Dr Eduardo A. Alcaino

BDS (Hons) MDSc (Paediatric Dentistry) FRACDS MRACDS (Paediatric Dentistry)Grad Dip Clin Dent (Sedation & Pain Control)- USYDMaster Int. Business/Law - USYD

Dr Alcaino is a specialist paediatric dentist currently working in private practice and a past president of the International Association of Paediatric Dentistry (IAPD). He has over 10 years of board of directors’ experience with the IAPD. He has served in many roles with many professional organizations. In 2016 he completed a Masters of International Business/Law at the University of Sydney, which has further diversified his overseas commitments.

Dr Alcaino was born in Santiago, Chile, where he started his university training in dentistry; therefore, he is fluent in Spanish. He then moved to Sydney, Australia in 1983 where he continued his studies. After completing his Bachelor degree with honours (BDS-Hons) at the University of Sydney, he worked in general dental practice for eight years and has been involved in teaching since graduation. He has worked in specialist practice since 1999. Dr Alcaino is a Clinical Associate Lecturer with the University of Sydney and a visiting specialist to the Westmead Centre for Oral Health (WCOH) in NSW. After completing his thesis in general anaesthesia and further training in conscious sedation, he has lectured extensively on sedation and general anaesthesia. He is a regular speaker at international congresses and at Harvard Continuing Education courses in the USA.

Dr Alcaino is married, has grown twin daughters living overseas, a Labrador and likes soccer, fitness, fine dining, and travelling.