Speakers

Martin Gale is a qualified dentist who graduated from The University of Newcastle, UK in 1989. He worked in general dental practice for several years before completing a PhD in restorative dentistry at The University of Hong Kong in 1997. Martin acquired the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons fellowship in 1998 and later completed a masters program in endodontics at The University of Melbourne in 2000. Since then, Dr Gale has been working as a specialist endodontist in Ivanhoe, Melbourne, while continuing his research.

He has coded a software application that collects and predicts the infection status of pulp spaces from clinical and radiographic signs. The software uses a machine learning technique with a proprietary neural network. Dr Gale continues to research the further implementation of artificial intelligence into dentistry.

Dr Gale is a committee member for the Australian Society of Endodontology (Victorian Branch) and for the Federal ADA’s Dental Informatics and Digital Health Committee (DIDHC). More recently, he has been invited to a working group at the International Standards Organisation (ISO). This working group is developing an ISO standard for diagnosing two-dimensional dental radiographs by artificial intelligence. Dr Gale enjoys full-time clinical endodontic specialist practice in Ivanhoe, Melbourne. He also mentors final-year dental students for the University of Melbourne and new dental graduates for the ADA Victoria Branch.

Senior Lecturer – Discipline Lead and Coordinator of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) (Orthodontics) and Post-Graduate Supervisor of DClinDent (Orthodontics) at the University of Sydney School of Dentistry

Dr Narayan Gandedkar is a Senior Lecturer and serves as the Discipline Lead and Coordinator of Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) (Orthodontics), and Post-Graduate Supervisor of DClinDent (Orthodontics) at the School of Dentistry, University of Sydney. He is also the Facilitator/Course Director for Orthodontics Courses 1, 2, and 3 (Sydney Health Executive Education – UniSyd ).

Dr Gandedkar is certified by the Australasian Orthodontic Board (ABO) and is a member of ADA NSW branch and Academic membership of Australian Society of Orthodontists (ASO). He serves as the Associate Editor of Seminars in Orthodontics, APOS-Journal and Editorial Board Member of Thai Orthodontic Journal and JIOS, and also reviews for over fourteen speciality-based international journals.

Dr Gandedkar has conducted more than twenty-five workshops in Orthognathic Surgery, Craniofacial Orthodontics, and has delivered over thirty-five presentations as an Invited Speaker/Oral Presenter at the American Association of Orthodontists meeting (AAO) (USA), The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association ACPA (USA), India, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Bangladesh, and other countries.

He has published over sixty-five international papers/book chapters and co-authored a textbook titled “Surgery-First Orthodontic Management: A Clinical Guide to a New Treatment Approach”, published by Springer International, Switzerland in 2019. He has also written several international book chapters, including one for Mosby, Elsevier, edited by M. Papadopoulos (Aristotle University, Greece).

Specialist Prosthodontist

BDS Hons (SYD), Grad Dip Clin Dent (Oral Implants) (SYD), M. Clin. Dent. (Pros) (LON), D. Clin. Dent. (Pros) (SYD), MRACDS (Pros), FPFA, FACD, FCGDent

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, a Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics with Distinction from the University of London and Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney. He is Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, Special Field Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Prosthodontics and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists.

Dr Ho lectures extensively on aesthetic and implant dentistry both nationally and internationally. He is a visiting lecturer to the postgraduate programs at the University of Sydney, Adjunct Associate Clinical Professor at University of Puthisastra, Faculty member of the Global Institute for Dental Education and Visiting Lecturer at Kings College London, United Kingdom. He is Head of School of Postgraduate Dentistry at the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners. He is author of numerous publications, as well as Editor of the Wiley textbook “Practical Procedures in Aesthetic Dentistry” and “Practical Procedures in Implant Dentistry”.

Special Needs Dentist

BDS, DClinDent(SND), FRACDS(GDP), MRACDS(SND), DipDemCare

Following several years working in general dental practice and tertiary referral dental hospitals in NSW, Zanab pursued her passion and completed the DClinDent in Special Needs Dentistry with The University of Sydney. With more than ten years of clinical experience in the field of Special Needs Dentistry, she currently works in the public sector as a dental specialist in Special Needs Dentistry at Campbelltown Hospital and in private practice on the Central Coast. Zanab enjoys teaching and sharing her expertise through mentoring and guiding general dentists and oral health therapists in the fundamentals of special needs dentistry practice and has presented at various national and international conferences. Zanab is an active member of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Special Needs Dentistry, the Australian Society of Special Care in Dentistry, and the International Association of Disability and Oral Health. She has attained a Fellowship with the Royal College of Dental Surgeons and is the current secretary for the RACDS NSW/ACT regional committee. Outside of work, Zanab is currently busy pursuing a full-time PhD in the field of bariatric dentistry.

