dr Low is a member of the Australasian Head and Neck Society, the Australasian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He has completed international fellowships in Western Australia, Taiwan and Canada. He is a senior clinical lecturer at Sydney and Macquarie Universities and actively supervises otolaryngology registrars, head and neck fellows, as well as post graduate research candidates. Dr Low currently chairs the Sydney Facial Nerve service, the first multidisciplinary clinic dedicated to the management of facial nerve disorder in Australia. He also manages the Head and Neck Database, which is currently the largest clinicopathological database dedicated to head and neck malignancies in the

event speaker

Dr Hugh Lenehan

Dr Hugh graduated from Sydney University as a general dentist before perusing further studies in the field of periodontics. He has been working in Canberra as a periodontist since 2017 and currently works in private practice at a specialist periodontics and dental implant clinic. His special interests include gingival grafting and implant technologies.

event speaker

Dr Igor Cernavin

Dr Igor Cernavin is a Prosthodontist in private practice in Melbourne and is an Honourary Senior Fellow at the Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne where he teaches part time. He is an acknowledged Australian expert on lasers in dentistry, Chairman of the Dental Defence Committee (ADAVB) and has lectured in Australia and overseas on topics related to restorative dentistry, implants, lasers in dentistry and defence matters, and has published on these topics in refereed and non-refereed journals. Igor is also the cofounder and a Director of the Asia Pacific Institute of Dental Education and Research (AIDER), an organization set up for continuing education of Australian and Foreign Dental graduates.

event speaker

Dr Igor Lavrin

Dr. Igor Lavrin completed a 3 year Orthodontic Specialist Programme and Master’s at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, USA. He is in private Orthodontic practice with his wife, Dr. Sarah Lawrence in Melbourne, Australia at Lavrin & Lawrence Orthodontics. He has been invited to lecture at various international orthodontic conferences and universities in Australia, Canada, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Fiji and in the US including a number of annual sessions for The American Association of Orthodontists. Dr. Lavrin completed his Invisalign training at Harvard and subsequently went on to become one of the first Invisalign doctors in Australia. His practice has Invisalign Black Diamond status. He is a past Federal Treasurer of the Australian Society of Orthodontists, past President of the Australasian Society of Lingual Orthodontists and current Victorian Councillor for the Australian Society of Orthodontists. Dr. Lavrin is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics at the University of Western Australia and contributes to the teaching programme in the Orthodontic Department at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Irena Sailer

Irena Sailer received her dental education and Dr. med. dent. degree from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Tübingen, Germany in 1997/ 1998. In 2003 Dr. Sailer received an Assistant Professorship at the Clinic of Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics and Dental Material Sciences in Zurich. Since September 2013 she is the Head of the Division of Fixed Prosthodontics and Biomaterials at the University of Geneva. Irena Sailer is a Specialist for Prosthodontics (Swiss Society for Reconstructive Dentistry), and holds a specialization degree for Dental Implantology (WBA) of the Swiss Society for Dentistry. Since 2009 she is an Adjunct Associate Professor at University of Pennsylvania, USA, and since 2019 a Honorary Professor at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. She is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Swiss Society of Reconstructive Dentistry and of the Swiss Leadership Team of the ITI (International Team for Implantology). Irena Sailer is also a Member of the Board of Directors of the EAO, an Active Member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and an Active Fellow of the Greater New York Academy of Prosthodontics. Since 2019 Irena Sailer is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Prosthodontics and a member of ICP.

event speaker

Dr Isabel Drewling

event speaker

Dr Isabella Ghidinelli Matheson

Dr Isabella R Ghidinelli-Matheson is a female General Dentist. Originally from Mildura, Victoria Dr Isabella Ghidinelli-Marteson joined the team at Maven Dental Clare in 2020. After completing a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Dentistry) in Adelaide Dr Ghidinelli-Marteson spent three years training in the Adelaide Dental Hospital. Isabella is a compassionate dentist that enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. She loves emergency treatment as it allows her to support and help her patients through their pain. Dr Ghidinelli-Marteson enjoys saving patients’ teeth using root canal treatment and restorative dentistry and is highly experienced in both. Her comfortable and welcoming personality helps her provide positive dental experiences for all her patients.

event speaker

Dr Isabella Rocchietta

Isabella Rocchietta is a Specialist in Periodontology. She graduated in dentistry at the University of Milan, Italy. She was then awarded a scholarship from the department of Medicine, University of Milan, to train as a clinical and research fellow at the Department of Periodontology, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA. Awarded an MSc with merit in Restorative and Aesthetic dentistry from theUniversity of Manchester. She has been currently appointed Honorary Senior Research Associate, department of Periodontics, Eastman Dental Institute, UCL. Lecturer for the diploma in implant dentistry at The Eastman Dental Institute, UCL, London as well as being affiliated with the Department of Biomaterials, Institute for Clinical Sciences, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, where she conducts clincal research in the field of implantology and bone regeneration. From 2002 to 2011 she has been instructor at the Department of Periodontology, University of Milan, Italy and research consultant for the Institute for Dental Research and Education (IDRE). Currently elected member of the board of directors of the EAO (European Association for Osseointegration) and Chairman of the EAO Junior Committee from 2007 to 2011. She is co-editor of the European Academy for Osseointegration journal, Inspyred, and reviewer for the main scientific journals. Author of several international peer reviewed publications and book chapters and International speaker on bone regeneration, bone grafting with growth factors, tissue engineering, soft and hard tissue neo-formation with autogenous living cells, osseointegration and implant protocols. Dr. Isabella Rocchietta currently performs clinical work limited to periodontics and Implant dentistry in London, U.K.

event speaker

Dr Istvan Szentmariay

Over the decades I have had the opportunity to learn about a large spectrum of diseases in people on whom I have performed autopsies. It has also been valuable to learn about the wide array of lifestyles and behaviours of society through investigations undertaken and histories provided. Although we all know that death is as natural as birth, it is difficult to comprehend the death of a loved one, but this is especially so when the death is unexpected. Although there is probably no such thing as the much clichéd “closure”, a detailed understanding of the events or disease process that led to death, despite high tech medicine, certainly helps people to accept and eventually live with the death of their loved one.

event speaker

Dr Jaafar Abdou

Dr Jaafar Abduo received his BDS (Otago, New Zealand), DClinDent (Otago, New Zealand), MRACDS (Pros). His current position is as Senior Lecturer in Prosthodontics and Convener of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Implants) and Convener of Removable Prosthodontics at the Melbourne Dental school. His research interests are in the areas of CAD/CAM dentistry, removable prosthodontics, implant biomechanics and dental occlusion. Jaafar's teaching interests are in the areas of fixed and removable prosthodontics, oral implantology and evidence-based prosthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Jaafar Abduo

Dr Jaafar Abduo received his BDS (Otago, New Zealand), DClinDent (Otago, New Zealand), MRACDS (Pros). His current position is as Senior Lecturer in Prosthodontics and Convener of the Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Implants) and Convener of Removable Prosthodontics at the Melbourne Dental school. His research interests are in the areas of CAD/CAM dentistry, removable prosthodontics, implant biomechanics and dental occlusion. Jaafar's teaching interests are in the areas of fixed and removable prosthodontics, oral implantology and evidence based prosthodontics.

event speaker

DR JACOB SMITH

OWNER OF AIRWAY CENTRIC ORTHOTIC BDS HONS(SYD) PGDIPIMPLANTOLOGY PGCERT (AESTHETICS)

event speaker

Dr Jake Samuels

Jake completed his undergraduate dental degree in 2012 at The University of Queensland and returned to complete post-graduate studies in Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology at University of Queensland in 2020. He currently reports in Brisbane as a Dento-Maxillofacial Radiologist for Dental Diagnostics and The Australian Army.

event speaker

Dr Jameel Gardee

Dr Jameel Gardee graduated with a BDS with Commendation from Glasgow University in 1995. Subsequently he completed a post graduate degree in Advanced Restorative and Esthetic Dentistry from Boston University in 2001, where he was a Resident in the Department of Restorative Sciences. Since then, he is Clinical Director and partner at his own practice - The Glasgow Smile Clinic, which is limited to Cosmetic, Restorative and Implant dentistry. Jameel is a Digital Smile Design Master and an official DSD Instructor under Christian Coachman. He lectures on these subjects and is also Vice Chairman of Welltime, an IT company that produces innovative practice management solutions for the dental sector. Jameel is a director with Exceptional Dental Seminars, a company providing world class speakers and educators both in the UK and South Africa.

event speaker

Dr Jameel Kaderbhai

Mr Jameel Kaderbhai is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon currently working in private practice in Melbourne. He also has appointments at the Royal Dental Hospital, Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Children's Hospital of Melbourne. Jameel's special interests inlcude dentoalveolar surgery including implants and management of congential and acquired deformity.

event speaker

Dr James Andrews Orthodontist

Dr James Andrews. James is an Orthodontist who obtained his Masters in Orthodontics and CranioFacial Science at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He has presented for our Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontics at our recent AGM

event speaker

Dr James Lucas AM

Dr James Lucas AM is one of the leading paediatric dental specialists in Australia. He has extensive experience in paediatric dentistry and has been a consultant and Deputy Director of the Dental Department at the Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and has acted as an examiner for postgraduate training throughout Australia. James has lectured extensively both in Australia and internationally and his areas of expertise are the management of dental trauma and the management of medically compromised children. He has published a number of research papers and book chapters and has also co-authored a children’s book about dentistry. James was a visiting consultant to the National Hospital of Odontostomatolgy in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for 10 years where he was involved in education and a project in the evaluation and treatment of children suffering with cleft lip and palate in Southern Vietnam. James has been President of the Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry and also the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry. In 2019 he was awarded the honour of being madea Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for services to Paediatric Dentistry and the dental community.

event speaker

Dr James Wealleans

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

event speaker

Dr James Wykes

Dr James Wykes James Wykes is a consultant Head and Neck Surgeon working at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, The Wollongong Hospital, Wollongong Private Hospital and Bankstown Hospital. He completed his medical degree at UNSW in 2005 and then pursued General Surgical training in Sydney, gaining his FRACS in 2012. He undertook a year of fellowship in Head and Neck and Endocrine Surgery at Liverpool Hospital in 2013 followed by a clinical fellowship at the Sydney Head and Neck Cancer Institute in 2014 based at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. After working as a locum consultant in Head and Neck Surgery at Liverpool Hospital in 2015, he underwent a final year of fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at St George’s Hospital in London, UK, focusing on head and neck oncology but also including facial trauma and deformity surgery. His clinical practice encompasses the treatment of cutaneous and mucosal tumours of the head and neck as well as both benign and malignant disease of the salivary glands, thyroid and parathyroid glands. His practice also includes microvascular reconstruction of the head and neck. His research interests include clinical research in advanced cutaneous and mucosal malignancy of the head and neck, microvascular reconstructive surgery of the head and neck as well as thyroid and salivary gland cancer.

event speaker

Dr Jamie Foong

Dr Jamie Foong is a specialist prosthodontist who works in private prosthodontic practice in Collins St, Melbourne. He undertook his undergraduate dental degree at the University of Melbourne and then worked as a general practitioner in a Brisbane prosthodontic and general practice for several years. He then returned to Melbourne and completed a specialist degree in Prosthodontics. Jamie has a keen interest in implant technology and ceramics. As part of his thesis for his doctorate, he investigated the mechanical properties of zirconia and titanium implant abutments. Jamie is involved in teaching at the University of Melbourne Dental School and is a visiting lecturer and clinical supervisor.

event speaker

Dr Jamie KW Foong

Dr Jamie Foong is a specialist Prosthodontist who works in private practice. He travelled to the University of Melbourne to complete his undergraduate dental degree and later returned to complete a..

event speaker

Dr Jane McCarthy

Dr McCarthy graduated BDS(Hons) from Sydney University in 1984. After several years as a general dentist in Victoria and lecturing in Restorative Dentistry at UWA she completed her specialist training in Periodontics at Melbourne University in 1993. Jane spent 1994 and 95 as a Post-doctoral Fellow in Periodontics at Indiana University USA. On returning to WA Jane established Applecross Periodontics providing specialist periodontal care for over 25 years. Involved in undergraduate and post graduate teaching she has presented to a broad variety of audiences on periodontics and oral health including dentists and dental specialists, hygienists, dental assistants, medical practitioners and specialists, nurses and allied health professionals as well as the general public nationally and internationally. She is currently enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Conscious Sedation and Pain Control at the University of Sydney and holds an Adjunct Senior Lecturer role at the Oral Health Centre of UWA in Perth. Recently she presented at the Sri Lankan Orthodontic Society Conference in February 2020 and virtually at the Asia Pacific dental Conference in 2021 on Gingival Grafting and Periodontic/Orthodontic relationships. You can listen to a Regional ABC Interview with Dr McCarthy recorded in 2015 as part of the Dr Who Series on periodontal disease and risk factors, symptoms and treatment. Her special interests include paediatric periodontics, treatment of periodontal diseases, gingival recession, periodontal plastic surgery especially gingival grafting and pre-orthodontic surgery.

event speaker

Dr Janet Scott

I grew up in Yorkshire (England) and went to university in Bristol. After graduating, I worked in Westminster and St Thomas’ Hospitals in London and in York before catching the study and travel bug! I wanted to continue my studies in oral surgery, but also liked travel, so I applied, and was accepted into, the training programme in Adelaide. Having successfully completed the training, I worked in private practice in Adelaide before starting Rose Park Oral Surgery in 2007. I merged this practice with Dr Khouri in 2017 so that I could work part time.

event speaker

DR JANICE KAN

DR JANICE KAN is an Australian board-certified prosthodontist with special interests in the prosthodontic management of worn dentition, aesthetic challenges, dental implant reconstructions and complex multidisciplinary cases. Janice graduated from UWA in 2001. Upon her graduation from the 3-year full time Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) degree at the University of Melbourne, Dr Kan founded the Centre for Prosthodontics, formerly known as Perth Prosthodontics in 2011. She is the Past President of the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists (AANZP). She is a Fellow and Registered Lecturer of the International Team of Implantology (ITI), and a Fellow of Academy of Dentistry International (ADI) and International College of Dentists (ICD). Dr Kan has widely lectured at various local, national and international dental events. In addition to being appointed an Adjunct Senior Clinical Lecturer (UWA) focusing on prosthodontic programs, she has founded Centre for Prosthodontics Education, through which she has provided continuing professional development for dentists over the past decade. She is a member and guest lecturer of the International College of Prosthodontists (ICP), Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS), Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS), and Australian Dental Association (ADA). She is a member of Dental Specialists Society of Western Australia (DSSWA) and a guest lecturer of American College of Prosthodontists (ACP). She has published in respected international dental journal and clinical textbook, including the Clinical Oral Implants Research and ITI Treatment Guide. Dr Kan has widely lectured at various local, national and international dental events. Dr Kan is hoping to undertake a PhD on Implant Dentistry Biomechanics in the future.

event speaker

Dr Jason La

Dr Jason La is a Specialist Endodontist. After five years of general dentist practice in his hometown of Canberra, Jason’s interest in Endodontics led him to complete his specialist training at the UWA Dental School. Jason has a passion for teaching and has been invited to lecture for the Australian Society of Endodontology in Perth and at his undergraduate dental school; La Trobe University. In his final year, he was the first ever post-graduate student to receive the Overall Most Outstanding Tutor Award for the Doctor of Dental Medicine program.

event speaker

Dr Jason Smithson

Dr Jason Smithson Qualified at the Royal London Hospital in 1995; achieving a number of awards including The Constance Klein Memorial, The Stafford Millar, and The Malcolm Jenkins Scholarships, The American Association of Endodontics Prize and the Overall Award for Clinical Dentistry. After spending 3 years in oral surgery residency in London and a further year practicing restorative dentistry in London’s Harley Street Medical District, he relocated to Cornwall in the extreme southwest of England. Jason practices at Revitalise, Cornwall, UK where his main focus is microscope enhanced adhesive dentistry. His specific interest is direct composite resin artistry and minimally invasive all ceramic restorations and he has presented to dentists locally, nationally and internationally (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and Europe) on this topic. He has given hands on programs in the UK, Europe, Asia, and North America on behalf of GC, Ivoclar, Kerr, Kulzer, Optident, Micerium, Carl Zeiss, Zumax, Global, Velopex and Triodent. He is a European “Key Opinion Leader” for Kulzer and is a member of the European Prosthodontic Advisory Board for GC Europe. Jason is Resident Faculty at The Centre for Esthetic Excellence, Chicago, USA. He is an Accredited International Trainer for Carl Zeiss Dental Academy. Jason is the only European Resident Faculty at Spear Education AZ USA, where he is an instructor in The Composite Program. Jason has achieved Diplomat Status in Restorative Dentistry from the Royal College of Surgeons (England). He is on the Editorial Board of The Russian Journal of Esthetic Dentistry and has published numerous peer-reviewed articles on adhesive and aesthetic dentistry in both the UK and abroad. He is joint author of “Vertical Margin Finish Lines In Fixed Prosthodontics”

event speaker

Dr Jason Wang

Jason Wang is an Australian trained and registered specialist prosthodontist. He specialises in treating patients with complex dental needs using a variety of restorative materials, crowns and bridges, implant supported prostheses and removable dentures. Jason received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 2007. Upon completing the Foundation Studies in Oral Rehabilitation with the University of Sydney, Jason embarked on the Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in the field of Prosthodontics with the University of Melbourne. His dental areas interest includes: fracture mechanics of dental ceramics, computer aided design and manufacturing of dental prosthesis, digital implant treatment planning and dental photography. Jason has held clinical teaching positions in Prosthodontics at the University of Adelaide, the University of Melbourne and at the University of Sydney. He is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontics, Australian Prosthodontics Society, International Team for Implantology and the Australian Dental Association.

event speaker

Dr Jasvir Singh

Jasvir completeed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at The University of Sydney in 1994. He completed his Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery training at the University of Adelaide and received his Fellowship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in 2005. He furthered his training in mouth and jaw cancer surgery as the International Fellow at the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences in Kochi, India. Jasvir is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons, Member of the Australian Medical Association and Member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. He lectures nationally and is also involved in the supervision and teaching of surgical trainees. Jasvir runs a well established private practice and also works as a VMO Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon at Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Childrens Hospital and The Chris O’Brien Lifehouse.

event speaker

Dr Javier Vilarrasa

event speaker

Dr Jay Bowman

Dr. S. Jay Bowman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a member of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists. He is on the faculty of The University of Michigan, Saint Louis University, Case Western Reserve University, Seton Hill University and was a Milton Sims Visiting Professor at the University of Adelaide. He received the Angle Research Award in 2000, the Alumni Merit Award from Saint Louis University in 2005, and Orthodontic Education Research Foundation Award in 2017. He is co-author/editor of the book: Mini-Implants in Orthodontics: Innovative Anchorage Concepts. Jay has placed over 5000 miniscrews. He has over 150 articles and book chapters published. Jay has been a contributing editor for Seminars, Angle Orthodontist, AJODO, and JCO; has lectured in 36 countries, and has been in the private practice of orthodontics for over 30 years. Plastic Predictability Pearls: Improving the Predictability of Clear Aligners I like predictability because I know what I’m getting into. – Actress, Katherine Heigl As the limitations of clear aligner treatments have been identified, conceptualizing techniques and devices to improve the predictability in producing desired results has been the next logical step. A variety of concepts, methods, and adjuncts have subsequently been introduced to enhance the efficacy and effectiveness of clear aligners. As a consequence, the scope of biomechanics and type of malocclusions that can be more predictably treated has increased. As one example, the inclusion of miniscrew temporary skeletal anchorage has permitted the addition of direct and indirect anchorage to support and control more predictable programmed tooth movements with aligners. In addition, specific instruments have also been developed to facilitate the individualization of aligners to apply specific forces.*

event speaker

Dr Jean Wu

All-in-one Dentist and qualified Pilates Instructor! After suffering a work-related lumbar disk injury, Jean discovered the world of Pilates and hasn’t looked back since. Nowadays she runs her own Pilates studio – Posture + Core Pilates where she teaches all those in the dental field how to move smarter and feel better.

event speaker

Dr Jeff Ward

Dr Jeff Ward obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from The University of Otago in New Zealand in 1996 graduating with distinction. He spent three years as a Dental Officer in the New Zealand Army before completing specialistEndodontic training at the University of Melbourne. Jeff became a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2008 and is also a Fellow of The Pierre Fauchard Academy, and has teaching engagements at The Melbourne Dental School. Jeff also teaches continuing education courses and lectures for Universities and the Dental Industry throughout Australia, Asia and New Zealand. Jeff has published several articles in endodontic journals. He has a special interest in rotary NiTi instruments and the use of operative microscopes in endodontics. Jeff is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists.

event speaker

Dr Jeffrey Kho

Dr Jeffrey Kho graduated from the University of Queensland with Honors in 2005. He has over 10 years experience with clear aligners. Dr Kho is one of Clearcorrect Australia’s National Trainers and regularly trains dentists both nationally and internationally on its use. Jeff has been a clinical supervisor for the UQ School of Dentistry, and lecturer at both Griffith and James Cook Universities. He serves as a Key Opinion Leader and clinical advisor for several different companies and finds the time to multiple private practices in Brisbane.

event speaker

Dr Jennifer Chantler

Dr Jennifer Chantler graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia in 2014. After graduating, Dr Chantler worked in Perth as a dentist in both the private and public sector. She also had the opportunity to volunteer each year to provide dental care for underprivileged children in Vietnam. Dr Chantler then moved to Melbourne to complete her specialist training in Prosthodontics at The University of Melbourne, where she was awarded the Straumann Group Award for Academic Achievement. Dr Chantler has a special interest in the latest digital technologies and prosthodontic advances. Her thesis was focused on the material science of adhesion to lithium disilicate and zirconia ceramics. She enjoys lecturing and is always seeking to push boundaries of modern prosthodontics. She is a member of the International Team of Implantology, Australian Prosthodontic Society, ADA and the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Jenny Ball

Jenny graduated from UWA in1983 and has worked part time drilling and filling since them. From the late 1990s Jenny has been involved in forensic odontology. She has completed a Masters in Forensic Science and a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology. Along with case work she has been involved with a number of mass disasters including the Bali bombings, the Thai tsunami, the Victorian bushfires and MH17 plane crash. She is actively involved with the Australian Society of Forensic Odontology. Jenny also demonstrates in the Op Tech Laboratory with the up and coming new members of the profession.

event speaker

Dr Jeremy Sternson

Dr Sternson graduated from Melbourne University in 1995, before working in private and public clinics both rurally and in Melbourne for 5 years. In 2001, Dr Sternson bought into our practice in 20 Collins St, Melbourne. Dr Sternson is a firm believer in ongoing education, having completed his accreditation in levels 1-3 with the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry and his Fellowship with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in 2004. From 2002 until 2007 Jeremy was a clinical demonstrator to dental undergraduates at Melbourne University, and worked part time at the Omeo Base Hospital in remote rural Victoria from 2007 until 2010. Jeremy no works as an examiner for the Australian Dental Council.

event speaker

Dr Jeremy Vo

Dr Vo obtained his BDS dental degree from the University of Adelaide. He then went on to receive a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontics from the University of Sydney, registering as a Specialist Periodontist with the dental board of Australia. Following completion of his degrees, he was also awarded membership into the prestigious Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr Vo has been awarded with separate research grants in the fields of periodontology and craniofacial biology. Working in private practice in Sydney since 2009, Dr Vo has also been a visiting clinical demonstrator for the DMD program at the University of Sydney. He holds membership with the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists and the International Team for Implantology. Dr Vo has been an invited speaker at conferences in Australia and lectures on topics including the advanced and latest concepts in the management of periodontal diseases.

event speaker

Dr Jesse Green

Dr Jesse Green is a sought-after speaker, coach and dental consultant who aims to engage, educate and inspire audiences. With nearly two decades of experience as a dentist, entrepreneur and business coach, he is regarded as an authority and influencer, guiding high achievers on a pathway to dental practice management mastery.

event speaker

Dr Jessica Wei

Dr Jessica Wei studied dentistry at the University of Melbourne and during her early yearsas a dentist, worked in private practices in Geelong and Cairns before finally returningto Melbourne in 2009. Ever since graduating as a dentist, Jess has continued to furtherherself as a practitioner, completing her Fellowship in General Dental Practice, beforeembarking on her road to becoming a Periodontist at the University of Melbourne in2014.Jess is currently working in private practice in Malvern, Berwick and Wodonga. She has aspecial interest in nonsurgical treatment of periodontal disease.

event speaker

Dr Jilen Patel

Dr Jilen Patel is a specialist paediatric dentist who completed his postgraduate training at The University of Western Australia and Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. He is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Dentistry at the UWA Dental School and Consultant at Perth Children’s Hospital. Jilen is both a clinician and an academic actively involved with the provision of on-call and emergency services at PCH as well as teaching and research in the field of dental traumatology. Jilen has previously received both the both the Royal Australasian College emerging lecturer award and Australian Dental Association/Pierre Fauchard Academy’s young lecturer award. Jilen was also named the 2019 West Australian Young Achiever of the year award recognising his work with vulnerable and medically compromised children and his volunteer efforts in remote Kimberley communities.

event speaker

Dr Joao Rosa

event speaker

DR JOHAN HAGMAN

Dr Johan Hagman is principal dentist and director of his own clinic, Hagmans Tandvård, in Varberg Sweden. He has been a driving force behind modernising dental technology in Sweden since 2009 and is a key player in encouraging better dental care in everyday practice. His specialties include cosmetic and restorative dentistry, implantology and occlusion. He motivates general dentists by sharing his clinical knowledge and lives by his philosophy that everyone should have access to dental care. This was realised when he reached out to the homeless in the Swedish town of Romaklister, to come to his clinic for free dental care.

event speaker

Dr John Cho

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!

event speaker

Dr John Fahey

Dr John Fahey (PhD) has over forty years experience in emergency medicine and pre-hospital care. This has enabled John to develop a number of courses in modern pre-hospital emergency medical care for the dental industry and the professions. These courses combine simplicity and advanced techniques in a comprehensive package designed for specific industries and workplaces and for medical personnel such as ambulance officers, industrial paramedics and for dental and medical professionals. Many of these courses are now regarded as industry standards.

event speaker

Dr John Haggiliassis

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.

event speaker

Dr John Hagiliassis i

Dr John Hagiliassis is a fully qualified Australian trained Dental Surgeon and a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA). He enjoys working with his colleagues in a team based approach to dentistry. After completing 5 years of comprehensive study at the University of Melbourne, he was awarded the William J Tuckfield Prize for Dental Prosthetics and then embarked on his journey into the world of private practice. Over his 14 years as a dental practitioner, Dr John has performed numerous dental procedures involving many aspects of cosmetic and general dentistry. His chair side manner has been described as friendly, gentle and compassionate. His daily goal is to provide his patients with the care and attention they deserve and empower them with informed choice. Dr John’s passion for technology has seen him be one of the first to introduce the iTero Digital impression system in Australia. Dr John philosophy is to produce natural looking, beautiful results. He also regularly attends continuing education seminars, meetings and study groups to stay abreast of the latest techniques on offer, which he can then confidently offer to his patients. Outside of his work, Dr John loves to keep fit and travel. He has a young family and is passionate about increasing awareness about life threatening food alleges as his son suffers from Anaphylaxis. Dr John has been published in the media and has previously assisted Dental Students at the University of Melbourne

event speaker

Dr John Highfield

Dr John Highfield is in specialist Periodontal practice in Sydney. Previously Head of the Discipline of Periodontics at the University of Sydney, he is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Faculty of Dentistry.

event speaker

Dr John Sambevski

John grew up in Sydney’s inner suburbs where he also completed his primary and secondary schooling, graduating Dux of his graduating year at High School. John began his tertiary studies in 2001 at the University of New South Wales, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in 2004. John then went on to study dentistry at Sydney University, graduating with Honours in 2008. During his dental training he conducted research in orthodontics, subsequently authoring a thesis in the field of sleep apnoea, specifically the effects of mandibular orthopaedic functional appliances on the dimensions of posterior airway space. This research paper was later published in the Australian Orthodontic Journal. After graduating from dentistry John gained broad general dental experience while working as a general dentist for six years servicing both rural New South Wales (Dubbo) and Sydney’s western and south-western suburbs. In 2014, John was accepted into the competitive Sydney University Orthodontic Program to specialise in Orthodontics, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Orthodontics). During his specialist training John conducted clinical research on accelerated orthodontics and root resorption, and has authored a paper submitted for publication in the highest ranked international orthodontic journal, the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics.

event speaker

Dr Johnson Chou

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.

event speaker

Dr Jonathan Moore

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.

event speaker

Dr Jordi Vilarrasa

event speaker

Dr Joseph Choukroun

event speaker

Dr Joseph Lee

Dr Joseph Lee is a specialist periodontist. He maintains a private practice in the Sydney CBD, Parramatta and Gosford, focused on implant surgery and the treatment of periodontal disease. He is a Clinical Educator in Periodontology with the University of Sydney and is a surgical mentor for the Graduate Diploma of Implant Dentistry programs with the University of Sydney and Charles Sturt University. He is the current President of the Australian Society of Periodontology (NSW branch). Joseph graduated from dentistry in 2002. Since then, he has held various positions in the public and private sectors in general dentistry. In addition, he was a Senior House Officer in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in England before returning and completing his specialist training in periodontology in 2010. His research in dental implants and peri-implant disease has been published in the Clinical Oral Implants Research journal and is widely cited.

event speaker

Dr Joshua Graieg

Dr Joshua Graieg is a Specialist Prosthodontist at the Brånemark Center in West Perth and Cottesloe Dental in Peppermint Grove. He completed a Bachelor in Dental Science from the University of Western Australia and a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, a Consultant Prosthodontist with the Craniofacial Unit at Perth Children’s Hospital, and a Key Opinion Leader for Kerr / KaVo. His main interests are Biomimetic Dentistry, Aesthetic Dentistry, Minimally Invasive Prosthodontics, and both tooth and implant based Prosthodontic Rehabilitation.

event speaker

Dr Joshua Tirrell

After graduating from the University of Adelaide in 2003, Dr Tirrell began his career working at a private practice in Unley. He then relocated to Hobart in 2006 where he spent three years working at an inner city practice, with a strong focus on aesthetic dentistry. In early 2009 Dr Tirrell returned home to Adelaide and joined the team at Rose Park Dental. Dr Tirrell enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but has a particular interest in full mouth rehabilitations and smile makeovers. Outside of private practice Dr Tirrell has twice travelled to East Timor to carry out volunteer dental work with the Rotary/Lions East Timor Dental Project, has been a clinical tutor for the final year dental students at the University of Adelaide and is currently the coordinator of the Australia Dental Association SA branch's mentorship program.

event speaker

Dr Juliette Scott

Dr Juliette Scott is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist. Juliette is in Private Paediatric Dental Practice in Sydney and is a visiting Dental Specialist at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health. She serves on committees for the Australian Dental Association and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, and is involved with providing continuing education and teaching.

event speaker

Dr Justin Boulton

Dr Justin Boultonregularly lectures nationally on a range of aesthetic dentistry and Prostho-dontic topics. Presently, Justin teaches part-time in the postgraduate Prosthodontic Masters Degree at the University of Queensland Dental School and maintains a private prosthodontic practice in Brisbane. He completed an undergraduate degree in 1986 and postgraduate degree in 1992 at the University of Queensland. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the International College of Dentists.

event speaker

Dr Kamran Ashraf

event speaker

Dr Kareen Mekertichian

Dr Kareen Mekertichian Dr Kareen is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist in a private practice in Chatswood, establishing the first Specialist referral practice in Sydney, Australia in 1995. Focussing solely on children's dentistry, Sydney Paediatric Dental Services and Kids Chompers were launched to provide a unique environment to facilitate access and comprehensive oral care for children and adolescents across Sydney and NSW. Being solely focussed on children's dentistry allows Kids Chompers (also known as Sydney Paediatric Dental Services) to offer the best possible service and unmatched supportive environment, leading the industry in the field of paediatric dentistry. Dr Kareen completed his dental degree (BDS) in 1986 at the University of Sydney and obtained his postgraduate qualification and training at Westmead Centre for Oral Health (WCOH), completing his Masters Programme (MDSc) in 1993. Dr Kareen obtained his Primary Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) in 1989 and subsequent Secondary Fellowship in 1992. Dr Kareen has also been honoured with membership as a Fellow to the Pierre Fauchard Academy, as well as to the International College of Dentists. Dr Kareen has maintained his association with WCOH and the Children’s Hospital Westmead together with ongoing involvement in providing continuing education, teaching and mentoring across many facets of dentistry. Dr Kareen is an active member of numerous National and International organisations involved in clinical care and research relating to the child patient. Dr Kareen has maintained presidential and executive roles on several dental and specialist bodies, as well as acting as external examiner for the RACDS and the Postgraduate Paediatric Dentistry Masters course at Westmead Centre for Oral Health. Dr Kareen also regularly contributes as a key advisor to several industry and specialist dental groups aiming to ensure that Sydney Paediatric Dental Services and Kids Chompers remain at the forefront of contemporary Specialist Paediatric Dentistry within Sydney, Australia and the wider Australasian region.

