Jayne Jones

Dr. Jayne Jones is a Lecturer in Oral Health at the University of Newcastle's School of Health Sciences, part of the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing. With 39 years of experience, she transitioned from private dental practice in Australia and the UK to academic roles in clinical education and research. Her work focuses on improving dental care access for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and special needs. She has held roles as a clinical educator, course coordinator for oral health courses, and mentor for new dentists in public healthcare settings.

• Education: Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of London (1984)

Her research emphasizes developing educational modules to enhance dental practitioners' confidence in preventive care for ASD patients. She has received awards including the 2017 Pierre Fauchard Academy International Award and a 2022 teaching award from the University of Newcastle. Her teaching responsibilities span clinical skills courses at Ourimbah and Pymble campuses, with a focus on practical training in oral pathology and clinical skills.

Recent grants include a $10,000 award from the Dental Council of NSW (2024-2025) investigating dental professionals' perceptions of continuing education courses.

She previously managed a private dental practice in Pymble and mentored junior dentists at Wyong Hospital, demonstrating her commitment to bridging clinical practice and academic training.