Prof Axel K Spahr

r. med. dent. habil., MRACDS (Perio)

Axel Spahr is Head of Periodontics at the Sydney Dental Hospital and Head of the Discipline of Periodontics at the University of Sydney. Axel is the former Head of Periodontics at the Univer...

Dr Christopher Barker

Periodontist

Dr Christopher Barker is a Queensland-based Periodontist who specialises in the full scope of specialist periodontics treatment methods. He is passionate about staying up-to-date with new treatments and technologies that assist in providing positive patient outcomes and experiences. Christopher is one of only a few specialist periodontists in Australia able to provide LANAP® – a minimally invasive laser periodontal treatment and Guided Biofilm Therapy, one of the latest technologies in dental hygiene treatments. Christopher is president of the Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS), former president of the Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP) and a director of International Team for Implantology (ITI) (Sunshine Coast branch). He is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and launched the inaugural public awareness campaign, ‘Fight Gum Disease Australia’ in February 2020.

Dr Devika Iyer

Specialist in Surgery and Periodontics

Dr Iyer has a continued passion for surgery and periodontics. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1992 and commenced her practice Grandstand Dental Care in 1998 with a strong periodontal focus. Dr Iyer has been surgically placing and restoring implants for many years after receiving formal training in Implant Dentistry with the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry in 2005, her Masters in Oral Implantology from Frankfurt University and a Masters in Periodontics from the International Medical College Germany. She is also a Diplomate at the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (DICOI, USA). Dr Iyer has a real passion for working with patients to achieve the best possible comprehensive outcomes. She offers a range of solutions to help them from full arch dental rehabilitation using 4 to 6 dental implants, sinus lifting procedures, complex cosmetic and periodontal procedures, various non-surgical and surgical procedures including periodontal grafting and the use of Platelet-rich fibrin in the use of periodontal regeneration.

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen

BDSc, MRACDS (GDP), DClinDent (Oral Med) MRACDS (Oral Med) Cert ADL FOMAA FPFA

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen completed her specialist training in Oral Medicine at the UWA Dental School, University of Western Australia. Before undertaking specialist training, Amanda graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science, served in the Royal Australian Navy as a Dental officer and worked in both public and private practice in Western Australia. Her Oral Medicine training involved roles at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Team and the Perth Children’s Hospital.

DR ARMAND PUTRA

Prosthodontics

Dr Armand Putra completed his undergraduate training in 2010 at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree. In 2016, Dr Putra completed 3-year full time Graduate Certificate Training in Prosthodontics and a Master Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington, Seattle. Following his residency, Dr Putra further focused on implant surgery and complex implant rehabilitation through a 1-year full time Fellowship in Implant Dentistry under the world renowned implantologist, Professor Joseph Kan at Loma Linda University, California. Through rigorous examination, Dr Putra received US certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics and American National Board of Dental Laboratory Technology (Dental Technician) in 2017.

Dr Greg Celine

Paediatrics

Dr Jenny Ball

Forensic Odontologist

Jenny graduated from UWA in1983 and has worked part time drilling and filling since them. From the late 1990s Jenny has been involved in forensic odontology. She has completed a Masters in Forensic Science and a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology. Along with case work she has been involved with a number of mass disasters including the Bali bombings, the Thai tsunami, the Victorian bushfires and MH17 plane crash. She is actively involved with the Australian Society of Forensic Odontology. Jenny also demonstrates in the Op Tech Laboratory with the up and coming new members of the profession.

Dr Leon Smith

Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Mr Leon Smith is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with degrees in medicine and dentistry. He completed advanced surgical training in Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, offering surgical management of the diseases and conditions of the face, jaws and mouth. He has completed post-fellowship training in orthognathic surgery, facial trauma surgery and head and neck surgery.

Dr Nandika Manchanda

Paediatrics

Dr Samy Francis

Specialist Periodontist

I am aiming for a career in dentistry, which I find both fascinating and interesting. My interest in dentistry is mainly due to the fact that I hope to serve people and provide them a better quality of life. I have a specialist interest in Periodontology& Implantology as a long term career objective.

Dr Tom Huang

Maxillofacial Radiologist

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen

BDSc, MRACDS (GDP), DClinDent (Oral Med) MRACDS (Oral Med) Cert ADL FOMAA FPFA

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen completed her specialist training in Oral Medicine at the UWA Dental School, University of Western Australia. Before undertaking specialist training, Amanda graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science, served in the Royal Australian Navy as a Dental officer and worked in both public and private practice in Western Australia. Her Oral Medicine training involved roles at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Team and the Perth Children’s Hospital.

