[vc_row][vc_column][om_reduce_space height=”2em”][vc_single_image image=”629″ remove_margins=”yes”][vc_custom_heading text=”PRESENTERS” uppercase=”yes” text_additional=”JOIN THE EXPERTS AT DU2026″ add_shadow_text=”yes” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:center|color:%234b5cf4″ css_animation=”custom” shadow_text=”EVENT SPEAKERS”][om_reduce_space height=”1em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_hoverbox image=”524″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”PROF RICHARD LOGAN” hover_background_color=”black”]<\/p>\n
DENTAL UPDATE 2026 [\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”633″][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][vc_column_text]THAT WASN\u2019T THE DIAGNOSIS I WAS EXPECTING! <\/strong> Professor Richard Logan<\/strong> is the Dean and Head of the Adelaide Dental School. He completed his post-graduate training in Oral Pathology in 1998 at The University of Adelaide and gained his PhD in 2008. In 2007, he completed the Fellowship examination in Oral Pathology with the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. His main research interest is in regard to toxicities of cancer treatment, particularly the pathobiology of alimentary tract mucositis. Internationally, he is a member of the Mucositis Study Group of the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer and recently he has been involved in the development of updated international guidelines for mucositis management. He has engaged widely with both the dental and medical professions. He is past President of the International Society of Oral Oncology and is previous Chair of the Faculty of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia. Richard is currently a practitioner member of the Dental Board of Australia and also chairs the Board\u2019s Equivalence Assessment Panels for internationally qualified dental specialists. In addition to his academic role, Richard is also a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology at Clinpath Laboratories, Adelaide, South Australia.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_hoverbox image=”536″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”DR DAVID ROBERTS” hover_background_color=”black”]<\/p>\n DENTAL UPDATE 2026 [\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”636″][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][vc_column_text]DIGITAL, CADCAM AND IN HOUSE PRODUCTION – WOULD I, COULD I & SHOULD I?<\/strong> Dr David Roberts<\/strong> is a past President of the Queensland branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society, the Australian Osseointergration Society and the current president of the Bennett Movement Dental Study Club. David completed his Bachelor qualification in 1991, graduating with first class honors and four academic awards in his final year. Prior to this he had accepted a commission from the Royal Australian Navy and on graduation took up his position as a Dental officer and served at numerous locations in Australia and with the United Nations in Rwanda. David commenced his full time Masters study in 1996 and graduated in 1998. After completing his specialist training he served his remaining time with the Navy in Canberra and Brisbane. David has been an examiner and lecturer at both undergraduate and postgraduate level at the University of Queensland Dental School and the Griffith University Dental School and he has lectured extensively on Prosthodontics and Dental Implants throughout Australia and internationally. Since 2000, he has conducted a Specialist Prosthodontic practice in South Brisbane and Camp Hill and he has a special interest in full arch implant supported restorations and CADCAM integration in Prosthodontics.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_hoverbox image=”518″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”PROF VESNA MILETIC” hover_background_color=”black”]<\/p>\n DENTAL UPDATE 2026 [\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”634″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n DEEP CARIES MANAGEMENT \u2013 DECISION MAKING, PROTOCOLS, MATERIALS & PRACTICAL SOLUTIONS<\/strong> LESS IS MORE – PRACTICAL MINIMUM INTERVENTION DENTISTRY FOR EVERYDAY PRACTICE<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prof Vesna Miletic<\/strong> is the Director of Restorative Dentistry and Director of Academic Career Development at the University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health, Sydney Dental School. Prof. Miletic is also Adjunct Senior Scientist at The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, The Houston Center for Biomaterials and Biomimetics (USA) and Visiting Professor at University of Belgrade School of Dental Medicine (Serbia). She has more than 20 years of clinical practice, research and teaching in dentistry, particularly restorative dentistry and endodontics. Her research interests involve all aspects of restorative dental materials and more recently innovations in dental education. Prof Miletic has more than 100 bibliographic references (scientific papers, book chapters, conference presentations, invited talks), co-authored 4 national patents and supervised 9 completed PhD and 1 MPhil theses. She is currently supervising 6 HDR students. Prof Miletic is an expert evaluator for the European Research Agency and editorial board member in three leading dental journals. She is also Fellow of the Academy of Dental Materials (FADM) and Senior Fellow of Advanced HE (SFHEA). She was awarded several international and national awards for excellence, including the IADR Centennial Emerging Leader Award in 2020.