John Appleyard has been practising as a dental surgeon since 1981. Born in 1958, graduated from the internationally regarded Dental School of The University of Adelaide.
He is married with two children.
| "Mr Appleyard maintains his knowledge through regular attendance at post-graduate courses" |
During the latter part of his studies, he won a Defence Force Scholarship in 1979, awarded by selection for his academic and clinical excellence. He served as a Captain Dental Officer in the Army until the middle of 1984. During 1983 and 1986, Mr Appleyard undertook post-graduate hospital resident training in Oral Diagnosis, Oral & Plastic Surgery, Oral & Maxillofacial, Head & Neck Cancer Surgery, and Orthodontics in Scotland and England. This was associated with the Faculties of Dental Surgery, Royal Colleges of Surgeons, Edinburgh & England.
In 1992, Mr Appleyard travelled to Sweden to undertake advanced surgical and prosthodontic (crowns/bridges) training at the prestigious Branemark Institute for dental implants. Mr Appleyard is an Accredited Advanced Implant Surgeon/Practitioner.
Mr Appleyard maintains his knowledge through regular attendance at post-graduate courses. Advanced training in Sedation, and extended study in Orthodontics has been undertaken, as well as in Endodontics & Periodontics.
He is also a Member of the Australian Dental Association, British Dental Association, Federation Dentaire Internationale, and the Irish Dental Council. He receives and studies six post-graduate international dental journals per month to maintain currency with latest advances in the profession.
While Mr Appleyard is not a specialist, his extensive study and overseas experience have allowed him to successfully treat patients in almost all facets of dentistry.
Mr Appleyard is the Consultant Dental Surgeon to Tallangatta Health Service, and Senior Visiting Staff Dental Surgeon to Albury Base Hospital. In addition to full admitting & operating rights to the above two hospitals, Mr Appleyard has full admitting & theatre rights at Albury-Wodonga Private Hospital and Albury Day Surgery.
Mr Appleyard has recently been appointed to the American Association of Orthodontics, and also the American Association of Functional Orthodontics.