A/Prof Mehdi Valizadeh

DDS (Iran), MSD (Perio)

Hailing from Iran, Mehdi obtained his doctorate in dentistry (DDS) in 2005 and pursued a diploma in implant dentistry in 2006. In 2011, he obtained his master’s degree (MSD) with a distinction as...

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...

Mr Andrew G Terry

Dental Hygienist and Dental Therapist AUSTRALIA

Associate Professor Axel Spahr

Specialist Periodontist

A/Prof. Spahr 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 a further training in microbiology and molecular biology and extensive experience in basic science research, animal research and clinical research. A/Prof. Spahr?s research interest includes periodontal regeneration, bone regeneration, periodontitis and systemic diseases as well as antimicrobial therapy.He has lead 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 and has presented his work on professional conferences worldwide

Associate Professor Axel Spahr

Specialist Periodontist

A/Prof. Spahr 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 a further training in microbiology and molecular biology and extensive experience in basic science research, animal research and clinical research. A/Prof. Spahr?s research interest includes periodontal regeneration, bone regeneration, periodontitis and systemic diseases as well as antimicrobial therapy.He has lead 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 and has presented his work on professional conferences worldwide

Dr Tony Rotondo

Prosthodontist,BDSc (Qld), Cert Pros (UCLA)

Tony Rotondo graduated as a dentist in 1984 from the University of Queensland and completed specialty training in Prosthodontics in 1996 at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Tony is a registered prosthodontist and practices in Brisbane. Tony has a specific interest in aesthetic dentistry, reconstructive dentistry and implant dentistry. Over many years he has developed a reputation within the dental industry as someone who practices at the very highest level. He has taught both undergraduate and postgraduate dentists at the University of Queensland and the University of Sydney. Tony has been the president of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry (Qld Branch), secretary of ANZAP (Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists) and instrumental in the establishment of Australasian Osseointergration Society (Qld Branch) as well as its inaugural secretary. He is also a member of numerous other professional associations including the Australian Dental Association (ADA). Tony prolifically presents continuing educational programs teaching dentists both nationally and internationally and is regarded as one of our country's best dental educators. Tony Rotondo was awarded Digital Design Master by Dr. Christian Coachman, the inventor of DSD.

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.

A/Professor Tino Mercado

Periodontist

Dr Mercado has been a Periodontist for more than 20 years with private practices in Penrith and Blue Mountains (Specialist Periodontal and Implant Centre). Tino holds an A/Prof position at the Periodontal Post-Graduate Department at the University of Queensland. His PhD topic and latest publications in peer-reviewed high impact journals are on predictable management of peri-implantitis and management of periodontal recession on teeth and implants using autologous and alternative tissues. He is the NSW Councilorfor the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists and a Periodontal examiner at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). He is the Director for Western Sydney and Greater Blue Mountains International Team of Implantology (ITI) Study Club. He is twice recipient of the prestigious National and Health Medical Research Council Scholarship (1998 for MDSc and 2011 for PhD).

Dr Nirushan Raveendiran

Specialist Periodontist

Born and raised in Sydney, Nirushan completed his undergraduate training in Queensland, before returning to commence private practice in Sydney, spending numerous years working in both the CBD and Castle Hill. Having always had a keen in interest in Periodontics, Nirushan went on to pursue specialty training at the University of Melbourne in 2014, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics). Nirushan has published numerous articles focused on periodontal pathogens, occlusal issues in periodontitis and implants, and bone grafts/ridge preservation Nirushan carries out all aspects of periodontal management, and has a particular interest in the management of anxious patients as well as dental implants, and hard and soft tissue grafting. Nirushan is also a member of numerous professional associations: Australian Dental Association (ADA), International team for implantology (ITI), Australian and New Zealand.

Dr Patrick Tseng

Specialist Periodontist

Patrick has been a Periodontist for almost 30 years. He also teaches as a Senior Clinical lecturer at Sydney University . He is an examiner for the RACDS in the Specialist Stream (Periodontics), an examiner for the Diploma of Oral implants , for the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry program in Periodontics at Sydney University. He was the first Periodontist to present the use of CT graft in implant treatment, at the Inaugural Australasian Osseointegration Society meeting in Sydney in 1998. He has given over 100 presentations on Periodontics and Implant treatment in Australia and overseas,

Dr. Ehsan Mellati

Specialist Periodontist

Ehsan is a periodontist in private practice in Sydney and founder of the state-of-the-art Precision Periodontics in Chatswood. His practice is restricted to periodontics and implant dentistry. He is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Sydney University and is also involved in mentorship at LaTrobe University and Charles Sturt University. Ehsan is the recipient of the prestigious ITI grant for his postgraduate thesis focusing on the healing of hard and soft tissues around immediate implants. He has published several articles in well-respected international journals and has been actively involved in presenting lectures, running CPD events, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and overseas trained dentists. He is an active member of International Team for Implantology, Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Periodontology, and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists.

