Dr. Dileep Sharma is a Professor and the Head of the Discipline of Oral Health Therapy at The University of Newcastle and an Adjunct Professor at James Cook University, Australia. Dr. Dileep holds a PhD from Griffith University in addition to his Clinical Master's in Periodontics and Bachelor's Degree in Dentistry. His research team was awarded the Clarks Family Award for Sustainable Dental Materials research by the Australian Dental Research Foundation and the ANZ Joan Chong Award in Dental Materials by the International Association for Dental Research. Dr. Dileep was also awarded two fellowships in the FDI World Dental Congress held at the International Convention Centre Sydney in September 2023—the Fellowship of Pierre Fauchard Academy and the Fellowship of International College of Dentists—both awarded in recognition of his contributions and leadership in the field of Clinical Dentistry, Research, and Dental education. Additionally, Dr. Dileep has extensive experience as a principal and co-investigator for various externally funded research projects with various funders including the Australian Dental Research Foundation and Tropical Australian Academic Health Centre, Australia.