Wayne received his BDS with distinction from University of Otago in 1984 and completed his Master of Science in Dentistry (Pros) at the University of Sydney in 1992. He is currently an adjunct lecturer at Charles Sturt University involved with the Postgraduate Diploma in Implant Dentistry and has previously held positions at the University of Sydney as a lecturer in undergraduate prosthodontics and the United Dental Hospital in periodontal research. His areas of interest include, complex treatment planning, implant treatment, and multi disciplinary management of patients with systemic health issues that affect oral health.