Anthony Dawson

Associate Professor Anthony Dawson is a faculty member at Charles Sturt University (CSU), affiliated with the School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences and the Centre for Rural Dentistry and Oral Health. He serves as the Head of the Dentistry discipline and coordinates the final-year dental clinical practice subject, as well as the Graduate Diploma in Dental Implantology.

Research Focus: Dawson specializes in implant dentistry, prosthodontics, and risk management. His work centers on the SAC classification system for implant therapy, reflective practice, and minimum intervention approaches in operative dentistry. His research spans clinical guidelines, prosthetic rehabilitation, and cross-cultural dental practices.

Key Trends in Publications: Dawson's articles emphasize risk stratification in implantology, interdisciplinary treatment planning, and the evolution of dental philosophies toward conservative care. The SAC classification framework dominates his contributions, influencing global education and clinical standards.

• Scientific Awards: ITI Distinguished Achievement Award (2022), Fellowships with the Pierre Fauchard Academy and International College of Dentists, Senior Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, and Honorary Life Member of the ACT Dental Group.

Editorial and Professional Roles: Editor-in-Chief of the ITI Academy, reviewer for the International Journal of Prosthodontics, and active participant in dental associations. His clinical background includes military and civil specialist practice, with a focus on continuing education in implant dentistry.