Dax Calder

Dax Calder is a Clinical Professor at the School of Dentistry, The University of Western Australia (UWA). He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from UWA's Dental School and is affiliated with the ORCID identifier 0000-1290-3632. His research focuses on biomedical materials, bone regeneration, and clinical applications in dentistry, with a strong emphasis on hydrogel systems and collagen-based therapies.

Key research interests include:

• Development of injectable hydrogels for tissue regeneration
• Evaluation of biomaterials in guided bone regeneration
• Interactions between host cells and biomedical materials
• Clinical trials for bone graft success

His recent work highlights advancements in thermoresponsive hydrogels and porcine-derived collagen membranes. Calder leads a research project on soft tissue healing in tooth extraction sockets, funded by the Australian Dental Research Foundation (2023–2024).

Notable contributions span over two decades, including foundational studies on HIV-related periodontal disease linked to HLA haplotypes. His interdisciplinary approach bridges dentistry, materials science, and clinical practice.