Martin Wilkening obtained his undergraduate dental qualification from the University of Göttingen, Germany in 1994. He continued with research in the field of Neuropathology and received his doctorate degree from the University of Göttingen. Subsequently he undertook his specialist training and is registered as a Specialist Oral Surgeon. Martin is established in private practice and is currently appointed as a consultant in the Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Department, of the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital.