Congratulations to dentists named in The King's Birthday 2026 Honours List

Continuing a tradition that began in 1975, this year's The King's Birthday Honours List recognises the significant contribution made by members of the dental profession and industry.

The ADA warmly congratulates everyone honoured and thanks them for their ongoing service to the profession and to the people of Australia.

Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the General Division

Emeritus Professor Andrew John Spencer, Goodwood (SA)

For distinguished service to dentistry, to public health research and policy development, to oral
epidemiology, and to tertiary education.

The University of Adelaide

• Emeritus Professor, since 2011.
• Inaugural Director and Professor of Social and Preventive Dentistry, Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, 2001-2011.

International Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research (IADR)

• President, Behavioural Sciences and Health Services Research Scientific Group, 2004-2005.
• President, Australia and New Zealand, 2001-2003.
• Former Member, IADR Global Oral Health Inequalities Task Group 6.
• Former Member, Global Burden of Disease Oral Health Expert Group, World Health Organization. 

Dentistry - Other

• Editor, Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology, 2008-2014.
• Former International Advisor, Community Dental Health.
• Former Member, Editorial Advisory Board, Australian Dental Journal.

Awards and Recognition include:

• Distinguished Scientist Award, Behavioural, Epidemiologic and Health Services Research Award,
IADR, 2013.
• EW Borrow Memorial Award, Behavioural, IADR, 2012.
• Alan Docking IADR Science Award for achievement in dental research, IADR Australian and New Zealand Division, 2005.• Supervisor of the Year, Adelaide University Postgraduate Students' Association, 2003.
• H Trendley Dean Memorial Award, for research in prevention and oral epidemiology, IADR, 2002.

Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division

Professor Peter Parashos (VIC.)

For significant service to dentistry, particularly endodontology, and to tertiary education. 

Melbourne Dental School, University of Melbourne

• Chair and Professor of Endodontics, 2012-2021.
• Head of Restorative Dentistry, 2010-2020.
• Convenor, Postgraduate Endodontics, 2005-2021.
• Head of Endodontics, 2005-2021.
• Associate Professor, 2008-2012.
• Faculty, 1987-2021.

Australian Society of Endodontology Inc.

• Member, since 1981.
• Victorian Branch Committee, 1989-2002.
• Victorian Branch Secretary/Treasurer, 1991.
• Victorian Branch President, 1992.
• Federal Secretary/Treasurer, 1991-1993.

Editorial Positions

• Editor, Australian Endodontic Journal (formerly Australian Endodontic Newsletter), 1998-2003.
• Associate Editor, Dental Traumatology, since 2015.
• Editorial Board Member, Brazilian Dental Journal.
• Editorial Board Member, Australian Endodontic Journal.

Clinical Positions

• Senior Consultant, Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne, since 2005.
• Private Specialist Endodontic Practitioner, since 1989.
• Private General Dentistry Practitioner, 1980-1988.

Awards and Recognition include:

• Award for Distinguished Service, Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch, 2025.
• Award for Distinguished Service, Australian Society of Endodontology (Inc), 2005.
• Award for Quality Improvement, Dental Health Services Victoria, Business Improvement Team, 2011.
• Award of Excellence, Scientific Paper, Australian Dental Journal, 2005.
• Outstanding Review Award, American Association of Endodontics, 2011 and 2014.
• Richard M. Howe Prize in Anatomy, University of Sydney, 1977.
• Fellow, the American College of Dentists, 2001.
• Fellow, the International College of Dentists, 2007.
• Foundation Fellow, International Association of Dental Traumatology, 2015.
• Honorary Life Member, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists, 2023.
• Honorary Life Member, American Association of Endodontists, 2023.
• Honorary Life Member, Australian Society of Endodontology, Victorian Branch, 2003.
• Fellow, Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, 1989.

Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the General Division

Dr Thomas Michael Condon (QLD)

For service to dentistry, and to the community of Southern Downs.

Community

• Member, Pastoral Council, St Mary's Catholic Parish, Warwick, since 2023.
• Committee Member, Warwick Art Gallery, since 2019.
• Director, Disability Law Queensland, 2016-2019.
• Member, Management Committee, Westcare Brisbane, 1985-1988.
• District Governor, Apex Brisbane, 1980.

Mamre Association

• President, 2010-2019.
• Member, 1982-2019.

Endeavour Foundation

• Member, 1977-2000.
• Member, Board of Directors, 1985-1987.
• Former Chairman, Brisbane North Branch.
• Former Chairman, Client Services and Development Sub-Committee.

Dentistry

• Principal Dentist, Granite Belt Dental, 1994-2020.
• Principal Policy Officer, Oral Health Services, Queensland Health.
• Member, Dental Hygienists Committee, Dental Board of Queensland, 1990s.
• Regional Dental Officer, School Dental Service, ~1980s-1990s.
• Fellow, International College of Dentists, 1988.

Australian Dental Association Queensland

• Honorary Member, since 2023.
• Member, since 1976.
• Former Member, Executive Committee.
• Former Member, Council.

Australian Defence Force

• Member, Australian Army Reserves, 1980-1999.

Awards and Recognition include:

• Distinguished Service Award, Australian Dental Association, 2023.
• Australian Defence Medal, Australian Defence Force, 2007.
• Reserve Force Decoration, Australian Defence Force, 1995.

Dr Peter Robert Hill (NSW)

For service to dentistry.

NSW Health

• General Locum Dental Surgeon, Remote Area Health Group, 2012-2021.
• Chief Dental Officer, 2002-2005, 2009 and 2012.
• Associate Clinical Director, Aboriginal Health Unit, 2010-2011.
• Jurisdictional Representative, New South Wales, National Advisory Committee on Oral Health, Australian Health Ministers Advisory Council, 2003-c. 2000s.
• Former Dental Examiner.

Dentistry

• Honorary Staff Member, School of Dentistry, The University of Sydney, c. 2000s-2010s.
• Principal Dental Officer, NSW Justice Health (formerly Corrections Health Service), 1999-2009.
• Principal Dental Officer, Northern Rivers Area Health Service, 1985-1997.
• Senior Dental Officer, Aboriginal Medical Service Redfern, 1980-1984.

Awards and Recognition include:

• Outstanding Contribution to Dentistry, Australian Dental Association, 2011.

Awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM)

Dr Lanny George Chor (NSW)

For outstanding public service to oral health service delivery in NSW.