{"id":40502,"date":"2025-03-31T12:30:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-31T01:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/?p=40502"},"modified":"2025-03-31T12:30:20","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T01:30:20","slug":"meet-ada-president-dr-chris-sanzaro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/meet-ada-president-dr-chris-sanzaro\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet ADA president Dr Chris Sanzaro"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">6<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story.jpg\" alt=\"ADA president Dr Chris Sanzaro\" class=\"wp-image-40505 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story.jpg\" alt=\"ADA president Dr Chris Sanzaro\" class=\"wp-image-40505 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-story-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As the ADA\u2019s new president, Dr Chris Sanzaro is committed to ensuring the association continues working hard for its members. Photography: Oliver Berlin\u00a0<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-ada-president-dr-chris-sanzaro-is-setting-a-strong-agenda-advocating-for-under-served-patients-who-are-suffering-from-a-lack-of-access-to-care-by-shane-conroy\">New ADA president, Dr Chris Sanzaro, is setting a strong agenda advocating for under-served patients who are suffering from a lack of access to care. By Shane Conroy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s six months into his tenure as the new federal president of the <a href=\"https:\/\/ada.org.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australian Dental Association<\/a>, and Dr Chris Sanzaro already has a clear mission in mind, with particular focus on the looming Australian federal election.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He believes the future of dental funding and healthcare policy stands at a significant crossroads, and this election presents a pivotal opportunity to advocate for sustainable oral health reforms that will directly impact millions of Australians.&nbsp;<\/p><div class=\"bitem-article-desktop-720x300-in-text\" id=\"bitem-1430911091\"><!-- Bite 720x300 [async] -->\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (!window.AdButler){(function(){var s = document.createElement(\"script\"); s.async = true; s.type = \"text\/javascript\";s.src = 'https:\/\/servedby.engagemedia.com.au\/app.js';var n = document.getElementsByTagName(\"script\")[0]; n.parentNode.insertBefore(s, n);}());}<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar AdButler = AdButler || {}; AdButler.ads = AdButler.ads || [];\r\nvar abkw = window.abkw || '';\r\nvar plc705185 = window.plc705185 || 0;\r\ndocument.write('<'+'div id=\"placement_705185_'+plc705185+'\"><\\\/'+'div>');\r\nAdButler.ads.push({handler: function(opt){ AdButler.register(165450, 705185, [720,300], 'placement_705185_'+opt.place, opt); }, opt: { place: plc705185++, keywords: abkw, domain: 'servedby.engagemedia.com.au', click:'CLICK_MACRO_PLACEHOLDER' }});\r\n<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Under his presidency, Dr Sanzaro says the ADA\u2019s mission will be about securing tangible outcomes that benefit practitioners and their patients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-public-funding-for-seniors-dental-care\">Public funding for seniors\u2019 dental care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Among his most pressing concerns are the urgent need for better access to publicly funded dental care for seniors. According to the ADA, Australians over the age of 65 are missing 14 teeth on average, with one in four seniors avoiding certain foods due to problems with their teeth or mouth. And as the number of Australians over the age of 65 is expected to double by 2062, this crisis will only deepen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response, Dr Sanzaro is calling for the implementation of the Seniors Dental Benefits Schedule (SDBS), a proposal that would provide up to $1132 worth of free dental care every two years for eligible seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there have been proposals for universal Medicare-style dental coverage, Dr Sanzaro argues that such a model is neither financially feasible nor the most effective approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cTo provide dental services to every Australian would cost up to $12 billion a year and no government has ever been able to take this on,\u201d he explains. \u201cSo the SDBS is the affordable option and represents a crucial step toward providing equitable healthcare for older Australians.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-incentives-for-regional-and-rural-dentists\">Incentives for regional and rural dentists<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ensuring that patients in regional and rural areas have access to affordable, high-quality dental care is also central to Dr Sanzaro\u2019s vision. He says the problem is not necessarily a shortage of dentists at the national level, but rather an uneven spread of the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know there are many metropolitan areas where there are arguably enough dentists\u2013probably more than enough dentists,\u201d he says. \u201cHowever, there are areas in regional and rural Australia where we simply don\u2019t have enough dentists to meet the demand for dental care.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>We\u2019d have to take young children off to general anaesthetics and remove the majority of their teeth when they were just four or five years old. And then grandma asks, \u2018When is it safe to give them Coke again?\u2019 <br><br><strong>Dr Chris Sanzaro, president, ADA<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>He sees a significant role for government incentives such as long-term commitments to voucher schemes that could make a stronger business case for new regional and rural practices. As part of this, he advocates for better collaboration between the public and private sectors to ensure that dental services are available where they are most needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis means pushing for policies that encourage practitioners to establish careers in regional Australia, rather than merely completing short-term placements,\u201d he says. