Thu 12 March 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Regulation of Non-Surgical Cosmetic Procedures
Find out about the two new DBA Guidelines for non-surgical cosmetic procedures.
Participants will gain a practical understanding of the new Guidelines and have a deeper an understanding of how the Dental Board of Australia may apply the Guidelines and the potential consequences of non-compliance.
Presented by Adj Ass Prof Ben Keith and Kellie Dell’Oro
CPD hours: 1 clinical hour
RSVP by 10/03/2026
Please note: After registering for this event, you will receive confirmation of registration. The zoom link will be sent to you with a reminder one day prior to the webinar.
Schedule
Speakers
Adj Assoc. Prof Ben Keith 
Adj Assoc. Prof Keith is the manager in the Clinical Input Service at Ahpra and a specialist policy advisor to the Dental Board of Australia. Ben has worked with Ahpra since 2013 and previously was a professional member at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal. From 2007 to 2013 Ben was the Clinical Director of Dentistry and Oral Health at La Trobe University, establishing Australia’s first rural dental and oral health school. Ben was Chair of the Continuing Professional Development Committee for eight years at the Australian Dental Association (Victorian Branch). Ben held a number of roles with ADA Committees in the Federal and Victorian branches as well as being a Council member of the Victorian Branch.
Kellie Dell’Oro | Principal Lawyer – Meridian Lawyers
Kellie Dell’Oro has more than 30 years of expertise in health law, representing healthcare providers across a broad spectrum of matters including litigated and non-litigated claims, disciplinary complaints, prosecutions, employment investigations, health fund audits, and coronial inquests. For many years, Kellie has partnered with the Australian Dental Association and leading dental insurers to provide trusted advice and support to dentists. Her experience also extends to acting for public and private hospitals in Victoria as well as representing medical practitioners and all allied health practitioners.
Beyond her dedicated client work, Kellie is a passionate advocate for education and industry improvement. She is the co-author of several risk management products and training programs, blending deep legal knowledge with a commitment to helping others. Kellie actively contributes to professional risk committees, including the Australian Dental Association, is a regular contributor to their industry publications, and regularly presents at health forums.
Kellie’s expertise has been consistently recognised in Best Lawyers Australia as a leading lawyer in Insurance Law since 2017 and in Medical Negligence since 2019. In the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers, Kellie was honoured as Lawyer of the Year, by her peers, for her work in Medical Negligence in Melbourne.
Facilitator:
Dr Nathan Phung
Nathan graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2016. He has worked in both public and private practices in Bentleigh and Essendon. He is heavily involved with the Australian Dental Association, serving on multiple committees, most recently being the chairman of the Continuing Professional Development committee.
Nathan has attended hundreds of hours of CPD courses ensuring he is well versed with all aspects of dentistry; including multiple ADA conventions, hands-on courses in Surgical and Restorative Dentistry and completing the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and University of Melbourne Surgical and Restorative implants course. Nathan prides himself on providing quality patient-centred conservative dentistry.
Nathan has enjoys connecting with the community with local kindergarten visits as well as helping out at the Pregnancy and Babies Expo. He has assisted the Royal Flying Doctors Service providing treatment to children and the elderly in aged care facilities. Nathan was also awarded the Colgate Travel award for his research into the links between gum disease and pregnancy.
Outside of dentistry, Nathan has travelled extensively and is keen to continue exploring the world. He is also an avid gardener, enjoys spending time outdoors, as well staying fit and healthy in the gym. His workouts help him burn off more calories to be able to enjoy Melbourne’s diverse food scene.
