Day One: ADAVB Convention and Exhibition 18-19 September 2026

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Fri 18 September 2026 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Day One: ADAVB Convention and Exhibition 18-19 September 2026

The 2026 ADAVB Convention & Exhibition will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Friday 18 September and Saturday 19 September 2026.
Dentistry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, shaped by cutting-edge technologies, shifting patient expectations, and new evidence-based approaches. This year’s theme, Beyond the Bite: Truths, Trends and the Latest Tech, invites the dental team to explore the realities behind emerging innovations, uncover the latest research, and engage with the tools and technologies that are redefining modern practice.


See the speakers tab for the full list of speakers and backgrounds.

All registrations INCLUDE the exhibition.  

Exhibition

Running concurrently with the convention, the exhibition showcases a comprehensive selection of products and services. Take the opportunity to connect with local and interstate exhibitors, and network with ADAVB staff, councillors and committee members at the ADAVB stand.

Entry is free for all convention attendees and dental industry professionals.

Exhibition times

Friday 18 Septembert 2026: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Saturday 19 September 2026: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Please note: Photographs will be taken at the ADAVB Convention and Exhibition 2026 and may be used on the ADAVB website, social media or publications to promote ADAVB events and ADAVB membership. Please advise us if you do not wish to be photographed.

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Schedule

 

Convention Programme

The following programme is currently confirmed for Convention. However, circumstances may result in changes to the programme as Convention approaches.

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Endodontics Restorative / Prosthodontics Periodontics / Implants Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Special Needs Orthodontics / Paedodontics Graduate Pathway  
Whole of Practice  

Day 1 Friday 18 September 2026

President's Address and Welcome to Country
Special Guest Keynote Speaker
Make your clinical expertise count: How practice-based research can reshape the future of dentistry
Evident
A/Prof Mihiri Silva
☕ Morning Tea
Session 1
How dentistry has transformed head and neck reconstruction: The rise of Maxillofacial Head and Neck surgeons
A/Prof Omar Breik
General Anaesthesia as a Last Resort in Paediatric Patients
Dr Vanessa Cho
Diagnosing and Treatment-Planning The Worn Dentition: Broadening Our Perspectives
Ivoclar
Dr Andrea Shepperson
Likes, Shares and Legalities: Social Media Privacy
Ms Sharon McMillan
Session 2
Digital Dentistry Today: The Essential Technologies and Workflows Every Clinician Should Know
Shining 3D
Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny
Biological and aesthetic complications of implants – a periodontist's perspective
Dr Simon Hinckfuss
Managing the Inferno
Dr Daniel Felman
Happy Dentistry, Happy Life: a reframe on reclaiming your time & energy
Dr Tiffany Chen
🍽 Lunch
Session 1
Tooth Wear and Parafunctional Habits in the Paediatric Patient
Dr Raksha Baskar
Adhesive Dentistry in the Digital Age: Material Selection and Avoiding Pitfalls
Kuraray Noritake
Dr Tomohiro Takagaki
The Long Game: Periodontal Principles for Implant Success
Durr Dental
Dr Alen Rahulan
Guarding the Smile – Why we do, what we do, in dental IPC
Dr Sharon Liberali AO
Session 2
Soft tissue reconstruction – managing periodontal and peri-implant defects
Dr Gabriel Rodriguez-Ortiz
Taming the Algorithm: AI in Endodontics
Dr Daniel Felman
Incorporating aesthetic dentistry into practice, not into business
Solventum
Dr Kunal Pandya
Building A Strong Dental Team
Performa
Mr Gareth Jekel
🫖 Afternoon Tea
Session 1
Peri-implantitis – a disease or a late complication?
A/Prof Stephen Chen
The AI-Powered Practice: From Overwhelmed to In Control
Ms Carolyn Dean
Session 2
“Picked Up in the Playground” — Viral, bacterial and fungal infections in children
A/Prof Tami Yap
Future–Ready Dental Teams: How vocational education and capability will shape the workforce of tomorrow
Ms Greer Williams

