Brings enthusiasm to every interaction.
Creates a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Creates dynamic and engaging lessons.
Encourages students to think outside the box.
Dr. Megan Gray is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Dentistry and Oral Health within the School of Medicine and Dentistry at Griffith University, Gold Coast Campus. She holds a Bachelor of Dental Science from The University of Queensland and functions dually as an academic educator and a general dentist in her role as Sessional Staff Member. Her career history at Griffith University includes teaching responsibilities in clinical dentistry, such as General Dental Practice 1 (3060DOH), coordination of clinical outplacements, and serving as DOH Contact Officer. Dr. Gray contributes to interprofessional team-based clinical education programs, supporting the development of practical skills among dental students.
Dr. Gray's research specializations and academic interests focus on dental education, including student perceptions of digital dentistry technologies, confidence levels in general dentistry competencies as per Australian Dental Council standards, and oral health effects of nicotine replacement therapy products. Her key publications include "Final-Year Dental Students’ Perceived Confidence: Competencies in General Dentistry" (2025), "Technology-Enabled Active Learning: Assessment of Dentistry Students’ Perception of Digital Prosthodontic Workflow" (2025), "Self-Perceived Oral Symptoms Associated with Nicotine Replacement Therapy" (2020), "Oral Health and Nicotine Replacement Therapy Product" (2020), and "A 3-Year Quantitative Evaluation of Interprofessional Team-Based Clinical Education at an Australian Dental School" (2022). These peer-reviewed articles, published in journals such as Dentistry Journal, stem from collaborative efforts within Griffith University and have been supported by Griffith University Learning and Teaching Grants. Dr. Gray has also contributed to a national feasibility study on increasing dental and oral health training in rural and remote areas of Australia. Her work advances student preparedness for professional practice and informs clinical education strategies.