event speaker

Dr Karrar Bohreh

event speaker

Dr Karyn M Halpern

Karyn M. Halpern DMD, MS grew up in Long Island, New York. She earned both a Doctorate in Dental Medicine and a master’s degree in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002. She completed a general practice residency in 2003 at the New York Presbyterian-Cornell Weill Medical Center in Manhattan. Dr. Halpern is the owner of Port Jefferson Smiles, a multi-specialty, high-tech private dental practice located in Port Jefferson Station, NY. She is a Lecturer of Continuing Education, Author of Scientific Peer-Reviewed Articles, Peer Reviewer for Dental Journal Publications, CEREC® Mentor/Trainer, Beta Tester of CAD/CAM technologies, Key Opinion Leader for multiple dental companies, Editorial Advisory Board member for Dental Product Shopper, Leader in Divas In Dentistry and Leader in EPIC Women’s Dental Group.

event speaker

Dr Kate Burgess

Dr Kate Burgess is a Specialist Periodontist in private practice. Kate started her training at the University of Birmingham before emigrating to Australia completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Western Australia in 2007. Since completing her doctorate of clinical dentistry at Melbourne University in 2013 she has worked at practices in Moonee Ponds and McKinnon. More recently, starting her own Periodontics and dental implant practice, PerioOne with locations in Newport and Mildura. She is currently serving on the ASP executive committee and the ADA VB continued education committee. She has a keen interest in wide variety of periodontal surgical procedures.

event speaker

Dr Kate Morlet-Brown

Dr Kate Morlet-Brown is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Perth, WA. Kate holds degrees in Dentistry and Medicine from UWA and Specialist (OMS) from the Royal college of Dental Surgeons. Her private practice is in North Fremantle, WA and focuses on traditional Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery along with contemporary cosmetic medicine. Dr Morlet- Brown speaks at major Australian and International cosmetic meetings and regularly attends international events. Dr Morlet-Brown has been training medical practitioners for over 10 years in Australia, New Zealand, and many countries in Asia by way of lecturing, workshops and one on one specialist training sessions.

event speaker

Dr Katherine Diaz

Dr Katherine Diaz graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2002 with a Bachelor of Dental Science. She then practiced in regional Victoria and central Melbourne before returning to the University of Melbourne to complete her Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics. She was awarded the Postgraduate Clinical Award as the graduating orthodontic student with the best treated case in Australia before qualifying for membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in the specialist field of orthodontics. In addition to her private practice work in Bundoora and North Balwyn, Katherine teaches orthodontics to Oral Health students at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Katherine Iscoe

Dr Katherine Iscoe is also known as Dr Kat, is a Canadian-born Confidence Guru who thrives on teaching effective, evidence-based solutions to help change people’s lives for the better, to ignite positivity and shine from within. Dr Kat is the face of her brand as well as the co-founder of MyFiziq Limited. She is a proud published author, a motivational speaker and the creator of The 7-Pillar Forever approach to healthy living. Her unique science-backed process, that has helped over 1,200 people, is informed by extensive research, personal experiences and academic qualifications; including Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences, Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and Health Sciences, a Doctorate in Exercise Physiology and Biotechnology and a Post-graduate Certificate in Counselling. In a society blinded by inspiration and bodygoals, Dr Kat continually aims to prove that it’s understanding the science behind our behaviours, that will promote change in ourselves and our self-confidence.

event speaker

Dr Kathleen Matthews

event speaker

Dr Katrusha Hull

Katrusha is a Specialist in Oral Medicine having qualified from Dentistry in 2003 (BDS, University of Sydney) & completing her specialist training in Oral Medicine at the University of Sydney (2009). Katrusha has subsequently been awarded a PhD for research into the underlying mechanisms of graft-versus-host disease following stem cell transplantation (University of Melbourne, 2018). She has presented her research at international conferences & published in peer-reviewed journals. Katrusha holds specialist positions at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Monash Medical Centre & the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. She has a particular interest in the diagnosis and management of oral mucosal diseases, potentially malignant oral lesions and orofacial pain conditions including burning mouth syndrome.

event speaker

Dr Kaye Kendall

Dr. Kendall graduated from dentistry at University of Western Australia in 1984 going on to practice as a general dentist until 1997. Kaye decided to continue her expertise by specialising, undertaking her training in Periodontics at the University of Queensland. She has lectured both undergraduate and postgraduates at the University of Queensland, been appointed as an external examiner in Periodontics in Australia and New Zealand whilst maintaining a private specialist practice in Periodontics and Dental Implants. Involvement within the profession and a continuing of education is a priority to Dr. Kendall. Kaye is an active member of the Australian Society of Periodontology, ANZAP, Australian Osseointegration Society, the ADA (Australian Dental Association) and a member of ITI (International Team for Implantology) and a fellow at the International College of Dentists (FICD). Dr. Kendall’s exceptional levels of client service, her authority as practitioner within the Australian field of Periodontics and her policies of empathy and discretion continue to cement her reputation. Dr. Kendall for decades has aided her patients in their multitude of periodontal and implant concerns, with the common goal of maintaining your gums which frame a healthy and beautiful smile. Dr. Kendall was recently elected as a Councillor for ADAQ - 2020.

event speaker

Dr Kee-Joon Lee

Dr Kee-Joon Lee is currently a Professor for the Department of Orthodontics at Yonsei University, Korea. He is also recognised as a: Visiting scholar, Dept of Biochemistry, University of Pennsylvania (2002~2004) Adjunct professor, Department of Orthodontics, University of Pennsylvania (2010~2011, 2016~2019), Temple University (2010~2011) Visiting Scholar, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (2010~2011) Total arch intrusion for hyperdivergent Class II face: an alternative to conventional orthopedics Vertical excess of the facial dimension is common and can be expressed in various ways-gummy smile, lip incompetency and/or retrusive mandible. Due to the genetic nature of the vertical growth, however, it has been recognized as very challenging to correct the hyperdivergent face. A latest meta-analysis revealed the lack of clinical evidence in the vertical control using conventional appliances including high pull head gear. In contrast, our recent clinical & experimental studies revealed the possibility of total arch movement according to the force direction with regard to the estimated center of resistance of entire dental arch. Therefore, replacement of orthopedics using reliable total arch intrusion using miniscrews is inspiring. In this session, the biomechanics, clinical effects and stability of vertical control using total arch intrusion will be explained in the aspects of etiology, protocols and stability in Class II, III and asymmetry cases. Additionally, the rationale and possibilities of radical root movement of lower incisors leading to ‘symphyseal remodeling’ in children with hyperdivergent face will be demonstrated

event speaker

Dr Kehn Yapp

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.

event speaker

Dr Keith Doonan

Dr Keith Doonan qualified in 1993 from the Royal London Hospital Dental School. He received his Masters in Prosthodontics in 2006 from King’s College London. He is a Fellow of the RACDS and a member of Dental Protection’s education faculty. He is a graduate from the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory in Brisbane and uses these skills to create a unique, interactive and engaging presentation style. He is also a terrible amateur magician and stand-up comic. He has lectured widely since 2006 on implants, prosthodontics and communication skills.

event speaker

Dr Ken Hooi

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.

event speaker

Dr Kenny Chong

Dr Kenny Chong is a specialist prosthodontist in both the private, tertiary and public sectors. He graduated from The University of Otago (NZ) with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001. He began his career at the Maxillofacial Department of Waikato Hospital in New Zealand as the Dental Registrar in 2002. While there, he treated medically compromised and trauma patients. Kenny furthered his studies at the University of Melbourne where he gained a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in 2005. He finished his specialist prosthodontic training with the degree of Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in 2012. Kenny is the convener of the DDS Fixed Prosthodontics program at Melbourne Dental School where he is involved in the lead role of educating and training the next generation of dental graduates. He is also involved in the management and delivery of the graduate dental continuing professional development program with the Melbourne dental school. Amongst his other commitments he maintains his role as a consultant prosthodontist at the Royal Dental Hospital. He is an active member of the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists (AANZP) and the Australia Dental Association (ADA).

event speaker

Dr Kevin Todes

Dr Kevin Todes is currently in full time specialist practice in Sydney and has lectured nationally and internationally on the topics of Periodontal Plastic Surgery, Implant Dentistry and Oral Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the special field of Periodontics, a member of the ADA, Australian Society of Periodontology and the Academy of Osseointegration.

event speaker

Dr Kim Tsao

Dr Kim Tsao is a male Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who speaks Mandarin (as well as English). Dr Kim Tsao is a fully qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and is a member of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS), the Australian Dental Association (ADA), and the Australian Medical Association (AMA). Dr Kim Tsao obtained his degree in Medicine from the University of New South Wales with First Class Honours. He completed his degree in Dentistry at the University of Adelaide with a University Medal. He completed his Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Adelaide Dental Hospital. During his training Dr Tsao has also worked at the Veterans General Hospital in Taipei, Taiwan and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA.

event speaker

Dr Kinnar Shah

Brimming with excitement for all things laer, cosmetics, and implant dentistry, Kinnar is a leading business coach that ‘walks the talk’. Not only does he lead his own successful practice in Sydney, he also runs a business coaching and consulting company (Destiny & Design) and enjoys connecting with dentist through his Facebook group “Dentapreneurs”.

event speaker

Dr Kirthi Kosalram

Dr Kosalram graduated in 2000 (India) and gained a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry(prosthodontics) in 2013 (Sydney). Kirthi is a registered specialist prosthodontist. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS) and a member in the specialist stream of prosthodontics (MRACDS). Kirthi has worked in the area of prosthodontics, implants and reconstructive dentistry since 2009. She started her prosthodontic practice in 2016. She teaches at Melbourne University and consults at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.

event speaker

Dr Knox Kim

Dr Knox graduated from University of Sydney in 2000 and set up Dental Clinic at World Tower in 2004 at the current location. Dr Kim has been regarded by many of his peers as a leading general dentist in Sydney CBD, practising “Precision High-End Treatment” by utilizing Cutting-Edge equipments such as Digital Microscope for most of his works on patients since 2004. Apart from working at our clinic, Dr Kim is an official consultant and speaker of Invisalign Australia for his vast experience in orthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Komal Suri

Dr. Suri has acquired an excellent reputation as a restorative and aesthetic dentist at Smile Design dental Practice over the last 15 years. Dr. Suri's main focus is in advanced restorative dentistry, this encompasses Aesthetic & Cosmetic Dentistry Implants and Advanced Surgery Full Mouth Rehabilitation Treatment of the failing mouths Endodontics ( root canal treatment) Veneers Crowns Bridgework Occlusion (the science of the bite)

event speaker

Dr Kopikrishna Thirunelakandan

Dr Kopikrishna Thirunelakandan earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree in Hungary. He did his postgraduate studies at the prestigious UCL Eastman Dental Institute based in London, UK, where he graduated with honours from the "Restorative Dental Practice" program. Dr. Thirunelakandan practiced in Great Britain for many years before relocating to Switzerland. He currently practices in the in-house clinic of Ivoclar. At the same time, he holds the position of Senior Manager Global Education Clinical. This position allows him to share his knowledge with other dentists around the world by conducting lectures and practical hands-on workshops.

event speaker

Dr Kostas Karagiannopoulos

event speaker

Dr Kristian van Mourik

Kristian is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Sydney, Australia. He completed his dental and medical degrees at Sydney University and specialist surgical training predominately at Royal Adelaide Hospital. Kristian's primary practice interests include oral surgery, dental implants and corrective jaw surgery. He is a consultant at Northern Beaches Hospital and visiting medical specialist at Castlecrag and SAN Private Hospitals.

event speaker

Dr Kunal Pandya

Kunal Pandya completed his undergraduate dental training at the University of Queensland in 2002. He worked in general practice for four years, prior to commencing specialist Prosthodontic training at the University of Melbourne. Now as a specialist prosthodontist in Collins st Melbourne, Kunal has a focus on conservative & aesthetic dentistry and enjoys sharing this philosophy both in his involvement with CPD courses as well as teaching on the prosthodontic post graduate program at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Lam Cheng

Dr Cheng was born in Hong Kong and raised in Brisbane. She can speak fluent Cantonese and some Mandarin. Dr Cheng obtained her dental degree with first class honors at the University of Queensland and has worked in both public and private practices for four years at the Gold Coast and also Logan area before she went to the University of Sydney to complete her specialist training in Orthodontics. Since qualifying as an orthodontist, Dr Cheng has been working in private orthodontic practice in Sydney and is also the lecturer in the Department of Orthodontics at the University of Sydney.

event speaker

Dr Lan PD Tran

Graduated University of Queensland 1995. Special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry, Conservative and Minimally Invasive Dentistry Past member of Listerine Preventive Dentistry ..

event speaker

Dr Lan Tran

Dr Tran graduated from the University of Queensland in 1995 after completing two published research projects and my Bachelor of Dental Science. Lan has taught in the dental industry since 2001, with roles as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland and a KOL for several Dental Companies. She has been awarded a Distinguished Speakers Award as well as having been inducted into the Speaker’s Hall of Fame for Orthoworld. She maintains a busy private practice that focuses on cosmetic dentistry and uses injectables regularly to manage headaches, migraines and TMJ. If you are feeling unwell on the dates of the course, please stay at home and contact our team. Refund Policy: 1) Option to transfer to another course date within 1 year 2) Cancellations more than 30 days before course start date - full refund minus $200 administration fee 3) Cancellations between 15 to 29 days before course start date - 75% refund minus $200 administration fee 4) Cancellations between 8 to 14 days before course start date - 50% refund minus $200 administration fee 5) Cancellations between 0 to 7 days before course start date - no refund

event speaker

Dr Lane Ochi

Dr Lane Ochi has presented at national and international audiences on the topic of aesthetic restorative dentistry and occlusion. Lane M. Ochi D.D.S., F.A.C.D., F.I.C.D., graduated with honors from the University of Southern California in 1981, where he received the Robert W. McNulty Memorial Award for the highest scholastic achievement. He has been elected to membership in Alpha Tau Epsilon - U.S.C. Dental School Honor Society, Phi Kappa Phi - National Society of Scholars, Omicron Kappa Upsilon - National Dental Honor Society, the Pierre Fauchard Academy - International Honor Dental Society, and he is a Fellow in the American College of Dentists and the International College of Dentists. He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Restorative Dentistry, and was the Co-director of Occlusion at U.S.C. School of Dentistry. He is also an Assistant Director in the Advanced Restorative Institute Dental Education Center, and serves as a specialist consultant to the Graduate Prosthodontic Program at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Los Angeles. He has lectured to national and international audiences on the subject of aesthetic restorative dentistry and occlusion. He was presented with the McCollum Award from the IAG that recognises those who have contributed significantly to the clinical application and educational advancement of occlusion internationally. He has received multiple Commendations from the County of Los Angeles for his efforts to promote the health and wellbeing of underserved populations in his community. Dr. Ochi maintains a full time private practice in Beverly Hills with an emphasis on physiologic and aesthetic reconstructive dentistry. His patients include Academy Award winners, former Miss America's, and some of the most recognised names in the entertainment business.

event speaker

Dr Langley Tasmania

Dr Langley Tasmania completed his Bachelor in Dental Surgery (BDS) qualification at the Fiji School of Medicine in 2004. He returned to Niue Island to take up a Dental Officer’s posting in the only dental clinic on the island, working as a general practitioner for 5 years. Dr Tasmania went on to pursue postgraduate studies at the University of Otago starting in 2010 and completing a Doctor in Clinical Dentistry, specializing in Endodontics in 2012. His research topic was “Contact guidance of endodontic pathogens on micro-grooved polymethylmethacrylate discs”. Dr Tasmania took up part-time private work and contributed back to the University of Otago as a clinical tutor at the dental school from 2013 to early 2015. He has spent most of 2015 in private practice in Canberra, where he still continues to practice on a part-time basis.

event speaker

Dr Lara De Angelis

event speaker

Dr LaraDe Angelis

event speaker

Dr Lawrence Dembo

A Cardiologist with subspecialty training focused on non-invasive cardiac imaging, Lorry completed his general Cardiology training at Royal Perth Hospital. With an emphasis on heart failure and non-invasive diagnostic imaging throughout his training he completed his fellowship in New York under the umbrella of the Cardiovascular Research foundation. Lorry’s USA training was primarily in cardiac MRI, predominantly based in a private outpatient centre with affiliations to major Manhattan hospitals. Lorry is a Cardiologist with a fellowship in Cardiac Imaging, and is accredited by the conjoint committee of the CSANZ/RANZCR at the highest level. He has a Level 3 MRI equivalency by the Society of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance accreditation guidelines. Lorry has given invited lectures locally, nationally, and internationally, and is a passionate believer in the future of ‘high-tech’ cardiovascular imaging. He maintains his clinical Cardiology skill set as Head of the Advanced Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplant Service of Western Australia, based at Royal Perth Hospital.

event speaker

Dr Lawrence Lau

Dr. Lawrence Lau is the principal of Sydney Laser Dental Care. Before entering dentistry, Dr Lawrence attended boarding school at St Joseph’s College, Hunter’s Hill. In 1997, he graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, with Honours. Since graduation, Dr Lawrence has spent extensive time on continuing education, to keep his dental practice at the forefront of dental technology. This includes the use of CEREC technology, to optimise the outcomes of his cosmetic and restorative procedures, laser dentistry, guided implant surgery, and a range of orthodontic treatments. His enthusiasm in expanding his knowledge comes from understanding the fact that dentistry is a relentlessly evolving practice. Dr Lawrence is always eager to contribute to the dental scholarship of his colleagues, and has given several lectures on CEREC, laser, and guided implant surgery. Outside of dentistry, Lawrence is chasing around his three adorable (sometimes) children. He also lets off steam by working out in Wing Chun Kung Fu.

event speaker

Dr Leanne Teoh

Dr Leanne Teoh is a practicing pharmacist and dentist, and a research fellow at Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, Her research focus is on various aspects of medicine use in dentistry and dental prescribing practices, She co-authored the Therapeutic Guidelines Oral and Dental Version 2, is on the reviewer board for the journal Antibiotics MDPI, and is part of the Australian Dental Association Therapeutics Committee, She is a lecturer and coordinator for the dental therapeutics program for the Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Oral Hygiene courses, Leanne has received several awards and scholarships, including the International College of Dentists Community Oral Health Award for 2018, and recently the Ernest Joske Award at Melbourne Dental School for research impact and publications.

event speaker

Dr Lee Kaing

Dr Lee Kaing is a dual-qualified Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. She completed a Bachelor of Dentistry with Honours in 2005 and a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery in 2011 from The University of Melbourne, along with a Postgraduate Diploma in Oral Maxillofacial Surgery. She obtained specialist training in Victoria and Western Australia. Lee has worked at hospitals in Perth, Melbourne, Hobart and Canberra and gained international experience at Oxford University Hospitals in the UK. Dr Kaing works in a private practice and is a Consultant Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon at Royal Perth Hospital. She teaches medical students and is involved in training the next generation of oral maxillofacial surgeons.

event speaker

Dr Leon Smith

Mr Leon Smith is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with degrees in medicine and dentistry. He completed advanced surgical training in Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, offering surgical management of the diseases and conditions of the face, jaws and mouth. He has completed post-fellowship training in orthognathic surgery, facial trauma surgery and head and neck surgery.

event speaker

Dr Lesley Braun

Complementary Medicines for Dental Practitioners Pharmacist and research academic Dr Lesley Braun is the Director of the Blackmores Institute. Dr Braun is also an Adjunct Associate Professor at the National Institute of Complementary Medicine (Western Sydney University) and has held research positions at The Alfred Hospital, Monash University. She was Vice President of the National Herbalists Association of Australia, an Academic Board Member of Endeavour College, and former member of key industry groups including the Australian Therapeutic Goods Advisory Council, Advisory Committee for Complementary Medicine (TGA), the Advisory Committee for the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association, and the National E Health Transition Authority (NeHTA) medicines terminology group. Dr Braun is a current member of the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia’s Complementary and Integrative Therapies Group Executive, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Australia-China Business Council Health, and Medical Research working group, plus on the course advisory committees for nutrition courses at Endeavour College and the Think Group. She is the main author of four best-selling textbooks including Herbs and Natural Supplements – an evidence based guide, founding Editor-in-Chief of the journal Advances in Integrative Medicine, and was a regular columnist for the Australian Journal of Pharmacy for 20 years. In 2018 she was named The CEO Magazine's Health & Pharmaceutical Executive of the Year.Ms Kirby Smith

event speaker

Dr Leticia Algarves Miranda

Dr Leticia Algarves Miranda is the Discipline Lead in Periodontics at the UWA Dental School. She obtained her dental degrees in Brazil and PhDs in Brazil and Karolinska Institute in Sweden. Leticia has held appointments at a number of universities in Brazil. Leticia moved to Perth two years ago.

event speaker

Dr Linda Monshizadeh

event speaker

Dr Linda Quach

General Dentist AUSTRALIA

event speaker

Dr Lingaiah Dronavalli

Dr Lingaiah Dronavalli graduated dentistry in 2010 from Griffith university and worked as an associate throughout south east Queensland learning both clinical and business skills from excellent industry mentors. He and his wife purchased their first practice in 2017 and over the past 4 years turned into a successful two chair practice. His attitude and investment in technology has allowed him to expand to second location in a competitive environment with great success. Communication in dentistry is Dr Dronvalli's passion and he believes it to be the key to success and safe practice and is his greatest strength. His practices focus on digital dentistry, oral surgery and full mouth rehabilitation giving his patients great outcomes and making dentistry exciting. Dr Dronavalli finds the most rewarding part of dentistry is seeing his team succeed and loves mentoring younger clinicians to reach their full potential.

event speaker

Dr Linhlan Nguyen

Principal Dentist of a private practice in Canberra Completed the Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Sydney in 1996 Completed the training programs in Orthopedic,Orthodontics, Implantology, Sleep and TMD Management at the International Academy of Advanced Dentistry One of the world first graduates of the Laser and Health Academy, Master in Laser Dentistry Fellow of the International Congress of the Oral Implantologists Fellow of the International Academy for Dental Facial Aesthetics (New York) Member of the AADFA Trainer team A true believer in early intervention and holistic approach to health & facial aesthetics

event speaker

Dr Lisa Bowdin

Dr Lisa Bowdin is a paediatric dentist operating in private practice in South Perth, WA. After working as a general dentist in Bunbury, WA, Dr Bowdin completed her postgraduate studies in Paediatric Dentistry at The University of Western Australia. She is currently the WA Federal Councillor for the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry (ANZSPD) as well as secretary for the Dental Specialists Society of Western Australia. Dr Bowdin is an after-hours, on-call paediatric dentist at Perth Children’s Hospital, and a tutor at The University of Western Australia.

event speaker

Dr Lisa Crighton

Dr Lisa Crighton obtained both her medical and dental degrees from the University of Adelaide, and after completing specialist training in oral maxillofacial surgery in Melbourne received her FRACDS in 2003. Following this she undertook additional fellowship training in the sub-speciality of orthognathic surgery at the Victoria general hospital in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 2004. Then in 2005 she was the Stryker Leibinger surgical fellow in facial trauma at the southern general hospital in Glasgow, Scotland and has published in the British journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery. On returning to Melbourne Lisa Crighton has been extensively involved in lecturing medical and dental professionals, as well as being involved in the oral and maxillofacial surgery training program and is a consultant staff member at the royal Melbourne hospital. She is actively involved in research and currently involved in a study reporting the incidence of delayed dental healing associated with the use of oral bisphosphonate therapy.

event speaker

Dr Lizzy Hui

Dr Lizzy Hui graduated from the prestigious University of Otago in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2010. She has since contributed vastly to Australia in both private practices and hospitals across both regional and metropolitan areas in NSW, QLD and WA for the past 11 years. During which, she has attained a Master of Medical Science in Pain Management from the University of Sydney in 2013. This as laid fundamental platform for her reputable pain and anxiety management in dentistry. In 2017, Dr Lizzy Hui sold her private practice in Wollongong and embarked on her new journey in specializing Periodontics and Implantology. She has successfully completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) in 2019 from Griffith University in Gold Coast, QLD and relocated to Newcastle, NSW with her family. She has established a locally renowned specialists practice looking after the New England Hunter community. Moreover, she has been dedicating herself for education whether as a speaker at conferences, as clinical supervisor for the next generation of dentist at the University of Sydney or as an examiner of the Australian Dental Council. Professional Affiliations, Scientific Society Memberships and Awards: Dental Board of Australia, General Dentist and Specialist in Periodontics Member: Australian Dental Association Member: Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists Member: Australian Society of Periodontology Member: International Team for Implantology Co-Director, International Team for Implantology Study Club Seymour and Cullinan Research Medallion Award

event speaker

Dr Lorenz Franchi

Dr. Lorenzo Franchi received his dental education at the Dental School of the University of Florence, Italy. He completed his PhD in Preventive Orthodontics at the Department of Orthodontics of the University of Florence in 1997. Dr. Franchi is presently Associate Professor, Director of the Postgraduate Orthodontic Program and Dean of the School of Dentistry at the University of Florence, Italy, and “Thomas M. Graber Visiting Scholar”, Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, U.S. He has published extensively in the international literature, and he has lectured at international meetings and symposiums. He is currently member of the Editorial Board of the Angle Orthodontist and Associate Editor of the European Journal of Orthodontics and Progress in Orthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Louise Hanrahan

Dr Louise Hanrahan graduated from James Cook University in 2014 and is a practising dentist with New South Wales Health. She is currently based in Newcastle with the Hunter New England Local Health District and is working in a senior dental officer role and managing a specialist Relative Analgesia clinic. In March 2018, Dr Hanrahan’s final year group research project, titled “dental anxiety in patients attending a student dental clinic”, was published. Dr Hanrahan has a passion for public health and has been intrigued by managing anxious patients since dental school. In 2015, she was the winner of Dental Protection’s The Young Dentist Award for Professional Excellence for her article on effective communication while working in Alice Springs. Dr Louise Hanrahan is joined by Dr Annalene Weston, experienced Dentolegal Adviser for Dental Protection Australia.

event speaker

Dr Luan Ngo

Graduating with honours from the University of Melbourne in 1999, Luan worked in both public and private practice until 2003 when he commenced a Ph.D. in the field of periodontics looking at biomarkers for periodontal disease. Luan completed the didactic component of his specialist training in periodontics in 2009 and since then has been working in both private practice and as an academic at the University of Melbourne. Luan is currently the Lecturer in Periodontics and Convenor of the undergraduate (now graduate entry) periodontics program at the Melbourne Dental School. Luan is also currently the president of the Australian Society of Periodontology (Victorian Branch). Luan is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the specialist field of Periodontics.

event speaker

Dr Luke Borgula

Dr Luke Borgula obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with distinction from the University of Otago in 1999, and his specialist qualifications from the University of Melbourne in 2005. He was awarded Membership of the Royal Australian Collage of Dental Surgeons in the special field of Endodontics in 2006. Dr Borgula holds the position of Honorary Clinical Teaching Fellow at the University of Melbourne where he has been involved in undergraduate and post-graduate training since 2006. Luke is in full-time specialist practice and is practice principle at Waverley Endodontics in Glen Waverley.

event speaker

Dr Lydia Lim

Dr Lydia Lim is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in private specialist practice in Chatswood. She is a graduate of Sydney University and completed her Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training in Sydney obtaining the MDSc and FRACDS(OMS) qualifications. She then furthered her training in the United States at the University of Texas at Houston. Lydia is currently a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at Westmead Hospital where she is involved with teaching surgical registrars and managing maxillofacial trauma. She also has special interest in complex dental implantology and orthognathic surgery.

event speaker

Dr Lydia See

Graduated in 2010 from the University of Western Australia, Lydia has since focused her clinical practice in the areas of special care dentistry (namely with medically complex/compromised, head and neck cancer, dental phobias and geriatric populations) and community dentistry (namely in coordination of volunteering projects for disadvantaged populations). Pursuing a much love passion, in 2018, she completed a Masters of Science in Geriatric Dentistry at the University of Southern California. Lydia’s experience has spanned across the public and private sectors in general practice and hospital dentistry as well as tertiary education sector as a clinical tutor and senior lecturer. She is currently undertaking post graduate studies in Special Needs Dentistry. In her spare time, Lydia likes to hang out with friends and source the best vegetarian restaurants.

event speaker

Dr Lyndall Smythe

Lyndall is a consultant specialist forensic odontologist at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM). She is the coordinator of the Clinical Forensic Odontology stream of the Masters of Forensic Medicine degree. In addition, she is a lecturer at the University of Melbourne in the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Areas of research include using post-mortem computed tomography to develop usable cranio-facial superimposition techniques in ID, and exploring the science and psychology of visual identification within the coronial/forensic science context. She has completed a Masters in Fine Arts (Photography) and Masters in Forensic Medicine.

event speaker

Dr Madeeha Khan

event speaker

Dr Mahmoud Bakr

Dr. Bakr is the Director of Clinical Education (Dentistry) and a Senior Lecturer in General Dental Practice at the School of Dentistry and Oral health – Griffith University. He received his Bachelor Degree in Dental Medicine and Surgery from Cairo University in 2004 and completed his Master Degree in 2010. In 2012, Dr. Bakr was appointed as a full-time Lecturer in General Dental Practice with a special interest in teaching Oral Biology and Head and Neck Anatomy. In 2014, Dr. Bakr completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2019. Currently, Dr. Bakr is an accredited examiner for the Australian Dental Council Examination for overseas training dentists. Besides his teaching commitments, Mahmoud remains to be a clinician and undergoes private dental practice within Griffith University Dental Clinics. He has also published over 45 peer reviewed journal articles in different fields including the effect of Botulinum Toxin on different oral tissues.

event speaker

Dr Mahnaz Syed

Dr Mahnaz Syed obtained her qualifications in the United Kingdom. She worked a specialist periodontist in private practice and as clinical lead in mucogingival surgery and implant soft tissue augmentation at the Royal London Hospital before moving to Perth in 2007. Mahnaz practices as a specialist periodontist in Subiaco and is part time clinical implant tutor at the University of Western Australia.

event speaker

Dr Mala Desai

Dr Mala Desai graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from The University of Melbourne in 1988. She spent several years in hospital and private general dental practice in both Melbourne and abroad before completing her Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in 1995 and her Master’s Degree in Paediatric Dentistry in 1997 at The University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Malak Fouda

Malak graduated from the University of Queensland in 2018. Since then she has been working in private practice in Ipswich. Malak has been involved in ADAQ since she was a student and is currently convenor of the 2020 recent graduates and students committee. Malak has conducted webinars for ADAQ and articles for the Dental Mirror. Alongside this, she is on the CPD and DPC committees at ADAQ. She is currently working with ADA and ADC on new projects to help recent graduates. She enjoys working with students and recent graduates to make their transition from university to work as smoothly as possible.

event speaker

Dr Marcus Yan

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.

event speaker

Dr Marga Ree

Marga Ree, DDS, MSc obtained her degree in dentistry from the University of Amsterdam in 1979 and completed her residency in endodontics in 2001. She is a popular speaker for dental and endodontic conferences, and has given over 250 presentations and hands-on courses in 30 countries all over the world. She is the primary author of many articles published in national and international journals and has contributed to several books on endodontics and restorative dentistry. From 1980 till 2020 she maintained a private practice in Purmerend, which for the last twenty years was dedicated to endodontics. She is presently working at a multidisciplinary dental practice in Amsterdam.

event speaker

Dr Margaret Wang

Dr Margaret Wang is a specialist orthodontist and works in private practice in Melbourne. She received her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago with distinction and then completed the Royal College of Dental Surgeons primary examinations the following year. Dr Wang worked as a general dentist in Sydney before undertaking her Master’s degree at the University of Melbourne and Membership exams with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Edinburgh.

event speaker

Dr Marina Kamel

Dr Marina Kamel is a Brisbane-based periodontist at Westside Perio & Implants. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction at Otago University in 2012. She obtained a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) and specialist training in implants at Sydney University in 2019. She is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS) in general practice and has membership (MRACDS) in Periodontics. Dr Kamel is the President of the Australian Society of Periodontology and Vice President of the Australasian Osseointegration Society in Queensland. Dr Kamel received multiple academic and research awards during her professional career. She received the FG Christensen medal for obtaining the highest ranking in the primary RACDS examinations in 2013. She has received the reputable Judith and Dr. Mario Adamo Implant Innovation Scholarship for her research work in 2018 as well as the Osteology Foundation Research Award for her research in 2020. Outside of periodontics, Marina enjoys running, swimming and tennis. She loves travelling and spending time with her family and friends in the great outdoors.

event speaker

Dr Marina S Kamel

Dr Marina Kamel - BDS (Otago), FRACDS (GDP), DClinDent (Perio), MRACDS (Perio) Dr Marina Kamel is a specialist periodontist based in Brisbane, Australia. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2012. Thereafter, she completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) and specialist training in implant dentistry at the University of Sydney, Australia in 2019. She was awarded with a membership with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS) in the Periodontics specialty as well as obtaining fellowship (FRACDS) in general dental practice. Dr Kamel was awarded the prestigious FG Christensen medal for obtaining the highest ranking in the primary RACDS examinations across Australasia. She has received multiple academic and research awards during her professional career including the reputable Judith and Dr. Mario Adamo Implant Innovation Scholarship for her research work as well as the Osteology Foundation Research Award for her research in 2020. Dr Kamel is the Vice President for the Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) and the Australian Society of Periodontists (ASP) in Queensland. She is an active member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), and the Australian Dental Association (ADA). Dr Kamel has been involved in clinical teaching at both the University of Otago and the University of Sydney. She has contributed seven publications in international peer-reviewed research journals and has presented her research at international dental congresses. She is an enthusiastic and confident practitioner who is highly interested in continuous clinical development, research and new opportunities to express herself. Outside of periodontics, Marina enjoys running, swimming and tennis. She loves travelling and spending time with her family and friends in the great outdoors.