Day 2 Saturday 19 September 2026

Anthony Roseman Memorial Lecture
AI, Ethics, and the Clinician: Staying in Control in a Technology-Driven Healthcare World
Dr Dilhan Rajasingham
Why research matters for clinicians' practice
Evident
Prof Roy Judge
☕ Morning Tea
Session 1
Persistent Toothache Unravelled: Beyond Odontogenic Pain
A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam
An update on approaches to cleaning the root canal system
Dr Francis Chan
Are we too quick to extract? Advanced Periodontal Treatment Planning
Oral-B
Dr Alex Khominsky
AI advancements in Orthodontic Practice
A/Prof Jonathan Rooke
Session 2
Sensitivity and management of sensitivity: A Panel Discussion
Dr Adam Keyes-Tilley, Dr Francis Chan, Dr Hossam El Haddad, Dr Larissa Ong, Ms Denise Galuoppo
Surgical Guides – Avoiding over-dependence and understanding limitations
Dr Luan Ngo
Predicting Outcomes in Endodontics and Post-Treatment Patient Care
Dr Aovana Timmerman
Restorative techniques for enamel defects
Dr Stephanie Shields
🍽 Lunch
Session 1
The Final Touch: Restorative Finishing After Aligner Therapy
GC
Dr Reina Yang
Digital Orthodontics: Scanning, Simulation and Communication
Align
Dr Vicki Vlaskalic
Managing the Unexpected in Endodontics
Dr Michael Yoon
Dual Lingual: How to Speak Dentistry in AI
Dr Rishi Ramani
Session 2
Zirconia as a Biomaterial for Implant-Supported Long Span and Full-Arch Prostheses
A/Prof Max Guazzato
Modern Pathways in Managing Sleep Apnoea and Snoring: What Every Dentist Should Know
Dr Harry Ball
New Grads to Real-World Dentistry: Building Rapport, Managing Pressure, and Getting Unstuck
Dr Kalyan Voruganti & Dr Becky Chen
Pushing Away your Poison – Recognising and helping in alcohol dependence
Prof Victoria Manning
🫖 Afternoon Tea
Session 1
Beyond Word-of-Mouth: Strategies for Modern Patient Acquisition
Mr Nik Saha
Jaw-Dropping Advances: The Truth, the Trends & the Tech of Orthognathic Surgery
Dr Sophia Richardson
Session 2
Financial Future of Dentistry
Mr Albert Gigl

This program is subject to change

Speakers

 

Speakers

 

Speakers and Presenters

The following speakers are currently confirmed. However, circumstances may result in changes as the Convention approaches.

 

Biography:
Ramesh Balasubramaniam is an Oral Medicine Specialist with expertise in temporomandibular disorders, orofacial pain, and dental sleep medicine. He is Associate Professor and Discipline Lead in Oral Medicine at the University of Western Australia.

He has published widely, co-edited key textbooks including Contemporary Oral Medicine, and lectures internationally. He is the co-inventor of PerioGold® Gel, an innovative botanical formulation for oral care. For his ongoing contributions to dentistry, he has received fellowships and awards, most notably the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2021.
Biography:
Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny is a New Zealand dentist, international speaker, and Founder and Director of the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD). Widely recognised as one of the leading independent authorities in digital dentistry, he has evaluated more than 30 intraoral scanners and countless digital technologies. Dr Al-Hassiny lectures worldwide on digital workflows, helping clinicians adopt practical, evidence-based solutions that improve efficiency, predictability, and patient care.
Biography:
Dr Ball restricted his practice to dental sleep medicine over 25 years ago and is one of the most experienced practitioners in the world. He established Sleepwise Clinic in 2001 which has treated over 24,000 patients with oral appliance therapy.

Dr Ball has achieved the qualification of Fellow of Dental Sleep Medicine from the Australasian Sleep Association (ASA) and is a past chairperson of the dental sleep medicine council of the ASA. Dr Ball has organised and presented training programs for dentists throughout Australia and New Zealand as well as in the United Kingdom, Holland, Belgium, Singapore and Malaysia. He has presented on dental sleep to medical practitioners, sleep physicians as well as on behalf of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Orthodontic Society and Dental Health Services of Victoria.
Biography:
Dr Raksha Baskar is a paediatric dentist who recently completed her specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Melbourne. She has over ten years of experience working in both private and public dental settings across South Australia and Melbourne. She currently practises at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne.
Biography:
A/Prof Breik is a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck reconstructive surgeon at the Royal Brisbane and Womens Hospital. He completed BDSc(Hons) at University of Melbourne, and MBBS at University of Adelaide, followed by OMFS training in Melbourne and fellowships in head and neck cancer ablative and reconstructive surgery in the UK.

