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Matthew Hopcraft

Clinical Associate Professor, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne

Clinical Associate Professor Hopcraft's academic career began in 2002 when he became lecturer in Community and Preventive Dentistry at The University of Melbourne. He completed his PhD investigating the oral health of people living in nursing homes and innovative models of care, and has published widely on various areas of dental public health.

He was President of the Australian Dental Association (Victorian Branch) in 2010/11, served on the Federal Council in 2012-14 and is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Dental Association (Victorian Branch). Past work experience includes time as the Director of Assessments and Examinations at the Australian Dental Council, Oral Health Advisor at Dental Health Services Victoria and Professional & Scientific Relations Consultant for Oral-B. He co-founded SugarFree Smiles in 2015 to advocate for policies to improve oral health in Australia.

Experience

  • –present
    Clinical Associate Professor, Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne
  • 2017–present
    Chief executive officer, Australian Dental Association (Victorian Branch)

Education

  • 2010 
    University of Melbourne, PhD
  • 2005 
    Deakin University , BA
  • 2000 
    University of Melbourne, MDSc
  • 1994 
    University of Melbourne, BDSc