Prof. Geoffrey Heithersay

Geoffrey Heithersay has been a part time member of the School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide since 1962 and is currently Clinical Professor in Endodontics. He practised as a Specialist Endodontist in Adelaide from1967- 2002 and continues to be actively involved in clinical research and teaching in the undergraduate and graduate programmes. A deep clinical interest in dental trauma and tooth resorption led to a concentration of research over the past 35 years into invasive cervical resorption and its management, and a thesis based on this research and associated endodontic studies was accepted for the senior Doctorate Degree of Dental Science of The University of Adelaide in 2001. He has 61 published works, has been a co-author in three Textbook chapters and has produced 28 teaching videos. He was made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for endodontic education in 1998 and was the recipient of the Louis Grossman award of the American Association of Endodontists for research in 2000. In 2009 he received three awards for excellence in teaching; the Faculty of Health Sciences Executive Dean’s award, The Stephen Cole the Elder award and The University of Adelaide’s Vice Chancellor’s award.

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Lectures and Events

Demystifying Tooth Resorption

Demystifying Tooth Resorption (Live Course)

The diagnosis of tooth resorption may sometimes seem complex for clinicians possibly due to the variety of terms which have been applied. This presentation will aim to demystify tooth resorption by focusing …

Dental Trauma and Orthodontic Interactions

Dental Trauma and Orthodontic Interactions (Live Course)

A significant proportion of the population under 30 receive or have received orthodontic treatment but sadly dental trauma due to vehicular, cycling and E scooter accidents, sporting injuries, skateboarding, assaults …