Omar is an active researcher working on several research programs including development of bioresorbable metals as alternatives to titanium, and using liquid biopsies for oral and oropharyngeal cancer diagnostics and monitoring. He has over 80 peer-reviewed publications.
Biography:
Dr Francis Chan completed undergraduate and specialist endodontic training at the University of Melbourne. He received the RACDS Prize, and top marks in microbiology in the RACDS Primary Examination. He holds Fellowship with the RACDS in General Dental Practice. Francis works full-time in private practice and serves as Secretary and Treasurer of the Australian Endodontic Society (Vic), and Treasurer of the Asian Pacific Endodontic Confederation. He was previously Co-Convenor of Endodontics for the Doctor of Dental Surgery program at the University of Melbourne.
Biography:
Dr Becky Chen graduated from the University of Melbourne and is a former General Dental Residency (GDR) mentor. She is the principal of a large, busy group practice in Ballarat, with a strong focus on patient health outcomes and experience. A certified Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) and Social and Emotional Intelligence coach, she delivers communication courses for dental professionals, helping clinicians build trust, improve case acceptance, and confidently manage anxious patients. Her clinical interests include orthodontics, paediatrics, and patient behavioural management, with a commitment to creating positive, patient-centred outcomes through effective communication.
Biography:
Dr Stephen Chen is a specialist periodontist in private practice in Balwyn. He graduated BDS (Malaya) in 1983, MDSc (Melbourne) in 1987, FRACDS in 1988 (KG Sutherland Prize) and completed his PhD in 2008. He holds the position of Clinical Associate Professor at The School of Dentistry, University of Melbourne. Dr Chen’s scientific interests are in the field of tissue regeneration and post-extraction implants, and has published over 30 papers, authored 2 textbooks and contributed chapters to 6 textbooks. He is past-president of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP) and Australasian Osseointegration Society (AOS). He is an honorary life member of the ITI and AOS. He was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his service to dentistry and dental education.
Biography:
Dr Tiffany Chen is a periodontist, educator and founder of The Cusp Collective — a community and annual conference that champions women in dentistry. Alongside her clinical work, Tiffany writes and speaks on how clinicians can build careers that give more than they drain. She is based in Queensland and strongly believes in protecting your time & energy.
Biography:
Dr Vanessa Cho is a Specialist Paediatric Dentist currently practising at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and in private practice. She completed her BDSc, DClinDent, and PhD at UWA, receiving an Honourable Mention on the Dean’s List.

As a Fulbright Scholar, she also worked at Harvard/Boston Children’s Hospital, collaborating on eye-tracking research. Dr Cho has received the IAPD Bengt Magnusson Award, the AAPD Inaugural Research Prize, and recognition from the Australian Dental Association and the Pierre Fauchard Academy as a Young Emerging Lecturer.
Biography:
Ms Dean is a dental marketing and AI strategist with over 20 years' experience across IT, healthcare, and dentistry. She has worked with hundreds of independent practices and dental groups, helping them attract the right patients, improve operations, and reduce admin. As the founder of Trilbii AI and My Dental Marketing, Carolyn specialises in practical, compliant AI and marketing strategies for dental practices. She is also the author of Fully Booked and a regular speaker in the dental industry.
Biography:
Hossam 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. Hossam now works at private specialist practices in Moonee Ponds and Melbourne CBD.

He enjoys ongoing involvement within the academic field as a lecturer and clinical supervisor at the University of Melbourne’s dental school, where he is also the coordinator of the implant component for DDS students. He is a fellow of the ITI, a member of the Australian Dental Association and the Australian Osseointegration Society, a reviewer for the Australian Dental Journal, and a committee member for the Australian Prosthodontic Society.
Biography:
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 in McKinnon and Brighton, Dr Felman is the Endodontic Specialist Consultant at Monash Health. 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.
Biography:
Denise completed her Dental Hygiene qualification at the University of Indiana in 1988. She moved to Australia in 1991 and over the past 35 years has worked in private general practice. Professionally, Denise has also completed the Graduate Course in Advanced Dental Hygiene Technique at Pankey Institute (USA) as well as Innovation and Enterprise with Swinburne University.

Denise has held many positions in the Oral Health Association of Australia including President of the Association and Chair of the Continuing Education Committee. She has worked with Melbourne University in research and teaching and has assisted in the successful integration of preventative periodontal programs into private practices throughout Victoria. Denise is currently a listed member of the Professional Standard Review Panel of AHPRA.
Biography:
As a Chartered Accountant (based in Melbourne) for over 40 years, Albert Gigl established MW Partners (now TADA Services) in 2005 as a Specialist Dental Accounting firm. From 2008 to 2020, Albert and his team of specialist accountants operated from the offices of the ADAVB in South Yarra.

Albert has experience in a wide range of matters affecting dentists such as taxation strategies, appropriate use of companies and trusts, service facility agreements, practice benchmarking and valuations, GST issues, BAS and preparation of income tax returns. Over the past 10 years, Albert has been an expert witness, advisor to Australian Government Solicitor, valued 100’s of dental practices, written numerous articles and been a guest speaker at events all around Australia.
Biography:
A/Professor Max Guazzato holds a DDS and a residency in Oral Surgery from the University of Milan, and a PhD in dental ceramics and a DClinDent in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney. Combining three decades of research, teaching, and clinical excellence, he has lectured at Sydney Uni since 2001, supervised 19 research projects, secured multiple competitive grants, published 3 books and 45 peer-reviewed articles. He maintains two specialist prosthodontic practices in New South Wales.
Biography:
Simon gained his undergraduate degree in dentistry at the University of Melbourne in 1995. Following graduation he entered the RAAF as a Dental Officer after which he spent 6 years in general practice in Geelong. Simon completed post-graduate training in Prosthodontics (DCD) at the University of Melbourne in 2007 and Periodontics at the University of Minnesota, USA. Simon is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and currently maintains a Periodontal private practice in Collins St, Melbourne.
Biography:
35 years as an award-winning and successful business owner has allowed Gareth Jekel to experience building small, medium and large teams. His passion for best practice has led him to win many business awards including Young Australian of the Year for Career Achievement.

