Eliza Collins - Oral Health Therapist 

Eliza Collins is an oral health therapist and researcher, with a focus on Indigenous health equity and culturally safe dental practice. She has collaborated with Aboriginal communities in Northeast Arnhem Land and regional Victoria, and is interested in translating research into more Culturally Safe and responsive dental care.

Dr Ahmed El-Hadidi - Periodontist 

Periodontist After graduating in Cairo and practicing general dentistry for 15 years across Launceston, Sydney, and Melbourne, Ahmed pursued his passion for periodontics and implant dentistry by completing a specialty degree at the University of Melbourne. His specialized research focuses on identifying DNA mutations associated with periodontal disease to help build patient susceptibility profiles and deliver tailored, precision-based care. Dedicated to continuous professional development, Ahmed also maintains active memberships with the ADA, AOS, ASP , and ITI to stay at the forefront of his field.

Dr Hajer Derbi -  Special Needs Dentist BDS, MDSc, DCD(SND),GCUT,FSCD, 

Dr. Hajer Derbi is a distinguished specialist in Special Needs Dentistry and a former Convenor of the Special Needs Dentistry Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) program at the University of Melbourne, Australia. She earned her Bachelor of Dentistry and Oral Surgery from Tripoli University, Libya, before pursuing postgraduate studies in Australia. Dr. Derbi completed a Master’s degree at the University of Western Australia and a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Special Needs Dentistry at the University of Melbourne. Her professional achievements include the prestigious Special Care Dentistry Association Fellowship, the International Association of Disability and Oral Health Fellowship, and membership in the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr. Derbi is deeply committedto advancing knowledge in Special Needs Dentistry through both teaching and research. Dr. Derbi’s areas of expertise include the oral health of patients with intellectual and physical disabilities, the development of oral health services, oral health promotion for special needs patients, epidemiology, teaching, dental oncology, osteoradionecrosis, and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws. She has presented her work at numerous national and international conferences and workshops and has actively contributed to various professional committees. Her research has been showcased at international forums and published in peer-reviewed journals both in Australia and abroad. Currently, Dr. Derbi is pursuing her PhD, exploring the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in dentistry, while continuing her clinical practice at her own clinic, All Ability dental. She remains dedicated to creating an inclusive society in which every individual has equitable access to oral healthcare. Dr. Derbi strongly believes in the right of every person to live a full and dignified life, with the ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her children.

Dr Marwa Mustafa - BDS, MSc, MRACDS (Paeds) PhD Candidate 

Dr. Marwa Mostafa earned her dental degree in 2007 and pursued her passion for paediatric dentistry by obtaining a Master's degree and earning membership in the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Paediatric Dentistry. Currently, she is a PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne, focusing on inequalities in oral health, particularly in underserved communities. In addition to her research, Dr. Marwa serves as a Clinical Lecturer at the Melbourne Dental School,University of Melbourne, and as a Team Leader at the Australian Dental Foundation, where she contributes to expanding access to dental care for those in need. With over a decade of experience, Dr. Marwa's dedication to paediatric dentistry extends from clinical practice to research. Her work aims to bridge gaps in oral healthcare and create lasting change for vulnerable populations. Committed to continuous learning, she combines her expertise in paediatric dentistry with community outreach and research to improve the well-being of those facing oral health disparities.

Dr Kenny Chong- Prosthodontsts 

Dr Kenny Chong is a specialist Prosthodontist and the founder of White Light Prosthodontics. Kenny graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago, New Zealand, in 2001. He began his dental career as a Dental House Surgeon at Waikato Hospital, where he developed valuable experience managing medically compromised patients and dento-alveolar trauma cases. In 2003, here located to Melbourne, Australia, and worked across both the public and private sectors.Driven by a passion for restorative and rehabilitative dentistry, Kenny pursued further specialist training at the University of Melbourne, completing a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in 2005 and a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics in 2012. Kenny is the Convener of the Undergraduate Fixed Prosthodontics Program at the Melbourne DentalSchool, University of Melbourne, where he plays a leading role in educating and mentoring future dental graduates. He is also actively involved in the management and delivery of continuing professional development programs for practising dentists. Alongside his academic commitments, Kenny maintains his role as a Consultant Prosthodontist at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne and provides specialist prosthodontic care at White Light Prosthodontics.