A/Prof Mark Evans obtained his Bachelor of Dental Science degree from the University of Melbourne in 1990. He then served as a Dental Officer with the RAAF before entering private general practice. He completed his specialist training in 2001 and has been in full-time specialist practice ever since. Mark is also heavily involved in teaching postgraduate students (specialists in training) at The University of Melbourne and he was appointed as an examiner for the Australian Dental Council in 2001, a role he held until 2015. He has lectured nationally and internationally and has published several articles in local and international medical and dental journals. He has also been awarded Fellowships with The Pierre Fauchard Academy, The Academy of Dentistry International and The International College of Dentists for his work in the dental profession.