event speaker

Dr Marius Steigmann

Dr. Marius Steigmann graduated in Dental Medicine in Neumarkt in 1987. In 2005 Dr. Steigmann received his Phd Summa cum laude from University of Neumarkt. He is a Diplomate of the ICOI and a member of the board of the DGOI. He has also received the medal of "Semmelweiss" Budapest University dental school dept. of oral and maxillofacial surgery. He is the founder and Scientific chairman Of "Update Implantologie Heidelberg" 2002-2011 and the founder and director of the USteigmann Institute". Adjunct Clinical Associate professor University of Michigan Dpt. of Periodontics Adjunct Assistant Professor of oral and maxillofacial surgery Boston University Adjunct Assistant Professor University of Pennsylvania Dpt. of Endodontics Honorary Professor Of the "Carol Davila " University Visiting Professor university of Szeged faculty of dentistry Visiting professor department of Implantology in Temeschburg Dr.Steigmann lectures and publishes extensively Member of several associations (such as DGOI, FIZ,BDIZ und ICOI) He is a Diplomate of the ICOI and other European societies Member of the board of the DGOI. Dr.Steigmann also received the medal of "Semmelweiss" Budapest University dental scool, dept. of oral and maxillofacial surgery. Dr. Steigmann received his Phd from university of Neumarkt 2005. Founder and Scientific chairman of "Update Implantologie Heidelberg" 20022012. Dr. Steigmann served as ICOI Vice President Of Germany 2005-2011.

event speaker

Dr Marjan Jones

Dr Marjan Jones, a dental surgeon in Brisbane Australia pioneered a multi-disciplinary approach to the treatment of oral restrictions in Australia. With over 20 years’ experience with dental lasers and extensive knowledge of the comprehensive treatment of oral restrictions, her practice treats patients of all ages, offering a team-based approach to surgery incorporating in-house myofunctional therapy and orthodontics for treatment for children and adults. Having performed over 8000 frenectomies, she is well placed to share the accumulation of the experience that comes with such a service. For infant patients, she collaborates with IBCLCs and cranial therapists for a comprehensive approach toward functional outcomes. She co-founded the Tongue Tie Institute designed to advance the education of health professionals in the treatment of oral restrictions. She now lectures to practitioners from Australia and around the world who have been introduced to a team approach to the management of oral restrictions. She has personal experience with the effect of tongue ties and their effect on herself and family (including breastfeeding challenges) and is determined to help others avoid or overcome their impact. She is a Fellow of the World Clinical Laser Institute, a member of the Academy of Laser Dentistry, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine and was the immediate past Chairperson of the Board of the International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professionals (ICAP). He passion for breastfeeding has resulted in studies toward IBCLC certification. She has been invited speaker to educational conferences and seminars in Australia including the Australian Breastfeeding Association, LCANZ, Australian Reflux Association, Australian Dental Hygiene Association, Australian Dental Assistants Association. International presentations have included San Diego, USA (Advancing Dentistry Symposium), Toronto, Canada (International Consortium of Ankylofrenula Professionals), Sydney Australia (World Clinical Laser Institute) and forthcoming lectures in Barcelona and Tokyo in 2020.

event speaker

Dr Mark Bowes

Dr Mark Bowes is an international presenter on aesthetic and complex restorative dentistry. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, and speaker for ITI. Dr Bowes maintains a thriving practice in Cape Town, South Africa.

event speaker

Dr Mark Hassed

event speaker

Dr Mark O'Sullivan

event speaker

Dr Mark Sinclair

BDS, LLB (Macq), Grad Dip Legal Practice (QUT), FICD, FADI, FPFA, FFDACLM Mark 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.

event speaker

Dr Mark Wotherspoon

Dr Mark Wotherspoon Successful private Dental practitioner of 28 years. Prior to this Mark held Government service appointments as a Dental Officer in the remote Kimberley of Western Australia and Military Service in the ADF (Army Dental Corps). Has also worked as a University Clinical Demonstrator and is the Co - Founder of MPDS [ Mobile Portable Dental Systems]. Mark has successfully integrated a domiciliary dental service into private practice.

event speaker

Dr Martin

event speaker

Dr Martin KK Poon

Born in Hong Kong and raised in Melbourne, Martin completed his Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Melbourne in 2002 and a Masters in Orthodontics and Oral Biology at the University of Pennsylvania in 2008. Martin is approachable and friendly. We love that he brings a ‘human’ face to orthodontic treatment, making it an enjoyable experience for each person, regardless of age or their case complexity. While completing his studies, he connected with Dr Geoff Hall at the Invisalign Centre. In addition to his Diamond Provider status he maintains with the Invisalign system, Martin is also an accomplished clinician in all other aspects of orthodontic treatment. His particular interest is in working on interdisciplinary cases with other dentists and specialists to realise the best outcomes for patients.

event speaker

Dr Martin Wanendeya

Martin's greatest satisfaction comes from helping patients to see what it’s possible to achieve and working with them to ensure the best possible result – whether it be a relatively simple procedure or a highly complex multi layered rehabilitation.

event speaker

Dr Martin Webb

Dr Martin Webb is a dentist in private practice at Maleny, on the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. He has held various positions within the Dental profession namely ADA Federal Vice President, ADAQ State President 2007, member of ADAQ Executive 2001-2008 then 2014-2020. Dr Webb has served on the ADA Inc Schedule & Third Party Committee since 2008. Within that Committee he has acted as the state “expert opinion” on the interpretation of the ADA Schedule by dentists, their staff and PHI’s. Dr Webb has liaised with Dentists having difficulties with Medicare and DVA, including assisting them with audits. He also acts as the ADAQ PHI liaison officer to assist members with PHI complaints and investigations. In 2014 Dr Webb became an approved AHPRA and OHO Auditor. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. In 2016, Martin was awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the ADAQ, one of only 19 individuals in Queensland’s history to have been awarded this honour. Dr Webb has recently joined the ADA Inc Infection Control committee, has previously served on the ADA Inc Audit and Risk committee, member of the ADA Inc Dental Education and Training Committee, and Vice Chair of the Scientific Committee for the FDI World Dental Congress 2021 in Sydney. Dr Webb has conducted Lectures to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, throughout Queensland on the fluoridation issue and more recently has been giving lectures to the ADAQ Practice Advantage group on health fund audits, item number issues, and dental fraud cases. He has assisted UQ as an external examiner for 5th Year dental student Vivas, and has recently been involved in providing expert opinion reports for medico legal cases involving dentists.

event speaker

Dr Maryam Jessri

Maryam is an oral medicine specialist with special interest in complex cases. After finishing her dental degree and a PhD in genetics of head and neck cancer, she trained as an oral medicine specialist at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Dental School with an externship at Eastman Dental Hospital, London. She returned to Australia in January 2019 to become the program convener and discipline lead in oral medicine at UWA and since June 2021 she has been practising in both public and private sectors in Brisbane.

event speaker

Dr Matthew Chan

Dr Matthew Chan graduated with the postgraduate qualifications Doctor of Clinical Dentistry and F.R.A.C.D.S. in the specialist stream of Periodontics, to become a registered Specialist Periodontist in 2006. On top of his full-time commitment at his private practices in Brighton and Camberwell, he is also an Honorary Clinical Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Dr Chan has also previously been involved as the Primary Examination Student Advisor of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons as well as the chairman of the ADA Regional Group. Dr Chan has been awarded Fellowship in two international dental honor societies, The Pierre Fauchard Academy (FPFA) and The International College of Dentists (FICD)

event speaker

Dr Matthew Kei

event speaker

Dr Matthew Nangle

Dr Matthew Nangle is a general dentist working in private practice in Brisbane’s inner suburbs. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the UQ School of Dentistry, where he is the BDSc(Hons) Phase 1 Program Coordinator and External Engagement Coordinator. Matthew also holds an Honours degree in Neuroscience and PhD in Biomedical Sciences. He is the Oral Health Lead for the Queensland Multidisciplinary Initiative for Neurocognitive Disorders, with specific interest in links between oral health and dementia, as well as in people with multiple sclerosis.

event speaker

Dr Matthew Youssef

Dr Matt graduated with a Masters of Clinical Dentistry from La Trobe University in addition to a Bachelor of Health Science. Matthew excelled amongst his peers, completing top of the class in Clinical Dentistry. Dr Matt’s dental passion includes: Implants, Orthodontics, Invisalign, Wisdom Teeth, Wrinkle reduction injections and Fillers. He has learnt from World Leaders in Oral Implantology, is currently completed his Post-Graduate Diploma in Implantology and is also a gIDE Master Clinician in Implantology. Through his career he has been involved in numerous volunteer experiences and is now the Founder of the Australian Christian Dental Aid, providing much needed dentistry to underprivileged populations. Dr Matt has a passion to provide evidence-based dentistry and education to his patients in an empathetic and relaxed environment. Away from work Dr Matt loves spending time with his lovely wife Caroline and going along to see his beloved Westcoast Eagles.

event speaker

Dr Mauricio Araújo

Dr. Araújo is a Periodontist working both in private practice and at The State University of Maringa, Parana, Brazil. He completed his PhD at The University of Gothenburg, Sweden in 1998.

event speaker

Dr Maxim Belograd

Maxim Belograd is a specialist in a field of advanced microscope dentistry with a private practice in Kiev, Ukraine. His occupation is endodontics, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. He is also owner of Belograd Study Club, co-organizer of MicroVision group, official trainer of Zeiss Dental Academy, active member of StyleWorld, DSD master group and international lecturer. 2004 he qualified as a dentist in Ukrainian Medical Dental Academy, Poltava. He moved to Kremenchug and gained clinical experience in the governmental dental clinic 2006 He owned private dental practice. 2009 The winner of the Ukrainian competition for direct restorative techniques 2009, Prisma Championship. Author of the training courses “Endodontology according to the rules”. Since this year he teaches and provides CE programs in Ukraine. Since 2009 he uses operative microscope. 2010 Owner of private training center Belograd Study Club. This year he launched such projects as "The formula of endodontics" and "From endo to restoration", united endodontics and restorative dentistry in the new direction - microdentistry. Since 2010 he is the ambassador of the European Society of Microscope Dentistry in Ukraine. In 2012 he is a speaker of this organization. 2012 Editorial board member of Russian Journal of Aesthetic Dentistry 2013 Official trainer of Carl Zeiss dental academy 2013 Speaker of national societies of microscope dentistry in Germany (DGmikro) and Czech Republic (ProMikro) 2013 Speaker of AMED (Academy of Microscope Enhanced Dentistry) 2013 Co-organizer of international community MicroVision Group 2013 Founder of MixFight Dentistry project 2014 international member of StyleItaliano Group 2014 Team member of DSD Masters group.

event speaker

Dr Mazyar Moshiri

Dr. Maz Moshiri maintains his private practice in St. Louis, MO alongside his father and sister. In addition to leading multiple Ask the Expert webinars, Dr. Moshiri was a lead educator for Class II Kit solutions for Invisalign, and the Deep Bite Solutions of Invisalign G5. He is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Saint Louis University Center for Advanced Dental Education, where he teaches with a clinical focus on the use of Invisalign. Dr. Moshiri is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and Fellow for the American and International College of Dentists

event speaker

Dr Mehdi Rahimi

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 Dentistry from the University of Otago, in 2001 he was awarded the International Association for Dental Research Young Researchers Award and in 2002 Mehdi received the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award of Merit. Mehdi is the current President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW branch), the immediate past-president of the Australian Asian Association of Dentists, a fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, a member of the Australian Dental Association (NSW) Education & Research Committee, a member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in Endodontics, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists.

event speaker

Dr Mehdi Valizadeh

event speaker

Dr Mehmet Darendeliler

Dr Mehmet Darendeliler is Professor and Chair of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Sydney, and Head of the Orthodontic Department at Sydney Dental Hospital. During the course of his career, he has undertaken duties at the University of Geneva, University of North Carolina, University of Southern California, University of Istanbul and University of Gazi. He has been doing research on sleep apnoea since 1997.

event speaker

Dr Melanie McAlpine

event speaker

Dr Melinda Newnham

Dr Melinda Newnham has been a dentist for 16 years, having completed her BDSc in Western Australia (1995), specialist training in periodontics in Melbourne (2006), and was awarded the ANZAP medallion in 2007. Throughout her professional career, Melinda has enjoyed presenting lectures and tutoring undergraduate hygiene and dental students, Australian Dental Council (ADC) examination candidates, general dentists, postgraduate periodontics students and periodontists. She enjoys all aspects of periodontics, including regeneration and augmentation procedures, aesthetics and implants. Melinda is in private practice in Moonee Ponds and is also the consultant periodontist at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Melissa J Anderson

Dr Anderson graduated from Griffith University, Queensland in 2012 and has since continued her journey of life-long learning. During her time at Griffith, she received awards for Academic Excellence three years running. Naturally, she continues to emphasise her professional development. The wealth of her knowledge and experience in restorative and implant dentistry, specifically full-arch restoration, allows her to confidently and successfully carry out a wide range of treatments. This includes the All-on-4® Protocol, maintenance programmes to a range of surgical treatments, as well as facial aesthetics and rejuvenation.

event speaker

Dr Meredith Owen

Dr. Meredith Owen (BSc (Hons), BDent (Hons), DClinDent (Perio), MRACDS (Perio)) received an honours degree in BioMedical Science from the University of Guelph before studying dentistry at the University of Sydney. She graduated with honours and was awarded the Henry Bruce Maxwell prize for restorative dentistry, an academic merit scholarship, and an alumni achievement honour for leadership and community engagement. She also obtained her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontics from the University of Sydney, and upon completion was awarded membership into the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr. Owen has been involved in teaching for both the University of Sydney and the University of Newcastle. She is a Swiss Dental Academy trainer and currently works in private practice in Newcastle, NSW.

event speaker

Dr Michael B Sernik

event speaker

Dr Michael B. Lewis

event speaker

Dr Michael Chan

Dr Michael Chan is a practicing general dentist, focusing primarily on aesthetic and restorative dentistry. He is on the teaching faculty of Academy of Dental Excellence & Portsmouth University (UK) for the Post-Graduate Diploma of Advanced Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry, a clinical consultant, lecturer and final year research supervisor for Master’s in Aesthetic Dentistry program in King’s College, London and an academic and clinical lecturer for the Nordic Institute of Dental Education. He is also a dermal therapist and professional photographer.

event speaker

Dr Michael Frazis

Dr Frazis enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in cosmetic work, complex surgery and nervous patients. He spent the first few years of his career focusing on patient communication and expanding his basic skill set. Dr Frazis is a frequent contributor to the online dental forum RIPE and is a content creator for the Restoring Excellence Academy. He has been increasingly involved with teaching dentists of all ages in a variety of hands on courses. He is currently undertaking a Diploma in Dental Implantology through James Cook University.

event speaker

Dr Michael Khoury

Dr Michael Khoury finished his BDSc in 2002. Since then, he has been passionate about delivering quality and evidence-based dental treatment to all patients. He gathered his extensive experience by working at different places overseas and in Australia including the Army, the United Nations, UWA and private practice. He has worked and taught at UWA School of Dentistry for the last 13 years in all aspects of clinical and preclinical dentistry. He focuses on long-term relationships with patients as it is the key to successful prevention of dental disease and improving oral health. In 2020 he completed his DCD in Endodontics at UWA. He works now as a full-time endodontist at WA Endodontics and a casual clinical tutor at UWA. In 2006 he was awarded the United Nations Service Medal for his work in Africa. He is a member of the ADA, the International Association of Dental Traumatology and a member with the RACDS in Endodontics. He is currently the ASEWA president and DSSWA secretary.

event speaker

Dr Michael Lewis

Dr. Michael Lewis graduated from undergraduate dentistry in 2003 with honours, and with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics at the University of Sydney in 2010. During his specialisation program at Westmead Hospital he received extensive training in aesthetic and implant dentistry, conventional crown and bridge, denture prosthetics and orofacial pain management. He is the proud recipient of the John H Wilson prize for proficiency in Prosthodontics and the Campbell Harry Graham prize in Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Lewis is a passionate educator, and teaches weekly at the University of Queensland, as well as maintaining a private practice. His postgraduate thesis was in prosthetic restoration of single-tooth implants, and has published and lectured on this topic both domestically and internationally. Notable presentations include the International College of Prosthodontists in South Africa, the Australian Prosthodontic Society in Adelaide, Nobel Biocare in Auckland and local dental groups in Sydney and Brisbane.

event speaker

Dr Michael Mandikos

Dr Michael Mandikos is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics. He received his Bachelor of Dental Science Degree with Honours, from the University of Queensland and in 1998 he completed a three-year residency program at the State University of New York at Buffalo (USA), graduating with a Certificate in Prosthodontics and Masters Degree in Biomaterials. He has researched composite resin materials and published research papers in Australian and international journals on clinical and dental materials topics, as well as many clinical technique articles in local dental magazines. Michael is a Visiting Specialist Prosthodontist to the University of Queensland Dental School and formerly to the Royal Australian Air Force. He is a reviewer for several Journals including the Australian Dental Journal and Quintessence International and is a product evaluator for several dental companies. Michael has presented continuing education programs at Dental meetings throughout Australia, Southeast Asia and the USA and maintains a Private Practice limited to Implant and Restorative Dentistry in Graceville in Brisbane’s Inner West

event speaker

DR Michael Melkers

Dr Michael Melkers is an internationally acclaimed speaker who has presented across 5 continents on occlusion topics, communication and restorative dentistry. Dr. Melkers is a 1994 graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry and currently serves as Visiting Faculty at Rīga Stradiņš University & The Pankey Institute. He is also an Ad hoc reviewer for the Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. In the past he has been Director of Occlusion & Aesthetic Dentistry at the Pacific Northwest AEGD Residency Program and Visiting Faculty at The Spear Institute. He just finished his tenure as Editor for American Equilibration Society and received the 2018 AES President's Distinguished Service Award. Dr. Melkers is a Master of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). He attained Mastership from the AGD – an extensive and rigorous process only 3% of North American dentists have achieved - reflecting his passion for continuing advanced training. Dr Melkers is an administrator for RipeGlobal Restoring Implant Practice Excellence. He maintains a flourishing private practice in Hanover, The United States.

event speaker

Dr Michael Stubbs

Dr Michael Stubbs has trained as a dentist and then specialised in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with facial or jaw pain that is not derived from the teeth. Dr Stubbs also diagnoses and manages any disorder or disease involving the mouth or jaws and sleep apnoea/snoring disorders with the use of custom made dental devices and is also an Associate Professor in Oral Medicine at LaTrobe University. Michael can be contacted at the Periodontal Associates, Level 10, Suite 5, 20 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000.

event speaker

Dr Michael Walker

Dr Michael Walker BDS, FPFA is a past President of ASDA and is the University of Sydney lecturer for diploma students in intravenous sedation and is the senior clinical associate and external examiner in intravenous sedation. He teaches dentists from across Australia the skills required for sedation dentistry. Dr Walker has been treating anxious patients as a private practitioner since 1984 where nitrous oxide inhalation sedation forms an integral part of his practice.

event speaker

Dr Michael Wylie

Dr Michael Wylie has been a practising general dentist since 2001, achieving MFGDP(UK) with the Royal College of Surgeons (England) in 2004, and Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2017. He lectures in general dentistry and dental materials at the University of Melbourne and convenes the DDS2 complex restorative preclinical program. Dr Wylie examines for the Australian Dental Council and is on committee for the Australian Society of Endodontology.

event speaker

Dr Michael Yoon

Dr Michael Yoon is a specialist endodontist and is in full-time private practice at Melbourne Endodontics. He completed his general dental and specialist endodontic training at the University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Michael is the immediate past president of the Australian Society of Endodontology (Vic Branch) and serves as a committee member of the RACDS Victorian and Tasmanian regional committee. He is regularly involved in lecturing and clinical endodontic teaching of dental students.

event speaker

Dr Michael Zhao

Dr Michael Zhao was born in Urumqi, China, and moved to Auckland where he attended the University of Otago. He completed his orthodontic training at the University of Melbourne. Michael is passionate about providing his patients with the highest quality of care: tailoring their orthodontic treatment to their needs and helping them achieve the best smile possible. Michael has attended and continues to participate in national and international conferences, local Australian Society of Orthodontists meetings, and local orthodontist study clubs. Michael is a member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists, Certified member of the Australasian Orthodontic Board Australian Dental Association and The D3 Group for Development Dental Defects.

event speaker

Dr Mihiri Silva

event speaker

Dr Mike Gordon

Mike is currently working in specialist practice in Hamilton. He graduated BDS from the University of Otago in 1990. After working and owning a share in a private practice in Hamilton for 10 years Mike completed a Masters of Dental Surgery in Endodontics at the University of Otago graduating in 2004 –with Distinction. He gained membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in endodontics in 2005. He has numerous publications in peer reviewed journals and is actively involved in running continuing education courses and lectures in New Zealand and Australia. He currently reviews articles for the Australian Endodontic Journal, Australian Dental Journal and the New Zealand Dental Journal. He has a special interest in evolving technology in endodontics and the operating microscope. Mike is a past President of the Waikato Branch of the NZDA, current Chairman of the NZ Specialist Endodontists and has memberships with The NZ Society of Endodontics, The Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists and the International Association of Dental Traumatology.

event speaker

Dr Mike Mladenovic

Dr Mike Mladenovic is a dentist in Geelong 3220. Dr Mike Mladenovic provides a number of dental services and dental treatments. The practice is located in VIC at 17-19 James Street Geelong VIC 3220. You can use the interactive map above of Geelong 3220 to find the exact location of the practice. You can find the contact details for this dentist in Geelong above. If you are looking for a dentist in Geelong 3220, you can use Whitecoat to find a provider who is right for you and book an appointment with a dentist online. You can refine and sort your search for a dentist in Geelong by distance, specialty or service options with our advanced search option.

event speaker

Dr Mike Rutherford

Dr Mike Rutherford is Senior Dentolegal Consultant for Dental Protection Australia. Dr Rutherford has more than 40 years’ dental experience in private practice, hospital clinics, the defence forces and supervising undergraduate dental students. He spent 19 years as a member of the ADAQ Patient Liaison Panel. Dr Rutherford had been a partner in a Brisbane suburban dental practice for three generations of patients.

event speaker

Dr Mindaugas Kudelis

Dr Mindaugas Kudelis, an internationally recognised dentist and lecturer who specialises in rehabilitation. He developed the Borders Technique which creates natural-looking restorations to the posterior teeth in a matter of minutes. Dr Kudelis has worked extensively in both public and private sectors.

event speaker

Dr Minoo Vellani

event speaker

Dr Misagh Habibi

Dr Misagh Habibi qualified from the University of Western Australia in 1999. In 2006 he gained a Graduate Diploma degree in intravenous sedation and pain control from Sydney University. In 2013 he gained his Masters degree (MSc) in oral implantology from Goethe University in Frankfurt. Dr Habibi has also been awarded a Fellowship and Board Certified Diplomate Status of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. ​ Dr Habibi is Director of The Implant Institute (TII) and Course Lead for the Australian delivery of the PGCert and PGDip programs of the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology. He is a Tutor and Supervisor of MSc (Oral Implantology) students for Goethe University Frankfurt. Previously he has served multiple years as Honorary Clinical Consultant and Consultant Sedationist for UWA Dental School/Oral Health Centre of WA, and provided oral surgery and sedation services to multiple clinics, before settling into his implant focused practice for the past 12 years. He is also a Surgical Associate of the All On 4 Clinic of Australia. Misagh has been involved in multiple clinical studies, including clinical studies based on his own patient data. His Masters thesis was on his clinical study of a protocol for immediate implant placement in sites with peri-apical infection. He has supervised several implantology Masters clinical studies, including on topics such as full arch immediate hybrid milled restoration, short implants, biomechanics, guided surgery and full arch digital impression method accuracy. He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Western Australia developing and investigating an innovative biomaterial for application in implant dentistry. Dr Habibi has mentored many dentists in their implant treatments, planning and execution. Misagh has performed several thousand implant procedures and administered several thousand hours of intravenous sedation to facilitate dental treatment for phobic patients, and for those with advanced treatment needs. He has experience with multiple implant systems, techniques and hard and soft tissue grafting modalities. His clinical practice is built around complex implant cases, with his main interest being full arch immediate reconstruction of terminal dentitions and compromised jaws, including conventional (tissue preservation and grafting), All-on-4/All-on-X, and atrophic jaw zygoma and pterygoid solutions. ​ Misagh has lectured nationally and internationally for various organisations including the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry, Dental Implants Masters, "MOI" and multiple implant companies. He brings his diverse implantology experience to his teaching, sharing real life experience rich in clinical cases and illustrations. He believes in a "big picture and small details" philosophy of education which comes across in his interactive and practically oriented courses. In 2020, Dr Habibi is delivering for the first time in Australia, a Postgraduate Certificate in Dental Implantology program in collaboration with the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology, allowing full time dentists to start their implant journeys with a solid theoretical, practical skills and clinical execution program, gaining an official PGCert (Dent Imp) qualification (UK) whilst continuing to work. This can then be transferred into the second year of a PGDip (Dent Imp) qualification program. ​Dr Misagh Habibi brings world class educational, training, mentorship and residency offerings in intermediate and advanced implantology to Perth, Australia and the region with the assistance of a talented Academy of The Implant Institute. Further to offerings in implantology are those in another area often lacking in educational opportunities for the general dental practitioner, being medical considerations, emergency management and sedation in dental practice.

event speaker

Dr Mohamed Amer

Dr Mohamed Amer completed his endodontic speciality training at The University of Melbourne. He has 10 years’ experience as a general dentist and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Mohamed has been involved with endodontic research and is involved with undergraduate teaching at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Mohammed Meer

Dr. Meer has been involved in clinical teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students in four of the five dental schools in South Africa. He was in private practice at Vincent Pallotti Hospital in Pinelands, Cape Town, and was a consultant at the Department of Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgery of the University of the Western Cape before immigrating to Australia in 2007. In 2012, Mohammed completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. Dr. Meer is registered with AHPRA as a Specialist Oral Surgeon and has a special interest in facial trauma, penetrating knife wound injuries; gunshot wounds, implantology, extra-oral (ear and finger) implants, therapeutic application of injectables in dental practice.

event speaker

Dr Morgan Wu

Dr Morgan Wu completed the BDS degree from The University of Otago in 2002 and completed the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at The University of Melbourne in 2012. Since 2011, Morgan has been working in several Endodontic Practices in Melbourne and Sydney and is presently the principal Endodontist at The Endodontic Centre. Morgan has a passion in Endodontic education and promoting Endodontics. He is currently the lecturer and the convener for the DDS Endodontic program at The University of Melbourne. Morgan is also actively involved in the dental community, being the past secretary of Graduate Study Group, a CPD committee member of the Federal Australian Dental Association, and is currently a committee member of the ASEVB, a member of Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists and the Endodontic Society of Taiwan. Morgan can be contacted at The Endodontic Centre, Suite 1, 8 Clay Drive, Doncaster, 3108 PH: (03) 8589 3688.

event speaker

Dr Morris Rapaport

Morris Rapaport first graduated in 1976 and then obtained a MDSc in Orthodontics from the University of Sydney in 1980. He is in specialist orthodontic practice, is a part time lecturer at The University of Sydney and is an Invisalign Platinum Provider. He has been involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching for decades and has lectured nationally and internationally. Morris has had a long interest in functional appliances and in the early 1990's developed a course in the clinical use and theoretical underpinning of functional appliances, which he delivers annually to the Sydney University postgraduate students. After receiving an award for “outstanding presentation and treatment” of a case he began treating in 1991 with the then new Clark Twin Blocks, he published a paper in the Australian Orthodontic Journal (March 1998) demonstrating the application of the Bass Aesthetic Analysis in functional appliance diagnosis. Morris is well known for his ability to simplify complex issues and presents them using liberal doses of humour to make lectures not only highly accessible, but enjoyable and memorable.

event speaker

Dr Namita Gupta

Dr Namita Gupta Dr Gupta graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours in 2004, and a Graduate Diploma in Implants in 2009, both from the University of Sydney. Apart from private practice, Dr Gupta used to be a Clinical Tutor to final year students at the University of Sydney and more recently has become involved in supporting the Graduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry in various teaching capacities.

event speaker

Dr Nathaniel Lawson

Dr Nathaniel Lawson graduated from UAB School of Dentistry in 2011 and obtained his PhD in Biomedical Engineering in 2012. Recipient of the 2016 Stanford New Investigator Award and 2017 3M Innovative Research Fellowship, his research interests are the mechanical, optical, and biologic properties of dental materials and clinical evaluation of new dental materials. Member of the editorial board of The Journal of Adhesive Dentistry and Compendium, he has contributed as a clinical and laboratory research grant investigator, speaker, and author. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and research abstracts. He also works as a general dentist in the UAB Faculty Practice.

event speaker

Dr Nauv Kashyap

Dr Nauv Kashyap graduated from the University of QLD in 2006 and began private practice in Brisbane, immediately upon graduation. He purchased his first dental practice in 2008 with around 2500 patients on the books and approximately $400k yearly turnover. That practice now has approx. 20,000 patients on the books and will turnover around $2.5 million in the next 12 months. Dr Kashyap has also started a further 8 successful dental practices in the midst of tough competition and a challenging dental market. He is passionate about the business side of dental ownership, particularly the start-up and buying process. He loves to mentor new owners as they transition from being employee to owner.

event speaker

Dr Nauvneel Kashyap

event speaker

Dr Naveen Loganathan

event speaker

Dr Neal Kravitz

Dr. Kravitz is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, member of the Edward Angle Honor Society, and Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics. Dr. Kravitz is a graduate of Columbia University and received his D.M.D. and the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a prolific writer for numerous journals. Dr. Kravitz lectures throughout the country and internationally on treatment planning, biomechanics, practice management, and ethics, quickly building a reputation as one of the country’s most dynamic speakers.

event speaker

Dr Neil Savage

Dr Neil Savage is registered in the specialities of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology. His main commitment is private specialist Oral Medicine practice. He is a Consultant in Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology to the RBWH, conducting a weekly Outpatient’s clinic and participating in registrar training as well as Dental and Medical students. Neil is actively involved in diagnostic histopathology reporting and consults on difficult cases. He is a member of both the ADA Inc and AHPRA Therapeutics committees and a contributing author to the Therapeutic Guidelines book “Oral and Dental”. He has specific clinical and research interests in the management of soft tissue lesions, both conservative and surgical, the use of steroid medications, oral dysaesthesias and telemedicine.

event speaker

Dr Nicholas Boardman

Dr Nicholas Boardman is a Specialist Periodontist in private practice. Nick graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne in 1998. After graduation, Nick worked in general dental practice and taught undergraduate dental students for 12 years, before undertaking postgraduate specialist training which he completed at the University of Melbourne in 2012. He practices all aspects of periodontal therapy and dental implant surgery at Collins Street Periodontics and Moonee Ponds Periodontics and Dental Implant Centre. He has a keen interest in mucogingival problems. Nick is the current Chair of the ADA Inner Melbourne Group and regularly attends continuing professional development courses both nationally and internationally.

event speaker

Dr Nicholas W Hocking

Nick completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Adelaide University before moving to London where he acquired his MSc with distinction in Conservative Dentistry and his MClinDent in Prosthodontics at the Eastman Institute, university of London. He then taught Implant Dentistry at the Eastman Institiute while working at the Harley Street Dental Clinic in London. He is a Senior Clinical Lecturer and examiner for the Graduate Diploma for Oral Implant at the University of Sydney, and has been a Lecturer for the Syd University’s CE program “Extended Crown and Bridge, Veneers and Implants”. Nick runs a referral-based practice in Macquarie Street in complex reconstructive and implant supported dentistry. He has many years of experience in both the surgical and prosthodontic aspects of implant dentistry. Nick is a serious foodie, tennis nut, and a very mediocre but keen windsurfer

event speaker

Dr Nick Boardman

Dr Nicholas Boardman is a Specialist Periodontist in private practice

event speaker

Dr Nick Palfreyman

Dr Nick Palfreyman is a specialist prosthodontist practicing in Ballarat and Melbourne. He completed undergraduate and postgraduate speciality training at the University of Melbourne. Nick has served in the Australian Defence force and been admitted to Fellowship of the RACDS. Nick is involved in teaching conventional and implant prosthodontics at the University and Melbourne and has lectured across the country in implant prosthodontics. He has a strong interest in dental implant biomechanics and conservative aesthetic rehabilitations.

event speaker

Dr Nick Stretton

Nick is a registered Dental Surgeon who graduated from the University of Otago. After travelling and working in Outback Australia, Nick decided to move back home to New Zealand and started working at Garden City Dental in 2012. Nick has gained further advanced training overseas in oral surgery and IV sedation techniques. Nick's special area of clinical interest is general dental and oral surgery including the replacement of teeth with titanium implants, and surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth under IV sedation. Nick is a member of the New Zealand Dental Association, and a committee member of the New Zealand Society for Sedation in Dentistry. He is also registered with the Australian Dental Board. Nick is currently furthering his studies with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. When not working in Christchurch Nick is involved in teaching continuing education courses for other dentists, and in his down time enjoys skiing and the outdoors.

