Join the Hills Dental Study Group for their second meeting of 2026 on Thursday 28 May. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your peers and meet other dentists and specialists in your area. Division and Study Groups are a great way to build your network and discuss the things that are unique to your patients and the surrounding community.

DATE: Thursday 28 May, 6:30pm at Visy Dior.

We are thrilled to announce our presenter for this meeting is Dr David Barnard!

Driven by a commitment to excellence, Dr David Barnard has pursued advanced education from around the world, shared his expertise through teaching, and introduced new techniques and technologies to the treatments and patient care.

Dr David Barnard is recognised as a leading Endodontist in Australia and is a leading expert in the use of laser technology to achieve optimal treatment outcomes for patients.

His accomplishments include serving as President of the NSW branch of the Australian Society of Endodontology, being a Founding Fellow of the International Academy of Endodontists, and being a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.

He is an Adjunct Associate Professor at both Charles Sturt University and La Trobe University, a Visiting Dental Officer at the Westmead Centre for Oral Health and a regular presenter for the Australian Dental Association. Dr Barnard has also presented at international conferences across Asia, the USA and Europe.

His dedication to innovation is evident through achievements such as implementing the TDO Practice Management system, adopting the Bioclear composite resin technique and completing the Laser and Health Academy Course. He also holds a Master’s in Laser Dentistry from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome – currently the first and only endodontist in Australia to achieve this qualification.