13 years into his business career, he discovered the source of 97% of his stress and lack of rewards. Once he discovered Performia and applied the knowledge, he created such positive changes for his businesses that he decided to roll Performia out in Australia, China and Japan.
Biography:
Roy Judge is a Professor of Prosthodontics at the University of Melbourne and a clinician, educator, and researcher in implant dentistry and prosthodontics. He has been part of the Melbourne Dental School since the late 1990s, contributing extensively to teaching, clinical training, and research in restorative and implant dentistry.

Professor Judge’s research focuses on dental implants, prosthodontics, restorative complications, implant-supported prostheses, and biomaterials. His work has contributed significantly to understanding implant outcomes and complications in both academic and private practice settings.

In addition to his academic and research contributions, Professor Judge is widely recognised for his mentorship of students and clinicians and for his longstanding commitment to advancing evidence-based dentistry in Australia. In 2026, he was promoted to Full Professor at the University of Melbourne in recognition of his contributions to research, teaching, and the profession.
Biography:
Dr Adam Keyes-Tilley completed his BDSc at Melbourne University, moving directly into Private and Public General Dental Practice. Within 2 years of graduating he established Complete Dental Care St Kilda Road, now a five chair facility where he still practises. Outside of General Dentistry his main interests lie in managing combined orthodontic, restorative and implant rehabilitation cases.

Dr Keyes-Tilley has remained committed to Professional Development, successfully completing his FRACDS (Sunderland Prize) and then his FICCDE. His past appointments include President of the AOSVB, Chair of the MRACDS Board of Studies and Chair of the ADAVB CPD Committee, as well as mentoring younger practitioners through MRACDS and ADA programs.
Biography:
Dr Khominsky graduated DUX from Melbourne High School, and the University of Adelaide with multiple awards, including the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award. He earned a BScDent (Hons) in Craniofacial Biology, publishing research. Alex worked at The Alfred Hospital, treating medically complex patients and publishing on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw. After private practice and teaching, he completed his specialty training with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontics.

Alex has a special interest in periodontal medicine, implants and bone and soft tissue grafting to enhance functional, aesthetic and longevity outcomes. Alex has joined Perio Centre as a centre of excellence in periodontal and surgical care for patients to continue providing the highest quality of care. Alex consults and treats in Malvern, Blackrock and regionally in Wodonga, including treatment under IV/GA Sedation. He also leads the General Dental Residency, aiming to improve the successful careers of all dental professionals through education.
Biography:
A/Professor Liberali is the Program Director of the undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Geriatric & Special Needs Dentistry at the Adelaide Dental School, and Director and Senior Consultant of the Special Needs Unit, Adelaide Dental Hospital.

A/Professor Liberali is a past President of the SA Branch of the Australian Dental Association, a long-term member of the national Infection Prevention and Control committee and currently a Director on the Board of the Australian Dental Association Ltd.
Biography:
Prof Manning is a Professor in Addiction Studies at Monash University and Head of Research and Workforce Development at Turning Point. She has worked as a clinical researcher in addiction treatment services for 25 years in the UK, Singapore and Australia. Her primary research interests are in digital-delivered psychological and neurocognitive interventions for alcohol and drug use disorders. She has been awarded >$12M in funding, has >200 peer-reviewed publications and is a SMART recovery group facilitator.
Biography:
Sharon McMillan has an enduring career in the dental industry and in health law and compliance. She has been the Business Manager of an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice for 25 years, overseeing financial management, staffing, and regulatory compliance. For the past 13 years, she has also consulted with the ADAVB, training dental teams in governance, privacy, health records management, compliance, and practice accreditation.
Biography:
Luan Ngo graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1999, since which he completed a PhD and his specialist training in periodontics also at that institution. Since then, Luan has been heavily involved in teaching, having been the periodontics convenor of both the undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Luan currently spends most of his time in private practice.
Biography:
Dr Larissa Ong completed her specialist postgraduate training in Periodontics at the University of Melbourne. Her special interests are in soft tissue grafting and gingival recession coverage procedures, the non-surgical and surgical management of periodontal disease and dental implants.