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_hoverbox image=”539″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”PROF BERNARD KOONG” hover_background_color=”black”]<\/p>\n DENTAL UPDATE 2026 [\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”637″][vc_empty_space height=”22px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n UNPACKING PARLS AND TMJ DISEASES – RADIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC CLARITY IN DAILY PRACTICE<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”62px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Professor Bernard Koong<\/strong> is a founding partner of Envision Medical Imaging in Western Australia, a fully comprehensive radiology practice. He has a long history of teaching oral and maxillofacial radiology at several universities, including The University of Western Australia, The university of Sydney, The University of Hong Kong and Griffith University. He also contributed to training the Western Australian radiology registrars of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists. As an invited speaker, Bernard has presented more than 150 lectures to the dental and medical professions across internationally. He was Vice Chairman and member of the Scientific Committee of the 33rd ADA Congress. Bernard is author of the Atlas of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (Wiley-Blackwell 2017). He is also author of the radiology chapter of the 6th edition of Lindhe and Lang\u2019s Clinical Periodontology and Implant Dentistry (Wiley-Blackwell, 2015). He is a contributing author for Zygomatic Implants (Springer 2020) and the Glossary of Preventive Dentistry and Periodontology (Quintessence Publishing 2015). Bernard has also authored several other publications, including articles for various professional Australian and international organisations, which included the radiology guide for the Australian Dental Association (2019). Bernard was the inaugural President of the Australian Academy of Dento-maxillofacial Radiology (2019). Bernard completed his specialist training with the world-renowned Professor Michael Pharoah at the University of Toronto, where he was the first oral and maxillofacial radiology registrar to win the prestigious Harron Award and Scholarship. It included training at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_empty_space height=”30px”][vc_hoverbox image=”534″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”A\/PROF DANIELLE LAYTON” hover_background_color=”black”]<\/p>\n DENTAL UPDATE 2026 [\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”635″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n NAVIGATING COMPLEXITY IN MULTI UNIT IMPLANT PROSTHESES – THE GAME OF RISK<\/strong> THE X FACTOR IN PROSTHODONTICS: GENETIC CONSIDERATIONS WHEN CARING FOR FEMALE PATIENTS<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][om_reduce_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]Adj A\/Prof Danielle Layton<\/strong> is a prosthodontist in Brisbane, Australia. She has degrees from the University of Queensland (Bachelor of Dental Science, honours, University Medal 2000), University of Sydney (Master of Dental Science, honours, 2005) and Oxford University (Master of Science 2011, Doctor of Philosophy 2015). In addition to multiple other voluntary roles, Dr. Layton is Editor of the Glossary of Prosthodontic Terms, Academy of Prosthodontists, USA; a Board Member, International College of Prosthodontics; a Board Member, Academy of Prosthodontics; on the Standards Examinations Committee, Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontist; and is on the Scientific Committee, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr Layton is an internationally recognised expert in the field of prosthodontics, methodology and biostatistics.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_hoverbox image=”537″ primary_title=”” hover_title=”PROF IAN MEYERS” hover_background_color=”black”]<\/p>\n DENTAL UPDATE 2026 [\/vc_hoverbox][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_single_image image=”632″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n COMPOSITE REHABILITATION OPTIONS TO RESTORE THE WORN DENTITION<\/strong> MANAGEMENT OF COMPROMISED TEETH – WORKING OUT WHICH TEETH, WHEN & WITH WHAT TO RESTORE<\/strong> [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Professor Ian Meyers OAM<\/strong> is a general dental practitioner and honorary professor at The University of Queensland School of Dentistry. Over the last forty years he has been involved in dental research, clinical dentistry, private practice, university and hospital based dental clinics and been a director and board member of numerous dental associations and colleges. His previous positions include being appointed as the inaugural Colgate Chair of Dental General Practice Dentistry, Chief Dental Officer for Queensland Health, President of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Dental Association, and CEO of the Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch. He is a Fellow and past president of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, President of Section VIII of the International College of Dentists, and is a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Professor Meyers was a long standing member of the ADA Dental Instruments, Materials and Equipment Committee and remains a member of the editorial board of The Australian Dental Journal and several other international journals. He is an external examiner at several dental schools and examiner for the Australian Dental Council. Throughout his career as an academic and clinician Ian has developed extensive experience in comprehensive patient care, diagnosis and management of worn and broken down dentition, geriatric and aged care dentistry, adhesive restorative dentistry and dental materials, and the management of patient\u2019s in general dental practice through minimum intervention dentistry. He has lectured extensively on these topics both nationally and internationally.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”2em”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row bg_color=”#ffffff”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1762400152626{border-top-width: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;border-left-width: 0px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;border-left-color: #ffffff !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;border-top-color: #ffffff !important;border-bottom-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1762399992262{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”]<\/p>\n
\nDAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Clinical presentation & diagnosis of potentially malignant disorders
\n\u2022 When are further investigations indicated
\n\u2022 What factors impact on the usefulness of biopsies?
