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MEET THE SPEAKERS

A huge thank you to all our speakers for sharing their time, knowledge, and expertise to help make the 49th Alpine Dental Conference such a valuable and engaging event.

DR CRAIG DUVAL

Brisbane Implants
Dr Craig Duval is the driving force and visionary behind Brisbane Implants. He has over 27 years of experience in dental implantology and over 32 years of restoring smiles! Widely recognised as a leader in his field, his dedication and passion for dentistry have earned him prestigious awards and recognition, including the title of Platinum Invisalign Provider, a place in the President's Honour Role of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, and the prestigious LVI Rising Star Award for Outstanding Commitment to Education. He actively participates in professional development and is a current or past member of the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Prosthodontic Society, the Australian Endodontic Society and the International College of Oral Implantologists.

In 2025, Dr Craig Duval completed a Graduate Diploma in Dental Implants through the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology and is planning to enrol in a Masters of Science in Implantology through Aston University. He is a clinical mentor for Nobel Biocare and assists on many of their courses. Brisbane Implants is also one of only 23 Nobel Biocare Centre’s of Excellence in Australia for the All on 4 Treatment Concept. Fueled by a vision for dental excellence and an unwavering commitment to transforming smiles, Dr Craig is committed to providing the highest quality dental care to his patients. Dr Craig and his wife Katrina are the proud parents of four young adults, Connor, Ben, Brie, and Jacob. Their weekends are often filled with their family activities, celebrations, and participating in the community at Riverlife Baptist Church. Dr Craig is a massive Brisbane Lions fan, although he loves everything sport. He's also a huge Lego fan, and loves Marvel and action movies and reading! With a love for travel, particularly if it involves skiing, Dr Craig travels 10 - 12 weeks a year for lectures, courses and holidays.

DR ZIBO WANGDING

The Endodontic Clinic
Zibo Wangding is a specialist endodontist practising in Doncaster and Bundoora, Melbourne. Originally from Canada, he completed his dental degree at the University of Melbourne before later returning to complete his specialist training in endodontics.

Zibo is a committee member of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Society of Endodontology and is involved in teaching dental students at the University of Melbourne. Outside of dentistry, Zibo enjoys travelling and is convinced that the best way to understand a city is through its food. He is currently well into his plan of eating his way through Asia, a project that visually appears to be progressing ahead of schedule.

MR RICHARD WOOD

ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEON, PRECISION OMS
Richard is an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon in fulltime private practice in Geelong, Victoria. He has focused his practice over time on complex dental implant surgery and full arch implant treatments along with Orthognathic surgery for facial aesthetic and airway optimisation. He is an active member of the newly launched AOMI - Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Implantologists and is engaged in implant education both locally and internationally.

DR SIMON WYLIE

Geelong Prosthodontic Group
Simon is a long term member of ACAD, it is a registered specialist prosthodontist now practising in Geelong. Simon has an interest in all aspects of prosthodontics and he's planning to talk to the issue of developing emergence profiles of an implant supported crown. This seems to be an ever evolving aspect of implant dentistry and after working with implants for 3 decades he's convinced that it is a critically important aspect of long term biologic stability.