Dr Ong is the current President of the Australian Society of Periodontology Victorian Branch and educational committee member of the Australian Osseointegration Society. She has served as a clinical demonstrator and examiner in the field of Periodontics for dental students.
Biography:
Dr Pandya has been a specialist Prosthodontist in Collins Street, Melbourne for over fifteen years and has been part of the dental profession for nearly twenty five years. In this time, he has participated extensively in sharing his knowledge with his fellow dental colleagues be it through professional development courses or teaching the Prosthodontic post graduate students. Kunal has also served on several committees over the years, including with the ADA and the AANZP. He has a special interest in conservative dentistry and enjoys sharing his thoughts on this philosophy.
Biography:
Dr Alen Rahulan graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2013 and gained experience in private practice in Adelaide and Singapore. He completed his specialist training at The University of Melbourne, with research focused on surgical techniques to optimise implant aesthetics. Dr Rahulan practices at Perio Specialist Studio, where he works closely with referring dentists to deliver predictable periodontal and implant outcomes, with a strong focus on risk assessment, treatment planning, and long-term stability.
Biography:
Dr Rajasingham is a leading expert in digital dentistry, connecting clinicians with technology and AI-driven patient care, and healthcare innovation across the APAC region. As a practicing dentist, speaker, and board advisor, he helps dental professionals and healthtech organizations enhance patient outcomes through innovative, research-backed strategies. With expertise in healthcare education, startup innovation, and technology adoption, Dr Rajasingham advises top industry boards and shares insights on the future of digital health at global platforms.
Biography:
Rishi Ramani is a postdoctoral researcher and educator at the Melbourne Dental School, specialising in artificial intelligence and digital health in dentistry. He completed a PhD in Oral Medicine and Pathology, integrating machine learning with in vivo confocal microscopy for early cancer detection. He co-leads the Dentistry Data and Artificial Intelligence (D2AI) group and contributes to the ITU-WHO-WIPO Global Initiative on AI for Health. His work focuses on AI validation, governance, and safe clinical deployment.
Biography:
Sophia is a Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon who obtained her Dental and Medical degrees at the University of Melbourne. After completing advanced surgical training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and obtaining her speciality fellowship, Sophia chose to further subspecialise in orthognathic surgery and maxillofacial trauma at The Royal Melbourne Hospital (2012), and at The Oxford University Hospitals Trust, United Kingdom (2013–2014). Sophia is trained in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, but has a keen interest in oral surgery and orthognathic surgery.
Biography:
Gabriel completed a Graduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry in 2006 and a DCD in Periodontics at the University of Melbourne in 2017. He maintains a clinical practice in Melbourne specialised in periodontics and implant therapy. He is also a clinical demonstrator to the periodontal postgraduate students at the University of Melbourne. Gabriel enjoys family life and is a big fan of water polo and road cycling.
Biography:
Dr Rooke is an Orthodontist with the Melbourne Orthodontic Group and Discipline Lead of Orthodontic teaching at La Trobe University. Dr Rooke has always had a unique passion for teaching and mentoring yet primarily considers himself a clinician first.

Within clinical practice Dr Rooke enjoys treating patients with all aspects of modern orthodontic treatment modalities, believing the appropriate interception of a developing malocclusion is where the art and science of orthodontics intersect.
Biography:
Dr Anik Saha is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon holding both medical and dental degrees with honours, as well as a Master of Surgery. Following extensive specialist training across Victoria and Sydney, he currently serves as a consultant surgeon at Monash Health and the subject lead of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery teaching at the University of Melbourne. In addition to maintaining a broad scope private practice with specific interests in trauma, orthognathic, and TMJ surgery, Dr Saha is currently completing an MBA at the Melbourne Business School.
Biography:
Dr Andrea Shepperson is a recognised leader in aesthetic and restorative dentistry, with a referral-based practice focused on the management of tooth wear and interdisciplinary reconstruction. Author of Managing Tooth Wear: A Comprehensive Guide for General Practice, Andrea graduated from the University of Otago in 1984 and is the owner of Shepperson Education, a dedicated teaching facility in Auckland, New Zealand.

Dr Shepperson is a Mentor and Alumna of the Kois Center in Seattle, a Past President and Honorary Life Member of the New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and a Key Opinion Leader for Ivoclar, 3Shape, Digital Smile Design and Modjaw. She is Clinical Tutor for the Kings College London Masters in Aesthetic Dentistry, Faculty for the Australasian College of Dental Practice and an Editorial Board member for Aesthetic Update.
Biography:
Dr Stephanie Shields is a specialist paediatric dentist currently undertaking a PhD titled “molar incisor hypomineralisation: aetiology and impact” at the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. She completed her Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Melbourne in 2023 and works clinically in private practice in Ascot Vale and at the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. Steph also works as a clinical demonstrator and lecturer at the Melbourne Dental School.
Biography:
A/Prof Mihiri Silva is a specialist paediatric dentist, and graduated from Dentistry (BDSc) in 2004 and completed her specialist training at the University of Melbourne in 2013. Mihiri went onto complete a PhD in 2019, investigating how events in early childhood affect children’s dental health.

