Anthony (Tony) Dawson

Associate Professor Anthony (Tony) Dawson serves as Head of Discipline Dentistry and Associate Professor in Prosthodontics at Charles Sturt University's School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences. Associated with the dental school since its inception (initially as adjunct faculty), he brings extensive clinical experience from military and civilian private specialist practice in prosthodontics to his academic role.

Educational Background:

• BDS
• MDS
• FRACDS

His research focuses on risk assessment and management in implant dentistry, highlighted by his principal editorship of "The SAC Classification in Implant Dentistry" (2009, 2nd ed. 2022) – a globally adopted educational framework. He also investigates reflective practice in dental education, particularly regarding pandemic-era challenges.

His 2022 publications demonstrate dual commitments: advancing clinical standardization through SAC classification updates and innovating dental education during global crises via reflective journal assessment methodologies.

Scientific Awards:

• The ITI Distinguished Achievement Award (2022)
• Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy
• Fellow of the International College of Dentists
• Senior Fellow, International Team for Implantology
• Honorary Life Member, ACT Dental Group

As Year 5 Coordinator and subject lead for Dental Clinical Practice 5 and the Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology, he mentors final-year students and oversees specialized postgraduate training while providing continuing professional development for practicing dentists in implant dentistry.

Leading the Dentistry discipline within the Centre for Rural Dentistry and Oral Health, he drives initiatives enhancing teaching quality and addressing rural oral health challenges through innovative educational models.