Alexander Holden
Professor Alexander Holden completed his dental degree in Sheffield (UK), followed by further qualifications in law, dental public health, community dentistry and research in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. He is Head of Specialist Services at Sydney Dental Hospital and Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney, internationally recognised for his research on oral health systems, dental ethics and professionalism. He has published widely and serves on editorial and governance boards and holds appointments with Ahpra.
Alexander's recent articles
22 November 2025
Root canals and conspiracies
Social media misinformation is creating a public health problem of lost teeth, prolonged dental pain, unnecessary costs, and worsening inequalities in oral health.
23 October 2025
Super for teeth: Australia’s hidden dental crisis
Australians are increasingly raiding retirement savings to fix their teeth. New guidance from AHPRA and the ATO warns against abusive models. What’s really going on – and what should change?
15 December 2020
Overtreatment in Dentistry: A Professional Controversy
Overtreatment is clearly an ethical issue in dentistry; we need leadership within the profession that is not afraid to confront the challenges which face both practitioners and the public.