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June 2026 AGM & Guest Speaker

  • Dicken’s Inn 71 Cameron Street Whangārei, Northland, 0110 New Zealand (map)

Dr. James Dawson

Meeting kindly sponsored by Pharmaco.

Topic: Recent updates in Periodontics


Biography

Professional Background

  • Specialist Practice: He currently practices at Auckland Periodontics and Implants (located at 5 St Marks Road, Remuera) and has been there since January 2017.

  • Clinical Focus: His expertise includes implant dentistry, periodontology, soft tissue augmentation, and periodontal plastic surgery.

  • Previous Experience: Before specializing, he worked in private practice in Newcastle, Australia, and served as a dental house officer in Auckland. 

Education and Research

  • Academic Qualifications: He holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc), a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), and a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) in Periodontics.

  • University of Otago: He graduated with his dental degree in 2009 and returned in 2014 to complete his specialist doctoral training.

  • Research Specialty: His doctoral research specifically focused on using diode lasers for decontaminating the surfaces of dental implants. 

Professional Involvement

  • Leadership: James is a member of the executive committee for the New Zealand Periodontal Society and the Auckland Dental Association.

  • Teaching: He has been involved in undergraduate teaching at the University of Otago and continues to provide continuing education to dentists across New Zealand and Australia.

Schedule

Please complete the RSVP form via the button below (once registration opens closer to the event) to let us know if you are attending the meeting.

6:00pm: AGM

6:30pm: Dinner

7.00pm: Presentation


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