Today, Mihiri combines her clinical practice with teaching and research at the Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne, where she leads the training of the next generation of specialist paediatric dentists and undertakes cutting edge research to improve children’s oral health. Mihiri has a number of leadership roles in various international associations, including as a member of the scientific committee of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry, President of the Paediatric Oral Health Research Group of the International Association of Dental Research and Vice President of the Australian and New Zealand Division, IADR.
Biography:
Dr Tomohiro Takagaki obtained his D.D.S. and Ph.D. from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, where he worked as Clinical Fellow and Assistant Professor. Following a visiting research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania (2010), he joined Asahi University, serving as Lecturer (2019) and Associate Professor (2021). He currently holds a Part-time Lecturer position at Asahi University and Institute of Science Tokyo. His research focuses on Adhesive and Operative Dentistry.
Biography:
Dr Aovana Timmerman graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne and subsequently completed her RACDS fellowship and a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics. She has had extensive clinical, teaching and research experience, serving as a clinical demonstrator and examiner, and has published in peer-reviewed journals.

Recently, she was honoured as Specialist of the Year by the Australian Industry Awards, acknowledging her contribution to patient care, education, and professional collaboration.
Biography:
Dr Vicki Vlaskalic attended the University of Melbourne where she received both Bachelor of Dental Science and Master of Dental Science degrees. In 1997 as Assistant Professor at the Arthur Dugoni School of Dentistry San Francisco, she became co-investigator in the feasibility of the Invisalign appliance and co-published the first article on Invisalign in 2000. Since returning to Melbourne, she works in orthodontic specialty practice, is a clinical instructor at the University of Melbourne and continues to lecture world-wide.
Biography:
Dr Kalyan Voruganti qualified from Cardiff University in 2005 and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. An experienced multi-practice owner, he is a general dentist with interests in orthodontics, implants and mentoring young dentists. He is a former General Dental Residency (GDR) mentor, a past mentor with the University of Melbourne, teaches patient communication courses, and lectures for the Australian Dental Association. Kalyan is committed to clinical excellence and lifelong learning.
Biography:
Greer Williams is Director and Practice Manager at The Dental Surgery, Newstead, where she began her career as a trainee dental assistant in 2011. With qualifications in dental assisting and practice management, and currently completing a Bachelor of Business, Greer has led the development of award winning training and workforce strategies. She is passionate about building capable, confident teams through structured learning and strong workplace culture.
Biography:
Dr Reina Yang graduated from the University of Melbourne with Honours in 2013 and was awarded the Melbourne University National Scholarship during her studies. With an obsession for learning and a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry, she completed the Post Graduate Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics through the City of London Dental School as well as the Post Graduate Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry with the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners.

Reina has since started her training with Dr John Kois at the prestigious Kois Centre of Excellence in Seattle, which covers the latest advances in complex treatment planning of rehabilitation cases. She is passionate about sharing the knowledge she has learnt from all over the world and spreading the philosophy of doing day-to-day dentistry to a high standard and through a minimally invasive approach. She owns a practice with her husband in Surrey Hills, Melbourne and is a mum to daughter Isla.
Biography:
Tami Yap is an Associate Professor and Lead of Impact and Engagement at the Melbourne Dental School. As an Oral Medicine Specialist and Co-Lab Head of the Oral Medicine & Oral Cancer Group, her research focuses on the early detection of oral cancer. She holds clinical appointments at the Royal Melbourne, Alfred, and Royal Dental Hospitals. Tami is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Biography:
Michael Yoon is a specialist endodontist working in private practice at Melbourne Endodontics. He completed his specialist training in 2012 at the University of Melbourne, and he is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). Michael is a past-President and committee member of the ASE (Vic Branch). He continues to share his passion for endodontics by maintaining his regular teaching role at the University of Melbourne.

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Registered Sponsors and Exhibitors

The following companies are currently confirmed to attend the Exhibition. However, circumstances may result in changes as the Convention approaches.

 

Sponsors

Align Technology
Align Technology is the company behind Invisalign clear aligners, iTero intraoral scanners, exocad CAD/CAM software and Vivera retainers — trusted by dental professionals worldwide to deliver effective, modern orthodontic care.

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Dürr Dental
Dürr Dental has been a trusted partner to dental practices for over 85 years. Their range covers compressors, suction systems, digital imaging and hygiene products, with a presence in 174 countries.

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GC
GC is a Japanese dental company with a long history of putting quality first. Their product range covers restorative materials, adhesives, cements, preventive products and equipment — supporting clinicians across Australia and New Zealand through GC Australasia.

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Ivoclar
Ivoclar has been developing dental products since 1923, with a mission of making people smile. Their integrated systems support dentists and technicians across the full treatment workflow, from direct restoratives to digital prosthetics.

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Kuraray
Kuraray entered dentistry in 1973 and changed the game by developing the world’s first dental adhesive. Their products include the CLEARFIL and PANAVIA ranges. Noritake Dental has been shaping the world of dental ceramics since 1987, when they pioneered an entirely new category of veneering ceramics. They are both now part of Kuraray Noritake Dental.

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Oral-B
Oral-B is the world’s number one dentist-recommended toothbrush brand, with a comprehensive range of electric toothbrushes, replacement heads and oral care products trusted by patients and professionals alike.

