Prof Darby is the current Head of Periodontics and is responsible for the school's specialization program in Periodontics, DClinDent(Perio). In addition, he also has involvement in the Grad Dip Clin Dent (implants), DDS, BDSc and BOH periodontics and implant surgery components.
Ivan is also Director of Postgraduate Research and Education and Head of Population Oral Health & Periodontics. He also practices as a Periodontist in Moonee Ponds. Ivan is a past President of the ANZ division, Periodontal Research Group and Asia Pacific Region of the IADR. He is also Editor of the ASP journal, Periodontology.