Griffith University

Senior Lecturer in Dental Technology

Contact details for Dr Jane Evans

Professional Biography

Dr Jane Evans is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Dentistry and Oral Health at Griffith University.  She has researched, designed and developed the Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology as the inaugural degree program for dental technology in Australia. Extensive research was conducted by Jane to author the prosthetic technology, material science and research courses that comprise the program. This research continues today.

Formally, Jane completed her doctralstudies in Interprofessional Education in Dental Technology Education.  This research identified and highlighted the strengths and limitations of an interprofessional curriculum within dental technology education.  She is also a founding member of Griffith University’s Dental Education Research Action Group (DERAG). 

Jane draws on her extensive professional experience in oral health in both the public and private sectors.  Prior to joining the higher education sector, she gathered valuable career experience across Dental Technology and Oral Health Quality Accreditation.

Jane’s links to the profession see her make a valuable contribution to her field.  She deputy chair of the Dental Technicians Board of Queensland and is  Member of the Australian Dental Prosthetists and Dental Technicians Education Council.

Proudest achievements

• 2010 Awarded best electronic poster: Evans, J. L., Henderson, A. J. & Johnson, N. W. (2010) 'The Impact of An Interprofessional Curriculum in Dental Education', All Together for Better Health 5 International Interprofessional Conference, Manly Pacific Hotel, Sydney
• Collaboration with Karolinska Institute Sweden to enable a student exchange program.

Responsibilities

• Program convenor: Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology
• Program convenor: Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Technology (post registration)

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in PhD
• Bachelor of Further Education and Training
• Diploma of Dental Health Work (Dental Technology)
• Certificate in Dental Prosthetic Technology
  

Professional admission & memberships

• International Association of Dental Research IADR
• Australian and New Zealand Association of Medical Education ANZAME
  

Other professional appointments

• Board Member Dental Technicians Board of Queensland

Recent Keynote Addresses

• Evans J L. & Mackay J 2007, Dental Technology Education at Griffith University, International Oral Prosthetic Technology Symposium, Tianjin, China.

Research and consultancy

Research interest and research expertise

• Interprofessional edcuation
• Dental technology education
  

Recent research grants

• Alldridge L, Coghill G, Short L, Wilkinson S, Dillon G, Evans J, Lalloo R. Inspiring and Supporting Local Indigenous Students Towards Careers in Medicine and Dentistry. South Coast Regional Office, Education Queensland, $31,373, December 2009 and January 2010
• Tiered Mentoring Project, I year, 2007, Jane Evans, Lesley Nesdale. Leonie Short $3,700
  

Recent Publications

• Evans, J. L., Henderson, A. J. & Johnson, N. W. (2010) The Future of Education and Training in Dental Technology: Designing a Dental Curriculum that Facilitates Teamwork across the Oral Health Professions. British Dental Journal, 208. 5, 227-230.
• Evans, J. L., Henderson, A. J. & Johnson, N. W. (2010) 'The Impact of An Interprofessional Curriculum in Dental Education', All Together for Better Health 5 International Interprofessional Conference, Manly Pacific Hotel, Sydney.
• Evans, J. L. Henderson, A. J. & Johnson, N. W. (2010) ‘Coaching in the Clinical Context: The Real Difference in an Interprofessional Dental Curriculum’. Innovate and Educate Conference, Convention and Exhibition Centre, Brisbane.
• Evans, J., Short, L., Mackay, J., Henderson, A., & Johnson, N. W. (2009). Dental Technology Education @ Griffith University: R Grads Rdy 4 Wrk? Poster presented at the Collaborating for Health, Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference 2009. Radisson Resort Gold Coast ,3-4 December, Abstract on page 149, Gold Coast: Griffith University.
• Short L. M., Lalloo, R., Evans, J., & Pillay, S. (2009). Career Decisions of First Year Oral Health Science Students at Griffith University - Poster presented at the Collaborating for Health, Gold Coast Health and Medical Research Conference 2009. Radisson Resort Gold Coast , 3-4 December, Abstract on page 85, Gold Coast: Griffith University.
• Lalloo R., Evans J.L., & Short L. Dental Education at Griffith University: An Authentic Approach. 3rd Annual Work Integrated Learning Symposium. Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, 3rd-4th November 2009.
• Short L, Tennant M, Kruger E, Evans J.L., Coleman H. & Mackay J. Sept 2005, Building the Team: Cross-Professional Education at Griffith University, International Association of Dental Research Australia and New Zealand Division, 45th Annual Meeting, Queenstown, New Zealand.
• Cripps, A. Johnson, N. Boocock, H. Fletcher, M. Westwood, P. Tennant, M. Coleman, H. Evans, J.L. Short, L. & Mackay, J. 2005 A new suite of programmes in dentistry and oral health: challenges in interprofessionalism, internationalisation and innovation, Australian International Education Conference, Australia Medical & Health Sciences, Gold Coast.
• Evans, J.L. & Short, L. 2004, Educating Members of the Dental Team – To Integrate or Not? Griffith University’ International Association of Dental Research Australia and New Zealand Division, 44th Annual Meeting, Fiji.
• Short, L., Short, S., Howard, P., Withers, S., Chu, C., St John, W., Coleman, H., Hughes, R., Haywood, A., Evans, J.L., E. Kruger and Tennant, M. 3-4 September 2004, Tiny Tots Teeth, The Business of Health Australian College of Health Service Executives, Queensland State Conference, Sunshine Coast.
• Evans, J.L., Smith, D. & Mackay, J., Nov 2004 4th & 5th, Adding Value through Common Learning: Oral Health Education at Griffith University, Effective Teaching and Learning Conference, Logan.