A registered specialist in special needs dentistry based in Brisbane, Australia, Emeritus Professor Laurence Walsh AO has been affiliated with University of Queensland for over 38 years, during which time he has conducted numerous research studies in infection control and clinical microbiology, leading to over 200 published studies. Emeritus Prof. Walsh has served on the Australian Dental Association’s Infection Control Committee for over 20 years, including eight years as Chair, in addition to contributing to the development of a range of national guidelines, and working with regulators in infection control auditing. Emeritus Prof. Walsh has contributed to Australian standards on personal protective equipment and instrument reprocessing.