DR ARMAND PUTRA

Prosthodontics

Dr Armand Putra completed his undergraduate training in 2010 at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree. In 2016, Dr Putra completed 3-year full time Graduate Certificate Training in Prosthodontics and a Master Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington, Seattle. Following his residency, Dr Putra further focused on implant surgery and complex implant rehabilitation through a 1-year full time Fellowship in Implant Dentistry under the world renowned implantologist, Professor Joseph Kan at Loma Linda University, California. Through rigorous examination, Dr Putra received US certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics and American National Board of Dental Laboratory Technology (Dental Technician) in 2017.

Dr Greg Celine

Paediatrics

Dr Jenny Ball

Forensic Odontologist

Jenny graduated from UWA in1983 and has worked part time drilling and filling since them. From the late 1990s Jenny has been involved in forensic odontology. She has completed a Masters in Forensic Science and a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology. Along with case work she has been involved with a number of mass disasters including the Bali bombings, the Thai tsunami, the Victorian bushfires and MH17 plane crash. She is actively involved with the Australian Society of Forensic Odontology. Jenny also demonstrates in the Op Tech Laboratory with the up and coming new members of the profession.

Dr Leon Smith

Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Mr Leon Smith is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with degrees in medicine and dentistry. He completed advanced surgical training in Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, offering surgical management of the diseases and conditions of the face, jaws and mouth. He has completed post-fellowship training in orthognathic surgery, facial trauma surgery and head and neck surgery.

Dr Nandika Manchanda

Paediatrics

Dr Samy Francis

Specialist Periodontist

I am aiming for a career in dentistry, which I find both fascinating and interesting. My interest in dentistry is mainly due to the fact that I hope to serve people and provide them a better quality of life. I have a specialist interest in Periodontology& Implantology as a long term career objective.

Dr Tom Huang

Maxillofacial Radiologist

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen

BDSc, MRACDS (GDP), DClinDent (Oral Med) MRACDS (Oral Med) Cert ADL FOMAA FPFA

Dr Amanda Phoon Nguyen completed her specialist training in Oral Medicine at the UWA Dental School, University of Western Australia. Before undertaking specialist training, Amanda graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science, served in the Royal Australian Navy as a Dental officer and worked in both public and private practice in Western Australia. Her Oral Medicine training involved roles at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Head and Neck Cancer Multidisciplinary Team and the Perth Children’s Hospital.

DR ARMAND PUTRA

Prosthodontics

Dr Armand Putra completed his undergraduate training in 2010 at the University of Queensland, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Science degree. In 2016, Dr Putra completed 3-year full time Graduate Certificate Training in Prosthodontics and a Master Science in Dentistry from the University of Washington, Seattle. Following his residency, Dr Putra further focused on implant surgery and complex implant rehabilitation through a 1-year full time Fellowship in Implant Dentistry under the world renowned implantologist, Professor Joseph Kan at Loma Linda University, California. Through rigorous examination, Dr Putra received US certification by the American Board of Prosthodontics and American National Board of Dental Laboratory Technology (Dental Technician) in 2017.

Dr Greg Celine

Paediatrics

Dr Jenny Ball

Forensic Odontologist

Jenny graduated from UWA in1983 and has worked part time drilling and filling since them. From the late 1990s Jenny has been involved in forensic odontology. She has completed a Masters in Forensic Science and a Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology. Along with case work she has been involved with a number of mass disasters including the Bali bombings, the Thai tsunami, the Victorian bushfires and MH17 plane crash. She is actively involved with the Australian Society of Forensic Odontology. Jenny also demonstrates in the Op Tech Laboratory with the up and coming new members of the profession.

Dr Leon Smith

Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Mr Leon Smith is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with degrees in medicine and dentistry. He completed advanced surgical training in Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, offering surgical management of the diseases and conditions of the face, jaws and mouth. He has completed post-fellowship training in orthognathic surgery, facial trauma surgery and head and neck surgery.

Dr Nandika Manchanda

Paediatrics

Dr Samy Francis

Specialist Periodontist

I am aiming for a career in dentistry, which I find both fascinating and interesting. My interest in dentistry is mainly due to the fact that I hope to serve people and provide them a better quality of life. I have a specialist interest in Periodontology& Implantology as a long term career objective.

Dr Tom Huang

Maxillofacial Radiologist

Prof. Axel Spahr

Dr. Med. Dent. Habil., MRACDS (Perio)

Prof. Spahr is Head of Discipline Restorative and Reconstructive Dentistry and Subject Area Periodontics as well as Deputy Head of School at The University of Sydney Dental School. He is also Head of the Department Periodontics at the Sydney Dental Hospital. Axel is the former Head of Periodontics at the University of Ulm in Germany and has worked at various international universities and research facilities. He has additional training in microbiology, molecular biology, extensive experience in basic science research, animal research and clinical research. Prof. Spahr’s research interest includes periodontal regeneration, bone regeneration, periodontitis and systemic diseases, antimicrobial therapy as well as dental implants and peri-implant diseases. He has led large externally funded research projects and is collaborating with leading international research groups and companies in the field of periodontology, implantology and bone regeneration. He is author of numerous publications in international peer-reviewed dental and medical journals, book chapters and has presented his work at professional conferences worldwide. Prof. Spahr is a board registered periodontal specialist, he works part time in an established specialist periodontal and implant practice in Sydney and is the past President of the Periodontal Research Group of the International Association of Dental Research (IADR). He is a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology (ITI), the International College of Dentists (ICD), and the Pierre Fauchard Academy (PFA

Dr Andrei Tutoveanu

B MedSc(Chem), M Pharm(MPS), B Dent(Syd)

Dr Andrei Tutoveanu is a dual qualified and registered Dental Practitioner & Pharmacist. He graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dentistry, previously attaining a Masters of Pharmacy and a Bachelor of Medical Science- specialising in medicinal chemistry. With combined academic and clinical training spanning over a decade, Dr Andrei enjoys providing a high level of treatment and patient care. He demonstrates proficiencies within the fields of aesthetic & implant dentistry, cosmetic & functional facial injectables and clinical pharmacotherapeutics. He has special interests in the areas of medicinal indications, dosage regimens, specific contraindications and side effect profiles, including ideal therapeutic combinations, within all clinical aspects of dentistry.

Dr Martin Webb

BDSc (HONS) Qld 1990 FICD FPFA FADI

Dr Martin Webb is a dentist in private practice at Maleny, on the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast. He has held various positions within the Dental profession namely ADA Federal Vice President, ADAQ State President 2007, member of ADAQ Executive 2001-2008 then 2014-2020. Dr Webb has served on the ADA Inc Schedule & Third Party Committee since 2008. Within that Committee he has acted as the state “expert opinion” on the interpretation of the ADA Schedule by dentists, their staff and PHI’s. Dr Webb has liaised with Dentists having difficulties with Medicare and DVA, including assisting them with audits. He also acts as the ADAQ PHI liaison officer to assist members with PHI complaints and investigations. In 2014 Dr Webb became an approved AHPRA and OHO Auditor. He is a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. In 2016, Martin was awarded a Distinguished Service Award by the ADAQ, one of only 19 individuals in Queensland’s history to have been awarded this honour. Dr Webb has recently joined the ADA Inc Infection Control committee, has previously served on the ADA Inc Audit and Risk committee, member of the ADA Inc Dental Education and Training Committee, and Vice Chair of the Scientific Committee for the FDI World Dental Congress 2021 in Sydney. Dr Webb has conducted Lectures to the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia, throughout Queensland on the fluoridation issue and more recently has been giving lectures to the ADAQ Practice Advantage group on health fund audits, item number issues, and dental fraud cases. He has assisted UQ as an external examiner for 5th Year dental student Vivas, and has recently been involved in providing expert opinion reports for medico legal cases involving dentists.

Neesha Pierce

General Counsel, ADAQ (LLB, BA, LLM)

Neesha initially graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and Sociology) and then subsequently went on to study law, graduating from the University of Technology with a Bachelor of Laws in 1999 and a Master of Laws in 2009. After graduating with her law degree Neesha initially worked as a dispute resolution lawyer in private practice before making the move in-house where she has worked in various roles, including most recently leading legal teams for large health and community care providers. Neesha also has a wealth of experience managing risk and governance functions for healthcare providers and is also a board member of the Surveyors Board of Queensland where she regularly sits on its professional conduct review panels. Having provided legal advice across a number of industries including the health and community services industry, Neesha brings a wealth of experience to assisting health practitioners to navigate the legal system.

Dr Hanlie Engelbrecht

Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon

Dr Hanlie Engelbrecht Dr Hanlie Engelbrecht is a South African trained Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Pretoria and her post-graduate training at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She completed a Fellowship in Craniofacial Cleft Surgery at the Pretoria Craniofacial Cleft Clinic, the biggest cleft clinic in Africa. She relocated to Melbourne in 2013 and is currently employed at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, at a private practice in Hawthorn and the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne and University of Melbourne. She holds specialist registration in Australia as an Oral Surgeon and is passionate about being part of the team at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Dental Oncology, since 2016.

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Dr Wendy Gill

Periodontist

Dr Wendy Gill graduated from UWA in 1994 and spent 9 years in general practice before completing her Masters Degree in Periodontology in 2006. Wendy obtained her Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Perio) in the same year and now maintains a specialist periodontal practice in West Perth. She is a previous president of the Australian Society of Periodontology (WA), a Fellow of the International Team for Implantology, AOS member and member of numerous dental groups. Wendy co-ordinates a local ITI Study Club and is on the council for the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP). She lectures locally, nationally and internationally on periodontal and dental implant topi

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