event speaker

Dr Nigel Souter

Dr Nigel Souter completed his undergraduate degree in 1997 from the University of Adelaide. Following 4 years in general practice he undertook postgraduate studies at the University of Melbourne completing his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics in 2004. Nigel completed his fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in 2007. Nigel has been in specialist private practice in Melbourne CBD, Geelong, Subiaco in WA and now solely in Glen Waverley at Waverley Endodontics. Nigel is past-president of the Australian Society of Endodontics (Vic Branch and is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne via his teaching commitments with the post-graduate Endodontic training program.

event speaker

Dr Nirav Bhatia

Dr Nirav Bhatia is an Oral Medicine Specialist working in private practice in Glen Iris and is also a consultant in Oral Medicine at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Dr Bhatia has an interest in the management of temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain and oral dermatological conditions.

event speaker

Dr Nirushan Raveendiran

Born and raised in Sydney, Nirushan completed his undergraduate training in Queensland, before returning to commence private practice in Sydney, spending numerous years working in both the CBD and Castle Hill. Having always had a keen in interest in Periodontics, Nirushan went on to pursue specialty training at the University of Melbourne in 2014, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics). Nirushan has published numerous articles focused on periodontal pathogens, occlusal issues in periodontitis and implants, and bone grafts/ridge preservation Nirushan carries out all aspects of periodontal management, and has a particular interest in the management of anxious patients as well as dental implants, and hard and soft tissue grafting. Nirushan is also a member of numerous professional associations: Australian Dental Association (ADA), International team for implantology (ITI), Australian and New Zealand.

event speaker

Dr Nitish Surathu

event speaker

Dr Norah Ayad

Dr Norah Ayad graduated dentistry at the University of Queensland in 2012 with awards in Paeditaric dentistry and the prestigious Pierre Fauchard Undergradute Award. She works in private practice on the Gold Coast where she operates as a dentist and practice owner. She has served on ADAQ Council since 2016 as the Gold Coast regional representative and has been involved in ADAQ Committees including the RG&S Committee, Oral Health Committee, Dental Practice Committee and Marketing & Membership Committee. She is also the ADAQ Gold Coast sub-branch president and has been since 2015. Norah is a passionate advocate for oral health promotion in the community, supporting young dental professionals in their careers and engaging with a range of health professionals to ensure best possible patient care.

event speaker

Dr Nour Eldin Tarraf

Dr Tarraf finished his BDS at Cairo University with Honors in 2001 and then after 2 years in private practice joined the Department of Orthodontics at Cairo University. In 2005 he moved to Sydney to start the Masters degree in Orthodontics, which he completed in 2008 with Honors. He worked at the University of Sydney as full time lecturer involved in both teaching, research and clinical work until he moved to private practice in 2009. Dr Tarraf has a special interest in the use of skeletal anchorage and temporary anchorage devices (TADs) for various orthodontic applications including growth modification in growing children. He also enjoys lingual orthodontics and esthetic appliances and has worked extensively with lingual appliances in the past five years. He also has an interest in research and teaching and is involved in a number of research projects with the University of Sydney Department of Orthodontics. He also lectures in the Long Ortho Course, which is part of the University of Sydney continuing education program. He is also currently working towards a PhD on the application of skeletal anchorage in growth modification in orthodontics and has lectured both nationally and internationally.

event speaker

Dr Nour Tarraf

Nour completed his Bachelor of Dentistry at Cairo University with Honours in 2001. He moved to Australia and completed his Masters Degree in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney with Honours in 2008. He received the University Award for the best postgraduate performance in the Masters Degree at the Faculty of Dentistry, as well as the International Merit scholarship for three consecutive years. Nour completed the Membership exams in Orthodontics for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2008. He is the current President of the Australasian Society of Lingual Orthodontics and holds membership with the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Orthodontists, European Society of Orthodontics and the World Society of Lingual Orthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Nova Gibson

Nova graduated from the University of Melbourne in Dentistry and Medicine with honours and trained in the Victorian Oral and Maxillofacial training programme – gaining fellowship in 2007 plus fellowship in Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, England. Nova spent eight years training in the Victorian Oral and Maxillofacial surgical training program at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Royal Children’s Hospital, Monash Hospital, the Austin and Alfred Hospital. Nova spent five years training in the UK, including the prestigious John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford as a fellow. Since completing training, Nova’s career has included working at the Austin Hospital, Monash Health as well as private practice. Nova is a regular lecturer for general and specialist medical and dental organisations, and examines dental students at the University of Melbourne. She was also the Supervisor of Training for Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons at Monash Health.

event speaker

Dr Nu Dastaran

event speaker

Dr Nupur Hackwood

I bring 30+ years of experience as a Dental Clinician in Private practice and 10+ years as a Dental Business Owner, CEO and Leader to my Practice Management, Consulting, Training, Coaching, and Mentoring Business. I am passionate about guiding, mentoring and coaching practice owners and other dental team members to EXCEL in whatever role they play within the practice. I have an unique mix of hands on Clinical experience, Business expertise, and Leadership skills that gives me this insight to problem solving and realigning your goals to your vision. Creating a healthy work-life balance by working on streamlining the business is the goal. Trust me. I have been there, done it, experienced the highs and lows !

event speaker

Dr Oliver Pope

event speaker

Dr Olivia Dalzall

Dr Olivia Dalzall graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand and completed her specialist training in paediatric dentistry at The University of Melbourne. Dr Dalzall enjoys working as a paediatric dentist in both private and public practice. Her special interests include treatment of children with cleft lip and palate and the management of paediatric dental trauma.

event speaker

Dr Omar Ikram

Dr Omar Ikram completed his undergraduate degree at Otago University. After working in private practice in New Zealand, Omar moved to London in the UK, where he developed an interest in restorative dentistry. In 2005 he completed the FRACDS final examination in the general stream, and began specialist training in Endodontology and graduated from King’s College London in 2009. After graduating he moved to Sydney and established Specialist Endo Crow’s Nest.

event speaker

Dr Omid Azami

event speaker

Dr Oyku Dalci

Finished her dental and orthodontic training in Ankara University, School of Dentistry in Turkey. She then worked as assistant lecturer at Near East University in North Cyprus. She moved to Australia in 2009 where she began working as a Lecturer at the University of Sydney, Department of Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry. Currently she is a Senior Lecturer and the DClinDent, DMD and BOH Orthodontic Course Coordinator for Sydney University. She is a member of the Australasian Orthodontic Board Advisory Committee, Sydney Dental School Learning and Teaching Committee, Sydney Orthodontic Advisory Committee and the Australian Orthodontic Education Committee. Her research interests include Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, increasing the efficacy of orthopaedic treatment, TADs, accelerated tooth movement, orthodontic tooth movement and root resorption.

event speaker

Dr Padma Gadiyar

Dr. Padma Gadiyar is a dentist, practice owner, & management consultant to the dental & medical industries. An experienced clinician, Dr. Gadiyar launched her first dental practice in Australia 7 years ago and has been profitable ever since. Unexpected events in February 2018 led Dr. Gadiyar to shift from being a Practice Owner to Entrepreneur, going on to purchase several medical centres & creating a multi-million dollar, profitable practice empire. Working with clients to implement her proven strategies, Dr. Gadiyar has developed a strong reputation as an innovative & result-oriented consultant with the ability to transform bottom line profitability & practice owner lifestyle–whilst still driving her own practice empire growth. An advocate for bringing entrepreneurship into dentistry & the broader medical community, driven by a desire for practice owners to create a business supporting both personal & professional aspirations, Dr. Gadiyar has established a role as a subject matter expert, speaking on topics such as: --> Rapid Practice Portfolio Management --> Utilising technology to transform dental practices --> Innovation-how to create & implement disruptive strategy --> Practical advocacy for the rise of women entrepreneurs in healthcare --> Beyond vision-strategic planning based on data & business imperatives --> Philanthropy-the key to business viability & personal well-being in the health sector Author of Buy, Build, Sell, Dr. Gadiyar has been seen in Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, Digital Journal, The Times, International Business Times, ABC & more.

event speaker

Dr Pat Caldwell

I’m a graduate of the University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia) Endodontic specialty program, 2005. I’ve previously worked for the Australian Navy and have recently returned home from a two year stint in Shanghai, China. I now work on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

event speaker

Dr Patrick Caldwell

event speaker

Dr Patrick Tseng

Patrick has been a Periodontist for almost 30 years. He also teaches as a Senior Clinical lecturer at Sydney University . He is an examiner for the RACDS in the Specialist Stream (Periodontics), an examiner for the Diploma of Oral implants , for the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry program in Periodontics at Sydney University. He was the first Periodontist to present the use of CT graft in implant treatment, at the Inaugural Australasian Osseointegration Society meeting in Sydney in 1998. He has given over 100 presentations on Periodontics and Implant treatment in Australia and overseas,

event speaker

Dr Paul Dever

Dr Dever is a young and energetic Orthodontist with a passion for orthodontics. Paul graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Queensland in 2001 with majors in the fields of Biomedical Science and Developmental Biology. Immediately following this he moved to Sydney [with his now wife, Yesmin] so that he could undertake a Bachelor of Dentistry.He graduated with honours in 2005. After graduation as a dentist, Paul returned to Queensland where he worked at Maleny and in the northern suburbs of Brisbane for four years, as a general dentist. In 2010 Paul, Yesmin and their daughter Reagan moved to Melbourne so that Paul could commence a training position in the orthodontic programme at the University of Melbourrne. Paul achieved his Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree in Orthodontics, University of Melbourne 2012. Paul is also A certified member of the Australian Orthodontic Board A certified member of the Australian Dental Board Registered with the Dental Board of Australia as a Specialist Orthodontist A member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists A member of the World Federation of Orthodontists Paul enjoys spending his spare time with his wife and three young children as well as watching any code of football. He has an interest in motor sports and flying.

event speaker

Dr Paul Gorgolis

Dr Paul Gorgolis is a general practitioner currently in private practice in Wembley Downs, Perth. He is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. In London he developed the UK’s first multi-disciplinary general & specialist practice where patients could be comprehensively managed and treated “under one roof”. Dr Gorgolis has also been a lecturer and tutor to final year dental students at the University of Western Australia.

event speaker

Dr Paul Homoly

Dr. Paul Homoly, CSP, is president of Homoly Communications. Paul’s focus is leadership communications through which he guides healthcare and business professionals to enjoy the work they love and be abundantly compensated. His belief is when professionals thrive, patients and clients are best served, team members engage with their work, and their profession is protected and advanced. Dr. Paul Homoly’s principles and processes contribute to dental and non-dentist professionals’ success, resulting in the rewards they’ve earned and deserve.

event speaker

DR Paul Wright

Paul completed his undergraduate degree at Melbourne University in 1979, attaining his Bachelor of Dental Science degree with Honours. After a period in general practice and an extended sojourn travelling overseas, Paul commenced postgraduate studies in 1985 obtaining his Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in 1987. In 1988, he joined Dr Harley Moffatt in East Kew. Paul has a keen interest in the scientific basis of clinical procedures and strongly believes in continuing education as a prerequisite to delivering the highest standard of dental care to his patients.

event speaker

Dr Pawel Paszkiewicz

Digital Dentistry, Endodontics and Prosthodontics, Periodontal and Periapical diseases Dr Pawel Paszkiwicz is a leading digital dentist with a focus on Digital Prosthodontics. He carries out complex procedures in prosthodontics, full-mouth rehabilitation, and minimal-invasive aesthetic dentistry. Dr Pawel maintains his thriving private practice in Poland.

event speaker

Dr Penelope Jones

Dr Penelope Jones practiced in an Endodontic Practice in Sydney for over 25 years after having been in General Practice in Sydney, Leeton and London for some years. In 1992 she completed 4 years of training to become a Feldenkrais Practitioner and Teacher at La Trobe University’s Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences in Melbourne. Her dental experience taught her what trials and difficulties Dentists and their staff can suffer. In the early days of practicing Dentistry she experienced serious ongoing pain herself almost to the point of having to retire The Feldenkrais Method became a tool for her to help herself and to begin to understand why Dentists and other seated workers have so many problems. The Method is excellent for addressing the fact that many of our problems come from bad postural habits. Most of us know this but have no way to change it

event speaker

Dr Peter Case

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.

event speaker

Dr Peter Chen

Peter LC Chen graduated in 2007 from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours). He worked in community health centres and private practices in Melbourne for 5 years before completing specialist training in periodontics at Griffith University in 2015.  ​Peter supervises post-graduate students at the University of Queensland, and previously supervised dental students at the University of Melbourne and Griffith University.​   He is currently the President of the Australasian Osseointegration Society Queensland Branch and is a member of the Australian Society of Periodontology, International Team for Implantology, and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontology. ​Outside of periodontics, Peter spends time with his wife, Grace, and their young daughter, Ellie, and son, Gerald.

event speaker

Dr Peter Hell

With broad international experience, Peter has been in dental practice for over 20 years. He has practiced in the UK, where he undertook postgraduate restorative training at the renowned Eastman Dental Hospital, then worked in Vietnam and New Zealand before emigrating to Australia in 2004 to train as a Specialist Prosthodontist in Sydney. Peter has developed a rare understanding of both the potential of traditional prosthodontics techniques and the value of the latest methods and materials. His particular focus is in assisting his patients to achieve what they desire from their dentitions, with modalities ranging from minimal intervention preventative strategies to enable long-term function through to high-end cosmetically optimal reconstructions. Dr Hell has a particular interest in Dental Implant Surgery, with a focus on surgery planned and executed to provide the optimal foundations for beautiful, functional replacement teeth. Dr Hell is active in the dental profession and is a regular invited speaker at dental meetings here and interstate. He is a former President of the Australian Prosthodontic Sociey (SA Branch) and has current membership with the: Australian Dental Association, Australian Osseointegration Society, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

event speaker

Dr Peter Miles

event speaker

Dr Peter Sheridan

Dr Peter Sheridan AM is accredited with the Australian Institute of Professional Photographers and his photos have been used by the National Gallery of Victoria, NSW Art Gallery, and the Sydney Morning Herald. His images and photographic articles regularly feature in specialist journals, museum catalogues and fine art publications. He has authored three major photographic reference books including the award winning ‘Sydney Art Deco’ (2019) Since 2008 Peter has been presenting courses on Clinical Photography for the ADA and NZDA. He is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at The University of Sydney, presenting photography courses for Implant, Periodontics and Paediatric postgraduates. His recent textbook ‘Clinical Photography in Dentistry – A new Perspective’ (Quintessence USA 2017) reflects his international standing in this field and with 40 years of dental practice he is uniquely placed to help dental professionals to incorporate.

event speaker

Dr Peter Synnott

Dr Synnott has been an orthodontist for 20 years and feels very fortunate to have found a job he enjoys so much. Born in Sydney, Dr Synnott completed his last three years of high school in NZ and trained there as a dentist. He at Auckland Hospital for one year as a House Surgeon. After returning to Sydney he had my own private practice for a few years before commencing specialty training in orthodontics at the University of Sydney. Dr Synnott is a Senior Visiting Specialist in orthodontics at Westmead Hospital, Sydney. This role often involves providing specialist treatment for patients with a wide variety of developmental problems. He has also been involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate orthodontic tutoring with the University of Sydney. His interests involve spending as much time as possible with his wife and children, all of whom fortunately share a good sense of humour.

event speaker

Dr Peter Tsakiris

Peter is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in his Randwick private practice, and an OMFS consultant to Prince of Wales Public, Sydney Children's Hospital (Craniofacial and Cleft Clinics), Sutherland Hospital, and an honorary consultant at Sydney Dental Hospital Department of Orthodontics (Multidisciplinary Orthognathic Clinic). He has taught OMFS at Sydney Dental Hospital, St Vincent's Hospital, and Prince of Wales Hospital. Peter has had extensive exposure to traumatology of the craniofacial complex, pathology of the jaw, orthognathic surgery and advanced implantology both overseas and in Sydney. He is passionate about teaching, clinical research and advancements in treatment protocols. Peter is a Fellow of the College of Medicine South Africa - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, a Fellow Member of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and a Member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He was an Instructor in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS/EMST) for many years.

event speaker

Dr Phil Yeung

Dr Philip A Yeung graduated from Melbourne University Dental School in 1988 and practised general dentistry in Melbourne. After completing prosthodontic training at the University of Iowa (USA), he joined Prosthodontic Associates in 1999

event speaker

Dr Philip L Hand

Dr Philip L Hand has 15 years’ experience with using lasers and has completed a Masters degree in dental lasers from the LA&HA Institute in Slovenia and a Master of Science in Laser Dentistry (UCSC – Rome, Italy).

event speaker

Dr Philip Tan

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.

event speaker

Dr Phillip Palmer

event speaker

Dr Poh Hun Loh

Dr Poh Hun Loh is a Senior Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the UWA Dental School where he is responsible for teaching prosthodontics and restorative dentistry to dental students and specialists in training. He has been involved in continuing education and post-graduate teaching and assessments nationally and internationally. He is a prosthodontist at OHCWA and in specialist private practice in West Perth.

event speaker

Dr Prashanth Dhanpal

Dr Prashanth Dhanpal attained his Masters degree in Dental Surgery qualification from the University of Hong Kong in 2007. He went on to pursue an advanced diploma in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong in 2008. In 2009, he was inducted as a member into The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and into The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2010. He became a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in 2014. His research at The University of Hong Kong, entitled “Effect of temperature on water absorption and solubility of dental adhesive resins” was published in the Journal of Dentistry during his final year of post graduation. His research and clinical expertise enabled him to lecture in the United Kingdom, Germany and in India.

event speaker

Dr Praveen Nathaniel

Dr. Nathaniel is a specialist prosthodontist in full time private practice in Glen Waverley, Moonee Ponds and Berwick. He is the principal dentist at the Melbourne Prosthodontic Centre. Dr. Nathaniel graduated as a dentist in 1986 and worked in general practice for 4 years then finished his Masters in 1992 at the University of Melbourne. He is well experienced in multiple implant systems, being involved almost at the start of implant dentistry in Melbourne. Praveen has been restoring over 10 systems over the last 27 years and placing 5 systems for the last 13 years. He is passionate about continuing education and has attended many courses with the leading figures in implant dentistry. Dr Nathaniel has had a long history of teaching the undergraduates, dental nurses, hygienists and overseas dentists as well as running and presenting continuing education courses for dentists including lectures and courses for numerous implant companies and University of Melbourne. He has lectured extensively locally, interstate and internationally

event speaker

Dr Raahib Dudhia

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.

event speaker

Dr Rachel Garraway

She worked in private practice in Toowoomba before returning to university to undertake specialist training in Periodontics. Rachel was awarded the Australian Periodontology Research Foundation prize for her publication on Periodontal Regeneration. In 1997 she travelled to London to accept a position in the Department of Periodontology at the Royal London Hospital. Dr Garraway is a Lecturer at the University of Queensland Dental School, and lectures extensively on dental implants and potential complications. She is a Speaker and Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, director of the ITI Brisbane North Study Club, a past President for ANZAP (Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists), a Member of the Board of Studies (Periodontics) for RACDS. and a member of the ADAQ CPD panel. Rachel is happily married with three teenage children and a dog. To escape the mayhem, she enjoys trail running and reading.

event speaker

Dr Radoslaw Jadach

Dr Radoslaw Jadach // Oral Maxiofacial Surgeon In 2001 – Dr Radoslaw Jadach graduated from the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Wroclaw Medical University. Between 2002 and 2012 Dr. Radoslaw Jadach worked in the Department of Emergency Medicine University of Wroclaw, Department of Medicine Oral Mucosal and Periodontal Diseases University of Wroclaw, and Was a physician in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Wroclaw. He received complementary management training in implant soft tissues held in prestigious centres in the years 2005-2013: New York, Berlin, Stuttgart, and Genoa. In 2009 Dr. Radoslaw Jadach began training at the University of New York: Continuing Education Linhart Dental Program NYU Implant Continuum Education & OSIS & CEIA, which ended in August 2012 and has been certified at New York University.

event speaker

Dr Rafael Beolchi

Dr. Rafael Beolchi majored in Dentistry from the University of São Paulo, Brazil, in the year 2000. He has maintained a private practice since 2001, working mainly in aesthetic dentistry and oral rehabilitation. In 2009 he received his Master's degree on Biomaterials from the Institute of Energetic and Nuclear Research, from the same University. He teaches around the world, focusing on advanced handling of dental materials with an easy step-by-step approach that simplifies the procedure and has presented several lectures and workshops addressing those topics in North, Central & South America, Europe, Africa and Asia, in more than 50 countries. Dr. Beolchi is currently based in Portugal, where he is pursuing his second Master’s degree, in Dental Medicine and acts as consultant for esthetic products and materials for the Dental industry, where he applies his clinical and scientific knowledge helping in the development of new and better dental products.

event speaker

Dr Raghu Channapati

event speaker

Dr Ragu Krishnamoorthy

Dr Ragu Krishnamoorthy is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, specialising in treating a wide range of conditions of the mouth, face, teeth and jaws. He has extensive training and highly specialised skills in oral surgery, having qualified as a surgeon, a doctor, and a dentist. He has extensive experience in all aspects of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, particularly concentrating and consolidating his skills in orthognathic, facial trauma reconstruction, all aspects of dentoalveolar and implant surgery. He obtained his dental degree at University of Queensland, and subsequently completed his medical degree at Australian National University. He was selected into the surgical training program and trained in various tertiary hospitals all over Australia.

event speaker

Dr Rajiv Verma

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.

event speaker

Dr Rakesh Jivan

I graduated from the University of Birmingham (UK) in 2000 and obtained my post-graduate Certificate in Restorative Dentistry from the Eastman Dental Institute, University College London in 2004. More recently I was inducted as a Fellow of the Pierre Fuchard Academy in 2021. I am a firm believer in lifelong learning and ethics in dentistry. Having owned multi-chair private dental practices in the UK and Australia, I have over two decades of clinical and practice management experience. In addition to my daily clinical practice, I spent 10 years as a Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for 3M ESPE involved in lecturing, teaching and education. In practice, I developed a special interest in endodontics, prosthodontics including CAD/CAM, patient communication and dental photography. I now use these broad range of skills and experiences to develop educational programs for dental practitioners and in turn support dentists to develop their own clinical skills. I am involved in providing one to one mentoring and delivering face to face and online training in a variety of clinical topics including communication skills, record keeping and consent. ?I currently hold the position of Clinical Director for Education at Pacific Smiles Group responsible for practitioner support and continuing professional development for over 700 dental practitioners. Outside of my work with Pacific Smiles, I have a passion for dental photography which started in 2000 when I introduced photography into my clinical practice. Since then, I have taken tens of thousands of clinical images and now teach others the benefits of photography in practice as part of my communication training course.

event speaker

Dr Ramon Baba

Dr Ramon Baba is a fully qualified specialist Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. A Perth native, he studied dentistry at UWA before practicing in Australia, UK and New Zealand. He studied medicine at the University of Queensland before returning to WA for his surgical training in 2018. Dr Baba also completed further fellowship training in Korea and the UK. As an intern he was awarded the prize for practicing with the greatest compassion at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. He subsequently spent 2 years in the fields of plastic surgery and general surgery before commencing his specialist training. Dr Baba’s specialist interest involve: facial plastic surgery, complex orthognathic surgery, dental implants, facial recontouring and cosmetic surgery. Dr Baba has been operating with Adelaide Oral and Maxillofacial Centre since February 2019 and has since bought the practice in September 2019 and he is very excited about the future at AOMC. Dr Baba is He is a coffee and food enthusiast and is forever searching for the best in SA. Dr Baba is a fantastic Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and will warmly welcome you into our practice. He is looking forward to treating and caring for you throughout your time at AOMC.

event speaker

Dr Raymond Chan

BDS (Distinction) (Otago), DClinDent(Perio) (Adel), FRACDS(Perio)

event speaker

Dr Rebecca Wong

Dr Rebecca Wong obtained her Bachelor of Dental Science degree in 1988, Master in Dental Science in 1996 and PhD in 2007 from the University of Melbourne. She currently works full time as the Director of Clinical Education at the Melbourne Dental School and practices part-time as a Prosthodontist at the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne. Rebecca has research interests on the dental materials, dentine and education.

event speaker

Dr Reza Movahed

Dr. Reza Movahed is a practicing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon serving the greater St. Louis region and patients worldwide. After receiving his Doctorate in Dental Medicine from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, he completed prestigious intern and residency programs at Nova Southeastern University, and a fellowship specializing in TMJ and corrective jaw surgery to manage dentofacial deformities, temporomandibular joint disorders, and obstructive sleep apnea at Baylor University Medical Center. He then started his private practice, Movahed OMS, in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Movahed lectures worldwide and stays involved in research to advance the outcome of treatments. His appreciation for continuing education and advancement of his specialty, has led him to a position as Clinical Assistant Professor at Saint Louis University, Department of Orthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Rhea Allsopp

Dr Rhea is originally from Sydney, graduating with honours with her Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Sydney. After moving to Queensland, Dr Rhea graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science. Dr Rhea Allsopp genuinely cares about every patient and is passionate about using her skills for improving smiles and oral health. She has a degree in medical science and as such, enjoys using digital dentistry within her practice to provide optimal outcomes for her patients.

event speaker

Dr Rhonda Coyne

Dr Rhonda is a Specialist Orthodontist with over 20 years of experience, she studied Dentistry at the University of Queensland and Orthodontics at the University of Melbourne. On graduation she joined her father's family practice in Cairns and now runs our three practices in Far North Queensland. From a family of specialists and teachers she takes special interest in all forms of education, technology and professional development and is dedicated to being the best she can be. She is regularly invited to present on a range of dental and orthodontic topics on both national and international platforms. Dr Rhonda is passionate about making you confident and happy. She says that the most exciting and rewarding part of her job is empowering patients with renewed confidence and self-belief as you’re never fully dressed without a smile!

event speaker

Dr Ricardo Kern

Dr. Kern graduated from the Universidade Federal do Paraná (UFPR), one of the most prestigious universities in Brazil. He obtained a Postgraduate degree in Periodontology in 2003 and a Master’s Degree in Oral Rehabilitation from the Univesidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa in 2007. Firmly entrenched within the high aesthetic requirements of Brazilian dentistry, Dr. Ricardo Kern focuses his work on the demanding disciplines of soft tissue design and reconstruction. He has vast experience in immediate implant placement with temporization, from single tooth cases to full arch rehabilitations. He has presented both didactic programs and hands-on workshops on soft tissue design, preservation and reconstruction at numerous seminars and congresses.

event speaker

Dr Richard Grant-Thomson

event speaker

Dr Richard Lee

Before moving to New Zealand with his wife and 2 young children, Dr. Richard Lee spent over 20 years in practice in central London, focusing primarily on cosmetic and aesthetic restorative dentistry. A graduate of the University of Birmingham and alumnus of the Dawson Centre for Advanced Dental Study Florida, he has lectured internationally, training dentists in the latest minimally invasive aesthetic techniques. Dr. Lee is one of only eight dentists in London and sixteen dentists in the UK to have achieved accreditation status with the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry ( BACD ). BACD accreditation allows dentists to demonstrate their ability to diagnose, plan and execute treatment to a standard of excellence, as judged by their peers. A multi-award winning dentist, he most recently was shortlisted in eight categories at the 2019 Aesthetic Dentistry Awards, walking away as the overall winner in the ceramic smile makeover (veneers) and being Highly Commended in a further four. Dr Lee is the Dentist on TV’s Extreme Beauty Disasters, which aired on the Discovery Network globally

event speaker

Dr Richard Price

event speaker

Dr Rick Lazar

Dr Rick Lazar is a specialist prosthodontist in private practice. He was also previously a part time clinical tutor and lecturer in Restorative Dentistry at the Oral Health Centre of WA. Dr Lazar obtained his dental degree from the University of Sydney in 1976 and a MSc degree from the Eastman Dental Institute, University of London in 1980 and an MS degree in prosthodontics from the University of Michigan in 1985. He was a member of the ADA council. 1986-1991, a member of the UWA postgraduate education committee and past president of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (WA Branch). Currently he is a member of the ADA, Australian and NZ Academy of Prosthodontists (ANZAP), Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS) and the Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS). Dr Rick Lazar conducts hands-on Implant Courses at an Introductory Level, Intermediate Level and Advanced Level. He has presented numerous lectures throughout Australia in the area of prosthodontics, including the restoration of complex cases, implant dentistry and aesthetic dentistry. His current areas of interest are implant and aesthetic dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Rob Bower

event speaker

Dr Rob Fell

BDS (Hons), DClinDent (Perio), FRACDS, FRACDS (Perio) Rob is a periodontist in private practice in Sydney and a clinical lecturer at The University of Sydney in Oral Rehabilitation and Periodontics. His clinical practice focuses on the interdisciplinary management of periodontitis, placement of dental implants as well as the management of implant complications. Rob is a fellow of the ITI and has obtained fellowships with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in both the general stream and in the specialist field of periodontics. He is the current treasurer of the Australian Society of Periodontology and is a member of the Board of Studies within the RACDS.

event speaker

Dr Robert Ashman

Everyday Dr Rob Ashman renews youth and beauty at his leading Aesthetic Dental Practice in Christchurch New Zealand. He is an international speaker, author and educator in Cosmetic Dentistry, Rob is the Chairman of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and an affiliate member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He is a Digital Dentist of more than 13 years and a Key Opinion Leader for Ivoclar Vivadent and 3 Shape.

event speaker

Dr Robert Mayne

Dr Robert Mayne completed his undergraduate training at the University of Melbourne in 2001. He completed his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics at the University of Melbourne in 2008 and soon afterwards gained his MOrth from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and MRACDS form the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He enjoys rural private specialist practice in partnership with his wife in Shepparton, and is involved in teaching at La Trobe University School of Dentistry and Oral Health in Bendigo.

event speaker

Dr Robert Santosa

He completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide in 1996. He then completed his specialty degree in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney in 2001. Soon after graduation, Robert was awarded a prestigious fellowship by the International Team of Implantology (ITI) at the Centre for Implant Dentistry, University of Florida, USA. Upon his return to Australia, Robert maintains his link with Sydney University as a lecturer at undergraduate level. He also lectures internationally and nationally on topics regarding implant dentistry. He is currently a mentor for the Graduate Diploma of Dental Implantology, Charles Sturt University. Robert is the current ITI Australasian Section Chair, a Past President of the Australasia Osseointegration Society (NSW Branch), an ITI Leadership Team member, a Member of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeon in Prosthodontics or MRACDS (Pros), a Fellow of the International Team of Implantology, a Fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy, and a Fellow of Academy Dentistry International.

event speaker

Dr Roberta Lione

Dr Lione graduated with honors in Dentistry and a Master's Degree in Orthodontics at the Tor Vergata University of Rome. She attended the School of Specialisation in Orthodontics in 2011 in a specialised area of activity of Orthodontics at the Tor Vergata University Hospital of Rome. She also finished her PhD in “Materials for Health Environment and Energy” Tor Vergata University of Rome 2015. Dr Lione was a research Fellow “MED 28” at the Tor Vergata University of Rome to develop research activity from July 2018. Since 2018, she is a Professor for “Esthetics Objectives of the Orthodontic Treatment” and for “Orthopedics for the Jaws” at the Post Graduate School of Orthodontics of the Tor Vergata University in Rome. She is also a Professor in Orthodontics for the Degree in Dentistry and Dental Prosthesis at the University of Nostra Signora del Buon Consiglio in Tirana. She has certifications from: European Board of Orthodontics (EBO) Certification 2021. Italian Board of Orthodontics (IBO) Certification 2019. Invisalign Certification 2014. She is also an author who has been published in national and international journals and is a speaker at conferences mainly devoted to orthodontics.

event speaker

Dr Robyn Thomas

Dr Thomas (BDS, MDSc, MRACDS(Endo), FPFA) has worked as a specialist endodontist in Sydney since 1986. Robyn has taught undergraduate endodontics since 1981 at the University of Sydney and Westmead Hospital, initially as a full-time academic and then as a visiting lecturer. In addition to working in private practice, she was a consultant endodontist to the Defence Force, working at HMAS Kuttabul for nearly 20 years and continues to treat many Defence members. She has given lectures to many professional organizations and has served on the executive of the ASE (NSW Branch) and ANZAE.

event speaker

DR ROHIT BEDI

Rohit completed his undergraduate studies at the university of Punjab in 2008. Following this he spent some time working as part of the surgical team at ECHS Hospital. Rohit moved to NZ in 2009 and moved from Auckland to Christchurch in 2015 to join Garden City Dental. Rohit is especially passionate about providing care to people with long standing dental anxiety and complex dental needs, often with the help of Intravenous sedation. His calm and friendly manner is sure to put even the most anxious and reticent patients at ease. Rohit is a current member of the Australian and New Zealand Societies for Sedation in Dentistry and has undertaken advanced training so as to be able to provide the latest sedation techniques while keeping you safe and comfortable.

event speaker

Dr Rohit Chaturvedi

Dr Rohit was qualified as a doctor before he became a dentist. He relocated from the United Kingdom with his family, who enjoy their Perth lifestyle. As well as general dentistry, he offers patients a range of services such as Invisalign. - See more at: https://www.dbdental.com.au/practitioner/15781/#sthash.SJ42T1Yh.dpuf

event speaker

Dr Roisin McGrath

event speaker

Dr Ron Kaminer DDS

event speaker

Dr Ronnie Yap

Dr Ronnie Yap graduated in 1992 from National university of Singapore and was awarded both the FAC Ohlers Gold Medal for Best Clinical Student, and the University Silver Medal for the Best Student. He is the Immediate Past President of the Asian Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry and Past President of the Aesthetic Dentistry Society of Singapore and was previously an adjunct Senior Lecturer at the National University of Singapore. Dr Ronnie is currently in private group practice and his area of interest is mainly clear aligner therapy and aesthetic dentistry. He is also extremely passionate about his work and has attended various dental education programs overseas. A firm believer of continuing education, he has been actively organising professional education courses for dentists locally and has lectured in more than 14 countries regionally.