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Performia
Performia helps practice owners and managers build great teams. Their Australian-based system provides hiring training, candidate evaluation tools, and a step-by-step process to attract and select the right people for your practice.

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Shining 3D Dental
Shining 3D Dental offers a complete digital workflow for modern dental practices — from intraoral scanners and facial scanners through to design software and 3D printers, all in one seamlessly integrated ecosystem.

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Solventum
Solventum, formerly 3M Health Care, brings over 70 years of innovation to dentistry. Their trusted product range includes Filtek composites, Scotchbond adhesives, RelyX cements and Clinpro preventive products.

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Exhibitors

A-dec
A-dec has been making dental equipment since 1964 and is consistently voted best in class by dentists worldwide. Their range covers chairs, delivery systems, lights, stools and cabinetry, all built to last.

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Acteon
Acteon is a French MedTech company that has been developing high-quality dental imaging, ultrasonic and piezoelectric technologies for over 40 years. Their product range covers digital imaging, intraoral cameras, ultrasonic scalers and surgical equipment, backed by a distribution network spanning 94 countries.

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Alldent
Alldent is a Melbourne-based dental equipment supplier and service provider covering sales, installation, autoclave validation, handpiece repairs and surgery design, with brands including A-dec, W&H and Acteon.

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Amalgadent
Australian-owned since 1991, Amalgadent is known as one of the most approachable suppliers of niche and specialty dental products, with a team that understands the biology, materials and chemistry behind what they sell.

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Andent
Andent is one of Australia’s leading dental laboratories, pioneering CAD/CAM and digital workflows with a 100% Australian-made guarantee on every restoration.

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Anthos
Anthos is Italy’s leading producer of dental chairs and treatment units, combining ergonomic design with state-of-the-art technology. Their range is designed to support clinicians through everything from everyday restorative work to complex implant and endodontic procedures, with options to suit every practice and budget.

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BOQ Specialist
BOQ Specialist has been the banking partner for medical, dental and veterinary professionals for over 30 years, offering tailored solutions from practice purchase loans and equipment finance through to everyday banking.

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Bryant Dental
Founded by dentists for dentists, Bryant Dental makes ergonomic loupes and headlights trusted by over 10,000 clinicians in 69 countries, with AI-assisted fitting and a 90-day trial.

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Buildmarque Commercial Interiors
Buildmarque is a Melbourne-based commercial fitout and construction company with over 18 years of experience, specialising in dental and medical practice design and build. They manage the entire process from concept design through to completion, handling compliance, construction and project management under one roof.

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Byron Medical
Byron Medical is a Brisbane-based Australian company providing premium dental loupes, loupe lights and mirrors, focused on enhancing precision and comfort for dental professionals.

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Carestream Dental
Carestream Dental provides a comprehensive suite of dental imaging systems and software, including intraoral sensors, 2D and 3D X-ray systems, and their industry-leading CS Imaging platform.

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Core Practice
Core Practice is Australia’s first truly cloud-based dental practice management software, built to manage appointments, patient records, invoicing and reporting from any device, anywhere.

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CoTreat AI
CoTreat AI is an Australian-owned clinical AI platform that combines human and artificial intelligence to deliver evidence-based findings for dental practitioners. It supports treatment planning, patient communication, X-ray analysis, transcription, and improving case acceptance — all designed specifically for the dental practice environment.

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Dental4web / Dental4windows
From Centaur Software, the team behind Dental4Windows — Australia’s most widely used dental practice management platform — Dental4Web is the modern cloud-based evolution trusted by over 4,000 practices.

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Defibrillators Australia
Defibrillators Australia supplies and supports AEDs and first aid kits across the country, helping workplaces and healthcare settings be prepared to respond to sudden cardiac arrest.

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Densol
DENSOL has been manufacturing and supplying premium, TGA-registered dental surgical instruments to Australian dentists since 2012, with a focus on precision, durability and affordability.

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Dentavision
Dentavision is a 100% Australian-owned full-service dental supply company that has been serving the profession since 1990, known for personalised service and a focus on quality products at competitive prices.

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Elite Projects
Elite Projects is a nationwide dental and healthcare fitout specialist with over 40 years of experience. Their team of designers, project managers and builders work with practices across Australia to deliver complete fitouts, refurbishments and retrofits — on time and on budget.

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Erskine Dental / Piksters
Founded in 1992 by Dr Craig Erskine-Smith, Erskine Dental is the Australian company behind Piksters — the country’s leading interdental brush — as well as a broad range of dental supplies distributed to over 25 countries.

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Fair Health Care Alliance
Fair Health Care Alliance is an independent Australian health insurance comparison service — and the only one recommended by the Australian Dental Association. They help patients find funds that pay fair rebates at any registered provider in Australia, not just preferred providers, with no ongoing marketing calls and no charge to patients.

