Pauline Ford is Head of the School of Dentistry at The University of Queensland. She commenced this role on 30 May 2016, becoming the first woman to lead the School of Dentistry in its 81 year history. Pauline was previously Deputy Head of School.

Pauline graduated from The University of Queensland in 1989 with BDSc (Hons) (University Medal). After nine years in general dental practice, she returned to UQ School of Dentistry and undertook a PhD before joining the academic staff in 2005. She has since completed a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education and a Masters in Public Health.