Samantha Byrne is a senior lecturer in Oral Biology, and Divisional Lead Oral Education and Innovation at the Melbourne Dental School. Samantha has been awarded multiple times for her teaching of Oral Microbiology to Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Oral Health students.
She has a keen interest in learning and teaching, particularly the incorporation of practices which enhance student engagement and active learning. Samantha completed her PhD in 2006 where she explored the microbial composition of dental plaque associated with periodontal disease progression. This work was recognised by the Australian and New Zealand division of the International Association of Dental Research with the Oral Biology Award in 2010. She maintains a research interest in the microbial aetiology of chronic periodontitis and dental caries and supervises Doctor of Clinical Dentistry and Bachelor of Science Honours students. Her current research interests also include the use of social media as a platform for the dissemination of oral health information. Samantha is also currently studying for a Doctor of Education with the Melbourne Graduate School of Education examining pre-class learning on the flipped classroom.
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Honours, Awards and Fellowships
WM and AV Eggleston Trust Excellence in Teaching Award
WM and AV Eggleston Trust Excellence in Teaching Award
IJ Marks and TC Adamson Prize for the most significant contribution to the advancement of dental education
IADR-ANZ Division Colgate Award in Oral Biology
IADR/Unilever Hatton Award Senior (student) category, clinical research
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Positions
Senior Lecturer Oral Biology
Melbourne Dental School
Education
Graduate Certificate of University Teaching
University of Melbourne
Doctor of Philosophy
University of Melbourne
BACHELOR OF DENTAL SCIENCE
The University of Queensland