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Garrison Dental Solutions
Founded by two dentists in 1997, Garrison Dental Solutions is the company behind the Composi-Tight sectional matrix system and a broad range of restorative dentistry products, now trusted in 150 countries.

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Guild Insurance
Guild Insurance is Australia’s leading insurer for allied healthcare professionals, with over 50 years of experience providing tailored professional indemnity and practice insurance solutions.

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Henry Schein
Henry Schein is Australia’s leading wholesaler to dentists and laboratories, stocking a comprehensive range of consumables, equipment, digital technology and dental specialties from the world’s top brands.

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Innodent
Innodent is an Australian-owned Melbourne-based dental distributor offering quality equipment, clear aligners, implants, digital products and dental lab supplies at competitive prices with same-day dispatch.

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Juma Projects
Juma Projects specialises in dental clinic fitouts across Melbourne, managing everything from design and construction through to plumbing and final finishes, with over 37 dental clinics completed.

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Mercury IT
Mercury IT has been partnering with dental practices for over 20 years, providing managed IT services tailored to the specific needs of dental clinics. From setting up new practice infrastructure to ongoing support, security, software integration and remote monitoring, they keep dental teams running smoothly.

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Mi-tec Medical Publishing
Mi-tec Medical Publishing has been producing peer-reviewed patient education materials for Australian healthcare professionals since 1991, including 31 ADA-endorsed dental patient information brochures to support the informed consent process.

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Moredent
Moredent is Australia’s largest company in the implantology field, built on three pillars: education, clinical support and solutions. Through their Dental and Implant Academy, they’ve trained over 4,500 clinicians, and their solutions team supports hundreds of implant cases each week from their Melbourne headquarters.

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Network Insurance House
Network Insurance House is an independent insurance brokerage and the sole distributor of PSA Insurance — the ADAVB’s exclusive general insurance partner. They’ve been providing tailored business and professional insurance solutions to Victoria’s dental community for over 20 years.

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NSK
NSK has been making precision dental handpieces and equipment since 1930, with a mission to protect healthy teeth worldwide. Their extensive product range covers air turbines, electric motors, scalers, surgical handpieces and endodontic systems, combining Japanese craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology.

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Orascoptic
Orascoptic has been making premium dental loupes and headlights for over 25 years. Every loupe is custom-built to the clinician using precise facial measurements, with award-winning optics trusted by dental professionals worldwide.

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Osseogroup
Osseogroup is Australia’s most technical medical device distributor, specialising in affordable digital dentistry — intraoral scanners, 3D printers, milling machines, CBCT, lasers, implants and more, all backed by hands-on training and in-clinic support.

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Paragon Care Dental
ParagonCare Dental brings over 100 years of healthcare experience to the dental supply space, with eight warehouses across Australia and New Zealand providing fast, reliable delivery of trusted dental consumables and products.

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Parker Healthcare
Founded in 1985, Parker Healthcare is a wholly Australian-owned medical supply company with offices across Australia and internationally. ISO 9001:2015 accredited, they supply a broad range of medical equipment and consumables across anaesthesia, respiratory care, neonatal and paediatric healthcare.

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Praktika
Praktika is a cloud-based dental practice management software developed in Melbourne by Lizard Software. Used by over 2,000 practices and 25,000 users across Australia and New Zealand, it offers online scheduling, patient records, HICAPS integration, reporting and unlimited user accounts — all with servers based in Australia.

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PSA Insurance
PSA Insurance is the endorsed and exclusive general insurance partner of the ADAVB, with over 100 years of history supporting Victoria’s dental profession with tailored practice and personal insurance solutions.

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SDI
SDI (Southern Dental Industries) is a proudly Australian company founded in 1972 and listed on the ASX, manufacturing specialist dental restorative materials — composites, adhesives, amalgams and whitening products — sold in over 100 countries worldwide.

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Supagas
Supagas is a leading Australian supplier of medical, industrial and specialty gases, including nitrous oxide, medical oxygen and medical air for dental practices. With distribution centres nationwide and a strong focus on safety and compliance, they keep dental surgeries supplied reliably and on time.

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Thryv
Thryv is an end-to-end business management platform built for small businesses, including dental practices. It brings together CRM, online appointment booking, automated reminders, invoicing, payment processing, reputation management and marketing tools into a single dashboard — so your team can spend less time on admin and more time with patients.

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Ultradent Products
Ultradent has been revolutionising dentistry since 1978, driven by a passion to improve oral health globally. Their comprehensive product range covers tooth whitening, bonding, composites, endodontics, tissue management and more — including the iconic Opalescence whitening system and VALO curing lights, available in Australia through their local team.

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VOCO
VOCO is a German family-owned dental company founded in 1981 and known as “The Dentalists”, producing over 100 premium dental materials — from composites and adhesives to preventive and prosthetic solutions — exported to 100 countries.

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Industry Partners

Invedent
BOQ
PSA
Guild
Moneywise