event speaker

Dr Roy Hardman

event speaker

Dr Russell Lain

Dr Russell Lain is a registered specialist forensic odontologist and works as a Staff Specialist with Sydney Dental Hospital.

event speaker

Dr Russell Vickers

Dr Vickers is the Director of Research at Clinical Stem Cells. His formal training was in embryonic stem cells at the Stemcore Facility, University of Queensland. Other research expertise is in analytical and peptide chemistry, mass spectrometry and bioactive molecules in herbal medicine. Dr Vickers is involved in translation from laboratory to clinic. He is a Maxillofacial Surgeon, Pain Specialist and Herbal Medicine. Dr Vickers has published 1 book, 6 book chapters and 32 peer reviewed research papers and clinical reports. His group in 2014 published the first proof of concept study for the use of stem cells in humans to treat neurological pain. His PhD was in the molecular chemistry of peptides in pain mechanisms and has Masters degrees in Surgery and Medicine.

event speaker

Dr Sabrina Manickam

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!”

event speaker

Dr Sahil Soni

Dr Sahil Soni has incorporated CEREC into his clinical practice since 2015. He loves the technology and Is extremely passionate about clinical dentistry. In addition to running popular, sold out clinical courses, he has posted many clinical cases on various online forums to share his wealth of knowledge with other dentists. Dr Soni will be sharing the clinical differences between prepping for CEREC and traditional fixed pros as well as giving a run down of clinical outcomes including marginal fit and minimum thicknesses.

event speaker

Dr Sal Shahidi

Dr Sal Shahidi graduated with a Bachelor of Medical Science and a Bachelor of Dentistry with Honours from the University of Sydney in 2006. He commenced working in private practice with a special interest in Periodontics and held a teaching position at the University of Sydney within the discipline of Oral Surgery. During this time he also obtained a prestigious Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons by examination. After 7 years in general practice he decided to pursue his interest in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry by undertaking full time specialist training, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics). Sal is a registered specialist in Periodontics and has lectured locally and nationally on the prevention and treatment of periodontitis and peri-implantitis. Outside of the clinic Sal enjoys an active lifestyle and is a keen nature and wildlife photographer

event speaker

Dr Saloni Singh

Dr Saloni Singh is a female General Dentist who speaks Hindi (as well as English). Sal completed her degree at the University of Adelaide and started her career working at the Adelaide Dental Hospital. She also worked in Port Lincoln and Whyalla before joining our team in early 2017. Sal enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially helping her patients achieve their best smiles.

event speaker

Dr Sam Huang

event speaker

Dr Sam Koh

Dr Sam Koh is a Melbourne-based dentist, graduating from The University of Melbourne with First Class Honours. As the principal dentist of Orions Dental Taylors Lakes, his special interests are in Cosmetic Dentistry and Orthodontics. ​ Following a personal recommendation from world-renown Orthodontist Dr Derek Mahony, Dr Koh has been awarded with a prestigious fellowship from the International Academy of DentoFacial Esthetics in New York, and also holds a fellowship in GP orthodontics as well as a fellowship from the Pierre Fauchard Academy in London. ​ Dr Koh is the co-founder of the Young Dentist Hub, which has over the last few years been at the forefront of dental education events in Australia for young dentists and students alike, both of which he is highly enthusiastic and devoted to mentoring. Further to this, he is also a KOL for ClearCorrect, One Visit Crown as well as several other dental companies.

event speaker

Dr Sam Talpis

Dr Talpis has a Bachelor of Oral Health, a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry and has a special interest in dental sleep medicine and temporomandibular disorders. He has completed a craniofacial pain clinical residency program at the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain in the USA, a sleep residency in San Diego and a training program at the TMD clinic at the University of Kentucky. Dr Talpis has presented at the dental program of the Australasian Sleep Association Annual meeting and has been part of training programs to dentists around Australia and New Zealand.

event speaker

Dr Sam Verco

Dr Sam Verco is a dually qualified Australian Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. Having grown up in Adelaide, South Australia, he earned his Dentistry degree (BDS) at the University of Adelaide (2001), his Graduate Diploma in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Melbourne (2004) and his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Melbourne (2007). After completing his Oral and Maxillofacial Training in 2013, he gained experience at some of the best hospitals in the country, including the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne, Monash Medical Centre, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, and Austin Hospital. Dr Verco stays abreast of advancements in Dentistry by belonging to these associations: RACDS (Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons), ANZAOMS (Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons), ADA (Australian Dental Association), IAOMS (International Association Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons) and ITI (International Team for Implantology). Dr Verco’s specialty is the diagnosis and surgical treatment of defects, injuries and diseases of the facial skeleton and its associated structures. He especially enjoys the areas of Wisdom Tooth Removal, Orthognathic Surgery, Dental Implants and Facial Trauma. Living bayside with his wife and two sons, he loves fishing and kiteboarding.

event speaker

Dr Samar Amari

Dr Samar Amari graduated with BDSc (1986) and MDSc (1990) from The University of Melbourne. She has been in private orthodontic practice for more than 20 years, working for most of this time with dental therapists and hygienists. Since 1996 Samar has been involved in the Graduate Orthodontic programme (University of Melbourne) as a Senior Clinical Fellow and has given several lectures for the ADA. She has had a keen involvement in the utilistation and orthodontic training of oral health therapists since the 1990s, formalising continuing education and training in orthodontics for hygienists/therapists with The University of Melbourne. She is also involved in the orthodontic aspects of teaching in the Bachelor of Oral Health degree (University of Melbourne).

event speaker

Dr Samy Francis

I am aiming for a career in dentistry, which I find both fascinating and interesting. My interest in dentistry is mainly due to the fact that I hope to serve people and provide them a better quality of life. I have a specialist interest in Periodontology& Implantology as a long term career objective.

event speaker

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

event speaker

Dr Sarah Chaw

Dr Sarah Chaw is a registered specialist in Oral Medicine. She graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science with first class honours and was a recipient of multiple academic and research awards. She then completed her specialist training in Oral Medicine with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry from the University of Queensland. Sarah is a Fellow of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia, and holds Membership in the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the Special Field Stream of Oral Medicine. She is actively involved in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching as an Associate Lecturer in Oral Medicine and Pathology at the University of Queensland, and has published in and served as a reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed journals. Sarah is currently working in private practice at Queensland Oral Medicine (Wickham Terrace). Her clinical interests include orofacial pain and temporomandibular disorders, mucosal and mucocutaneous disease, potentially malignant disorders and oral oncology. Sarah practices the full range of Oral Medicine, which includes the diagnosis and management of Oral Diseases, Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders and Dental Sleep Medicine.

event speaker

Dr Sarah Chin

event speaker

Dr Sarah Dumais Pelletier

Dr. Sarah is a specialist paediatric dentist from Montreal in Canada. She graduated from Laval University with a doctorate in dental medicine in 2012 and completed a residency at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Her love of children brought her to complete a specialty degree in Paediatric Dentistry in 2016 at the University of Montreal. She continued her training as a Senior Dental Registrar at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. She temporarily returned to Canada, where she worked as an associate professor at the University of Montreal and in private practice, but the Australian lifestyle and weather have drawn her back. Dr. Sarah is trained to provide comprehensive dental treatment to children of all ages, as well as special needs and medically compromised patients. Dr Sarah can provide treatment using behavioural management techniques, nitrous oxide (laughing gas) or general anaesthesia, She particularly enjoys treating dental trauma, complex dental cases, patients with a fear of the dentist and children with Autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Sarah is currently a member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentists, Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentists and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada in Paediatric Dentistry and is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In her spare time, Dr Sarah enjoys travelling, skiing (a bit difficult in Australia) and trying new food. She also hopes that she can learn how to surf!

event speaker

Dr Sarah Lawrence

Dr Sarah Lawrence originally grew up in New Zealand and graduated from dentistry from the University of Otago, New Zealand. Dr Lawrence completed her three-year specialist Orthodontic training at the University of Melbourne in 2003. Since then she has worked in partnership with her husband, Dr Igor Lavrin as well as in the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne. She is also a Clinical tutor for Postgraduate Orthodontic students at the University of Melbourne. She is a Clinical Consultant and speaker for Invisalign in the Asia-Pacific region. She has a keen interest in Invisalign treatment and has been using the appliance for over 15 years and has treated over 1000 cases.

event speaker

Dr Sarkis Nalbandian

event speaker

Dr Sean Archibald

event speaker

Dr Sean O’Callaghan

Dr Sean O’Callaghan graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 1984. He completed his orthodontic qualifications in 1993 from Case West Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio. He is a member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Orthodontists and the American Association of Orthodontists. Dr Sean O’Callaghan is an internationally recognised speaker on leading technologies, including SureSmile, 3D digital imaging, Aligner therapy and Lingual Braces. He has been in specialist orthodontic practice and has been the principle of Virtuosum Orthodontics since 1993.

event speaker

Dr Seerone Anandarajah

Dr Seerone is a Registered Orthodontic Specialist with the Dental Board of Australia and has achieved Australasian Orthodontic Board (AOB) Certification. He holds professional memberships in several organisations and mentors undergraduate students in the area of Orthodontics at the University of Adelaide. He also enjoys keeping up to date with the latest techniques and innovations in orthodontics, and prides himself in not only being able to provide high quality treatment to his patients, but also making the journey to a wonderful smile as enjoyable as possible.

event speaker

Dr Selina Leow

Dr Selina Leow is a Visiting Dental Officer (Westmead Hospital) working in the NSW Dental Identification Unit.

event speaker

Dr Seong Jeon

event speaker

Dr Shalin Desai

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

event speaker

Dr Sharon Elad

Dr. Sharon Elad, DMD MSc is the Professor and Chair of the Division of Oral Medicine at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA. Additionally, she is the Principal Consultant for Hospital Dentistry at the Strong Memorial Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She is the head of several courses for residents and students related to oral medicine and dental management of medically complex patients. Dr. Elad is the Chair of the MASCC/ISOO Mucositis Study Group. Previously she served as the Secretary of the ISOO and was the lead in the development of a position paper by MASCC/ISOO and EBMT about oral care for patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Also Dr. Elad is also the section head for GVHD and for Viral Infections within the MASCC/ISOO Oral Care Study Group. Dr. Elad has performed as the principle investigator of several studies, including multi-central multi-national studies, mostly in the fields of oral medicine, hematology, oncology and dental management of medically complex patients. Dr. Elad is among the select few who have received the Honorary Diplomate Award from the American Board of Oral Medicine.

event speaker

Dr Sharonne Zaks

haronne was immersed in dentistry from an early age, working in her father and uncle’s busy practice as a receptionist and later as a dental assistant during her school holidays. Growing up in a family of very highly regarded dentists who were excellent mentors prepared Sharonne well for her future in dentistry. Sharonne graduated from Melbourne University in 1998 at the top of her class, receiving the Periodontics prize in her final year. She has over 20 years of experience in private practice in Melbourne and Daylesford/Creswick in regional Victoria. Caring, compassionate, gentle and very thorough, Sharonne has been very well received by all who know her. With her special interest in both periodontics and oral surgery, Sharonne manages advanced periodontal cases and is highly skilled with complex extractions. This saves many patients trips to specialists. She also has a very strong interest in treating anxious and phobic patients, and survivors of trauma. See the ‘trauma informed dentistry’ section of this website to view the video resources Sharonne has made for both dentists and survivors, and for more detail about this project. Sharonne loves the diversity of general practice, offering the full range of services. Sharonne is a passionate part time teacher, working with overseas trained dentists in the areas of periodontics, paedodontics and restorative dentistry to help them qualify to work in Australia. Dedicated to staying up to date, continuing education is another joy of dentistry and Sharonne regularly attends congresses and workshops both in Australia and internationally. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association. In addition to Dentistry, music is another huge passion. Sharonne regularly performs in her bands and loves composing on the piano and trumpet. One of her compositions was inspired by trains and can be heard below. In 2004 Sharonne created the first dental cabaret show: ‘Gobsmacked: a celebration of the mouth’ combining her two loves. This raised thousands of dollars for the dental treatment of homeless people which was donated to the Inner South Community Health service and the show was received with great reviews when performed at The Hilton Hotel at a dental congress and several music venues in Melbourne. It was designed to spread oral health messages to teenagers and make oral hygiene more sexy, especially flossing. In October 2014 she toured Australia for 6 weeks with her band Madre Monte playing the trumpet, as the support act for the world reknowned band ‘The Cat Empire’ . Fronting audiences of 3-6 thousand per night around Australia for 6 weeks was a huge thrill. Sharonne has an Advanced Diploma of music performance (piano). Her band ‘The Red Brigade’ have performed both locally and nationally at many music festivals, events and venues. Other strong interests include bushwalking, outdoor activities and character comedy. In 2005 Sharonne performed in the show ‘Four people and one lamington’ which sold out a season at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

event speaker

Dr Shaun Goh

Dr Shaun Goh is a highly experienced and caring dentist who is currently in specialist training to be an orthodontist at the University of Adelaide. He visits our clinic on Saturdays to provide oral surgery and general dental services. For the past 5 years Dr Goh was the principal dentist at his clinic in Byron Bay, NSW. He practices a wide scope of dentistry including wisdom teeth extractions, implants, root canal therapy and cosmetic dentistry. His philosophy is to have the best possible dental care for all his patients whilst making sure they are at ease during and after their treatment. Dr Goh graduated from Adelaide University’s Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Science in Dentistry (Honours) degrees in 2012. He has since continued his education and training by taking on multiple post-graduate programs including examinations by the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons, Master Implant Fellowship at the Brener Institute, facial injectables training at the Australasian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetics and the Canadian National Dental Examination Board qualifications. Dr Goh has been an oral surgery supervisor at Griffith University School of Dentistry and also held a research position at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry’s Orthodontics and Maxillofacial Radiology departments. True to his Queensland origins he likes to surf or take the long board out at the Gold Coast in his spare time but he now looks forward to switching it for a bicycle around Adelaide. He and his fiancée are foodies and are looking forward to trying well-acclaimed food and wine scene around Adelaide.

event speaker

Dr Shayne Callis

Shayne graduated BDS with distinction in 1985 at The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (Wits) and was the recipient of awards for Periodontology, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery (Lester Brown award), Conservative Dentistry and Pharmacology (Jan Breyer award). He graduated M Dent in the field of Periodontics and Oral Medicine (Wits) in 1991 and maintained a private practice in Johannesburg and a post graduate teaching position at Wits until 2001. He has served on the committees of the South African society for periodontics and the South African society for dental implantology and was the president of the latter society for a 2 year term. He attained the Australian Dental Certificate in 2000 and has been in full time practice in Balwyn since 2002. His clinical interests are in the management of periodontitis, both surgical and non-surgical and dental implants. He has been a clinical demonstrator in the post graduate clinic at Melbourne University since 2004, and has also served as an examiner for Melbourne University. He is a fellow of the ITI.

event speaker

Dr Sid Kothari

Dr Sid Kothari is a registered specialist prosthodontist working alongside Dr Michael Mandikos. After graduating, Sid spent a year in private practice in a country town in northern Queensland and three and a half years in public and private practice in Canberra. Always up for a challenge, he pursued a Master’s degree in Advanced Dentistry from the University of Sydney in 2015 - a course that involved both clinical work and a research component, for which he undertook three systematic reviews. Equipped with the skills to read professional dental literature critically and apply that knowledge in clinical practice, as well as a hunger for more knowledge and the desire to gain and fine-tune additional clinical expertise, Sid enrolled at the University of Otago to study Prosthodontics. Sid started the program in 2017 on a prestigious Doctoral Scholarship, and his research project was on tooth bleaching. In 2019, Sid graduated from the program with a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry as a Prosthodontist (Specialist) and published four research articles in various journals which include the Journal of Dentistry. Along the way he also attained Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Prosthodontist). Upon graduating, Sid practiced as a specialist Prosthodontist in New Zealand (Palmerston North) before joining Brisbane Prosthodontics with Dr Michael Mandikos. Sid enjoys teaching all areas of removable, fixed and implant prosthodontics. He taught in the undergraduate program at the University of Otago and has been invited to speak at a number of CPD events in New Zealand and Australia.

event speaker

Dr Sigal Jacobson

event speaker

Dr Simon G Wylie

Dr Simon Wylie studied at the University of Melbourne both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees, before accomplishing his Masters of Dental Science. Simon then went on to complete two years as an Assistant Professor role at the University of Alberta, Canada. Simon has continued to tutor at the University of Melbourne in the Specialist Prosthodontics education program. Simon is also a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

event speaker

Dr Simon Parsons

Simon Parsons is a general dentist with over 25 years of clinical experience. He has practised in and managed large dental practices in NSW in various roles, including senior dentist, clinical director and national dental director. He currently practices dentistry part time in the Sydney CBD, presents medico-legal workshops and acts as a clinical and technical support consultant for Modern Dental Pacific.

event speaker

Dr Simon Watson

Dr Watson completed his Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours at the University of Melbourne in 2003. Prior to postgraduate specialist training, Dr Watson worked in a variety of general practice settings in country and city locations. He returned to Melbourne Dental School in 2008 to undertake his specialist training in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry prosthodontics program. In addition to specialist clinical practice at Prosthodontic Group, Dr Watson also holds clinical consultant positions at the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He is an instructor in the graduate and postgraduate prosthodontic teaching programs at the Melbourne Dental School, and also lectures periodically for continuing professional development programs for dentists in Victoria. Dr Watson is the current Federal President of the Australian Osseointegration Society, a committee member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (Victorian Branch) and the Australian Osseointegration Society (Victorian Branch), as well as a member of various other local dental study groups, the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the Australian Dental Association (ADA).

event speaker

Dr Simon Wylie

Dr Wylie completed his Bachelor of Dental Science at Melbourne University in 1990 and subsequently worked for a year at Alice Springs Community Dental Health. In 1992, he returned to Melbourne for postgraduate studies and completed his Masters in Prosthodontics in 1993. He spent the next two years as Assistant Professor in Prosthodontics at The University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Since his return from Canada, he has been practising as a Specialist Prosthodontist in Melbourne and Geelong. Dr Wylie continues to be a clinical instructor at The University of Melbourne teaching in the program for specialist training. He is also actively involved with continuing education and lectures regularly on a national level. Dr Wylie is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and a faculty member for the Graduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry at Charles Sturt University.

event speaker

Dr Sobia Zafar

Dr Sobia Zafar is a specialist paediatric dentist and a Discipline Lead in Paediatric Dentistry at The University of Queensland, Brisbane. She has presented invited courses and lectures on paediatric dentistry across Australia and internationally. She has multiple publications, comprising of full papers, a book chapter and published abstracts, in both national and international peer-review journals. She is the recipient of several scholarships and awards; including University of Otago Doctoral scholarship, Colgate senior category IADR ANZ division award (2012), best student presenter prize at the Faculty of Dentistry annual research day of University of Otago (2012, 2015), winner IADR NZ division Travel Award (2015). Dr Zafar holds the memberships of the ANZSPD, IADR, AAPD, IADT, and EAPD, and is a reviewer for several dental journals.

event speaker

Dr Soni Stephen

Dr Soni Stephen BDS MDS Paed.Dent(Adel) FRACDS MRACDS(Paed.Dent) FICD FADI is a specialist paediatric dentist and maintains a specialist private practice in Miranda NSW. He is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at University of Sydney and was Head of Paediatric Dentistry at Sydney Dental Hospital from 2000 – 2015. Dr Stephen completed his paediatric training from the University of Adelaide and spent a number of years at Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne before moving to Sydney. Dr Stephen is a Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and an examiner for both Membership and Special stream examinations. He is also a Fellow of the International College of Dental Surgeons and Academy of Dentistry International. Dr Stephen has a special interest in management of dentoalveloar trauma and children with medical, behavioural issues and those with special needs. He has lectured extensively both locally and internationally is active in both local and international.

event speaker

Dr Soo Wee

event speaker

Dr Soo-Wee Ong

Dr Soo-Wee Ong BDS, PGDipClinDent (Oral Surgery), DClinDent (Oral Surgery) Soo-Wee is a specialist oral surgeon in full-time private practice in Dunedin, NZ. Having previously been a general dentist for nearly 10 years, he understands the daily struggles of carrying out oral surgery during the day, especially when the patient has been “fitted in” between other appointments! Carrying out stress free and efficient exodontia is not an easy task, and the responsibility does not always just falls on the dentist, but requires a team approach to provide the best outcome for your patients. Building confidence in oral surgery require dedication and perseverance, but the journey can be fun, fulfilling and extremely rewarding for your career.

event speaker

Dr Sophia Richardson

Sophia is a Melbourne-trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, with international experience. She obtained her Dental and Medical degrees at the University of Melbourne, before completing advanced training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Following award of her speciality fellowship (FRACDS(OMS)), Sophia chose to undertake further subspecialisation in orthognathic ('corrective jaw') surgery and maxillofacial trauma surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (2012), and at The Oxford University Hospitals Trust, United Kingdom, where she was the Senior Clinical Fellow in: orthognathic and maxillofacial trauma surgery, salivary gland pathology, and head and neck oncology (2013-2014). ​ ​Since her return, Sophia has commenced private practice in Melbourne, and has appointments as an Oral and Maxillofacial Consultant at Monash Health, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. She plays an active role in teaching and examining maxillofacial registrars, medical, and dental students.

event speaker

Dr Sophie Beaumont

event speaker

Dr Soukoulis

Dr Soukoulis is a Periodontist based in South Australia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry from the University of Adelaide in 1996, whilst completing his postgraduate studies in Periodontology from the same University in 2001. Having held teaching positions at the University of Adelaide, Dr Soukoulis now lectures extensively both nationally and internationally. Dr Soukoulis has recently founded the Dental Implant Registry of Australia & New Zealand, an initiative designed to facilitate improved dental implant patient outcomes. He is an active member of the Australian Osseointegration Society, Australian Society of Periodontology, Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontology and the American Association of Periodontology. Dr Soukoulis maintains a private practice restricted to the specialised fields of Periodontology and Implantology in the suburb of Wayville in Adelaide.

event speaker

Dr Sravan Chunduru

Sravan qualified as a dentist in Adelaide and spent several years working in rural Victoria in which he gained an appreciation for managing patients with failing dentitions and complex restorative needs. It is with this experience he completed a specialisation in prosthodontics at the University of Sydney to expand his knowledge and experience in advanced restorative treatment of worn, failing or missing teeth. He has practiced in Sydney for many years in public hospital, private and university settings. Sravan runs a referral-based private practice in Adelaide CBD and also works at the Adelaide Dental Hospital part time as a consulting specialist prosthodontist.

event speaker

Dr Sreenivas Koka

Dr Sreenivas Koka, Prosthodontist, USA, Dean, School of Dentistry, University of Mississippi, & Immediate Past President, International College of Prosthodontists

event speaker

Dr Stephen Chen

Dr Stephen Chen is a Specialist Periodontist in private practice in Melbourne, Australia. He holds the position of Clinical associate professor at the School of Dentistry, University of Melbourne. He graduated BDS (Malaya) in 1983, MDSc (Melbourne) in 1987, FRACDS in 1988 and PhD in 2008. Dr Chen’s scientific interests are in the field of tissue regeneration and post-extraction implant outcomes. He has published over 40 papers, authored 2 textbooks, and contributed chapters to 6 textbooks. Dr Chen is immediate past president of the International Team for Implantology (ITI). He is a past-president of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP) and Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS) and past-chairman of the ITI Australasian Section. He is an honorary life member of the AOS. For his service to dentistry, to dental education, and to professional groups, Dr Chen was appointed Member (AM) of the Order of Australia in 2019.

event speaker

Dr Stephen Chu

Dr. Stephen Chu received his doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in 1984 and his master’s degree in restorative dentistry and certificate in post-graduate Fixed Prosthodontics from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1986. He subsequently obtained his dental technician certification in dental ceramics in 1996 and ASMDT status in 1998 at New York University College of Dentistry. He is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Implant Dentistry, Director of the Advanced CDE Program in Aesthetic Dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry, Associate Professor and Director of Esthetic Education at Columbia University and Prosthodontic Section Editor for PPAD [Practical Procedures and Aesthetic Dentistry, Montage Media Corp.].Dr. Chu maintains a private practice with Dr. Dennis Tarnow in New York City [New York Center for Specialized Dentistry] in aesthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. Dr. Chu is a contributor to The Science and Art of Porcelain Laminate Veneers, authored by Dr. Galip Gurel (Quintessence Publishing, 2003), The Fundamentals of Esthetic Implant Dentistry, authored by Dr. Abdelsalam Askary (Blackwell Publishing 2007), and Contemporary Esthetic Dentistry authored by Drs. Mark Wolff and John Calamia (Dental Clinics of North America 2007). He has published over 15 articles and lectures worldwide on the subjects of aesthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry. He has recently co-authored The Fundamentals of Color: Shade Matching and Communication in Esthetic Dentistry (Quintessence Publishing, 2004) and is completing Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry: Principles and Practice (Montage Media Corp., 2007) co-authored with Dr. Dennis Tarnow and Mr. Jason Kim, CDT.

event speaker

Dr Stephen Dudgeon

I joined Avenue Dental in 2005 and never dreamed how well things would turn out. I am now fortunate enough to own Avenue Dental with my best friend, Dr Eli Burger, and we have an absolutely fantastic team of talented dentists, hygienists, oral health therapists, receptionists and dental assistants to work with. Steve and Dentistry After six years of university life, I graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science with First Class Honours. After graduating, I was lured to the lifestyle of Caloundra and the Sunshine Coast and joined the Avenue Dental family in 2005. I thank Dr Richard Bell for giving me the opportunity to work at Avenue Dental. My particular interests in dentistry are crown and bridgework, dental implants and cosmetic dentistry, however I like all aspects of dentistry. Generally, the larger the challenge, the more excited I get about dentistry! The two areas of dentistry I am not as passionate about are wisdom teeth removal and orthodontics. Fortunately we have Dr Richard Bell who is fantastic at wisdom tooth extractions and Dr Rachel Glancy who completes outstanding orthodontic treatment. After completing over 1 year of training at a dental implant training facility in Brisbane, I am excited to be able to offer dental implants right here on the Sunshine Coast. I love to see the difference that dental implants can make to people’s quality of life. Previously, when people had missing teeth the only option was a denture. Now we can replace missing teeth with a dental implant that looks, feels and chews like a natural tooth. Cosmetic Dentistry is the other area that I love because it makes such a difference to people’s lives. I feel a great sense of achievement when I am able to do fantastic dentistry that positively affects my patients. I also love being able to educate other dentists and pass on my passion to the next generation of dentists. For this reason, Dr Eli Burger and myself founded the Australian Dental Graduate of the Year Award to recognize and celebrate the best new graduate dentist in Australia each year. We also then take the top 5-10 new graduates in Australia and put them through the Avenue Dental Mini Residency in General Dentistry. This is an intensive program designed to best prepare newly graduated dentists for the challenges of dentistry and to develop them further into the best dentists that they can be. I am strongly committed to continuing education. I attend numerous courses each year, and also helped establish a study club in 2006; of which I am vice-president. To maintain registration as a dentist, the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) requires dentists to participate in 20 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) every year. I usually complete over 200 hours of CPD a year so that rather than just staying compliant with regulations, instead I am continually improving and raising the standard of care I can offer my patients. To complete this many hours of continuing education I dedicate a significant portion of my life to ongoing learning, as well as personal and professional development. This involves weekly team training meetings with our whole practice, one on one clinical coaching meetings with each of our dentists, monthly clinical and treatment planning meetings with our dentists, hygienists and oral health therapists, regular reading (I aim to read at least 1 book a month), regular journal reading, quarterly coaching and mentoring of other dentists through the Avenue Dental Mini Residency in General Dentistry, as well as attending other lectures and hands on courses that spark my interest. Steve and Avenue Dental My good friend and mentor, Dr Richard Bell, founded Avenue Dental in 1991. He hired me straight after I graduated from dental school and I am forever grateful for the faith he showed in me, and the time and effort he invested in me to help me become the dentist I am today. I love coming to work as each day I try to work towards our purpose, “Positively Transforming Dentistry in Australia”. I have found it very rewarding to clarify the values of Avenue Dental: Passion; Personal and Professional Growth; Positivity and Fun; People Synergistic Teamwork; Proactive and Creative; and Pursuit of Excellence. We use these as the standard by which we work together as a team and care for our patients.

event speaker

Dr Stephen Race

Stephen Race completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Imaging) from Charles Sturt University in 1999. His Professional Development Year was completed at Westmead Hospital which involved rotations through the Dental Radiology Department. In 2004 Stephen moved to the UK, working as a Radiographer in major hospitals in Glasgow and London. He obtained a Master of Business Administration with Distinction in 2007 from the University of New England and subsequently worked in hospital management for three years. Upon returning to Australia, Stephen established a private radiology practice in rural NSW and in 2016 joined Dental IMAGING, Macquarie St, Sydney as Principal Radiographer.

event speaker

DR STEPHEN SHASHYAN

BSC. BA APPL CL SC BA CHEIRO.DIBAK

event speaker

Dr Stephen Travis

Dr Travis enjoys developing and maintaining long-term professional relationships with his patients. Stephen is a well-respected prosthodontist in Sydney and has over 20 years’ experience as a specialist, and his restorative work is of the highest standard. With a passion for finding the best solutions for dental issues, his prosthodontic interests lie in comprehensive treatment planning for complex dental restorative cases, digital dentistry, ceramic materials and craniomandibular dysfunction. Problem solving is rewarding—never feels like he’s doing the same thing over and over again. Stephen is frequently requested to present his clinical work at lectures both nationally and internationally, and he is a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney of which he is an Alumnus.

event speaker

Dr Steven Cohn

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.

event speaker

Dr Steven Glassman

Dr Steven Glassman has treated more than 2,000 Invisalign patients since 2002 and has been a member of the Align Faculty since 2004. A pioneer in digital scanning, Dr. Glassman was one of the first users of the iTero digital scanner in the world and continues to publish and lecture on comprehensive digital workflows. In 2005, he was recognised by his peers as the winner of the Invisalign Case Shoot Out, where his case was chosen from among thousands of entries. He is a proud graduate of Brandeis University and the Columbia University School of Dental Medicine. He practises with his wife in the Lincoln Centre area of New York City and focuses on cosmetic, implant, and aligner therapy. In 2018, he was named to the Zimmer Biomet faculty, adding to the digital workflow of aligners and implants. In 2020, he received the award for 15 years of service. Recently, he was the first to use the iTero Element 5D imaging system in the United States.

event speaker

Dr Steven Naoum

Dr Steven Naoum is a specialist orthodontist from Perth, Western Australia, receiving both his general dental training and specialist orthodontic training at the University of Western Australia. From 2008 to 2014, Dr Naoum held a full-time academic position at The University of Sydney within the Department of Restorative Dentistry. During his time in Sydney, Dr Naoum completed both a degree in theology and his PhD, in which he investigated the effectiveness of fluoride-releasing resin composites, as well as holding the role of Oral Health Lead within The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. Currently, Dr Naoum holds a Senior Lecturer position at the University of Western Australia within the Discipline of Orthodontics in addition to working in private practice. Dr Naoum has published several papers in peer reviewed journals and is the Western Australian representative on the ASOFRE committee. In October 2021, Dr Naoum was inducted into the International College of Dentists.

event speaker

Dr Steven Parker

Dr Steven Parker completed his Dental degree (with honours) at the University of Queensland in 1985. He has since completed postgraduate diplomas in both oral surgery (Otago University 1997) and sedation and pain control (University of Sydney 2000). Steven operates a referral based oral surgical practice in North West Sydney where he provides treatment under General Anaesthesia, Intra-venous sedation, Inhalation sedation and Local Anaesthesia. He also provides IV sedation services to Dental Practices for nervous and phobic patients. Steven has been involved in post-graduate training and continuing education for over a decade and has lectured widely throughout Australia and overseas. He also gives practical courses on Advanced Local Anaesthesia and Everyday Oral Surgery for General Practitioners.

event speaker

Dr Steven Semaan

Dr Semaan obtained his Dental degree from Sydney University, Australia. He went on to obtain his Master of Dental Science in Orthodontics degree at the University of Western Australia. He then obtained a Postgraduate Diploma of Business at Bond University, Gold Coast, Australia during which time he started him up his own business – Clear Smiles Orthodontics – which is situated on the Gold Coast, Australia where he is the only doctor on site. Dr Semaan and his team use clear aligners to treat almost 90% of their patients and start over 800 new clear aligner cases each year with nearly 3000 treated patients in clear aligners. Dr Semaan began using Dental monitoring in 2016. He is currently monitoring over 450 patients with an estimated 800 patients by the end of this year. He is also a visiting lecturer to the post graduate residents at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, USA and an assistant professor at the European University College, Dubai where he is currently conducting research on the effectiveness of Dental Monitoring app. He has lectured on orthodontics throughout Asia, North America, New Zealand, Europe, the Middle East and across Australia. He is passionate about helping others appreciate the many advantages clear aligners have over fixed appliance therapy. In his very little spare time, he enjoys Mauy Thai kick boxing, watching movies and spending time with his wife and 6 children.