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Sydney

Tim is a qualified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with additional fellowship training in the removal and reconstruction of head and neck pathology. He is based at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse Hospital and started the regional head and neck service to Nowra in 2023. He has a strong interest in education, holding several positions on the RACDS committees and founded the weekly teaching program for Australian and New Zealand trainees.

DocMedDent, GCClinDent, MDSc, Phd, MRACDS, FPFA, FICD, FITI

University of Queensland, University of Sydney, Australia. University of Otago, New Zealand

Tino is a clinician, teacher, mentor, and clinical researcher. He was awarded the 2021 Australian Dental Association (ADA) Service Medallion Award for “his contribution to clinical periodontics, periodontal research and dedication to teaching”.

Tino holds a Clinical Associate Professor position at the Periodontal Post-Graduate Department at the University of Sydney, University of Queensland, and Otago University. His publications dealt with periodontal prognostication, Periodontal Medicine (correlating Periodontitis to Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diabetes Mellitus, and other systemic inflammation), mucogingival surgical techniques and bone regeneration. His Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) topic was on regenerative management of peri-implantitis and management of recession around teeth and implants using autogenous and alternative tissues with biologically active products.

He is the President of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP 2024-2026). He is the founding President of the Filipino-Australian Dental Association (FADA), a group that supports Filipinos and promotes Filipino culture in Australia. FADA also organises dental symposiums and charity missions to remote areas of Australia and the Philippines. He is the Chair of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS)-NSW. He is twice the recipient of the National and Health Medical Research Council Scholarship (NHMRC, 1998 and 2011). His clinical research on maxillary anterior ridge preservation won Best Clinical Research at the 2021 Osteology World Symposium.

Co-Founder of Zentistry™

Vicky is an award-winning catalyst for transformation in healthcare, wellness, and leadership. As an entrepreneurial dentist, investor, and the lead life elevation coach at Above It®, she has a profound impact on health and wellness. Vicky is also a seasoned practice owner and the co-founder of Zentistry™, a platform dedicated to business, self-wellness, and creating a life by design.

With a visionary approach, Vicky has transformed over 10,000 lives through her unique methods. She has successfully launched three start-up dental practices, demonstrating her ability to integrate professional excellence with a balanced work-life philosophy. Her leadership is defined by resilience and innovation, guiding health professionals towards unparalleled personal and professional growth.

Certified as a brain-based coach by the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI), Vicky excels in influential communication and wellness technology. She empowers individuals and teams to elevate their businesses, ensuring they thrive in their careers while maintaining harmony in their personal lives. As a thought leader, Vicky’s guidance is instrumental in helping health professionals regain control, efficiency, and motivation, leading them to achieve sustainable success and enhanced well-being.

In addition to her professional achievements, Vicky is a dedicated wife and mum of three. She has also served as a hospital, locum pharmacist and rural dentist in Coonabarabran, bringing a wealth of diverse experience to her multifaceted career. Vicky is passionate about community education and frequently conducts dental talks for primary school children, facilitating early awareness and promoting oral health from a young age.

Dr Vicki Rozos graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1992. She is an experienced general dentist with a career spanning 30 years in private practice.

Vicki has served as a Peer Advisor with the Advisory Services of the ADA NSW Branch for over 12 years. During this time, she has been dedicated to improving the outcomes and success of dental practitioners. Vicki’s primary focus lies in providing tailored risk management dentolegal advice and support to dentists through individualised one-on-one consultations. She has extensive experience managing both regulatory matters and civil complaints. Vicki advises and guides practitioners when responding to audits by the Dental Council, Medicare and Private Health Insurers.

Recognised for her contributions to the field, Vicki is an honorary fellow of esteemed organisations such as the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the Academy of Dentistry International, and the International College of Dentists. Her extensive involvement includes serving as the co-chair of the Clinical Council for WentWest, demonstrating her commitment to shaping dental care delivery in western Sydney.

Robert Santosa graduated with a BDS from the University of Adelaide in 1996 and completed a Master of Dental Science in Prosthodontics from The University of Sydney in 2001. In 2002 he was the recipient of an ITI scholarship at the University of Florida, Gainesville USA. For the past 20+ years, he works as a private specialist prosthodontist in Sydney with an emphasis on implant dentistry.
Robert has served as Past President of the Australasian Osseointegration Society (NSW Branch) and in various positions within the ITI Australasian Section Leadership Team, including the Section Chair. He is a reviewer for the International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants (JOMI) and Clinical Oral Implant Research (COIR), and lectures widely nationally and overseas. Robert is a Fellow of the ITI, a Fellow of Pierre Fauchard Academy, a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International, a Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Pros) and a Fellow off the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists.