Dr Ross Applegarth joined the endodontic group in 1993 after completing his Master of Endodontics at the University of Queensland. Prior to studying Endodontics, Ross enjoyed eight years in general dentistry and travelled throughout the United Kingdom and Europe. Ross has held executive positions with the Australian Society of Endodontology at State and Federal levels, serving as Federal President between 2005 and 2007.

He has lectured extensively throughout Queensland and also Internationally. Ross has been involved with the endodontic teaching programs at all Queensland dental schools. He currently lectures and demonstrates for undergraduate endodontic programs at Griffith University. Ross has also acted as external examiner for the Queensland University post graduate endodontic program. Ross has been inducted into the International College of dentists, and is a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Ross’s has a special interest in endodontic retreatment outcomes and endodontic rotary instrumentation.