event speaker

Dr Sue-Ching Yeoh

Dr Sue-Ching Yeoh Sue is an Oral Medicine Specialist, and maintains a specialist private practice Sydney. She has appointments at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. Sue is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (General and Special Fields Stream); and the International College of Dentists. She is the President-Elect of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia. Sue is a member of the ADA Therapeutics Committee and has contributed to the Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental V3 (2019).

event speaker

Dr Suma Sukumar

Dr Suma Sukumar completed her undergraduate training in Adelaide and has completed her postgraduate specialist training in the field of Oral Medicine in Sydney. She currently works as a conjoint Staff Specialist in Oral Medicine (Westmead Centre for Oral Health) and Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney. She is involved in clinical and academic teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students as well as mentoring junior dentists in the dental management of complex medical patients and mucosal pathology. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and an invited Examiner in Pathology for the Primary examination as well as Oral Medicine for the Final Section of the General Stream. Suma is a Fellow of the Oral Medicine Academy of Australasia of which she sits on the Education and Scientific Subcommittee.

event speaker

Dr Susan Wise

Dr Susan Wise graduated as a dentist from The University of Melbourne in 1994. She worked as a general dentist for 5 years in Victoria before moving to Brisbane in 2000. Susan studied periodontics at the University of Queensland and was awarded a Masters of Dental Science (Periodontics) in 2002. She moved to Sydney in 2003 and worked as a specialist periodontist and returned to Melbourne in 2005 to set up her own specialist practice in periodontics in McKinnon. Susan has been a demonstrator for and examined undergraduate students and postgraduate students in periodontics. Susan is a Past President of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Society of Periodontology President of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Dental Association.

event speaker

Dr Suzy Wang

Dr Suzy Wang obtained her Bachelor of Dentistry degree with Honours from the University of Sydney in 2010. She practiced general dentistry in both public and private sectors in Sydney and regional NSW before starting her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Adelaide. She obtained her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics in 2015.

event speaker

Dr Sven Jensen

Dr Sven grew up in the Adelaide Hills and completed his dental and specialist orthodontic training at the University of Adelaide. Sven and his wife are currently living in Canada where Sven is completing a one-year fellowship in Craniofacial and Special Needs Orthodontics at the University of Toronto. You will meet Sven when he returns to Adelaide, mid-2020.

event speaker

Dr Tabitha Acret

Tabitha Acret has been working in the dental industry for 22 years. She started out as a Dental Nurse, then Practice Manager and graduated from a Bachelor of Oral Health at Newcastle University in 2008. Tabitha has worked in private practice since graduation and is currently a Dental Hygienist based in Darwin, Northern Territory. She is passionate about preventative dental care and non-surgical periodontal therapy. She is the current National Vice-President of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia, frequently presents at industry events, contributes to multiple international publications, provides clinical education, and regularly volunteers in south-east Asia. In October 2018, Tabitha was awarded the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia 2018 Leadership Award.

event speaker

Dr Tami Yap

Dr Tami Yap is an Oral Medicine Specialist. Tami obtained a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Melbourne in 2006 and practiced general dentistry full time for 6 years. She became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2013. Tami returned to Melbourne University to complete a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Medicine and PhD in early detection of oral cancer. Her research has been presented at international conferences and published in peer-reviewed international journals. Now an academic at the Melbourne Dental School, she remains passionate about teaching and research. She continues clinical work at the Alfred Hospital, the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and is part of multidisciplinary Dermatology teams at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Skin and Cancer Foundation.

event speaker

Dr Tatiana Tkatchenko

Dr Tatiana S Tkatchenko is a female Specialist Periodontist who speaks Russian (as well as English). Tatiana lived in Russia until 1998 when she moved to New Zealand with her family then studied dentistry in Otago. Dr Tatiana received both the prestigious Gold Medal Prize for Clinical Excellence Award and Annette King's Prize for Academic Excellence during her final year at University and also the Research Award. Dr Tatianaâ?™s paper got published recently in Frontiers of Oral Biology Journal with research on Microstructure of Dental Hard Tissues and Bone in the Tuatara Dentary. Dr Tatiana attends many continuing education courses of interest. Dr Tatiana is currently completing the ICCDE Orthodontic Course.

event speaker

Dr Terry Wong

Dr Terry Wong lectures internationally on the topic of composite resin restorations. Presently, Dr Wong lectures at Melbourne University on the topic of Aesthetic Dentistry and conducts hands-on programmes about free-handed delivery of composite restorations. He attended the Las Vegas Institute and studied occlusion at the Kois centre in Seattle. He has personally been instructed by Dr Newton Fahl of the Fahl School of Art and Science in Aesthetic Dentistry in Brazil. Dr Wong obtained his degree at Melbourne University in 1987 and maintains a general practice in Melbourne with emphasis on restorative dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Theo Baisi

Dr Baisi completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Science (Orthodontics) from the University of Sydney in 1990. Since that time he has been in private practice as well as teaching undergraduates and postgraduate students at the University of Sydney. He continues to teach the postgraduate orthodontic students to this day.

event speaker

Dr Thivagar Nirmalann

A CPD junkie at heart, Tiv knows what it means to deliver value to our patients. After opening his own successful clinic in Balnarring he has since channeled his love for teaching into his YouTube page where you’ll find everything from his camera settings through to his patient workflow.

event speaker

Dr Thomas Giblin

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.

event speaker

Dr Thomas Lo

Dr Thomas Lo completed his Bachelor of Dental Science training in 2005. After several years of working in both the public and private sector, he pursued further education in Orthodontics and completed his specialist training in 2012 from the University of Melbourne. Thomas shares his clinical time between private orthodontic specialist practice in Mentone and Frankston; as well as the Orthodontic Department of the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik

Dr Tihana Divnic-Resnik is a senior lecturer and DMD course coordinator in the Discipline of Periodontics at the School of Dentistry, The University of Sydney. She has extensive international experience in education as well as clinical experience as a specialist of Periodontology and Oral Medicine. Currently, she is providing treatment to patients at the Department for Periodontics in Sydney Dental Hospital and supervising students’ clinical work at both Sydney Dental Hospital and Westmead Centre for Oral Health. She has published her work in several international journals and presented it at numerous professional conferences. She has also led continuous professional development courses in Australia and Internationally. She is a member of European Federation of Periodontology (EFP), Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australian Society of Periodontics (ASP) and fellow of the International College of Dentists (ICD).

event speaker

Dr Tihana Divnik-Resnik

Tihana Divnic-Resnik is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Periodontics at the University of Sydney. Previously, she was a lecturer in Periodontics and Oral Medicine at the University of Belgrade, Serbia for 10 years, where she also practised as a specialist of Periodontology and Oral Medicine.

event speaker

Dr Tim Castrisos

Dr Castrisos obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Sydney in 1989. He worked as a general dentist for 7 years at Westmead Hospital and in private practice. During this time, Tim became a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons. In 2000, Tim graduated with a Master of Dental Science in Endodontics from the University of Melbourne. He has been involved in teaching undergraduate students at the University Sydney and Charles Sturt University. Today Tim is in private specialist practice in Leichhardt and Orange.

event speaker

Dr Tim Keys

Dr Tim is a born and bred Queenslander. He graduated dental school at the University of Queensland in 2009 and joined the Royal Australian Airforce as a dental officer. This job meant he travelled around Australia for several years and also served on a humanitarian mission to Indonesia. In 2012 Dr Tim left Townsville and the Air Force to work in Noosa. In 2018 Dr Tim completed his Paediatric dentistry training at the University of Melbourne and moved back to the Sunshine Coast to be with his wife and back at the beach! Dr Tim loves providing dental care to children with special needs and dental anxieties. Dr Tim also provides care to children who have suffered trauma, are born without enough teeth, or too many teeth and other developmental anomalies. Dr Tim is a member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentists, Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentists, European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and Royal Australasian College of Dentists. He is a Major in the Army and is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland. Dr Tim loves outdoor activities like triathlons, surfing, hiking and sailing.

event speaker

Dr Tim McAnulty

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.

event speaker

Dr Tino Mercado

Tino is a Periodontist in full time private practice for almost 20 years in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. He is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney (Postgraduate Implant Course). He sits at the Council of Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP). He is a Periodontal Examiner at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). He is completing his PhD degree at Griffith University/University of Queensland looking at the role of biologically active materials in connective tissue graft for periodontal and peri-implant defects and management of peri-implantitis. His latest publications looked at clinical management of peri-implantitis and long-term stability of connective tissue graft on teeth and implants.

event speaker

Dr Tom Bereznicki

Brief Profile: Dr Tom Bereznicki has over 38 years experience in general dental practice in London. His Special Interests lie in all aspects of Restorative Dentistry but in particular Occlusion and Emergence Profile. Current Position: Dawood & Tanner Dental Practice , London. Visiting Clinical Specialist Teacher in the Department of Primary Dental Care at King’s Denmark Hill, London. Qualification: BDS (Edin), MFDTEd, MFGDPEng, MCGDent Professional Experience: Tom graduated from Edinburgh in 1976, moved to London and worked as a House Surgeon at Guy's and The Royal Dental Hospital before entering general dental practice in 1978. In 1982, he opened his own private practice as a 'squat' in Queensgate before moving to join Dawood & Tanner in January 2011. His Special Interests lie in all aspects of Restorative Dentistry but in particular Occlusion and Emergence Profile. Tom is also a Visiting Clinical Specialist Teacher one day a week in the Department of Primary Dental Care at King's Denmark Hill, London. More recently he has started to lecture around the country for the BACD, BDA and study clubs primarily on Restorative Aspects of Occlusion and The Creation of Emergence Profile as well as mentoring younger dentists in their careers. Tom is co- opted member to the Advisory Boards in The Faculties of Primary Dental Care and Dental Trainers at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. In 2018, Tom gained a new qualification - Membership of the Faculty of Dental Trainers from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh as well as being appointed Staff President of King's Dental Students Society and was subsequently appointed as a Member of The Kings Dental Alumni Association Council. He was re-elected as Staff President for a second year in May 2019. In May 2018 Tom was awarded one of King's College London's prestigious Teaching Excellence Awards - Teaching Experience. In 2019 he was nominated for The 2019 Kings Education Award - Student Support. In July 2018 he became a Member of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners at The Royal College of Surgeons, England. He has also been elected as President of The Metropolitan Branch of The British Dental Association for the Year 2022/23.

event speaker

Dr Tom Cooper

Dr Tom Cooper is a Registrar in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery currently based at Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth. He worked for five years as a general dentist in locations throughout rural and urban Queensland prior to pursuing medical training. His interests outside work include running, cycling, drone photography as well as spending time with his young family.

event speaker

Dr Tom Giblin

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.

event speaker

Dr Tom Huang

event speaker

Dr Toni Surace

Dr Toni Surace graduated from Melbourne University in Dental Science in 1995 and formed her practice, Smile Style Dental in 2000. As a Principal Dentist, Dr Surace, went through the Momentum Management Program and found by implementing procedures, protocols and systems, she could run her practice remotely and leverage her time. This program has enabled her to be selective in the type of dentistry she does personally, and has allowed her to fulfil her other passion of helping dentists run their business more effectively and efficiently.

event speaker

Dr Tony Rotondo

Tony Rotondo graduated as a dentist in 1984 from the University of Queensland and completed specialty training in Prosthodontics in 1996 at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Tony is a registered prosthodontist and practices in Brisbane. Tony has a specific interest in aesthetic dentistry, reconstructive dentistry and implant dentistry. Over many years he has developed a reputation within the dental industry as someone who practices at the very highest level. He has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate dentists at the University of Queensland and the University of Sydney. Tony has been the president of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry (Qld Branch), secretary of ANZAP (Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists) and instrumental in the establishment of Australasian Osseointergration Society (Qld Branch) as well as its inaugural secretary. He is also a member of numerous other professional associations including the Australian Dental Association (ADA). Tony prolifically presents continuing educational programs teaching dentists both nationally and internationally and is regarded as one of our country's best dental educators. Tony Rotondo was awarded Digital Design Master by Dr. Christian Coachman, the inventor of DSD.

event speaker

DR TONY WEIR

event speaker

Dr Trent Davidson

Dr Trent Davidson graduated from the University of Queensland in 2014 with first class honours. He is the principal dentist at Northside Dental Solutions, a dental practice on the northside of Brisbane focused on helping people overcome their fear of the dentist. After graduating, Trent struggled to find a practice that suited him. He eventually found a practice on the Sunshine Coast that aligned with his ethos. It is here where Trent developed the passion for making visiting the dentist as easy as possible. Outside of the office, Trent has lectured as part of Pacific Smiles Group Graduate program on communication and mitigating risk. Trent is currently studying a Graduate Diploma of Psychology through the University of Adelaide.

event speaker

Dr Trent Lincoln

Dr Trent Lincoln is a contemporarily trained and highly qualified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon who strives to ensure the patient’s experience is as comfortable as possible from the first consultation, continuing throughout their recovery. Dr Trent Lincoln practices the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with a particular interest in: simple & advanced dental implants; wisdom teeth removal; repair and reconstruction of traumatic facial injuries and orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery). Graduating from Medicine with Honours at Monash University, Dr Lincoln returned to his home state of Queensland to complete resident training years in Brisbane at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. During this time the treatment of patients with facial injuries convinced Dr Lincoln that Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery would be his chosen field. A year spent working in Ear, Nose and Throat as well as General Surgery in Rockhampton as a registrar furthered his varied experience prior to gaining a position in the highly sought-after lateral entry Dentistry program at the University of Queensland. The position allowed Dr Trent Lincoln to work within the Oral and Maxillofacial units of the major Brisbane Hospitals whilst studying Dentistry. DR TRENT LINCOLN Sunshine Coast After completing Dentistry, Dr Lincoln was accepted into the Queensland Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training program. During this time, Dr Lincoln trained at most of the major Brisbane hospitals including: Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital, the Mater Hospitals, Royal Children’s and Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital, Ipswich and Logan Hospitals. A year of training spent in Townsville also allowed exposure to rarer and later presentations of Maxillofacial disease and injuries than that seen in the larger metropolitan centres. Dr Lincoln has a passion for replacing single, multiple and especially a full arch of teeth utilising dental implants. Dr Lincoln sought further training in Zygomatic Implants in Hong Kong in 2017 and regularly enhances his advanced skills in Dental Implantology, bone and soft tissue grafting by attending courses and conferences around the world. Dr Lincoln is an internationally-published author and researcher in the fields of: piezoelectric third molar removal; use of local anaesthetic in removal of teeth; paediatric orbital fractures and return to contact sports following cheek bone fractures amongst other topics. Born and raised west of Rockhampton, Trent had always dreamed of living on the Coast. Trent’s wife Alison was raised on the Sunshine Coast and this combined with the relaxed lifestyle and beautiful beaches made the Sunshine Coast an easy decision to live and work for many years to come! Outside of the practice, Trent enjoys spending time with his family and young children, drinking espresso at any one of a number of excellent Sunshine Coast Coffee Shops and visiting the beach. Trent is a fan of multiple sports including: rugby league, rugby union, golf and cycling and has plans to upgrade from the novice surfer category after realising his dream to live on the Sunshine Coast!

event speaker

Dr Tuan Dao

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.

event speaker

Dr Vahed Parzham

Dr Vahed Parzham obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Shahid Beheshti in Tehran in 2007 and his Australian Dental Council Certificate in Adelaide in 2010, after which he worked as a general dentist in both public and private sectors in Victoria, Australia. Dr Parzham subsequently finished his Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics speciality at the University of Melbourne. His research project for this degree was the outcome of implant therapy in private specialist and general practices in Victoria. He presented his project at the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists in Sydney in 2016. His study was submitted and approved for publication in the renowned International Journal of Prosthodontics. Dr Parzham is passionate about providing excellent care in the long-term management of worn, failing or lost teeth using crowns, bridges, onlays, veneers, dental implants, and fixed or removable prosthetic reconstructions. Dr Parzham is a member of the International Team for Implantology, the Australian Prosthodontic Society, and the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists. He is actively involved in lecturing and clinical teaching in the fields of implant dentistry and prosthodontics at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr Vanessa William

Dr Vanessa William graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 1996. After working in private practice for a number of years, she completed a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry specialising in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Melbourne in 2004, and attained her Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons the same year. Since her return to Perth in 2005, Vanessa worked with Dr Peter Readman, becoming co-owner of Bicton Paediatric Dentistry in 2012 and Cockburn Paediatric Dentistry in 2016. Further to her private practice commitments, Vanessa is the past President of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry (WA Branch), is on the Board of Studies for Paediatric Dentistry for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and shares the position of Deputy Head of Department (Dentistry) at Princess Margaret Hospital. Vanessa is invited to provide many lectures throughout the year for the continuing education of General Dental Practitioners; Oral Health Therapists and dental graduate and postgraduate students.

event speaker

Dr Varun Garg

Have you checked out Varun’s Instagram page? If you haven’t, you’re missing out… Varun is a Specialist Prosthodontist with a focus on aesthetic and reconstructive dentistry. His passion for art is obvious through his commitment to documentation and incredible hand skills.

event speaker

Dr Vicki Vlaskalic

Dr Vicki Vlaskalic received both her Bachelor of Dental Science and Master of Dental Science degrees at the University of Melbourne, Australia. As recipient of the Australian Society of Orthodontists’ Sam Bulkley research fellowship, she spent 2 years teaching and researching at UCLA and then travelled to San Francisco where she became Assistant Professor at the University of the Pacific. In 1997, Dr. Vlaskalic acted as co-investigator with Professor Robert Boyd in the original feasibility study of the Invisalign appliance, becoming one of the first orthodontists in the world to develop and use the system. Together, they authored the first article on Invisalign in the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, 2000. During her 6 years at Pacific, Dr. Vlaskalic received several awards, including 3 from the American Association of Orthodontists Foundation. Aside from Invisalign, Dr. Vlaskalic is published in topics including measurement of orthodontic outcomes and root resorption, as well as presenting abstracts and papers at IADR and international orthodontic meetings. She has been instrumental in the introduction of Invisalign into many countries, including the USA, Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, China and more recently Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Since returning to Melbourne, Dr. Vlaskalic works in her orthodontic specialty practice as an Invisalign Platinum Provider and as a clinical instructor at the University of Melbourne where she collaborates with students and faculty researching various aspects of the Invisalign System. Vicki can be contacted at V Orthodontics, 870 Toorak Road, Hawthorn East, 3123, PH (03) 9822 8750.

event speaker

Dr Victor Kiven

event speaker

Dr Victor Matsubara

Dr Victor Matsubara is a consultant in prosthodontics at OHCWA and a researcher. His clinical activities have been focused on oral rehabilitation using implants and digital dentistry tools. He has delivered lectures across different topics in oral rehabilitation and oral implantology nationally and internationally. He is currently working full-time at UWA Dental School as a Senior Lecturer in restorative dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Viet Le

event speaker

Dr Vijay John

Dr Vijay John is in full-time private Endodontic specialist practice in Melbourne. He has been involved in research, authored multiple journal articles and is Honorary Fellow at The University of Melbourne where he is involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. He has a special interest in endodontic education and contemporary endodontic philosophies and techniques.

event speaker

Dr Vijay Tumuluri

Vijay Tumuluri graduated from the University of Sydney in 1995. He subsequently completed a Master of Science Degree, studying cell proliferation in oral cancer. A number of papers have been published in Australian and international journals from this research. In 2003 he completed a Master of Dental Science specialising in periodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Queensland in Brisbane. Vijay is the past president of the Australian Society of Periodontology (Federal Branch) and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney. He also teaches postgraduate Dentists at the University of Sydney for their graduate diploma in oral implants course and is an ITI Speaker. Vijay has given a number of lectures and seminars to students, dentists and specialists, around Australia and NZ. He currently runs a successful private practice based in Sydney CBD.

event speaker

Dr Vincent Liew

Vincent has been a specialist periodontist in Sydney since 1991. He works with all aspects of periodontal therapy with an emphasis on dental implants and root coverage procedures. Vincent is a past president of the NSW branch of the Australian Society of Periodontology, and has been an Honorary Specialist Clinical Associate at the University of Sydney teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Vincent is a Fellow of the ITI and is a local ITI Study Club director. He has been a surgical mentor and lecturer for the Graduate Diploma in Oral Implants for University of Sydney, and lectured for the Graduate Program in Oral Implants at Charles Sturt University.

event speaker

Dr Vishal Gupta

Vishal Gupta’s practice specialises in aesthetic dentistry, orthodontics, direct and indirect restorations, implantology, and biomimetics of which composites and ceramics form an indispensable part. Dr Gupta teaches aesthetic dentistry with special emphasis on direct composite restorations and indirect ceramic restorations.

event speaker

Dr Vivian Liu

Dr Vivian Liu received her BDS and Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry from the University of Adelaide and completed her endodontic specialist training at the University of Melbourne in 2008. Vivian currently practises endodontics in suburban Melbourne and has taught at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at The University of Melbourne, La Trobe University, The University of Adelaide and continuing education courses for dental practitioners. She is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, member of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists, past examiner for the Australian Dental Council and is the immediate past president of the Australian Society of Endodontology Victorian Branch.

event speaker

Dr Vui Tan

Dr Vui Tan graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery and a concurrent Honours degree from the University of Adelaide in 2012. She worked in public and private practice in Melbourne, Hobart and Sydney before undertaking the RACDS Primary Examinations, for which she obtained commendations in all streams and the highest mark in Physiology. She received her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Endodontics) from the University of Melbourne in 2018 and was awarded the Ephraim Ehrmann Memorial Prize. Vui works as a full-time endodontist in private practice in Melbourne, and is also involved in teaching undergraduate students at the Melbourne Dental School.

event speaker

Dr Wang Lai Hui

event speaker

Dr Wayne Sherson

Dr Wayne Sherson is in private general dental practice in inner city Sydney. He received his BDS with Distinction from University of Otago in 1984 and completed his Master of Science in Dentistry (Pros) at the University of Sydney in 1992. He is currently an adjunct lecturer at Charles Sturt University involved with the Post Graduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry and has previously held positions at the University of Sydney as a lecturer in undergraduate prosthodontics and the United Dental Hospital in periodontal research. His areas of interest include, complex treatment planning, implant treatment, and multi disciplinary management of patients with systemic health issues that affect oral health. Dr Sherson is currently involved in presenting several CPD programs on dental implant treatment, complex treatment planning and systemic health with a number of DML presentations available for viewing on the ADA Federal body’s website.

event speaker

Dr Wendy Gill

Dr Wendy Gill graduated from UWA in 1994 and spent 9 years in general practice before completing her Masters Degree in Periodontology in 2006. Wendy obtained her Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Perio) in the same year and now maintains a specialist periodontal practice in West Perth. She is a previous president of the Australian Society of Periodontology (WA), a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, AOS member and member of numerous dental groups. Wendy co-ordinates a local ITI Study Club and is on the council for the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP). She lectures locally, nationally and internationally on periodontal and dental implant topi

event speaker

Dr Wendy Yu

Wendy completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Science in Periodontics at the University of Sydney. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons. Wendy lectures for the University of Sydney and at various local study clubs and runs a well-established specialist periodontal practice in the CBD of Sydney.

event speaker

Dr William Ha

Innovation is a constant in life for William. Not only has he shared his love for Endodontics with the world through his informative posts on social media, but he also has developed mobile applications to help dentists around the world practice more safely and efficiently. Currently completing his specialisation at the University of Adelaide.

event speaker

Dr Won Moon

Won Moon, D.M.D., M.S. is a professor of orthodontics and the Thomas R. Bales Endowed Chair in Orthodontics at the UCLA School of Dentistry. He has been a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics since 2002. He completed his dental education at Harvard and orthodontic education at UCLA. He studied mathematics prior to dentistry, and his research work has been published in various journals, not necessarily limited to orthodontics because of his background. He also is a co-author of two textbooks. He has presented these findings in 14 countries, totaling over 100 presentations. His current focus has been establishing protocols for orthopedic corrections with MI and creating virtual patients utilizing image analysis.

event speaker

Dr Yana Itskovich

Dr Yana Itskovich is a specialist orthodontist in private practice and also holds an academic position at the University of Melbourne. She obtained her dentistry degree in 2008 from Griffith University and specialist qualification in 2016 from the University of Otago. Yana completed her fellowship (F.R.A.C.D.S) in 2013. She is board certified by the Australasian Board of Orthodontists and also holds memberships in the specialist field of Orthodontics

event speaker

Dr Yo-Han Choi

Dr Yo-Han Choi completed a Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Queensland with Honours. His special interests are in restorative and aesthetic dentistry and he is nearing completion of his MClinDent (Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics) program through King’s College in London. Dr Choi has presented on aesthetic anterior and posterior composite restorations and is a clinical trainer for the Australasian Academy of Dentofacial Aesthetics (AADFA). He is currently in private practice in Sydney and is passionate about mentoring and teaching recent graduates. He has a keen interest in digital workflows and minimally invasive approaches to aesthetic dentistry.

event speaker

Dr Yohan Thomas

event speaker

Dr Yoshi Terauchi

Dr. Terauchi is a part-time lecturer at Tokyo Medical & Dental University and maintains a private practice limited to endodontics since 1998. He earned his DDS in 1993 and completed his residency at Tokyo Medical & Dental University in 1995, where he also received his PhD from the Department of Endodontics. He has published several articles in peer- reviewed journals nationally and internationally. He also authored in several chapters in textbooks including the 11th edition of Pathways of the Pulp. He has lectured nationally and internationally and was exposed twice on National TV, for modern endodontics.

event speaker

Dr Zoe Potres

Zoe completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide in 2004. She went on to complete her Clinical Doctorate in Prosthodontics at the University of Sydney and also the Master of Philosophy at the University of Sydney on the topics of growth and remodelling of the temporomandibular joint. Zoey has published research in the field of implantology and bone augmentation. Zoe is the current president of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (NSW Branch). She is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the International College of Prosthodontics.

event speaker

Dr. Alessandro Agnini

Dr. Alessandro Agnini graduated in 1989 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy. He has private dental practices in Modena and Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, where he dedicates to fixed prosthodontics, periodontology, and implantology. He attended the fixed prosthetic program with Dr Gianfranco Di Febo in 1991 - 1993 and the periodontology program with Dr Gianfranco Carnevale in 1993 - 1995. In 1995 he attended the one-year programme in implant dentistry with Dr Mauro Merli. Since 2006 he is an active member of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry. He has been an adjunct professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy, teaching fixed prosthetic dentistry and implant prosthetic dentistry in 2013 and 2014. He is a co-author of Italian and international scientific publications. Since 2011 he is a lecturer of the Dental Xp Website, being also part of the Editorial Board. Since 2019 he is part of the directory board of the Italian Academy of Prosthetic Dentistry. He has been appointed as an Active Member of the Italian Academy of Osseointegration and the Italian Academy of Esthetic Dentistry in 2019.

event speaker

Dr. Algirdas Puisys

Crestal bone stability after immediate implant placement in molars is co-sponsored by Tribune Group GmbH. Tribune Group GmbH is a recognized ADA CERP and AGD PACE provider.

event speaker

Dr. Amish Patel

event speaker

Dr. Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini

Dr. Andrea Mastrorosa Agnini graduated in 2007 from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. Dr Agnini works in private practice in Modena and Sassuolo, Emilia Romagna, Italy, following his brother, Alessandro, specialized in fixed prosthodontics, periodontology, and implantology. He attended the NYU Dollege of Dentistry with Dr. Dennis Tarnow, Dr. Christian Stappert, Dr. Stephen Chu, Dr. Michael Bral. He is actually a Clinical Research Fellow of the Ashman Department of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry at NYU, with Dr Sang Choon Cho. He is co-author of Italian and international scientific publications. Since 2011 he is a lecturer of the Dental Xp Website, being also part of the Editorial Board. Since 2007 he has been Clinical Fellow of an annual course of Fixed Prosthetics, Periodontology and Implantology based at his brother Alessandro’s, who is the scientific director, private practices in Emilia Romagna, Italy.

event speaker

Dr. Angelo Lazaris

Brief Profile: Dr. Angelo Lazaris is a practicing cosmetic dentist in Sydney, Australia. He has 15 years of experience in dental practice. Since 2014, he is also a clinical educator offering various courses in aesthetic/cosmetic dentistry to delegates in Australia and abroad. Current Position: General and Cosmetic Dentist Qualification: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours), 1991. Post Graduate Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry, 2014. Professional Experience: Dr. Angelo Lazaris is a practicing cosmetic dentist in Sydney, Australia. He operates a boutique dental practice in the heart of Sydney's CBD focused on aesthetic rehabilitations. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree with Honours in 1991 from the University of Sydney. Since graduating, he has completed a number of post-graduate courses and educational programmes, both in Australia and overseas, furthering his knowledge and experience in the fields of Aesthetic Dentistry, Dental Implants and Complex Restorative Dentistry, which are areas of special interest for his practice. In 2014, Dr Lazaris graduated from Kings College London Dental School's Post Graduate Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry program and has subsequently made the transition from student to educator. Angelo is truly passionate about his work and his technical skills are matched by sound theoretical knowledge on a wide base of topics in contemporary aesthetic dentistry.

event speaker

Dr. Anthony Dickinson

Dr Anthony Dickinson is a practicing Prosthodontist from Melbourne where his clinical emphasis is interdisciplinary management and implant dentistry. Anthony completed his BDSc (Melb) in 1978 and his postgraduate studies in Prosthodontics at Indiana University (USA) in 1985. Anthony is a member of the Board of Directors of ITI and has held positions on the Dental Practicing Board of Victoria and the former Dental Board of Victoria, including 6 years as President. He draws on a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for relevant education to bring an entertaining and informative presentation with a strong practical application.

event speaker

Dr. Anthony Dickinson OAM

Anthony Dickinson completed his BDSc (Melbourne) in 1978 and his postgraduate training in Prosthodontics at Indiana University USA in 1985; thereafter joined the Faculty at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Restorative Dentistry. For the past thirty years he has maintained a private specialist practice with a major emphasis on Implant, aesthetic and restorative prosthodontics. In addition, he is an Honorary Clinical Fellow at the University of Melbourne School of Dental Science. Dr. Dickinson was admitted as a fellow of the International Team of Implantology (ITI) in 1998. He is a Past-Chairman of the Australasian Section and a registered ITI Speaker. He served twelve years on ITI International Administration; a member of the Board of Directors of the ITI for eight years and as a member of the then Section and Membership Committee. He also held a position on the Dental Practice Board of Victoria (and the former Dental Board of Victoria) for approximately thirteen years – the last six years as President. He currently holds a position on the Board of Reviewers for the International Journal of Prosthodontics. In June 2015 he was award the Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for his service to dentistry as a practitioner and as an educator in Prosthodontics and to professional associations.

event speaker

Dr. Arun Thangavel

Dr Thangavel is proud to announce the opening of his brand new specialist dental practice – Southcoast Smiles in Fairy Meadow, Wollongong. Having worked for many years in the Illawarra and understanding the needs of his patients, he has built a state of the art facility for Prosthodontics and dental implant treatment. A proud Wollongong local, Dr Arun Thangavel has worked as a staff specialist at Westmead Dental Hospital where he obtained extensive experience managing a range of complex dental cases and was involved in teaching and mentoring students of the university. Dr Arun prides himself on his passion for excellence and for always striving to find the best possible dental solutions for his patients.

event speaker

Dr. Barbara Jurim

In addition to seeing patients in her digitally-focused private practice, integrated DENTAL, Dr. Jurim also teaches digital treatment protocols with TRIOS

event speaker

Dr. Biju Krishnan

Multiple award winning and celebrity dentist, Dr. Biju Krishnan is also founder of one of the world’s most popular adult cosmetic tooth alignment systems – CFAST (Cosmetically Focused Adult Straight Teeth). CFast is used to straighten teeth forming specific cosmetic results. Dr Krishnan lectures extensively internationally primarily on cosmetic tooth alignment, in which he has pioneered and patented revolutionary new techniques using the CFAST Cosmetic Tooth Alignment System. CFast is now one of the world’s largest providers of Cosmetic Tooth Alignment with a presence in UK, USA, Middle East, South East Asia and Australasia. Dr Krishnan’s techniques have been taught to thousands of dentists around the world. He has also published numerous articles in many journals internationally and has authored the first book on cosmetic tooth alignment which is now into its second edition.

event speaker

Dr. Bill Gergis

event speaker

Dr. Bill Robbins

J. William Robbins, D.D.S., M.A., maintains a full-time private practice and is Clinical Professor in the Department of General Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School. He graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in l973 and completed a rotating internship at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas and a 2-year General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in San Diego, California. Dr. Robbins has published over 80 articles, abstracts, and chapters on a wide range of dental subjects and has lectured in the Untied States, Canada, Mexico, South America, Europe, Middle East and Africa. He co-authored a textbook, 'Fundamentals of Operative Dentistry — A Contemporary Approach', which is published by Quintessence, and is in its 3rd edition.

