WELCOME RECEPTION
Thursday 13 August
Location: Orange Regional Gallery
Time: 6:00pm
Start the convention on a high note with an unforgettable evening at the Orange Regional Gallery. Right in the heart of the city, this iconic venue has been showcasing vibrant exhibitions and inspiring programs since 1986. Surrounded by stunning modern and contemporary artworks from Australia and beyond, you’ll enjoy live music from the talented Orange Conservatorium of Music and sip on exceptional red, white, and rosé wines from Rikard Wines. Our Welcome Reception is more than just an opening night — it’s a celebration of creativity, culture, and the best local talent Orange has to offer.
GALA DINNER
Friday 14 August
Location: Banksia
Time: 6:30pm
Banksia is set to steal the spotlight on this unforgettable night, showcasing why it’s renowned as one of the region’s premier gastronomic destinations. Indulge in an extraordinary gala dinner where exquisite cuisine meets dazzling ambience, and celebrate all things dental in a magical winter wonderland setting. This is a night you won’t want to miss.
RECENT GRADUATES SOCIAL EVENT
Saturday 15 August
Location: TBA
Time: 6:00pm
Join your peers for an exclusive social networking event to cap off the Convention 2026 experience. Further details to come.
GOLF
Friday 14 August
Location: Duntryleague Golf Club
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Tee off with colleagues for an unforgettable 18-hole round at Duntryleague Golf Club – one of the region’s premier golfing destinations. Ranked among Australia’s top 100 courses and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, this experience is a highlight of our social program. It’s the perfect way to network, relax, and enjoy one of the many local attractions awaiting you during the Convention.
08.00-8.30
Registration open | Main Auditorium
08.30-8.40
Welcome to Country | Main Auditorium
08.40-9.00
Official Opening Ceremony | Main Auditorium
09.00-09.20
Dr Sara Amr
Sarah completed her studies at Charles Sturt University in 2022, graduating with a bachelor of Dental Science and achieving several academic awards including the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons prize. Sarah is the current chair of the ADA NSW Recent Graduates Committee and was inspired to study dentistry as she found healthcare to be a direct and impactful way to help people. Currently, she splits her time working between public and private clinics, and is completing her masters in research on assessing the risk of noise-induced hearing loss amongst dental practitioners.
9.20-9.30
William Rikard-Bell
Rikard Wines is a story of recovery and remarkable resilience. In 2008, winemaker William Rikard-Bell was caught in an explosion in the winery he worked at in the Hunter Valley, suffering third-degree burns to over 70% of his body.
Recovery from these life-threatening injuries sharpened Will’s focus, prompting a move to the cooler climate of Orange and the founding of his own winemaking business.
MAIN AUDITORIUM
SECOND AUDITORIUM
09.30-10.15
Dr Desmond Ong
BDSc(Hons), MDSc(Ortho), MOrthRCS(Ed), MRACDS(Ortho)
Clinical Academic in the Discipline of Orthodontics
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 Curriculum.
Many of Desmond’s peer-reviewed publications have focused on the various treatment options for compromised teeth and the benefits of interdisciplinary management for patients with advanced dental needs.
Desmond is also in full-time specialist orthodontic private practice in Townsville and a visiting specialist for Queensland Health in Brisbane.
