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ANZSPD WA Scientific Meeting 2026
About
Overview
Featuring an exciting line up of speakers from paediatric dentistry, dento-legal practice, oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics, the day will provide practical insights, challenging cases and different perspectives relevant to everyday practice.
Whether you work in paediatric dentistry or across the broader dental profession, this meeting promises plenty of clinical pearls, thought provoking discussion and practical strategies for when the unexpected happens.
What to expect
- A full day of engaging scientific presentations
- Interdisciplinary perspectives and challenging clinical cases
- Practical approaches to recognising and managing complications
- Discussion of red flags and risk
- Strategies for navigating unexpected clinical situations
🎓 6.5 hours CPD
Come prepared to expect the unexpected.
When
Saturday 24th October, 2026 Registration: 8:30am – 9:00am Scientific Program : 9:00am-5:00pmWhere
The University Club of Western Australia, Hackett Drive, CRAWLEY, WA, 6009More Information
Registration Costs:
| ANZSPD Member –Dentist | $500 |
| ANZSPD Member – OHT/DT/Auxiliary/Other | $400 |
| Non-Member – Dentist | $600 |
| Non-Member – OHT/DT/Auxiliary/Other | $450 |
| Student (Dental/OHT/DCD/HDR) | $100 |
| ANZSPD WA / Federal Life Member | Free |
Agenda:
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM – Registration
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM – Dr Kelly Oliver, Paediatric dentist
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM – Dr Colm Harney, Dentolegal consultant
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM – Morning tea
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Dr Adelaide Withers, Respiratory and Sleep Paediatrician
12:00 PM – 01:00 PM – Dr Stewart Denize, Orthodontist
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM – Lunch
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM – Dr Jacinta Vu, Oral medicine specialist
03:00 PM – 03:45 PM – Dr David Thean, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
03:45 PM – 04:00 PM – Afternoon tea
04:00 PM – 04:15 PM – Dr Lisa Bowdin, Paediatric dentist
04:15 PM – 04:40 PM – Dr John Owen, Orthodontist
04:40 PM – 05:00 PM – Dr Jilen Patel, Paediatric dentist