Dr Hupalo graduated with a BDSc from the University of Queensland in 1988. He served as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air force before commencing his specialist training in 1996. He attained his Master of Dental Science and specialist registration in 1999 after graduating from the Specialist Clinical Training Programme in Prosthodontics at the University of Sydney. Dr Hupalo is in full time private practice in Sydney. His practice specialises in the treatment of extensive missing or damaged teeth. Apart for the traditional restorative solutions, both tooth and implant supported, his other area of special interest is in adhesive dentistry and conservative dental solutions.
Dr Hupalo holds a teaching appointment with the University of Sydney. He is an advisor to tertiary institutions and the dental industry and is a consultant to the legal profession. Dr Hupalo is a past President of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists. He is also a member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society and the International College of Prosthodontics.
DEGREES AND AWARDS
1988 Bachelor of Dental Science 2nd Class Honours Queensland University
1999 Master of Dental Science University of Sydney – Prosthodontics
1999 Dental Board NSW Specialist Registration “Prosthodontist”
2011 Fellow of International College of Dentists
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
1988-1996 RAAF Dental Officer – General practice full-time
1996-1999 Graduate student MDSc clinical program full-time
1999-2000 Prosthodontic Registrar – Westmead Hospital
2000- Current Specialist prosthodontic practice
MEMBERSHIPS
ICP – International College of Prosthodontists
AANZAP – Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists
APS – Australian Prosthodontic Society
FICD – Fellow International College of Dentists
APPOINTMENTS
Senior lecturer University of Sydney – Prosthodontics
Lecturer MDSc Prosthodontics Postgraduate Program
Coordinator Preclinical Fixed Prosthodontics Course University of Sydney
Past President Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
Secretary Australian Prosthodontic Society NSW Branch