MEET DR RYAN JAMES CORNISH
MDSc BDS BHSc(Hons) BSc
Dr Ryan Cornish is an Australian trained dentist with a Masters Degree in Oral Pathology.
After graduating from a Health Science Degree and subsequent First Class Honours degree from The University of Adelaide, Ryan went on to obtained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Deans List recipient) from the University of Adelaide. In 2005 Ryan completed a Masters Degree in Oral Pathology, also from the University of Adelaide.
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Ryan has worked in oral surgery departments both in the Royal Adelaide Hospital and in the United Kingdom.
Ryan has been working as a surgical dentist in private practice since 2004.
Ryan has been a senior lecturer teaching dental students at the University of Adelaide, and has acted as Clinical Director for the Tasmanian Oral Health Service.
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Ryan can undertake procedures under local anaesthetic, oral sedation and general anaesthetic.
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Outside of work Ryan enjoys travelling (including undertaking volunteering in Cambodia/Vietnam).
BDS
Bachelor
Of Dental Surgery
University of Adelaide
MScDent
Masters of Science in Dentistry
University of Adelaide
BSc
Bachelor of
Health Science
University of Adelaide
SPECIAL INTERESTS
TOOTH
REMOVAL
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WISDOM TEETH
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NON-WISDOM TEETH
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EMERGENCY TOOTH REMOVALS
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FULL RANGE OF SEDATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE
DENTAL IMPLANTS
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SINGLE TEETH
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MULTIPLE TEETH
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IMPLANT BRIDGES
ORAL
PATHOLOGY
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ORAL LESIONS
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ORAL CANCER SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS
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SURGICAL AND MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
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INCISIONAL AND EXCISIONAL BIOPSIES
Experience
& TRAINING
BACHELOR OF
SCIENCE
1995 - 1997
University Of Adelaide
Majored in Anatomy & Pathology
BACHELOR OF
HEALTH SCIENCE
HONOURS DEGREE
1997
University of Adelaide
Obtained first class honours in pathology
BACHELOR OF
DENTAL SURGURY
1999 - 2003
University Of Adelaide
Received Deans List Award & University Medal Recipient
MASTERS IN
DENTAL SCIENCE
2005
Obtained Masters of Oral Pathology and was awarded Winfred S Steele Scholar in Oral Pathology
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY DEPARTMENTS
SENIOR HOUSE OFFICER
2005 - 2006
Acted as Senior House Officer at both Derbyshire Royal Infirmary (UK) and John Radcliffe Hospital (UK) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Departments
ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
REGISTRAR
2006 - 2007
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Registrar at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Adelaide Dental Hospital​
SENIOR LECTURER
UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
2014 -2017
Lectured undergraduate dental students
SENIOR DENTAL
OFFICER
2007 - 2010
ADELAIDE DENTAL HOSPITAL
On-Call Dentist for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Royal Adelaide Hospital
CLINICAL DIRECTOR
OF TASMANIAN ORAL HEALTH SERVICES
2013
Clinical leader of statewide multi-disciplinary oral health workforce
PRIVATE PRACTICE
WITH SPECIAL INTERESTS
2010
Continued private dental practice with a special interests in oral surgery, tooth removals, dental implants and oral pathology.
RESEARCH
Dr Ryan Cornish has authored / co-authored several published research papers.
Trabecular structure of the condyle of the jaw joint in young and mature sheep: A
comparative histomorphometric reference.
Archives of Oral Biology
2006 Volume 51(1) pp: 29-36. Epub 2005 Jun 9.
Patterns of immunocytochemical staining for ferritin and transferrin in the human
spinal cord following traumatic injury.
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience
2002 Volume 9(3) pp: 298-301
Topography and Severity of Axonal Injury in Human Spinal Cord Trauma Using
Amyloid Precursor Protein as a Marker of Axonal Injury.
Spine
2000 Volume 25(10) pp: 1227-1233.
awArds
Ryan is a highly accomplished surgeon and academic. He has won awards throughout his training for outstanding accomplishments in various feilds.
DENTAL SURGERY AWARDS
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The University Medal, 2004
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RACDS Primary Examination – Letter of Commendation, 2004
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The Pierre Fauchard Undergraduate Award of Merit, 2004
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The Dental School Dean’s List, (BDS with Honours equivalent) 2003
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The Kevin Murphy Prize in Oral Surgery, 2003
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The Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons Prize, 2003
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The Australian Dental Association Prize, (Dux) 2003
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The Pierre Fauchard Undergraduate Award of Merit, 2003
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The Dental Board of South Australia Medal & Prize, (Dux) 2002
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The Thomas D Hannon Prize, (Dux) 2001
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The Health Partners Prize for Diseases & Disorders of the Body, 2001
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The T. Draper Campbell Medal & Prize, (Dux) 2000
RESEARCH AWARDS
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Winifred S Steele Faculty of Health Sciences Research Scholar, 2002-2005
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Australian Postgraduate Award, 2002-2005
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Australian Dental Research Foundation Undergraduate Scholar, 2001-2002
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Faculty of Health Sciences Research Vacation Scholar, 2002-2003
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The University Medal, 2004
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GENERAL AWARDS​
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Golden Key International Honour Society Lifetime Fellowship, 2003
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The Penrice Young Achiever of the Year Award, 1999
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Academic Honours, Secondary School, 1990-1994
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Wright Trophy, St. John Ambulance Cadets, 1990 RACDS Primary Examination – Letter of Commendation, 2004
Philanthropy
& VOLUNTEER WORK
Dr Ryan Cornish has an enduring passion for volunteer work, and has been on 4 humanitarian trips to Cambodia and Vietnam through AHHA - Australian Health and Humanitarian Aid in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
During his time in Vietnam and Cambodia, Dr Ryan Cornish's focus was on treating medically, mentally or physically compromised adults and children.
