Rate My Professor William O'Reilly

Conjoint Associate Professor William O'Reilly serves as Clinical Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences within the College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Recognized as a senior leader in the dental profession, he was awarded the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2016 Australia Day Honours for significant services to dentistry, particularly through leadership roles with professional associations, contributions to education, and his work as a practitioner. O'Reilly holds qualifications including a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) from the University of Sydney, a Diploma in Law, BAB, Fellow of the Australasian College of Legal Medicine (FACLM), and Certified Health Executive (CHE). He has served as President of the Dental Council of New South Wales and contributed to its governance and annual reporting.

His professional activities include delivering presentations to University of Newcastle students on dental regulation as part of the Bachelor of Oral Health program. Affiliated with the Department of Oral Health, O'Reilly possesses expertise in forensic odontology, authoring publications such as 'Dentistry and Forensic Odontology in Australia: A Brief Overview' and contributions to 'History of Forensic Odontology and DVI in Australia.' These works outline the legal framework for forensic odontologists, their role in disaster victim identification, and assistance in legal investigations. Through his conjoint appointment, O'Reilly supports the integration of clinical practice with academic teaching in oral health and related disciplines, enhancing professional development and regulatory knowledge in dentistry across Australia. His career exemplifies dedication to advancing dental education, professional standards, and forensic applications within the health sciences.