event speaker

Dr. Bobby Chhoker

Dr. Bobby Chhoker graduated from United Medical and Dental Schools of Guys and St Thomas’ Hospitals (UMDS) with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1997 after finishing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology in 1993. He then went on to complete a Masters (MSc) Degree in Implant Dentistry from the University of Warwick and was invited to become a member of the International Academy of Dental and Facial Aesthetics. Dr. Chhoker was principal of his own business Harley Street Dental Care in Harley Street London where there was an emphasis on implant treatment and TMJ Disorders. He has been extensively involved in lecturing and tutoring postgraduate dentists on the One Diploma course in Implantology at the GIFT College in affiliation with Warwick University. He is dedicated to providing the highest levels of implant treatment planning and delivery, together with the hands-on skills and professionalism.

event speaker

Dr. Bong Kwoo

Dr. Bong Kwoo is a general dentist in the city of Vancouver where he maintains a solo practice.

event speaker

Dr. Brian LeSage

event speaker

Dr. Camelia Maris

Dr Camelia A Maris is a female General Dentist who speaks Romanian (as well as English). Dr Camelia Maris graduated from Griffith University with the Award for Academic Excellence. Camelia is passionate about helping anxious patients deal with their fear of dental treatment. She is always willing to dedicate all the time necessary in order to ease their phobia. Camelia has a keen interest in pediatric dentistry, and rejuvenating smiles through porcelain crowns and veneers. She works closely with ENT surgeons and practices early intervention with children regarding airway problems and grinding habits.

event speaker

Dr. Carlo Arcara

Dr. Carlo Arcara graduated in 2010 in Dentistry and Dental Prosthetics from the University of Milan, Bicocca.

event speaker

Dr. Charlie Kahwagi

Dr. Charlie KAHWAGITertiary Education: Dental Degree achieved in 1991 Melbourne UniversityProfessional Information: Private practice 1991-present Principal dentist in a multidisciplinary general practice facility in Lara, Australia employing 4 full time dentists, 2 full time hygienist / therapists and 20 odd auxiliary staffOngoing education: POS 1997 – 1999 Advanced POS class in 2010-2011 POS Instructors’ class 2011 Implant surgery through “Branemark Centre” Perth 1997 - 1999 Various bone grafting and advanced implant courses 1993-present Trained for “Nobel Guide” and “All-On-4” surgical techniques 2005 - 2006Professional Societies: Australian Dental Association (ADA) Australian Osseo-integration Society (AOS) Australian Society of Implant Dentistry (ASID) International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD)Practice focus: Providing exceptional comprehensive dentistry Empowering patient’s to achieve their dental goalsKey Interest areas: Orthodontics Implants Full mouth rehabilitationPersonal information: Born 1969 in Melbourne Married with 2 children Hobbies include: Family,4WD, camping, skiing, boating, cricket, Amateur radio communication and all things scientific! Gold Member of the Richmond Football Club

event speaker

Dr. Chee Wei Yeap

Dr Chee Wei Yeap completed his BDS degree in 2011 at the University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur. Dr Yeap worked in private and public practice in Malaysia for several years before undertaking his specialist endodontic training in Australia. He completed the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at The University of Melbourne in 2021. Dr Yeap always has a special interest in anatomy. During his specialist training, he conducted a CBCT study on a less-reported neurovascular canal in the anterior maxilla. Dr Yeap also has a passion for the management of dental trauma. For the past few years, he has been actively involved in dental trauma management and education in the emergency dental services, Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM).

event speaker

Dr. Christian Coachman

Dr. Christian Coachman received his DDS degree from the University of Sao Paulo Dental School in 2002. Before the DDS degree, he obtained his technician certificate in in Dental Prosthesis. He participated in the ceramic specialization program at Ceramoart Training Center, mentored by Dr. Dario Adolfi. For his remarkable performance, he was invited to become instructor at this same school. In 2004, he was invited by Dr. David Garber, Ronald Goldstein, Maurice and Henry Salama (Team Atlanta/USA) to be the master ceramist in their laboratory, where he stayed for over 4 years. Recently he has been working with renowned dentists around the world as Drs Eric Van Dooren (Belgium), Galip Gurel (Turkey), Nizan Bichacho (Israel), Mauro Fradeani (Italy) and Marcelo Calamita (Brazil). Currently, he keeps a part time practice in Sao Paulo and make consults for companies developing products and implementing concepts. He developed the concept of the Digital Smile Design and has been invited to give hundreds of lectures around the world in the last few years on the topics of smile design, esthetic dentistry, and oral rehabilitation. He published several articles on esthetic dentistry, smile design, pink restorations, and implant rehabilitations He is the Director of the DSD Residency program with continuing education courses for dental professionals from all over the world. Also works as a consultant for Dental companies and offices, developing products and implementing concepts and has lectured and published internationally in the fields of esthetic dentistry, dental photography, oral rehabilitation, dental ceramics and implants. He is the developer of techniques as the Pink Hybrid Implant Restoration, the Digital Smile Design and the Virtual Lab concepts.

event speaker

Dr. Colm Harney

Dr. Colm Harney trained as a dentist at Trinity College Dublin, graduating in 1993 with Bachelor of Dental Science. His first job was in a family practice in Northern Ireland for 3 years. He then moved to Australia for a year and worked in the hospital system – during that time he did placements in remote Cape York Aboriginal communities and also worked with the RFDS. He returned to Europe and spent the next 8 years working in a family dental practice in London. Colm has been at Swanbourne Dental Centre since 2007 and enjoys his broad range of practice, seeing adults and children of all ages. Colm has worked as a tutor at UWA for Dental and Medical students as well as a clinical supervisor of Dental students at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA). He has also worked as a mediator in the field of health and disability services complaints with HaDSCO. Colm has always enjoyed giving back to the community – he volunteered as a Dentist in Romanian orphanages and has been an active contributor with the National Dental Foundation in Perth. Colm is a family man with a wife and 2 beautiful children. He enjoys being outdoors, keeping active and also has a love of travelling. His hobbies include aikido, surfing (though he admits that most of the time these days he ends up ‘sitting out the back’ enjoying the sunshine and ocean), bush walking, coaching his kids soccer teams and camping with the family.

event speaker

Dr. Damian Teo

Bachelor of Health Science (Dentistry) – Latrobe University Masters of Dentistry – Latrobe University Post Graduate Diploma Dental Sleep Medicine – University of Western Australia Dr Damian Teo is a holistic dentist who has focused his practice to TMD, Bruxism and Dental Sleep Medicine. Since graduating from dentistry at Latrobe University in 2012, Damian dived straight into a TMD and Dental Sleep Medicine clinic in Melbourne. Damian is passionate about looking “beyond the mouth” and treating the body as a whole. He believes dentists play an important role in being able to recognise airway/breathing issues, sleeping problems, and craniofacial pain (such as headaches, neck pain, and TMD). Damian first gained deeper knowledge and understanding of TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep medicine, and airways by completing the TMD & Sleep mini residency program by Dr. Steven Olmos in 2013. This led to Damian working in Darwin’s first official TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre in 2014, where he then restricted his practice to treating patients for snoring, sleep apnea, bruxism and TMD. He pursued further education in the field of sleep medicine and achieved his Post Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine with the University of Western Australia in 2016. Over the years, Damian completed various mini-residency programs covering TMD, craniofacial pain, sleep medicine, orofacial myology and orthodontics with Dr Derek Mahony, Dr Jeffrey Okeson, Dr Tony Ancell, Dr Jamison Spencer, and Dr Steve Gallela. Knowing the value in multidisciplinary treatment, Damian has also completed courses in biochemistry, nutrition, exercise biomechanics, neuro kinetic therapy, Buteyko breathing, mental health and well-being. He also works closely with many different health practitioners ranging from physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncturists, speech pathologists, sleep respiratory physicians, ENTs, oral surgeons and even personal trainers. Damian’s passion for TMD and Sleep medicine led to the founding of his own specialised TMD and Sleep clinics: Melbourne Dental Sleep Clinic, consulting with TMJ physiotherapists in the Melbourne TMJ & Facial Pain Centre and Sleep Respiratory Physicians in Lung and Sleep Victoria.

event speaker

Dr. Darin Dichter

event speaker

Dr. Darshan Thumar

event speaker

Dr. David Goubrial

event speaker

Dr. David Jang

BDSc (UQ) – Principal Dentist / Partner at Canada Bay Dental – Clinical Educator, USyd – Postgrad Student MSc (Oral Implants) & Grad Dip Clin Dent (Conscious Sedation) – Member of ASID, Member of ICOI Dr David Jang is a graduate of Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Queensland and has ever since worked across multiple locations around NSW from which he attained vast variety of experience in all realms of dentistry. He eventually took up the position as a principal dentist in Canada Bay Dental where he primarily specialises in surgical and implant dentistry. Aside from his astounding career, Dr Jang has always been passionate about mentoring others to follow his footsteps. He values the prospect of mentoring those who aspire to broaden their experiences and further explore implant dentistry.

event speaker

Dr. David Moffet

Dr David Moffet, BDS, FPFA, is a general dentist from Sydney and the author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller “How to Build the Dental Practice of Your Dreams (without killing yourself) in Less Than Sixty Days!” He is the inventor of The Ultimate Patient Experience™, or UPE, a simple-to-implement patient retention system he used to build and subsequently sell (for several million dollars) his very successful dental practice (of 28 years) located in working class western Sydney. David’s Ultimate Patient Experience™ dramatically increases the individual value of each one of your patients, doubles (at a minimum) new telephone patient inquiry conversion rates, increases repeat patient visits and increases your pricing structure, with no net patient loss. The UPE creates greater efficiency and unity with your staff, and reduces daily performance pressures normally felt by the doctor and his team. Since selling his practice, David now spends his time speaking, lecturing and writing, and is an elected member of the NSW ADA. He has presented his material to live audiences in Australia, the United States, Great Britain and Europe. David also coaches private dental clients (in the US, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand) on how to improve their dental practices by focusing on customer service and patient retention. He can be contacted at david@theUPE.com

event speaker

Dr. Derek Mahony

Derek Mahony is a Sydney based Specialist Orthodontist who has spoken to thousands of practitioners about the benefits of interceptive orthodontic treatment. Early in his career Dr Mahony learned from leading clinicians the dramatic effect functional appliance therapy can afford patients in orthodontic treatment. He has been combining the fixed and functional appliance approach ever since. His lectures are based on the positive impact such a combined treatment approach has had on his orthodontic results and the benefits this philosophy provides from a practice management viewpoint.

event speaker

DR. DIMITRIOS JIM PAPADOPOULOS

Australia’s leading sleep medicine physician Known for his work with sleep studies in children with AD/HD special needs orthodontic problems, gastro-intestinal issues and need for CPAP therapy.

event speaker

Dr. Eduardo de Agüiar

Dr. De Aguiar is committed to dental excellence and strive to teach others about teamwork’s communication improvement, dental business and optimize patient experience through advance digital techniques

event speaker

Dr. Ehsan Mellati

Ehsan is a periodontist in private practice in Sydney and founder of the state-of-the-art Precision Periodontics in Chatswood. His practice is restricted to periodontics and implant dentistry. He is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Sydney University and is also involved in mentorship at LaTrobe University and Charles Sturt University. Ehsan is the recipient of the prestigious ITI grant for his postgraduate thesis focusing on the healing of hard and soft tissues around immediate implants. He has published several articles in well-respected international journals and has been actively involved in presenting lectures, running CPD events, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and overseas trained dentists. He is an active member of International Team for Implantology, Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Periodontology, and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists.

event speaker

Dr. Eli Burger

event speaker

Dr. Elisa Praderi

Dr. Elisa Praderi graduated in Dentistry in 2017. Worked at the University’s emergency service and in private dental practice for the last 3 years. She conducted a research study in the area of esthetic dentistry which she presented in the 96th General Session and Exhibition of the IADR as a Unilever Hatton Award Competitor. In 2019 she joined Formlabs as the Clinical Protocols & KOL Manager where she focuses on clinical workflows integrating 3D printing technology, new dental materials and connecting with experts in the field.

event speaker

Dr. Fadi Dalati

event speaker

Dr. Felix Sim

Dr. Felix Sim is a specialist Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon managing problems involving the face, neck and jaws. These include removal of third molars (wisdom teeth), complex extractions, orthodontic exposure of teeth, placement of dental and zygomatic implants, grafting procedures, orthognathic surgery and management of oral pathology and facial trauma. Dr Sim also sub-specialises in oral cancer and reconstructive surgery of the jaws using microvascular free tissue transfer. Dr Sim obtained his undergraduate dental qualification at the University of Sydney and medical degree at the University of Melbourne. He completed his specialist training in 2015, leading to the specialist qualification FRACDS(OMS). Following completion of his specialty training, Dr Sim was selected to a two-year highly competitive sub-specialty training in head & neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction at the Head and Neck Institute in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is the only fellowship trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Melbourne performing microvascular reconstruction of the jaws. Using computer modelling and manufacturing, Dr Sim led a team of surgeons at Royal Melbourne Hospital performed a cutting-edge reconstructive jaw surgery using a section of the fibula bone. The fibula bone was then implanted with dental implants and teeth placed on the day of surgery. This was the first time this operation was ever performed in Victoria. ​ Felix has public hospital appointments at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Monash Hospital and Geelong Hospital as part of the Head and Neck Multidisciplinary Units. Private hospital appointments include Wyndham Clinic Private Hospital, St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Epworth Hospital, St John of God Hospital Geelong. Felix places great importance on being able to help patients navigate worries associated with potential surgical treatment and communicates with an empathetic manner

event speaker

Dr. Finlay Sutton

Specialist in Restorative Dentistry. I provide patients with reconstructive dentistry and CPD training for Dentists and CDTs. Goals: to be a leading teacher and provider of prosthodontics, with particular emphasis on removable prosthodontics. Specialties: Specialist in Restorative Dentistry, Prosthodontics, Endodontics and Periodontics

event speaker

Dr. Frank SPEAR (USA)

event speaker

Dr. Frank Zastrow

Dr. Frank Zastrow is an experienced oral surgeon and former senior physician at Professor Dr. Fouad Khoury, clinic Schloss Schellenstein in Olsberg, Germany. Now he leads his own private clinic in Wiesloch, Germany. His focus is the bone and soft tissue reconstruction in complex and compromised cases. For this topic he is also an international speaker (www.frankzastrow.com) and founder of the facebook group `Real Bone Builders` - a platform for Biological Bone Augmentation, which focusses on working with pure autogenous bone and tissues. After he finished the dental school in University of Heidelberg, Germany, he became research associate at the oral surgery and maxillofacial surgery center of the University of Heidelberg (medical director: Prof. Dr. J. Mühling). 2008 he got licensed for dentistry and oral surgery, doctorate from University of Heidelberg. 2009 - 2012 he practiced as oral surgeon at the private clinic Schloss Schellenstein, Olsberg, Germany (medical director: Prof. Dr. F. Khoury) and from 2011 he was Senior Physician at the private clinic Schloss Schellenstein. 2011 he licensed to Master M.Sc. Implantology and Dental Surgery in the University of Münster, Germany.

event speaker

Dr. Gareema Prasad

Brief Profile: Dr Gareema Prasad is a practicing general dentist, who has a Phd in Oral Medicine. She has been actively been involved in lecturing and currently is an Hon. Senior lecturer at the Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne. Current Position: Practice Owner at The Dental HQ, Founder of International Dental Education Centre (IDEC) Qualification: BDSc(Univ. of Melb), PhD (University of Melb) Professional Experience: Dr Gareema Prasad completed her Bachelor of Dental Science and Phd from the University of Melbourne. She has spent many years practicing general dentistry in Australia, Singapore and India. She has published peer reviewed articles in International Dental Journals and has written a book chapter in the e-textbook "Oral Oncology". She has founded IDEC which is a state of the art dental continuing education center and she sits on the advisory board of Concept Pharmaceuticals as a medical director.

event speaker

Dr. Gary DeWood

event speaker

Dr. Geoff Hall

Dr Hall has an extreme passion for clinical orthodontics and orthodontic training for Dentists, specialising in adult and children treatments including early treatment, conventional adolescent therapy, short-term orthodontics (Smilefast) and cosmetic treatment options including lingual braces, Invisalign and other aligner systems, and a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary treatment, including orthognathic surgical cases. Dr Hall has been a pioneer in modern day orthodontics and education and all backed by 27 years and over 10,000 cases of orthodontic experience.

event speaker

Dr. George Foo

event speaker

Dr. George Kouveliotis

Dr. George Kouveliotis - Owner of clinic in Athens, Prosthodontist, GreeceFor the last seven years George is a clinical assistant of the Department of Prosthodontics in University of Athens. Dr. Kouveliotis is member of several scientific societies and co-director of ITI Study Club in Athens. He has several publications in the field of digital dentistry, prosthodontics and dental materials. Moreover, he is lecturing in continuous education seminars concerning digital dentistry and prosthodontics.

event speaker

Dr. Greg J. Huang

Dr. Huang completed his dental training at the University of Florida, and his Certificate in Orthodontics and MSD at the University of Washington. He also holds an MPH in epidemiology from the UW. Dr. Huang began his academic career at the UW in 1999. He has served as the Department’s Chair since 2008. Dr. Huang has conducted numerous clinical trials, including a recent national network study investigating treatment for anterior openbite malocclusion in adults. He has published more than 60 peer-reviewed papers, and has given more than 100 invited lectures across the world. Dr. Huang has edited two textbooks – Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques (6th edition) and Evidence-based Orthodontics (2nd edition). He is a member of the Northwest Component of the Angle Society, as well as the AAO and the WFO. He currently practices part time in Bellevue, WA.

event speaker

Dr. Greg Lvoff

event speaker

Dr. Harry Mohan

Dr. Harry Mohan completed his Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Melbourne in 2008, before commencing work as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. Harry was posted to RAAF bases in South Australia and NSW for four years, and then transitioned to private dental practice in the Blue Mountains and NSW Central Coast. He completed his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at the University of Melbourne and has special interests in dental trauma and the management of patients with dental fear and anxiety. Harry has published articles in peer-reviewed International and Australian scientific journals in the areas of endodontics and dental fear and anxiety. He regularly attends scientific meetings and has been involved with lecturing and clinical teaching at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr. Hayley Herbert

event speaker

Dr. Hillel New

event speaker

Dr. Ian Buckle

Liverpool born, Dr. Ian Buckle qualified from Liverpool University in 1985. He has over thirty years experience in general practice,

event speaker

Dr. Imran shafi

event speaker

Dr. In Seong Jeon

Dr. In Seong Jeon is an OMS, one of the most famous international lecturers from Korea and visiting professor for multiple universities including Harvard University and Seoul University.

event speaker

Dr. Jack Yang

Dr Jack Yang is a general dentist who is skilled in all areas of family and cosmetic dentistry. He has a special interest in cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, crown and bridge treatment, whitening, orthodontics and implants. He also provides professional expert treatment for dental sleep medicine, TMJ, head and neck pain. Dr Jack also completes oral surgery, including implant dentistry, wisdom teeth removal and laser treatment for tongue-tie. Additionally he is highly experienced in both children’s and adult orthodontics with the philosophy of ‘Extract for the Face, Not for the Space’. Jack is a compassionate, people-oriented, caring and dynamic dentist who attained his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland. He keeps up-to-date with new developments in dental medicine and attends educational seminars nationally and internationally. His commitment to continuous education programs has led to Jack currently undertaking a 3-year Master of Clinical Orthodontics through City of London University. Jack enjoys all components of general dentistry with an emphasis on ensuring his patients are as comfortable as possible at all times. He takes pride in ensuring his patients feel at ease and answers any questions they may have. His holistic approach to integrated patient treatment places special emphasis on minimal intervention dentistry and preventative oral health regimes. Jack also believes a planned and steady approach to all dental treatment is the most beneficial to all his patients. Dr Jack proudly holds ICOI Fellowship (International Congress Of Oral Implantologists)

event speaker

Dr. Jae Choi

•Fellow of IAO•IAO Education Committee Advisor •Master of Clinical Dentistry in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry (Switzerland)

event speaker

Dr. James Newby

Dr. James Newby completed his undergraduate dental training in 2004, graduating with honours from the University of Melbourne. James worked in private practice in Brighton and held positions as Senior Dentist at a major rural hospital, Goulburn Valley Health, and lecturer at The University of Melbourne’s Rural Health Academic Centre. Following this he completed his specialist training in Orthodontics at the University of Melbourne.

event speaker

Dr. Jamie Workman

event speaker

Dr. Jan Paulics

Dr. Jan Paulics - 3Shape Senior Clinical Specialist, Denmark Jan has practiced in both municipal and private dental clinics specializing in implant surgery and dentoalveolar surgery. He also worked for Swedish state as project manager for acquiring and implementing practice management solutions. Jan is currently a Senior Clinical Specialist at 3Shape. He continues to lecture for implant manufacturers and dental laboratories.

event speaker

Dr. Jason Pang

Dr Jason Pang completed his degree in Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Biomedical Science) with the University Medal in 1994 from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) and continued on to do Honours in 1995 with a thesis on Cardiac Arrhythmia drugs. He is an educator and International speaker and trains local and overseas dentists in the use of the lasers for dental and aesthetic treatments.During his Honours Degree he started his own company, Mindflux, which sells Virtual Reality (VR) equipment to professionals such as dentists, for patient distraction, and supplies most Australian Universities, Government Agencies and corporations.

event speaker

Dr. Jeff Rouse

event speaker

Dr. Jesus Ostos

Dr. Ostos is a General Dentist (2009), specialist in Adult Comprehensive Stomatology at the University Santa Maria (2011) and Implantology Specialist CPO-UNINGA Sao Paulo-Brazil (2015). Private practice devoted to implantology and oral rehabilitation. National and International lecturer and advisor to several trademarks.

event speaker

Dr. Jim Dufty

Brief Profile: A Dentist with an extensive background in the provision of periodontics, prosthodontics and implant dentistry in both military and private referral-based practice. A clinical teacher, research supervisor and module lead for masters level distance learning programmes. Current Position: Dentist practicing Periodontics and Implant Dentistry in Birmingham and South Wales, UK. Module Lead, Clinical Teacher, Research Supervisor and Examiner for distance learning prosthodontic and aesthetic dentistry programmes. Qualification: MSc (Periodontology) UCL, Fellowship of the Institute of Leadership & Management, MClinDent (Prosthodontics) KCL, Membership of the City & Guilds Institute, Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery RCS (Eng), Membership of the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (UK), Bachelor of Dentistry (Leeds). Professional Experience: Dentist with Practice Limited to Periodontics & Implant Dentistry. Providing a full range of non-surgical and surgical periodontics and implant dentistry for a referral base across the West Midlands and South Wales. Military Dental Officer 1999-2017. Senior Dental Officer providing a full range of dental care for entitled patients in the UK and Germany, as well as on operations around the world. Leadership and management of multichair dental centres and significant staff numbers. Former Defence Enhanced Practitioner (Perio) including provision of an international, military-wide referral service in Periodontics, including teaching and policy delivery.

event speaker

Dr. John Cranham

Dr. John Cranham has a contemporary restorative practice in Chesapeake, Virginia focusing on cosmetic, restorative and implant treatment. An honors graduate of the Medical College of Virginia in 1988, he maintains a strong relationship with his alma mater as an Associate Clinical Professor. He is an internationally recognized speaker on the Esthetic Principles of Smile Design, Occlusal Concepts, Treatment Planning, Laboratory Communications and Happiness and Fulfillment in Dentistry. Dr. Cranham is the Clinical Director of The Dawson Academy and an active member of numerous professional organizations including The American Dental Association, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics and The American Equilibration Society.

event speaker

Dr. John Kois

Received his D.M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine and Certificate in Periodontal Prosthodontics with a M.S.D. degree from the University of Washington, School of Dentistry. He maintains a private practice limited to Prosthodontics in Tacoma and Seattle and is an Affiliate Professor in the Graduate Restorative Program at the University of Washington. In addition, Dr. Kois works with restorative dentists at the Kois Center, a didactic and clinical teaching program, and continues to lecmre nationally and internationally. Dr. Kois is the past President of both the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry and American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and is a member of numerous other professional organizations. He also serves as a reviewer for many journals and is the co- Editor in Chief for The Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry. Dr. Kois is the recipient of the 2002 Saul Schluger Memorial Award for Clinical Excellence in Diagnosis and Treatment Planning and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from both the World Congress of Minimally Invasive Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Additionally, he is the recipient of the 2014 Dr. Thaddeus V. Weclew Award, whlch is presented annually to a dedicated educator who embodies the spirit of comprehensive dental care. In 2017, Dr. Kois was awarded the Journal of Cosmetic Dentistry Award and was recognized by Incisal Edge as one of “The 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry.” He also received the 2017 Pierre Fauchard Academy’s Gold Medal Award, which is awarded annually to a dentist who has made outstanding contributions to the progress and standing of the dental profession.

event speaker

Dr. John McNamara

Dr John McNamara graduated with Honours from the University of Queensland Dental School in 1978, with a Bachelor of Dental Science. John was then in private general practice in Brisbane until 1982, when he commenced his postgraduate training in endodontics at the University of Adelaide. In 1984, John completed his Master of Dental Surgery in Endodontics and registered as a specialist endodontist in Queensland and South Australia. He commenced practice as an endodontist in Brisbane’s Watkins Medical Centre in April of 1984. Since then, John has been awarded Fellowships of the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International, and The Pierre Fauchard Academy. In 2005, he was made an Associate Professor at the University of Queensland, and in 2008 John was awarded Membership of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the Special Field of Endodontics. John has maintained an active interest in endodontic education: he’s lectured extensively locally, nationally and internationally and has several publications in refereed scientific journals. John was also instrumental in developing the postgraduate training program in Endodontics at the University of Queensland, which has been running since 1990, and from 2005 to 2008, he was Program Director. John has taken on roles including, Secretary and President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (Queensland), and Federal Secretary of both the Australian Society of Endodontology and the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Endodontists. For 18 years, John was Chairman of the Australian Advisory Panel for Dental Protection Ltd, a mutual indemnity company that provides indemnity cover for dentists worldwide.

event speaker

Dr. Jonathan Low

•Treasurer/Secretary of AustraliasianAssociation of Orofacial Orthopaedics•Fellow of ICOI•Fellow of IAO•Certified Senior Instructor IAO•Member of Australian Dental Association State Federal Branch

event speaker

Dr. Jonathan Ng

Dr. Ng is a Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics.

event speaker

Dr. Jorge Andre Cardoso

DMD, Porto University; Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from King`s College, London University - UK Current Position: Private Practice Aesthetic Dentistry at ORA Clinic Qualification: DMD - Porto University, PortugalMaster of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics - Kings College, London, UK Professional Experience: DMD 2002 - Porto University - Portugal ; MClinDent 2009 - King`s College London- UK Author of several articles in Peer reviewed journals and Lecturer in Aesthetic Dentistry. Private Practice dedicated to Aesthetic Dentistry at ORA Clinic in Portugal ( www.ora.pt )

event speaker

Dr. Jorge Faber

Dr. Faber is Professor of Evidence Based Dentistry and Orthodontics at the Post-Graduate Program of the University of Brasilia Dental School. He uses his editorial background to stimulate keen analysis of the scientific literature, since he served for 11 years as editor-in-chief of the Journal of the World Federation of Orthodontists and the Dental Press Journal of Orthodontics. He holds a PhD degree on Biology-Morphology, and a Master degree in Orthodontics, and is a Diplomate of the Brazilian Board of Orthodontics. Dr. Faber has lectured extensively in many countries, and has published over 100 articles in scientific journals. He won the Award College of Diplomates Case Report of the Year Award for the best case report published in the AJO-DO in 2009. He also maintains a private practice in Brasilia, Brazil.

event speaker

Dr. Joseph Ryan

event speaker

Dr. Karina Patel

Dr. Patel is a highly qualified and experienced dentist with a broad range of skills developed in the UK, USA, and Australia. Director, TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centres London, Devon and Dubai Dr. Patel runs The TMJ and Sleep Therapy Centre of London from multiple locations throughout the UK and Dubai in the Middle East. Qualifications BDS Kings College London, UK. Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain

event speaker

Dr. Karm Jandoo

Dr. Karm Singh Jandoo qualified from the University of Glasgow Dental School in 2014. He is member of the Royal College of Physicians

event speaker

Dr. Kavita Rana

Dr Kavita Rana is Bachelors of Dental Surgery (Karnataka) and PG-Grad Cert in General Clinical Dentistry (The University Of Queensland). She passed the Australian Dental Council Examination in 2005 and started working for Queensland Health shortly after (in 2006). Whilst with Queensland Health, she worked as a Senior dentist for Community Dentistry in Roma and also as a Senior Dentist for School Based services for South-East District of Queen Elizabeth Hospital-II. She fully committed herself to private practice, five and a half years ago, and has mainly practiced in the Caboolture and Morayfield area during this time. Dr Kavita Rana has committed herself to her own professional development and does so by keeping herself abreast with the latest technologies. Her commitment to her patients is of utmost importance and ensures all treatment options are thoroughly explained enabling patients to make the most informed decision. She has keen interest in aesthetic dentistry and loves treating kids. She is bi-lingual and can speak Hindi and English fluently. When she is not working she loves traveling and cooking.

event speaker

Dr. Kay Franks

Kay Franks is a registered oral health therapist with extensive clinical practice and managerial experience in the public sector. Kay has qualifications in dental therapy, dental hygiene, business management and tertiary education. Kay completed her PhD in 2019. Kay has worked in areas throughout NSW, in rural, remote and metropolitan areas providing quality oral health care for populations that were often under-serviced and many in low socio-economic areas. A confident and capable practitioner, she often mentored younger, less experienced operators and as a result developed an interested in teaching. Kay has worked external to oral health in a role that designed and delivered vocational education to dental and allied health professionals. During this stage of her working life, Kay designed and delivered a training course for dental assistants working with dentists and oral surgeons in operating theatres on the NSW, Central Coast. assistants working with A leader in the profession Kay was active in the Dental and Oral Health Therapist Association for many years. During her terms as President from 2004 - 2010, she was instrumental in enabling dental therapists to gain private practice rights in NSW. The combination of therapy and hygiene qualifications saw Kay lead a change in name and format of the professional association to support a changing workforce. In later years, Kay provided an advisory service for ADOHTA NSW. Kay was an clinical tutor at the University of Sydney and an external examiner for Central Queensland University. She is currently a member of the assessors pool for the Australian Dental Council (ADC) and a member of the assessment committee for the Dental Council of NSW. Kay is a member of the Senior Smiles preventive oral health research team and has contributed to services on the NSW, Central Coast. A love of teaching has seen Kay lead the first service - learning oral health student placement program to Cambodia in 2017 and 2018, where Kays clinical expertise provided students with a learning experience that can't be replicated in Australia. Leading a team of staff and students, Kay inspires and motivates students to achieve clinical competency in working conditions that are third - world. The experience builds resilience, compassion and a desire to help communities that are in need. This student placement experience returns students who have developed and grown professionally and personally. Kay's PhD in the area of oral health and diet and nutrition. This is an area of great need and an area that potentially can have a positive effect on preventing dental disease. Her PhD is entitled, The Development of an Educational Resource to Increase Oral Health Therapy Students Knowledge, Skills and Delivery of Dietary and Nutritional Advice as Part of Preventive Oral Health Care. Kay has presented her research at national and international conferences and holds two 'first prizes' for posters submitted to international conferences in Northern Ireland and Singapore. As part of the oral health therapy quality management team Kay is the clinical tutors educator providing orientation and continuing education in the areas of student feedback and self - reflection in practice. A highly valued member of the oral health therapy program, Kay is committed to excellence in teaching and producing safe and ethical oral health therapists that can operate at the top of their scope of practice.

event speaker

Dr. Kenneth Lee

•Master of Oral Implantology (Goethe Univ)•Professor UniversitatJaumeI•Fellow International College of Dentists•Fellow Pierre Fauchard Academy•Fellow & Diplomate of International Congress of Oral Implantologists(ICOI)•Fellow American Association of Functional Orthodontics (AAFO)•Fellow International Academy of Dento-Facial Esthetics (IADFE)•Fellow American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (AACP)•Diplomate & International Board Member WAUPS •President International Association for Orthodontics (IAO) 2015/2016•Fellow, Diplomate and Master Senior Instructor IAO•Chair of Education IAO

event speaker

Dr. Kiran Juj

event speaker

Dr. Krishnan Parthasarathi

Dr Parthasarathi, is an AHPRA recognised Medical Specialist in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, and has held prestigious public hospital and academic posts in addition to his private practice. Through extensive and contemporary training Dr Parthasarathi aims to provide the highest quality of care. Dr Parthasarathi completed his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne, completing with Honours and obtaining the Des Crack Memorial Prize. Medical School was completed through the University of Newcastle, graduating with Distinction, and being awarded the Steele Douglas Prize. Primary examinations through the RACDS with multiple commendations. Dr Parthasarathi completed medical internship, and residency at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney and subsequently completed four years of specialist training through the NSW/ACT OMS training Scheme culminating in being awarded his specialist qualifications FRACDS(OMS). Dr Parthasarathi has subsequently worked in the UK completing a post-CCT TMJ Fellowship through the Royal College of Surgeons of England under the stewardship of Professor Andrew Sidebottom, and a General/Facial Deformity Fellowship in Nottingham, UK, and receiving the FDS RCS Ed, from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Dr Parthasarathi has interests in practicing a wide scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, including extraction of wisdom teeth, oral pathology, TMJ pathology, Orthognathic Surgery (Corrective Jaw Surgery), and Oral Implantology. Krishnan prides himself on providing ethical and consultative patient centred care. Outside work Krishnan is a husband, and father of two beach loving children.

