DR DAVID MCINTOSH
ONLINE – WEDNESDAY, 27th August 2025, 7PM
Join the OHT Collective for an eye-opening and evidence-based session with Dr David McIntosh, Paediatric ENT Specialist and Author. Titled “It’s All Connected: When Oral Health and ENT Join Forces”, this webinar will help you better understand the crucial links between airway health, facial development, and the oral health professional’s role in identifying early signs of ENT-related conditions.
Designed for oral health practitioners, this 1-hour session will cover the latest research, clinical insights, and practical tools to help you recognise red flags, communicate with parents, and contribute meaningfully to interdisciplinary care. Don’t miss this opportunity to cut through misinformation and learn what the evidence is actually telling us.
Learning Outcomes:
- To recognise sleeping disordered breathing and obstructive sleep apnoea in paediatric patients
- To identify the impact of online misinformation guiding parents/carers to make dental treatment decisions without appropriate specialist consultation
- To understand obstructive sleep Apnoea in adult dental patients and provide appropriate holistic treatment options
- To comprehend the connection between ENT issues and dental issues contributing to mouth breathing and bruxism in paediatric and adult patients
- To create consultation and referral pathways between ENT specialists and dental practitioners to ensure appropriate evidence-based dental and medical treatment options for paediatric and adult patients
There will be dedicated time for questions and answers, giving participants the opportunity to engage directly with Dr McIntosh. All attendees will receive a summary of study notes along with a list of references for further reading, supporting the opportunity to claim additional CPD points. This makes the session a valuable and accessible learning experience for clinicians at all stages of practice.
DATE: Wednesday, 27th August 2025
TIME: 7PM (2 CPD Points)
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: $110.00
Dr David McIntosh is a Specialist Paediatric ENT Surgeon with a strong clinical and research interest in airway obstruction, facial and dental development, and their connection to ENT-related airway conditions and middle ear disease. He also has expertise in the diagnosis and management of sinus disease, including second opinions on the benefits of revision sinus surgery. Dr McIntosh has completed advanced surgical training in ENT, Head and Neck Surgery, and undertook his paediatric ENT training at the renowned Starship Children’s Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. He is deeply committed to Indigenous Health and continues to advocate for improved healthcare outcomes within this field.
DR SHAUNA WATTS
ONLINE – MONDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER 2025, 7PM
The OHT Collective is excited to welcome Dr. Shauna Watts for this important and empowering webinar, “How You Can Thrive Through Menopause and Beyond“.
This free webinar celebrates the new chapter of the OHT Collective under new ownership—and we’re kicking things off with a topic that matters. One for the gals, yes—but this complimentary event is valuable for both women and men across the dental team.
Menopause can significantly affect wellbeing, performance, and team dynamics—yet it’s often misunderstood or overlooked. Dr. Watts will guide you through practical strategies and key insights to help you better understand and support yourself and your colleagues during this stage of life.
Learning outcomes:
- Recognise the key ways menopause can affect the wellbeing and performance of dental team members.
- Identify opportunities to improve support, communication, and care pathways in the dental setting.
This webinar is ideal for all members of the dental team and aims to promote a more informed, compassionate, and supportive workplace culture.
DATE: Monday, 15th September 2025
TIME: 7PM (2 CPD Points)
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: FREE
Dr Shauna Watts is a Specialist GP, clinic owner, keynote speaker, and creator and host of the popular podcast All About You with Dr Shauna Watts. With a medical career spanning over 25 years, Dr Shauna has actively pursued her special interest in the collision of the Menopausal transition and Aesthetic medicine, Longevity medicine and Wellness.
Originally from Northern Ireland, Dr Shauna moved to Australia over a decade ago with her family including her 4 children. Dr Shauna has taught and lectured at universities in both the UK and Australia and has a passion for education and teaching.
Shauna founded You by Dr Shauna Watts in 2018, a doctor-led aesthetic and menopause clinic which incorporates lifestyle medicine into every consultation. With locations in Forrester’s Beach and Newcastle her clinics are renowned for their long, unrushed consultations and her team’s kind and knowledgeable approach.
She regularly speaks at medical conferences and universities, educating and advocating for better patient care across the country.
Her podcast, launched in December 2023, has surpassed 250,000 downloads, millions of impressions and features global experts like Dr Mary Claire Haver and Dr Kelly Casperson, covering everything from hormones to libido and skin health.
Shauna’s work focuses on empowering women through all stages of life, especially perimenopause and menopause by combining medical insight with a holistic approach to wellbeing and aesthetics.
PROFESSOR JANET WALLACE
ONLINE – WEDNESDAY, 8TH OCTOBER, 7PM
We’re thrilled to announce that Professor Janet Wallace will be delivering an exclusive webinar Scope & Tell: What’s Within Your Reach
This interactive session will run for 1 hour of focused learning, followed by a 1-hour live Q&A, giving you the opportunity to gain clarity and ask questions directly.
With scope of practice being one of the most important, and often misunderstood, aspects of our profession, this webinar is designed to provide evidence-based guidance, practical insights, and ensure you feel confident working within your professional boundaries.
If you are graduating this year, then this event is a MUST!
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the roles of Regulators – Gain a clear understanding of the key regulatory bodies in oral health and how they influence scope of practice, professional standards, and compliance requirements.
- Apply scope of practice principles – Learn how to interpret and implement scope of practice guidelines in daily clinical decision-making to ensure safe, ethical, and legally compliant patient care.
- Identify and manage professional boundaries – Develop strategies to recognise limitations, avoid overstepping scope, and seek appropriate support or referral when necessary.
DATE: Wednesday, 8th October 2025
TIME: 7PM (2 CPD Points)
LOCATION: Online
PRICE: $80.00
Professor Janet Wallace is a distinguished leader in oral health education and practice, with extensive experience supporting dental and oral health practitioners in delivering safe, evidence-based care. She has a long-standing commitment to professional development and is highly regarded for her expertise in scope of practice, clinical governance, and regulatory compliance.
Throughout her career, Professor Wallace has contributed to numerous research projects, publications, and professional training programs aimed at enhancing practitioner knowledge and improving patient outcomes. She is passionate about translating complex regulatory and clinical guidance into practical strategies that oral health practitioners can confidently apply in their daily work.
As the presenter of this Scope of Practice webinar, Professor Wallace brings both deep expertise and a practical approach, helping participants understand their professional boundaries while promoting safe, high-quality care.