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-effective-guidance-for-tech-advancements\">Effective guidance for tech advancements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ever-evolving technological revolution and its impact on dentistry is also high on Dr Sanzaro\u2019s areas of concern. Innovations in artificial intelligence, digital diagnostics, and automated treatment planning tools continue to change the way clinics across Australia work. He does state, however, that technological change must always be implemented thoughtfully to ensure quality and safety are maintained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cNo technological change comes without risks. Effectively managing those risks will need proper regulation and oversight. The ADA must help dentists navigate these changes and ensure that technological advancements are used responsibly and do not compromise patient safety or professional standards, whilst minimising regulatory burden.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-networking-support-for-isolated-dentists\">Networking support for isolated dentists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Sanzaro, 44, was elected to the ADATas Council in 2010, and was ADATas branch president in 2014-15. He has also been a federal councillor since 2014, was elected to the Federal Executive in 2020 and has also served on the Constitution &amp; Policy committee, the Audit &amp; Risk committee, and as chair of the Recent Graduates Advisory Panel and Employed Dentists Working Panel.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was elected ADA president in November 2024 taking the reins following the presidential tenures of Dr Scott Davis and Dr Stephen Liew.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Sanzaro wants his presidency to be defined by an ongoing commitment to ensuring the ADA serves as an engaged and supportive professional body for all of its members.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He believes that networking and knowledge-sharing among dentists is crucial. This is particularly true in a profession where many practitioners work in small or solo practices with limited peer contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40504 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40504 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-629x420.jpg 629w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bitemagazine.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/cover-2-696x465.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dr Sanzaro\u2019s guiding principle is prioritising patient outcomes over profit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe networking available within the ADA allows clinicians to form a very effective support network which is essential to career longevity and satisfaction,\u201d he says. ADA networking opportunities in 2025 include a schedule of workshops, mentorship programs, lectures and webinars, the 39th Australian Dental Congress in May at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the Peer by ADA platform that brings the networking experience online. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-first-steps\">The first steps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr Sanzaro left his childhood home in Melbourne to study for his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide. After graduating in 2003, he took an opportunity to work in public health in Mackay, Queensland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt was a great first step out of university,\u201d he explains. \u201cBecause patients aren\u2019t paying, it wasn\u2019t so much about the business side of things, but rather just about getting comfortable with providing care, managing cases, and working in an area where there was real need.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was promoted to senior dental officer in the School Dental Service in his second year, and was confronted with some of the harsh realities of oral health inequality across the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019d have to take young children off to general anaesthetics and remove the majority of their teeth when they were just four or five years old. And then grandma asks, \u2018When is it safe to give them Coke again?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After two years in Mackay, he was ready to transition into private practice. He worked for a year in Shepparton, Victoria, before deciding to make a permanent move to Launceston, his wife\u2019s hometown, in 2007. While private practice offered greater autonomy, he quickly discovered that the state faced significant workforce shortages, particularly in specialist care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere just weren\u2019t many specialists in Tasmania,\u201d he says. \u201cThis meant that general dentists were under pressure to provide treatment at the limit of our scope of practice. But this also provided some great learning opportunities.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2011, he purchased The Dental Surgery in Newstead, a well-established practice in Launceston. As a practice owner, he became intimately familiar with the challenges of running a business in a profession that was becoming increasingly complex. Managing staff, navigating compliance regulations, and keeping up with advancements in technology and materials all became part of his daily reality. He also cites a strong interest in prevention, complex case management, and working with specialist dentists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, as the practice grew significantly under his leadership, he never lost sight of his guiding principle\u2013prioritising long-term patient outcomes over short-term profits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve always had an interest in long-term treatment planning for my patients. It\u2019s never been about short-term fixes for me, but about what good dentistry can do for my patients over their lifetime.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New ADA president, Dr Chris Sanzaro, is setting a strong agenda advocating for under-served patients who are suffering from a lack of access to care. 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