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.
Schedule
The following programme is currently confirmed for Convention. However, circumstances may result in changes to the programme as Convention approaches.
Stream Key
Endodontics Restorative / Prosthodontics Periodontics / Implants Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine and Special Needs Practice Management Orthodontics / Paedodontics Graduate Pathway Guild Insurance
President's Address and Welcome to Country
Make your clinical expertise count: How practice-based research can reshape the future of dentistry
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
Likes, Shares and Legalities: Social Media Privacy
Ms Sharon McMillan
General Anaesthesia as a Last Resort in Paediatric Patients
Dr Vanessa Cho
Speaker TBC — Dr Andrea Shepperson
Session 2
Biological and aesthetic complications of implants: a periodontist's perspective
Dr Simon Hinckfuss
Jaw-Dropping Advances: The Truth, the Trends & the Tech of Orthognathic Surgery
Dr Sophia Richardson
Happy Dentistry, Happy Life: a reframe on reclaiming your time & energy
Dr Tiffany Chen
🍽 Lunch
Session 1
The Long Game: Periodontal Principles for Implant Success
Dr Alen Rahulan
Tooth Wear and Parafunctional Habits in the Paediatric Patient
Dr Raksha Baskar
Adhesive Dentistry in the Digital Age: Choosing the Right Materials and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Dr Tomohiro Takagaki
Guarding the Smile – Why we do, what we do, in dental IPC
A/Prof Sharon Liberali
Session 2
Taming the Algorithm: AI in Endodontics
Dr Daniel Felman
Soft tissue reconstruction – managing periodontal and peri-implant defects
Dr Gabriel Rodriguez-Ortiz
Incorporating aesthetic dentistry into practice, not into business
Dr Kunal Pandya
Speaker TBC — 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
Future‑Ready Dental Teams: How vocational education and capability will shape the workforce of tomorrow
Ms Greer Williams
“Picked Up in the Playground” — Viral, bacterial and fungal infections in children
A/Prof Tami Yap
AI, Ethics, and the Clinician: Staying in Control in a Technology-Driven Healthcare World
Dr Dilhan Rajasingham
Why research matters for clinicians' practice
Prof Roy Judge
☕ Morning Tea
Session 1
Are we too quick to extract? Advanced Periodontal Treatment Planning
Dr Alex Khominsky
An update on approaches to cleaning the root canal system
Dr Francis Chan
AI advancements in Orthodontic Practice
A/Prof Jonathan Rooke
Session 2
Predicting Outcomes in Endodontics and Post-Treatment Patient Care
Dr Aovanna Timmerman
Persistent Toothache Unravelled: Beyond Odontogenic Pain
A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramaniam
Restorative techniques for enamel defects
Dr Stephanie Shields
Surgical Guides – Avoiding over-dependence and understanding limitations
Dr Luan Ngo
🍽 Lunch
Session 1
Managing the Unexpected in Endodontics
Dr Michael Yoon
Dual Lingual: How to Speak Dentistry in AI
Dr Rishi Ramani
Digital Orthodontics: Scanning, Simulation and Communication
Dr Vicki Vlaskalic
The Final Touch: Restorative Finishing After Aligner Therapy
Dr Reina Yang
Session 2
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 Becky Chen & Dr Kalyan Voruganti
Zirconia as a Biomaterial for Implant-Supported Long Span and Full-Arch Prostheses
A/Prof Max Guazzato
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
Dr Anik Saha
Session 2
Financial Future of Dentistry
Mr Albert Gigl
Recent Graduate and Student Night
This program is subject to change