Robert Anthonappa is the Dean of the UWA Dental School and Director of the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia. An academic and specialist in paediatric dentistry, his research focuses on dental trauma, genetic markers for dental anomalies, and evidence-based treatment. He holds fellowships from several prestigious royal colleges.
Outside of his university duties, Robert is passionate about mentoring the next generation of paediatric dentists and clinician-scientists. He enjoys spending his free time with his wife and children. He has expressed an interest in exploring more creative and adventurous pursuits to balance his meticulous professional work.
He has published over 100 research papers and book chapters, significantly contributing to the field of paediatric dentistry.