Desmond is a past recipient of the Raj Prasad Award from the Australian Society of Orthodontists (SA) and the Emerging Lecturer Award from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Main auditorium | 09.30-10.15
Second auditorium | 09.30-10.15
10:15-10.45
Morning break
10.45-11.30
Dr Suma Sukamar
Main auditorium | 10.45-11.30
Second auditorium | 10.45-11.30
11.30-12.15
Main auditorium | 11.45-12.30
Dr James Wealleans
Second auditorium | 11.45-12.30
12.15-13.15
Lunch
13.15-14.00
Main auditorium | 13.15-14.00
Dr Arosha Weerakon
Second auditorium | 13.15-14.00
14.00-14.45
Main auditorium | 14.00-14.45
Dr Lakshmi Boyapati
Second auditorium | 14.00-14.45
14.45-13.30
Main auditorium | 14.45-13.30
Dr Tom Giblin
Second auditorium | 14.45-13.30
15.30-16.00
Afternoon break
16.00-16.45
Main auditorium session closed
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Second auditorium | 16.00-16.45
16.45-17.30
Main auditorium session closed
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Second auditorium | 16.45-17.30
17.30
Main auditorium session closed
Second auditorium session closed
18.00
Gala Dinner
SAME STYLE AS TAB ONE
WELCOME RECEPTION
Thursday 13 August
Location: Orange Regional Gallery
Time: 6:00pm
Start the convention on a high note with an unforgettable evening at the Orange Regional Gallery. Right in the heart of the city, this iconic venue has been showcasing vibrant exhibitions and inspiring programs since 1986. Surrounded by stunning modern and contemporary artworks from Australia and beyond, you’ll enjoy live music from the talented Orange Conservatorium of Music and sip on exceptional red, white, and rosé wines from Rikard Wines. Our Welcome Reception is more than just an opening night — it’s a celebration of creativity, culture, and the best local talent Orange has to offer.
GALA DINNER
Friday 14 August
Location: Bansksia
Time: 6:30pm
Banksia is set to steal the spotlight on this unforgettable night, showcasing why it’s renowned as one of the region’s premier gastronomic destinations. Indulge in an extraordinary gala dinner where exquisite cuisine meets dazzling ambience, and celebrate all things dental in a magical winter wonderland setting. This is a night you won’t want to miss.
RECENT GRADUATES SOCIAL EVENT
Saturday 15 August
Location: TBA
Time: 6:00pm
Join your peers for an exclusive social networking event to cap off the Convention 2026 experience. Further details to come.
GOLF
Friday 14 August
Location: Duntryleague Golf Club
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Tee off with colleagues for an unforgettable 18-hole round at Duntryleague Golf Club – one of the region’s premier golfing destinations. Ranked among Australia’s top 100 courses and surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens, this experience is a highlight of our social program. It’s the perfect way to network, relax, and enjoy one of the many local attractions awaiting you during the Convention.
07:30-08.00
Registration open | Main Auditorium
08.00-8.10
Welcome to Country | Main Auditorium
08.10-8.30
Official Opening Ceremony | Main Auditorium
08.30-08.50
Annie Praed Oration | Main Auditorium
Sarah completed her studies at Charles Sturt University in 2022, graduating with a bachelor of Dental Science and achieving several academic awards including the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons prize. Sarah is the current chair of the ADA NSW Recent Graduates Committee and was inspired to study dentistry as she found healthcare to be a direct and impactful way to help people. Currently, she splits her time working between public and private clinics, and is completing her masters in research on assessing the risk of noise-induced hearing loss amongst dental practitioners.
08.50-09.10
Keynote speaker| Main Auditorium
Rikard Wines is a story of recovery and remarkable resilience. In 2008, winemaker William Rikard-Bell was caught in an explosion in the winery he worked at in the Hunter Valley, suffering third-degree burns to over 70% of his body.
Recovery from these life-threatening injuries sharpened Will’s focus, prompting a move to the cooler climate of Orange and the founding of his own winemaking business.
MAIN AUDITORIUM
SECOND AUDITORIUM
09.10-10.00
Dr Desmond Ong
BDSc(Hons), MDSc(Ortho), MOrthRCS(Ed), MRACDS(Ortho)
Clinical Academic in the Discipline of Orthodontics
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 Curriculum.
Many of Desmond’s peer-reviewed publications have focused on the various treatment options for compromised teeth and the benefits of interdisciplinary management for patients with advanced dental needs.
Desmond is also in full-time specialist orthodontic private practice in Townsville and a visiting specialist for Queensland Health in Brisbane.
Desmond is a past recipient of the Raj Prasad Award from the Australian Society of Orthodontists (SA) and the Emerging Lecturer Award from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.
Main auditorium
09.10-10.00
10:30-11.00
Morning break
11:30-12.00
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Presenter Name one. Presenter Name two. Presenter Name three. Presenter Name four
Endodontics
Room name here
11.30-12-00
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Insert very long Dr Long Name here
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Presenter Name one. Presenter Name two. Presenter Name three. Presenter Name four
Endodontics
Room name here
11.30-12.00
SAME STYLE AS TAB ONE
