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NZ annual scientific study day Sharper Thinking, Stronger Practice

This year’s program brings together speakers from both sides of the Tasman to share practical insights that support clinical decision-making and everyday practice. Topics will span the latest scientific and technological developments as well as professional resilience and wellbeing. Highlights include the return of the quick-fire case presentations, where local practitioners and Board Members will present cases that didn’t go as planned, creating space for reflection and discussion. The program is designed to be practical and relevant, giving you opportunities to learn from experts, test ide

Learning outcomes

Program: 7:30AM – Fellow & Member (only) 60th Anniversary Breakfast 8:30AM – Registration 8:45AM – Welcome with Dr David Antunovic 9:00AM – Will my tooth fall out if I am stressed? with Dr Susan Wise Stress is a modifying risk factor for periodontitis, as it can cause changes in the immune system and impair wound healing. Stressed patients may also have poorer oral hygiene and are more likely to smoke. 9:45AM – What is that? Would a biopsy save a life? with Dr Barbara Woodhouse Know when and how to biopsy, and test your pathology knowledge – no stress, just prizes! 10:30AM – Morning Tea

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Speakers

Dr David Antunovic BDS

Dr David Antunovic is the Discipline Head for Special Needs Dentistry at the University of Otago Faculty of Dentistry. As well as this role, he is also an external advisor to ACC Treatment Injury and for Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand Taranaki, as Clinical Leader – Dental. David has practised general dentistry in NZ since 1982 and in central London (UK), has undertaken postgraduate study at the University of Otago, successfully completed fellowships with the RACDS and the RACP and has been an external examiner for both the RACDS and the University of Otago. David was a founding member of the

Dr David Antunovic 

Dr Susan Wise Bds MDS (perio)

Dr Susan Wise is a specialist periodontist from Melbourne. She graduated as a dentist from the University of Melbourne in 1994 and was awarded a Master of Dental Science (Periodontics) in 2002 from the University of Queensland. Susan is a Board Director of the Australian Dental Association Limited. She is also the immediate Past President of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and a Past President of both the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch and the Australian Society of Periodontology Victorian Branch. She has demonstrated to and examined undergraduate and postgrad

Dr Susan Wise 

NZ Annual Scientific Day 2025

NZ annual scientific study day Sharper Thinking, Stronger Practice


Speakers:

Dr David Antunovic BDS

Dr Susan Wise Bds MDS (perio)

Saturday 22nd Nov 2025
8:00am - 5:00pm
Venue: The Wellington Club
Level 4/88
The Terrace
Te aro
Region: Wellington
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Brought to you by Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry