Dr Carolyn Henderson graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland in 1983.

She attained a Master of Dental Science in the field of Endodontics in 1992 and worked for eight years in specialist private practice in Brisbane until starting a family. She has since worked for Queensland Health as the Senior Specialist (Endodontics) and joined David Cox Dental in 2008.

Through her work with Queensland Health she has gained a special interest in endodontic management of traumatic dental injuries, pain diagnosis, and team management of complex dental conditions.

She is also involved in the supervision of Postgraduate Endodontic students at the University of Queensland.