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Dentistry in 2035 will be defined by the seamless integration of artificial intelligence, digital technologies, and human expertise. From AI-assisted diagnostics to 3D printing and teledentistry, the profession is evolving towards precision, efficiency, and patient-centred care. Yet, ethical responsibility and the human element will remain at the heart of practice, ensuring technology enhances – rather than replaces – the role of the dental professional.

Dr Stevie Dilley (Principal Dental Advisor and previous Manager Oral Health) works for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) (Queensland Section) delivering dental care to rural and remote Queensland. Stevie undertook her Membership with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons before going on to complete her Fellowship with the College.

Are you a health professional who is constantly stressed or anxious in this brave ‘new’ world we’re navigating? Are you experiencing brain fog, finding it hard to focus, out of energy or wanting to ‘disconnect’ from the world? Have you lost your passion for work?

As a candidate who recently attained Fellowship in General Dental Practice I was asked to share my experiences of the course, the logistics involved in combining post-graduate study with other commitments, and the impressions on what the course offered and delivered.

The available pathways push you to keep learning in your career and provide a guide to build upon foundational knowledge and skills that support high-quality dental practice and excellent patient outcomes.

I completed my undergraduate dental degree in South Africa. Therefore, as a foreign-trained dentist, I had to undertake the Australian Dental Council examinations to gain registration to practice in Australia.

I’ve always been someone who enjoys the process of learning and understanding how things work.

What should recently graduated dentists be doing to equip themselves for their careers? Dr Patrick Russo FRACDS shares 5 universal truths a young dentist should know.

Successfully completely the Primary Examination is a great asset to have on your CV when applying for specialist training.

‘Being deeply involved in her profession from both an advocacy standpoint, an educator, and through RACDS is not only personally satisfying – it mitigates against the profession’s tendency towards isolation.’

“I was accepted into the (postgraduate specialty) training program with my MRACDS (GDP), which is something I get asked about fairly frequently.”