\n\u2022 How to manage lesions and what\u2019s the risk?
\n\u2022 What considerations are needed from a clinical perspective for accurate diagnosis
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\nDAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 How digital dentistry can make great dentistry better
\n\u2022 Pros and cons of adding in house production to your clinic
\n\u2022 Scanning techniques for single units to full arch
\n\u2022 Digital dentistry for implant planning and placement including surgical guide design
\n\u2022 Progress and changes in equipment over the past decade
\n\u2022 The digital revolution – where to next
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\nDAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Clinical decision-making: when to preserve the pulp vs. proceed to RCT
\n\u2022 Stepwise vs. selective caries removal: evidence-based protocols
\n\u2022 Pulp protection and vital pulp therapy (VPT) materials
\n\u2022 Clinical techniques: layering, sealing, and restoration longevity
\n\u2022 Common pitfalls and practical tips for success<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Foundations of Minimum Intervention Dentistry (MID)
\n\u2022 Caries detection and risk assessment made simple
\n\u2022 Non-invasive and micro-invasive caries management
\n\u2022 Minimum intervention dentistry is different stages of tooth conservation
\n\u2022 MID as a practice differentiator<\/p>\n
\nDAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Periapical radiolucencies (PARLs) – are they always inflammatory?
\n\u2022 How to radiologically differentiate inflammatory lesions from other pathoses to mitigate the risk of misdiagnosis and delayed management, especially malignant lesions
\n\u2022 Radiological examination of the TMJ – OPGs, cone beam CT, multi-slice CT & MRIs. When, what & why?
\n\u2022 Common and less common TMJ diseases and a review of TMJ anatomy
\n\u2022 A large selection of cases will be used to explore & highlight the strengths and limitations of the various imaging techniques as well as the interpretation of disease
\n\u2022 Contrasting the key radiologic features of dento-alveolar inflammatory lesions with those of other pathoses<\/p>\n
\nDAY 1<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Exploring the \u201cwho, what, how, when and why\u201d – of the impacts of risks on outcomes in patients being rehabilitated with multi-unit implant prostheses
\n\u2022 For individual patients, when can risks be avoided, accepted, reduced or transferred
\n\u2022 How understanding & managing risks & hazards can minimise failures & increase patient satisfaction
\n\u2022 Patient characteristics, component limitations & clinician decisions all influence treatment success or failure
\n\u2022 Risk assessment is probabilistic, it is neither binary nor absolute \u2014 complicating patient care decisions<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 How the X-Chromosome can have surprising impacts on health, disease and treatment outcomes for our female prosthodontic patients
\n\u2022 Why the immense size of the X-Chromosome (~1000 genes) compared with the Y-Chromosome (~80 genes) can impact on patient care
\n\u2022 How the apparent \u201csuper health\u201d of longevity and disease survival can be both an advantage and a disadvantage
\n\u2022 Understanding the X Factor helps us plan prosthodontic treatments better: tailoring care, anticipating risks, and setting realistic expectations<\/p>\n
\nDAY 2<\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Assessment of tooth wear and determining the appropriate restorative interventions
\n\u2022 Implementing minimally invasive restorative management strategies
\n\u2022 Composite restorative materials and the techniques for restoration
\n\u2022 Using analogue and digital pathways for simplification of restorations
\n\u2022 Implementing the \u2018copy and paste\u2019 concept using injection moulding techniques
\n\u2022 Evaluating outcomes and the ongoing maintenance requirements<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Assessment of compromised teeth and determining the retain or replace options
\n\u2022 Restorative solutions for weakened, cracked and fractured teeth
\n\u2022 Fibre reinforced materials to strengthen and enhance both restoration and tooth
\n\u2022 Restorative techniques for deep interproximal, and subgingival margin
\n\u2022 Stabilisation and restoration of root surfaces and root surface caries
\n\u2022 Implementing maintenance strategies for the heavily restored and compromised dentition<\/p>\n