event speaker

Dr. Kyle Hogg

DDS (Univ. of Michigan), AEGD (Univ. of Florida), MClinDent Prosthodontics (King's College London). Currently in private practice. Current Position: Principal, Dental Health Professionals (USA) Qualification: DDS, AEGD, MClinDent (Prosthodontics) Professional Experience: Kyle is part of a progressive group practice where he focuses on Prosthodontics, Implants, and Surgery. His post-doctoral formal education includes an AEGD residency at the University of Florida followed by completion of his Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics at King's College London.

event speaker

Dr. Lauren Boundy

event speaker

Dr. Leo Lander

Dr Lander graduated as a dentist in 2005. After graduation, he worked as an army dentist for several years followed by 2 years of training in Oral Surgery. During that time he also obtained an MBA degree to get a better business and financial background. In 2016, Leo completed a 3-years postgraduate program at the University of Otago (New Zealand) to become a specialist periodontist. Treatment of gum disease and Implantology have always been Leo’s main areas of focus. His primary objective is to provide all patients with healthy gums and a healthy smile. Leo believes having teeth as a natural organ is preferable to an artificial replacement; however, in cases that some teeth are missing or can not be restored, dental implants provide the best state of the art alternative. Leo is absolutely sure that Periodontal treatment is not a complicated thing, as long as you understand the principles, respect the biology and follow basic protocols … no bull!

event speaker

Dr. Lincoln Harris

Dr Lincoln Harris has been completely focused on excellence and quality from the beginning of his career as a dentist. He established the first private dental practice in Bargara – Harris Dental Boutique in 2000. Since graduation he has trained extensively in Aesthetic Implant Techniques and Full Mouth Rehabilitation to attain immense skill and knowledge. With his vast dental knowledge Dr Harris coaches and trains dentists from all over the world on complex aesthetic dentistry, surgical techniques and business management. Dr Harris has also lectured in multiple cities throughout Australia, North America, Asia, Singapore, United Kingdom and Europe.

event speaker

Dr. Louis Mackenzie

BDS - Lecturer University of Birmingham (UK) Clinical Director Simplyhealth Professionals (UK)

event speaker

Dr. Luke Moloney

Dr. Luke Moloney is an Endodontist located in Camberwell and Brighton, Victoria, Australia. He is a Consultant Endodontist at the Royal Children's Hospital, Department of Dentistry and a Clinical Demonstrator in Endodontics at the School of Dental Science, University of Melbourne. Dr Moloney is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, the International College of Dentists, and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is a past Federal Secretary/Treasurer of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists and Australian Society of Endodontology Inc. Dr Moloney has run a number of "Hands-On" courses in molar endodontics throughout Australia and has lectured in Asia and North America. His particular interests are; the management of trauma, endodontic re-treatment and decision making in endodontics.

event speaker

Dr. Manish Shah

event speaker

Dr. Marc McOmie

Dr. Mark McOmie is an expert in the area of digital dentistry and dental materials. He has published in many renowned international magazines

event speaker

Dr. Marianne Pinto

B.D.S. (Bom), M.D.S.(Bom), A.D.E.C.•Senior Instructor and Fellow of the IAO•IAO Education Committee Board Member•Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology•Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association

event speaker

Dr. Marie Sanfey

Brief Profile: Dr Marie Sanfey is a general dentist in private practice. Her daily work focuses mostly on Aesthetic and Restorative dentistry. She is actively involved in clinical tutoring of Undergraduate Dentistry students and lecturing Postgraduate dentists. Current Position: Private general practitioner. Qualification: BDS NUI (UCC, Ireland), PGDipAARD, MSc Aesthetic Dentistry (Kings, UK) Professional Experience: Dr Marie Sanfey completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in University College Cork in Ireland. From there, she pursued a career in general practice in the UK, while studying towards qualifications from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Her passion for further education lead her to complete her Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry from King's College London. Dr Sanfey is particularly interested in what the future holds for Dentistry; her final year dissertation focused on the management of dental expectations among "Millennials" or "Generation Y". Dr Sanfey's focus on the future of Dentistry aligns with her passion for ethical and minimally invasive Aesthetic Dentistry. Dr Sanfey's goal is to contribute to the education of others in contemporary techniques to achieve excellence with minimally invasive adhesive Dentistry.

event speaker

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

event speaker

Dr. Mauro Fradeani

After graduating in medicine and surgery in 1979, Mauro Fradeani completed a specialization in dentistry at the University of Ancona in 1983. Active Member of The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, he maintains membership in The American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. He is also the author of “Esthethic Rehabilitation in Fixed Prosthodontics” Vol. 1 – Esthetic Analysis, edited by Quintessence International and translated into 9 languages, and of Vol. 2 on “Prosthetic treatment: a systematic approach to esthetic, biologic and functional integration. He runs a private practice limited solely to prosthetics on natural dentition and on implants in Pesaro and Milano (Italy). Past President of EAED - European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry (biennial 2003/2004) and Past President of AIOP - Accademia Italiana di Odontoiatria Protesica (biennial 1999/2000). Visiting Associate Professor in Prosthetics at Louisiana State University - New Orleans (USA). Associate Editor of The European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry (EJED). Member of the Editorial Board of Practical Periodontics & Aesthetic Dentistry (PPAD) and of the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (JERD).

event speaker

Dr. Meredith Brownlee

Dr. Meredith Brownlee earned her D.M.D. from University of Manitoba in 2004 and practiced general dentistry for 7 years providing dental services primarily in northern and rural Manitoba, prior to finding her passion in Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology. Dr. Brownlee undertook her training in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at University of Connecticut, obtaining her Master of Dental Science in 2014. Dr. Brownlee is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada. Dr. Brownlee maintains a private practice in the field of Oral Radiology.

event speaker

Dr. Michael Chang

event speaker

DR. MICHAEL RYAN

BDS(SYD) MASTER OF SCEINCE IN MEDICINE(PAIN MANAGEMENT -OROFACIAL PAIN) FELLOW OF THE PIERE FAUCHARD FOUNDATION

event speaker

Dr. Michael Sernik

event speaker

Dr. Mike Tran

Dr. Michael Tran has an insatiable appetite for knowledge. It began with his education. First he graduated from Texas Tech University with two Bachelor degrees in Business Management and Spanish. After earning his MBA at Tech, he began his dental education. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Howard University in Washington, DC, and an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston came next. Dr. Tran doesn’t do status quo. His commitment to ensuring he’s always able to offer patients the best care available in the industry today is backed up with action. Dr. Tran is a pioneer and leader in evolving digital dentistry. He teaches digital dentistry techniques and workflows with his 3D Implant Institute. Dr. Tran has now taught hundreds of other doctors how to surgically place implants. He’s now growing his peers while growing FLOSS. So what’s next for Dr. Tran? Without question, his commitment to continue to learn everything there is to know about the world of dentistry will go on. To answer the question in one word: Growth. Dr. Tran is leading an incredible team dedicated to growing the FLOSS brand nationwide, and growing patients’ confidence is always the focus at FLOSS Dental.

event speaker

DR. MITCH INNES

Following on from many successful years in general dentistry in both public and private practice, Dr Innes completed a DClinDent (Prosthodontics). His extensive research into CAD/CAM material analysis and degradation behaviours has attracted national and international interest. What can Dr Innes do for you? Dr Inne’s longstanding passion for providing his patient with optimal restorative outcomes has also seen him involved in many years of providing professional development for fellow dentists and colleagues, undergraduates and dental practice owners. Dr Innes focuses on “Telling it” and “showing it” the way it is? This has led to the provision of relevant, well researched professional development which is enjoyable, exciting and enables attendees to immediately implement learnings into their own clinical practice. Dr Innes initially completed a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science followed by a BDSc with first class honours from the University of Queensland. The recipient of noteworthy awards and nominations, Dr Innes currently works in private practice restricted to Prosthodontics and oral implant surgery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. What can Dr Innes do for you? Dr Inne’s longstanding passion for providing his patient with optimal restorative outcomes has also seen him involved in many years of providing professional development for fellow dentists and colleagues, undergraduates and dental practice owners. Dr Innes focuses on “Telling it” and “showing it” the way it is? This has led to the provision of relevant, well researched professional development which is enjoyable, exciting and enables attendees to immediately implement learnings into their own clinical practice. Dr Innes initially completed a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science followed by a BDSc with first class honours from the University of Queensland. The recipient of noteworthy awards and nominations, Dr Innes currently works in private practice restricted to Prosthodontics and oral implant surgery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

event speaker

Dr. Nathan Hayward

B.MedSci M.B.B.S(Hons) DiPSURGANAT FRACS(OHNS)

event speaker

Dr. Navkiran Kaur

event speaker

Dr. Nick Christelis (TBC)

Pain Specialists Australia Director and Co-Founder

event speaker

Dr. Nick Trevlopoulos

event speaker

Dr. Olga A. Korczeniewska,

event speaker

Dr. Pascal Magne

Dr. Pascal Magne was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) in 1966. He grew up and followed his primary education in Neuchâtel then moved to Geneva where he graduated in dentistry in 1989 and completed a Doctoral Thesis in 1992. He taught and continued his postgraduate education in Prosthodontics and Operative Dentistry at the University of Geneva until 1997. Awarded with major grants by the Swiss Science Foundation, the Swiss Foundation for Medical-Biological Grants, and the International Association for Dental Research, he spent two years as a full-time research scholar in Biomaterials and Biomechanics at the University of Minnesota between 1997 and 1999. Back at the University of Geneva, he received his PhD degree in 2002 and served as Senior Lecturer from 1999 to 2004. Since February 2004, he became Associate Professor at the University of Southern California (USC, Los Angeles) where he also serves as Director of the Center for Esthetic Dentistry. He is the author of the textbook -- "Bonded Porcelain Restorations" (Quintessence Publishing, 2002), as well as clinical and research articles on esthetics and adhesive dentistry and is frequently invited to lecture on these topics.

event speaker

Dr. Paul Mozer

Dr. Paul Mozer graduated from Buffalo School of Dental Medicine where he received academic distinction and clinical commendations. He conducted oral cancer research at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and completed a residency at New York Medical College. Dr. Mozer has a Master of Science Degree in Oral Implantology from the University of Frankfurt Goethe Dental School, where he is now on faculty lecturing on guided implant surgery and serves as a Clinical Supervisor and advisor to Master Thesis candidates. He is also on the faculty of the AAID Maxicourse in Boston. He has conducted clinical research in 3D static and robotic guided implant surgery and is both a Diplomate and Fellow in International Congress of Oral Implantologists.

event speaker

Dr. Peter Demaio

Dr Peter Demaio is the founder of AutoMed, whose product suite automates many reception and practice management tasks to make general practice more efficient, profitable and engaged with patients. As a GP who owned his own practice for over 25 years, Peter intrinsically understands the challenges facing general practices, creating AutoMed to provide a comprehensive solution across the whole patient journey. Simply by reducing no-shows, AutoMed can save a practice over $200,000 per year. But AutoMed is more than an IT company. Peter’s vision is to put GPs back at the heart of holistic patient care at a time when their role is being diluted by pharmacies and pop-up online clinics.

event speaker

Dr. Reuben Sim

event speaker

Dr. Ricardo MITRANI (Mexico)

event speaker

Dr. Robert De Poi

Dr Robert De Poi graduated with a BDSc. from the University of Melbourne in 1984 Dux of his graduating year. He then maintained a general practice for many years during which time he developed an interest in Periodontics. He was awarded the Kenneth JG Sutherland Prize by the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 1987 after completing his RACDS. He was on the RACDS Victorian Regional Committee for 10 years and chair between 1995 and 1997. He was on the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch Council from 2008-2012. Robert registered as a Periodontist after receiving his Master of Science and Certificate in Periodontics from the Indiana University School of Dentistry in 2002. He was awarded the American Academy of Periodontology Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Gerald M. Kramer Scholarship for Excellence in 2002. He now maintains specialist practice in Moonee Ponds and is an honorary Fellow of the Melbourne Dental School and involved in teaching in the Graduate Periodontal Program at the University of Melbourne. He has an interest in dental implant research through the ADAVB Evident Foundation. He is currently on the Professional Provident Fund Advisory Committee for the ADAVB and is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology.

event speaker

Dr. Robert Fell

Robert completed his specialty training in Periodontics, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) and gained his second fellowship of The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the special stream of Periodontics. He works in a referral based practice specialising in the treatment of periodontal disease, implant placement and management of implant complications. He is the co-director of the Sydney Hills district ITI study club.

event speaker

Dr. Robert Lin

•Fellow of IAO•IAO Education Committee Advisor

event speaker

DR. ROSALBA COURTNEY

Osteopath with over 40 years’ experience as a practitioner, teacher, researcher and writer. PhD in breathing & interest in the ways that breathing and airway function affect health.

event speaker

Dr. Sam Low

event speaker

Dr. Scott Davis

event speaker

Dr. Shamir B Mehta

Brief Profile: Dr. Shamir Mehta is a partner in two Practices in the North West London area, a Senior Clinical Teacher and Deputy Programme Director for the MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry at the KCL. He is also an Independent Clinical Adviser/ Expert, taking instructions form the General Dental Council (UK) and the Medical Defence Union (MDU). Current Position: Senior Clinical Teacher and Deputy Programme Director for the MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry at the KCL. Qualification: BDS BSc MClinDent (Prosth) FICD FFGDP(UK) FDS RCPS (Glas) FDS RCS (Eng) Professional Experience: Shamir has over 25 years of experience as a dental practitioner. In 1992, he was awarded a scholarship to undertake an intercalated BSc at King's College London (KCL) and attained a First-Class degree in Biomedical Sciences, with Physiology & Pharmacology. He qualified as a dentist from KCL in 1996, with a Bachelor's in Dental Surgery (awarded with Distinction) and in 2005, he completed his Master's in Clinical Dentistry in Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics (University of London), awarded with Distinction. Currently, Shamir is a Senior Clinical Teacher, (Deputy Programme Director for the MSc in Aesthetic Dentistry) at KCL, a Partner in two dental practices in NW London and the Senior Clinical Dental Adviser at the General Dental Council (GDC), Fitness to Practice, having previously served as an independent expert witness. Shamir has also co-developed the Certificate and Diploma Programmes in Advanced Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry. His areas of interest are the management of worn teeth, aesthetic evaluation/ smile design, clinical occlusion and cracked tooth syndrome. He lectures on these topics in the UK and internationally. He has gained several peer reviewed publications (lead author of the popular British Dental Journal Series on Tooth Wear Management, 2012), written several textbook chapters, co-authored/co-edited a textbook in Aesthetic Dentistry (Practical Procedures in Aesthetic Dentistry, Wiley-Blackwell, 2017) and on Tooth Wear (Practical Procedures in The Management of Tooth Wear, Wiley-Blackwell, 2020) and contributed towards a European Consensus Statement on Management Guidelines for Severe Tooth Wear. He is a Panel Member for the King's College London Research and Ethics Committee, a panel member for the King's College London Fitness Practice Committee, an Examiner for several institutions and a Manuscript Reviewer for several the contemporary dental journals, (British Dental Journal, Journal of Oral Rehabilitation and Dental Update). He also sits on the editorial boards for several dental journals, several Project Boards at the GDC (having contributed to the Dental Record Keeping Standards, NHSE, 2019), and is also a member of the Erosive Tooth Wear Roundtable Discussion Group. Shamir has also gained numerous academic awards and prizes inclusive of; Highly Commended in the category of National Dentist of the Year (Dental Awards 2017), Highly Commended - FMC Aesthetic Dentistry Awards 2016 (Full Mouth Reconstruction), Finalist at the FMC Dentistry Awards 2016/2017 (Best Patient Care London/South) and Finalist at the FMC Private Dentistry Awards (Best Patient Care South) 2017. In 2017, he was also awarded a Fellowship by the prestigious International College of Dentists (ICD) and in 2019, awarded Fellowships by the Faculty of General Dental Practitioners (FFGDP), by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow (FDS RCPS) and the Royal College of Surgeons, England (FDS RCS). He is currently a Researcher at Radboud UMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands and is completing his PhD in tooth wear. In 2021, Shamir was also appointed to the role of a Reviewer for the Centre of Advancing Practice, Health Education England (HEE). Shamir has also been selected to be a Facilitator for the FGDP(UK) Preparing for Fellowship programme and is also a Member of the prestigious FGDP(UK) Academy.

event speaker

Dr. Shamir Mehta

BDS (UK), BSc (UK), MClinDent (Prostho), MFGDP(UK), FICD, Deputy Programme Director MSc Aesthetic Dentistry King's College London Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences Private Practice London (UK)

event speaker

Dr. Sheng Zhang

B.O.H. (Syd)•B.D.S. (Adel. University Medal)•Fellow of the International Dental Implant Association

event speaker

Dr. Stella Chaushu

Dr. Stella Chaushu is Full Professor and Chairperson of Department of Orthodontics, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel. She is the coordinator of three different clinical fields in the department: adult orthodontics, orthodontic treatment for impacted teeth and treatment of Special Needs children. Dr. Chaushu also has a PhD degree in immunology. Her basic science research focuses on the role of the immune system in orthodontic tooth movement. The results of her clinical and research activities have been published in over 100 articles and in 13 chapters in books. She received competitive grants and awards, including the prestigious Dewel award, given for the highest-ranked clinical research published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and of Orthodontics in 2015. Dr. Chaushu is a member of the Editorial Board of American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics and of Orthodontics and past Associate Editor of Progress in Orthodontics. She presents lectures and courses internationally on the various aspects related to impacted teeth and the orthodontic-periodontic interface.

event speaker

Dr. Stephen Cox

event speaker

Dr. Steven Soukoulis

event speaker

Dr. Subir Banerji

event speaker

Dr. Sunny Luthra

event speaker

Dr. Tara Renton

event speaker

Dr. Theodoros Tasopoulos

GreeceTheodoros graduated from the University of Athens and continued his studies at the University of Bristol (United Kingdom), where he received his Master’s degree in Prosthetic Dentistry. Dr. Tasopoulos is the author of specialist publications in the field of Prosthodontics and Dental Materials. Furthermore, he conducts continuing education courses in the field of digital restorative dentistry, mouthguards and splint therapy. He has been practicing in his own clinic in Athens, since 2008

event speaker

Dr. Timothy Eldridge

Since qualifying in Dentistry from Birmingham University, Dr Tim Eldridge has gained a wealth of experience in multidisciplinary practices. Early in his career Tim learned from leading clinicians how to integrate and implement non-surgical cosmetic treatments into the dental practice. In 2009 Tim, along with his wife Lydia, founded myFACE dentistry and facial aesthetics in Cheltenham, and is the principal dentist. Today Tim spends the majority of his time in practice combining non-surgical treatments with cosmetic dentistry. Being a full member of the British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Tim keeps up to date with the latest techniques. Currently Tim is chairman of CODE and is their facial aesthetics trainer and lecturer. Over the past few years Tim has trained hundreds of Dentists, Doctors, Therapists, Hygienists and registered medical nurses in this field both nationally and internationally. He has also lectured in facial aesthetics on some of the leading dental restorative courses, and has written articles for the dental press.

event speaker

Dr. Trevor Chetuchi

event speaker

Dr. Umakanth Katwa

event speaker

Dr. Vandana Katyal

Dr Katyal earned her Bachelors of Dental Surgery in 2001 and her Master of Science in Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology) at The University of Sydney in 2010. In 2013 Dr Katyal completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics from The University of Adelaide and Membership in Orthodontics, from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. Dr Katyal’s research interests centre around paediatric sleep-disordered breathing, snoring and oral appliances. Her research has been published in both Australian, European and American orthodontic journals read by dentists and orthodontists world-wide. She is the recipient of two prestigious Sam Bulkley AB Orthodontics Travelling Fellowships in 2013 and 2014. Awarded by the Australian Society of Orthodontics Foundation for Research and Education towards her research interests. Dr Katyal shares this honour along with only the most distinguished Australian leaders in the field of Orthodontics. She is available for consult at her Sydney CBD and North Shore Offices. Dr Katyal is also an avid lecturer at national and international orthodontics conferences. Recently, her dental related research has been featured on Channel 9 national news, ABC radio, 4BC radio, The Daily Telegraph, The Sun Herald as well as the Bite dental magazine which is an independent dental magazine featuring articles on procedures such as dental implant etc. She is very passionate about delivering the best treatments and results for her clients using the latest evidence-based techniques. Dr Katyal thoroughly enjoys maintaining her practices, Clean Clear and Correct Smiles, in North Shore (Sydney) in the centre of Mosman and in the Sydney CBD as a fun and comfortable environment for her patients.

event speaker

Dr. Varayini Yoganathan

Dr. Varayini Yoganathan is an Endodontist based in the Hills District of Sydney, Australia. She has over nine years’ experience in private practice Endodontics and has attained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics from Otago University, New Zealand. She owns and operates the premier specialist dental practice in the Hills District of Sydney, Australian Dental Specialists. Her special areas of interest are minimally invasive endodontic treatments, the endo- restorative interface, and most recently enhanced irrigation strategies.

event speaker

Dr. William Zhang

Dr. William Zhang is a registered specialist as a periodontist at the Periodontics and Dental Implant Specialist Centre in Hawthorn East, Melbourne. He graduated with Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne, and successfully completed the postgraduate study with high distinction and obtained the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics) from the University of Sydney. He was subsequently awarded with the highest qualification in clinical dentistry, the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr Zhang is a vice president of Australian Society of Periodontology (VIC branch), and an active member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian Osseointegration Society, International Team for Implantology and Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontics, He is the first periodontist in the world who has studied the magnitude of oral bacteraemia caused by flossing and scaling and root planing in patients withchronic periodontitis. Dr Zhang also maintains a strong interest in training the new generation of dentists. He presents lectures on periodontics and implantology to students and dentists both locally and internationally.

event speaker

Dr. Zuber Bagasi

Dr. Zuber Bagasi is the founder and CEO of Synergy Dental Group. He is keenly focused on changing the landscape of the UK dental industry

event speaker

Dr.Alok Lathi

Dr. Alok Lathi is a Maxillofacial Radiologist with 9 years experience of working with CBCT and co-owns a chain of CBCT diagnostic imaging centres in India. His private general practice is limited to Restorative, Maxillofacial Surgery and Endodontics with magnification at Lathis Digital Dental Care, Pune. He is the co-founder of Digital Dental Implantology, which manufactures surgical guides for implants with Cerec-Omnicam and software used for integrated dentistry. He is a national & international speaker and trainer for CBCT and has conducted 100+ lectures and workshops in India and Southeast Asia for CBCT and Integrated Dentistry. He has educated and trained more than 1000 dentists on CBCT and its applications across Southeast Asia. He is the Key Opinion Leader for Dentsply Sirona Imaging for Southeast Asia. He is Assoc. Prof. at MA Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences, Pune.

event speaker

DR.DONNYY MANDRAWA

CO-FOUNDER OF MYOFOCUS BDSC(MELB)FICOI

event speaker

Dr.Jin Kim

event speaker

Dr.Louis Chan

Owner of the Sydney TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre BDS(SYD), Master of Applied Sceince (Acupuncture)

event speaker

Dr.Michael Semik

Dr Michael Sernik is an innovator, visionary and futurist. He has owned 5 dental practices and for 13 years, co-owned the largest dental practice management company in Australasia. Over 20 years ago, he created a ground-breaking patient communication process, which has been taught to over 15,000 dental practitioners and team members around the world. He is also the creator and director of Channel D, a system of videos for dental waiting rooms and external digital signage.

event speaker

Dr.Neel Bhatavadekar

After graduating from Nair Hospital Dental College, Bombay, he completed Masters in Periodontology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA. In addition, he has a Masters in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Florida and a Masters in Public Health. He is the first Diplomate of the prestigious American Board of Periodontology to be practicing in India, and he holds adjunct faculty appointments in the Department of Periodontology at the University of Texas Health Science Center, and at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is also the first ITI (International Team for Implantology) Fellow in India, and is a Registered ITI Speaker. In addition to being a reviewer for the Journal of Periodontology, and the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, he has been a KOL for dental implant and graft companies in Europe and US. His clinical interests are implant dentistry, mucogingival surgery and periodontal bioengineering. He also holds joint US - India dental licenses, and currently practices in Pune.

event speaker

DR.ROLAND BARROWMAN

BDS(OTAGO) MBBS (MELB) GRAD.DIP(OMS) FRACDS(OMS)

event speaker

Dr.Sandy Ghattas

event speaker

Dr.Steven Schwartz

The P&G team wishes to express its sadness over the loss of our colleague and friend, Dr. Steven Schwartz, who passed away on October 25, 2018. He was a tremendous help on impacting thousands of dental professionals through CE, making dentalcare.com one of the best CE providers in the world. He was a wonderful person! We will miss him. Dr. Steven Schwartz was the former director of the Pediatric Dental Residency Program at Staten Island University Hospital and was a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.

event speaker

Dr.Yazad Gandhi

event speaker

Drew Castley

Drew has over 20 years’ experience as an insurance and commercial litigation lawyer. His area of focus has been the defence of professional negligence claims, directors' and officers' claims and medical malpractice. His commercial dispute practice includes shareholder, partnership and joint venture disputes, domestic and commercial building disputes, injunctive and declaratory relief and administrative law. Drew advises on risk management for professional service firms. Drew has been recognised in The Best Lawyers in Australia in Insurance Law, Litigation and Professional Malpractice Litigation every year since 2011 and he was additionally listed for Ethics and Professional Responsibility Practice in 2019 and 2020. He is listed as a preeminent professional indemnity lawyer in Queensland in Doyle's Guide to the Australian Legal Profession. He is an associate of the Australian Property Institute, a member of the Australian Professional Indemnity Group and a committee member of the Queensland chapter of the Australian Insurance Law Association.

event speaker

Ed Johnson

Adjunct Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine and Health

event speaker

Elena Bytch

Elena Bytch is the founder and principal of Prism Accounting, a specialist accounting and tax advisory firm servicing medical professionals. With extensive experience in Medical Accounting, Elena has helped hundreds of doctors, dentists and allied health professionals involved in private practice navigate complexities of tax law, improve bottom line and achieve business success.

event speaker

Emanuel Recupero

Emanuel Recupero is a well-known innovator and provider of dental education. He used his extensive marketing experience to create an internationally recognised brand: Dental Ed. He has seen many practices and met thousands of dentists from around the world, and he realised that they all share the same concerns with the economic changes and powerful corporate organisations monopolising the dental industry. In response to that, he has developed unique tools to attract more patients, increase productivity, and keep practices competitive and prospering in the new competitive age.

event speaker

Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh AO

Professor Walsh is a specialist in special needs dentistry who holds a personal chair in Dental Science at the University of Queensland. He is a clinically active specialist in special needs dentistry and has a particular clinical interest in medically compromised patients. Laurie has lectured nationally and internationally on issues with the provision of dental care to elderly and frail patients, and has contributed to the development of care protocols based on minimal intervention dentistry. Laurie has served as an infection control consultant to a range of government and private sector organisations.

event speaker

Emeritus Professor Paul Monsour

Professor Paul Monsour graduated from the University of Queensland in 1978 with a BDSc (hons). He completed a PhD in Oral Biology in 1987 and a Masters degree in Oral Radiology & Pathology in 1991. Professor Monsour was the first registered specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial radiology working in full time private medical radiology practice in Australia. Professor Monsour lectures extensively throughout Australia on all aspects of DMF radiology. Appointed the Foundation Professor of DMFR at the University of Queensland in 2009. Paul is an associate member of the RANZCR and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.

event speaker

Emily Boulton

Emily Boulton is a Senior Recruitment Specialist who specialises in Dental. She really understands what employers are looking for and has helped many grads secure roles over the last few years.

event speaker

Esther Schwenning

event speaker

Ezio Nania

Ezio is a Certified Financial Planner® with 26 years' experience in the financial services industry. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment with the Securities Institute, a Diploma of Financial Planning, and is an accredited self-managed superannuation fund specialist.

event speaker

Felipe Bezerra

event speaker

Gary DeWood

event speaker

Georgina Odell

Georgina has more than 19 years’ experience as a commercial lawyer in the UK and Australia. She is known for her detailed background in commercial and banking transactions and documentation, insolvency procedures and issues, business and asset sales and restructuring, as well as related litigation and employment issues. She advises insurance businesses, health practitioners and the not for profit sector. Georgina has personally negotiated, drafted and completed many major commercial transactions and her recent work includes the due diligence, acquisition and structuring of multiple insurance broker businesses (share purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, and authorised representative agreements). In the health sector, Georgina advises on the establishment and dissolution of professional partnerships (dental, pharmacy and veterinary practitioners), provides advice on pharmacy location rules and advises on franchising and licencing agreements. She advises UK companies wishing to register and trade in Australia. In recent work, she was the legal adviser on a multi-million dollar city centre development partnership involving complex funding and partnership contracts.

event speaker

Georgio Haddad

event speaker

Graham Lawrence

Graham has more than 20 years senior leadership experience in health care; covering private hospitals, pathology, medical research and clinical trials, integrative health care, specialist centres and primary care. Prior to health care, he worked for IBM, News Corporation and Foxtel, and has expanded that commercial experience to private, public and not-for-profit health care organisations. Graham has significant track record in business start-up, business turnaround, and culture change, and brings a partnership approach to all engagements.

event speaker

Greg Goodman

He hase over 35 years of experience in the dental industry and are happy to help in any way they can. Pacific Dental Specialties was formed in August 2007 as an Australasian independent dental supply company positioned to bring innovative digital solutions to the Australasian market.

event speaker

Greggory Kinzer

event speaker

Harry Nicolaidis

Harry Nicolaidis focuses on major litigation and dispute resolution matters. He has experience in contract disputes, equitable claims, leasing disputes, trade practices claims, corporate risk, claims management advice, indemnity disputes, and business interruption loss claims. Harry is also experienced in asbestos related claims, professional indemnity disputes, breach of fiduciary duties actions and unconscionable conduct claims. Harry has represented public and private corporations and private individuals across a range of industries including property, construction, manufacturing, mining, insurance, finance, the public sector, retail, hospitality, and not for profit organisations. Specifically, he has represented a major national property trust, a major national bank, a government owned corporation, a major mining company, construction companies, and various property developers. Harry also assists health practitioners and dental practice owners regarding risk minimisation strategies relevant to contracting with providers of professional and non-professional services. This includes, in particular, advice on Services and Facilities Agreements as well as the operation and enforceability of restraint of trade obligations. He also advises health professionals on disputes arising from the sale of practices, including breach of confidentiality and breach of warranty claims. Harry has practised in New South Wales and Queensland in State and Federal Courts for more than 26 years. He has significant experience in employing various methods of alternative dispute resolution including arbitration, mediation, and facilitated negotiation in order to achieve commercial and cost effective outcomes for clients. Harry is ranked as one of Australia's leading Alternative Dispute Resolution and Litigation lawyers by Best Lawyers 2019 - 2020, a widely respected peer review publication in the legal profession

event speaker

Heang Lay

event speaker

Heath Stewart

event speaker

Heidi Horne

Heidi Horne As a corporate wellness specialist, I seek to guide people through wellness techniques to feel happier, healthier and more positive every day. I have over a decade of experience guiding employees, from bespoke start-ups to large multinational enterprises. I am passionate about sharing how focusing on wellness can reduce stress and anxiety and make the working day not only manageable, but enjoyable. I will talk through techniques to assist in creating sustainable work/life balance. These changes in routines can also disrupt our bodies and the value exercise can have in helping us manage stress.

event speaker

How To Easily Run, Maintain And Grow The Ultimate Dental Practice In 2021

Dr. David Moffet is the creator of The Ultimate Patient Experience.He is the author of the #1 Amazon Best selling book "How To Build The Dental Practice of Your Dreams [Without Killing Yourself] In less Than Sixty Days". The Ultimate Patient Experience, or UPE, is a simple set of very specific, "common sense" patient service steps being used by dentists all over the world, to create unique experiences for their patients. These experiences dramatically enhance patient visit values and repeat visits. The UPE is Moffet's “Secret Weapon” that allowed him personally bill $1,826,445 in services in 2011, his last year of full-time work, working only 4 days a week, for 37½ weeks (while was vacationing all over the world the other 15 weeks!) Moffet has refined and perfected this system over the last 17 years, to the point where it's as reliable as a Swiss watch -- no matter where you're located or what kind of practice you are running.

event speaker

Howard Farran

Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, the founder and owner of Dentaltown.com and Dentaltown magazine, has practiced dentistry at Today’s Dental in the Phoenix metro area for more than 30 years. In 2017, Incisal Edge magazine ranked him among the 32 most influential people in dentistry. Dr. Farran has lectured internationally on the business of dentistry since 1990, captivating audiences with his blunt, humorous and practical insights into the industry’s most controversial subjects. His genuine passion for helping dentists provide faster, easier, higher-quality and lower-cost dentistry to their patients is what drives him to this day. In 1999, Dr. Farran released the timeless “Your 30-Day Dental MBA” series, which is available on YouTube and iTunes. Since then, he has released massive amounts of distinguished content, including:

event speaker

Hugo Grancho Pinto

Hugo is a registered specialist in periodontics with the General Dental Council and he focuses his clinical practice around the diagnosis and treatment, both nonsurgical and surgical, of gum disease, aesthetic periodontal surgery and implant dentistry. Hugo qualified as a dentist from the University of Lisbon, practiced general dentistry for a couple of years and has been working in private practice in the areas of periodontology and implant dentistry exclusively since 2006. Hugo competed a 3 years full time Specialist Training