Rate My Professor Ralph Kelsey

In March 2016, Dr. Kelsey was appointed Dental Services Team Leader at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry's satellite clinic located at Goondir Health Clinic in Dalby, representing a significant achievement for rural dental health services. This clinic, operated in partnership with Goondir Health Services, offers comprehensive care from a five-chair facility, with a particular emphasis on serving the region's substantial Indigenous population. In his role, Kelsey supervises dental services and mentors fifth-year Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) students during their clinical placements, providing them with practical experience in rural settings. Acting Head of School Associate Professor Pauline Ford highlighted, “We’re extremely fortunate to benefit from having someone of Dr Kelsey’s calibre and standing at the Dalby clinic,” noting his enthusiasm for contributing to future practitioners' development. Professor Laurence Walsh, a long-time colleague, praised Kelsey's compassion for country communities and his reputation for student mentorship, anticipating his advocacy for enhanced health focus in the Darling Downs region. Additionally, as ADAQ President, Kelsey endorsed findings from a 2015 UQ School of Dentistry study on fluoride benefits, observing a 26 percent reduction in decay on vulnerable child molar surfaces. His inclusion in the School of Dentistry's 2019 Research Report further affirms his contributions to the institution's clinical and educational endeavors.