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Andrew Terry is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Dentistry, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. He has been with the institution since 2015, initially as a Lecturer before his promotion in 2023. His roles include overseeing clinical practice for DMD2 students, coordinating key academic units, and managing clinical educators in Periodontic departments. He volunteers with the HIV/AIDS and Related Programs Unit and leads clinical trials on oral hygiene products. Terry maintains clinical practice in private dentistry on Fridays, focusing on compassionate care for HIV and Hep C-positive patients.
Education:
- Dental Therapist qualification (QLD, Australia, 1993)
- Dental Hygienist qualification (London, UK, 1998)
- Swiss red cross 'Dip. Dental Hygienist of Higher Education' (Switzerland)
- Master in Education (2019)
- Higher Education Academy membership (2021)
Research Interests: Andrew's research focuses on integrating technology into dental education to enhance student engagement. He explores innovations like video-supported self-assessment and electronic guides in simulation clinics. Concurrently, he investigates preventive oral health strategies, including non-surgical periodontal disease treatments and ethical evaluation of oral hygiene products. His work bridges clinical practice and education, emphasizing evidence-based approaches.
Scientific Awards:
- 2021: Vice Chancellor FMH 'Movers and Shakers Award' (University of Sydney)
- 2020: Vice Chancellor COVID-19 teaching support award (University of Sydney)
- 1993: R&J Pyle Memorial Prize for Preventative Dentistry (QLD)
Advising & Projects:
- Supervises DMD2 students' clinical periodontal treatments
- Coordinates BOH1 and DMD programs' Periodontic education
- Leads blinded clinical trials for oral hygiene products
- Consultant for Academic Simulation Clinic (since 2019)
Labs/Teams: Andrew contributes to the Simulation Education team through his coordination role. His clinical trial work involves collaboration with the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District and the HIV/AIDS programs unit.
