Associate Professor Seth Delpachitra

Associate Professor Seth Delpachitra is a highly accomplished oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a distinguished career spanning clinical practice, academic leadership, and military service. Completing his rigorous dual-qualification training across Melbourne's leading tertiary hospitals, he further honed his expertise through prestigious fellowships in craniofacial trauma, paediatric maxillofacial surgery, and corrective jaw surgery. Specifically, he completed fellowships in facial trauma and orthognathics at the Royal Melbourne Hospital, and a paediatric and craniofacial fellowship through Epworth Hospital, in addition to subspecialty fellowships in craniofacial trauma, paediatric maxillofacial surgery, and corrective jaw surgery.

Currently, A/Prof Delpachitra serves as the Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne (RDHM), demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field and fostering excellence in patient care. He also holds consultant surgeon positions at Barwon Health in Geelong and the Royal Melbourne Hospital, ensuring access to his expertise for patients across Victoria. His areas of interest include dental implants, bone grafts, orthognathic (jaw) surgery, and facial trauma surgery.

His contributions extend beyond clinical practice. A/Prof Delpachitra is a prolific author, having penned the seminal textbook, "Principles of Dentoalveolar Extractions", a leading resource in its field. He has also authored numerous peer-reviewed articles published in highly regarded local and international journals, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

A dedicated educator, he imparts his knowledge and skills to graduate students, dentists, and residents, shaping the next generation of surgeons. His commitment to academic excellence is further demonstrated through his research endeavours.

Beyond his surgical and academic pursuits, A/Prof Delpachitra holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the prestigious Imperial College London, showcasing his diverse skillset and strategic thinking. He also serves as a senior commissioned officer (Squadron Leader) in the Royal Australian Air Force, demonstrating his dedication to service and leadership.