Meet one of our newest members, William 'CJ' Carlson-Jones.

William 'CJ' Carlson-Jones is an Oral Health Therapist currently working as a Lecturer in the Discipline of Oral Health with the University of Sydney. Completing his Bachelor of Oral Health, Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Science, and Master of Business Administration CJ has also commenced further studies undertaking a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education) at the University of Sydney and a Doctor of Philosophy with the University of Queensland. His research will focus primarily on the impact of the transitional workforce from dental therapist to oral health therapist might have upon consumers, public dental services, tertiary institutions, and regional areas. 

CJ is the Vice President for the Australian Dental & Oral Health Therapists’ Association (ADOHTA) and is also a founding representative on the Colgate Advocates for Oral Health: Editorial Community. Prior to his current role at the University of Sydney, CJ has provided clinical supervision and education to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the University of Adelaide.

"I was encouraged to join ANZAHPE to connect with the large network of health professional educators across Australia and New Zealand, and for the opportunity to build my skills as an early career academic."