Dr Robin Whyman BDS(Otago) MComDent(Otago) FRACDS FRACDS(DPH) FADI Hon Life NZDA
Robin is a dental specialist in public health dentistry and a general dentist. He is a part-time Director (Dental Policy) withthe New Zealand Dental Association. He is engaged in a number of public health dentistry projects involving oral health advocacy, equity of access to oral health services, improving oral health outcomes, community water fluoridation, clinical leadership and quality improvement for dental services. Robin's clinical practice involves hospital-based paediatric dentistry, special needs dentistry, minor oral surgery and general dentistry for high needs patients at Hawke's Bay Hospital. Robin has held a range of clinical leadership, executive management and governance positions. He is currently Chair of the New Zealand Dental Association Research Foundation board. His previous roles have included board member with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, member and chair of the Dental Council, Chief Medical and Dental Officer at Hawke's Bay DHB, Clinical Director of Oral Health Services at four District Health Boards, Chief Dental Officer - New Zealand Ministry of Health, General Manager Clinical Service - Dental Health Services Victoria (Australia) and Executive Director of the vNew Zealand Dental Association
