Our Mission
We’re here to raise the standard of oral health CPD in Australia.
What drives us:
- A commitment to quality, evidence-based education that’s practical and relevant.
- Decades of real-world experience — across universities, public health, private practice, and specialist settings.
- A belief that great CPD should be more than a checkbox — it should inspire, challenge, and grow your practice.
- CPD events that are grounded in sound teaching methods: clear learning objectives, interactive content, MCQs for reflection, and take-home resources.
- A model that values our presenters — we pay our experts because your education deserves their best.
We’re not just here to tick CPD boxes — we’re here to help you thrive as a clinician.
Who Are We?
LUCIA QUINN
Registered Oral Health Therapist
BOH, GDDT, BHSc (Honours)
Lucia is an experienced Oral Health Therapist with adult scope, currently practising at the Hunter Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Centre, Hunter Valley Smiles, and within the Hunter New England Local Health District. Her career spans both the public and private sectors, including a specialist surgical setting, allowing her to work at the coalface of diverse and complex clinical presentations.
Lucia holds a Bachelor of Oral Health (BOH), a Graduate Diploma in Dental Therapy (GDDT), and a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours). Her Honours research explored the relationship between childhood obesity and dental caries, earning her the Highest Achievement in Bachelor of Health Science Honours. She presented her findings at the ADOHTA NSW Conference and published her manuscript in the ADOHTA Journal (2018).
Previously, Lucia held an academic position as Lecturer in Oral Health at the University of Newcastle, where she taught subjects such as Oral Pathology and Dental Radiography and Radiology. Her academic responsibilities also included course coordination, clinical management and supervision, and leading international student placements in Cambodia, providing oral health care to children and young adults.
Lucia is particularly passionate about the connection between oral and general health and is recognised for her compassionate and skilled approach to helping patients—especially children—manage dental fear and anxiety.
A current member of the Oral Health Association of Australia (OHAA), Lucia is deeply committed to professional development and is enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge with early-career practitioners. She is especially focused on mentorship, supporting the growth, confidence, and clinical readiness of new graduates entering the profession.
PROFESSOR JANET WALLACE
Registered Oral Health Therapist
Phd, GCPTT, BOH (hygiene), Dip DT, Dip BM, Cert Health Promotion
Professor Janet Wallace is a nationally and internationally recognised leader in oral health, known for her deep commitment to advancing the profession through education, research, clinical innovation, and policy reform. With a career spanning over three decades, Janet’s expertise bridges the academic, regulatory, and public health sectors—making her a respected voice in shaping the future of oral health care in Australia and beyond.
Holding an honorary position at the University of Newcastle, Janet continues to contribute meaningfully to the development of future oral health professionals. She mentors higher degree research candidates and is actively involved in the Bachelor of Oral Health program, particularly through her pioneering work in Senior Smiles—a nationally recognised preventive oral health model designed to improve care for older adults in Residential Aged Care Facilities. This remains her primary area of research and advocacy, and she continues to champion better access and equity for vulnerable populations.
Janet’s diverse qualifications reflect her multidisciplinary strengths, with formal training in dental therapy, dental hygiene, business management, health promotion, tertiary education, and a PhD focused on oral health education. Her broad expertise has made her a sought-after contributor in regulatory and accreditation roles, having served with distinction on the Dental Council of NSW, AHPRA’s Registration and Compliance Committee, the New Zealand Dental Council, and the Australian Dental Council. Through these appointments, she has played a key role in shaping professional standards, curriculum development, and the evolution of scope of practice across the sector.
Her outstanding contributions have been recognised through numerous awards and professional honours, including:
- Honorary Fellow, International College of Dentists
- Honorary Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International
- Valuable Service Award, Australian Dental Association
- Allied Health Across Boards Recipient
- Rotary Award for Community Service in Oral Health
- Life Membership, Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association
- Honorary Membership, Dental Hygienists Association of Australia
- Life Membership, Oral Health Association of Australia
As co-founder of The Oral Health Therapy Collective, Janet brings her passion for evidence-based education and her unwavering dedication to the profession. In partnership with Lucia Quinn, she is committed to delivering meaningful, accessible continuing professional development that supports and inspires the next generation of oral health practitioners.
Our Story
We created the Oral Health Therapy Collective because we know firsthand what it’s like to navigate the world of CPD — the good, the bad, and the unnecessarily complicated.
We’ve walked the same path you’re on: balancing registration requirements, clinical practice, and the constant need to upskill. Along the way, we noticed gaps — in quality, relevance, and value — and we knew we could do better.
That’s why we’re here.
We offer continuing professional development that’s evidence-based, engaging, and genuinely useful. No fluff. Just real education delivered by real experts.
We believe your time and money deserve respect — and that means CPD presented by people who know what they’re talking about because they’ve lived it. Our presenters are qualified, credible, and committed to delivering meaningful education that improves practice and supports lifelong learning.
Together, we bring decades of combined experience in clinical care, university teaching, and oral health research. We’re passionate about sharing that with you — and building a community of oral health professionals who feel empowered, informed, and supported.
Come with us on this journey — we’re just getting started.