URL https://www.adansw.com.au/CPD/CPD-Presenters/Ehsan-Mellati

A/Professor Tino Mercado

Periodontist

Dr Mercado has been a Periodontist for more than 20 years with private practices in Penrith and Blue Mountains (Specialist Periodontal and Implant Centre). Tino holds an A/Prof position at the Periodontal Post-Graduate Department at the University of Queensland. His PhD topic and latest publications in peer-reviewed high impact journals are on predictable management of peri-implantitis and management of periodontal recession on teeth and implants using autologous and alternative tissues. He is the NSW Councilorfor the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists and a Periodontal examiner at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). He is the Director for Western Sydney and Greater Blue Mountains International Team of Implantology (ITI) Study Club. He is twice recipient of the prestigious National and Health Medical Research Council Scholarship (1998 for MDSc and 2011 for PhD).

Dr Nirushan Raveendiran

Specialist Periodontist

Born and raised in Sydney, Nirushan completed his undergraduate training in Queensland, before returning to commence private practice in Sydney, spending numerous years working in both the CBD and Castle Hill. Having always had a keen in interest in Periodontics, Nirushan went on to pursue specialty training at the University of Melbourne in 2014, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Periodontics). Nirushan has published numerous articles focused on periodontal pathogens, occlusal issues in periodontitis and implants, and bone grafts/ridge preservation Nirushan carries out all aspects of periodontal management, and has a particular interest in the management of anxious patients as well as dental implants, and hard and soft tissue grafting. Nirushan is also a member of numerous professional associations: Australian Dental Association (ADA), International team for implantology (ITI), Australian and New Zealand.

Dr Patrick Tseng

Specialist Periodontist

Patrick has been a Periodontist for almost 30 years. He also teaches as a Senior Clinical lecturer at Sydney University . He is an examiner for the RACDS in the Specialist Stream (Periodontics), an examiner for the Diploma of Oral implants , for the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry program in Periodontics at Sydney University. He was the first Periodontist to present the use of CT graft in implant treatment, at the Inaugural Australasian Osseointegration Society meeting in Sydney in 1998. He has given over 100 presentations on Periodontics and Implant treatment in Australia and overseas,

Dr. Ehsan Mellati

Specialist Periodontist

Ehsan is a periodontist in private practice in Sydney and founder of the state-of-the-art Precision Periodontics in Chatswood. His practice is restricted to periodontics and implant dentistry. He is an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Sydney University and is also involved in mentorship at LaTrobe University and Charles Sturt University. Ehsan is the recipient of the prestigious ITI grant for his postgraduate thesis focusing on the healing of hard and soft tissues around immediate implants. He has published several articles in well-respected international journals and has been actively involved in presenting lectures, running CPD events, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and overseas trained dentists. He is an active member of International Team for Implantology, Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Periodontology, and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists.

URL https://www.adansw.com.au/CPD/CPD-Presenters/Ehsan-Mellati

Dr Tino Mercado

Specialist Periodontist

Tino is a Periodontist in full time private practice for almost 20 years in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. He is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry and a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney (Postgraduate Implant Course). He sits at the Council of Australia and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists (ANZAP). He is a Periodontal Examiner at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). He is completing his PhD degree at Griffith University/University of Queensland looking at the role of biologically active materials in connective tissue graft for periodontal and peri-implant defects and management of peri-implantitis. His latest publications looked at clinical management of peri-implantitis and long-term stability of connective tissue graft on teeth and implants.

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. MITCH INNES

BSC (Biomedsci) BDSC (Hons) QLD D Clin Dent (Pros) Adel

Following on from many successful years in general dentistry in both public and private practice, Dr Innes completed a DClinDent (Prosthodontics). His extensive research into CAD/CAM material analysis and degradation behaviours has attracted national and international interest. What can Dr Innes do for you? Dr Inne’s longstanding passion for providing his patient with optimal restorative outcomes has also seen him involved in many years of providing professional development for fellow dentists and colleagues, undergraduates and dental practice owners. Dr Innes focuses on “Telling it” and “showing it” the way it is? This has led to the provision of relevant, well researched professional development which is enjoyable, exciting and enables attendees to immediately implement learnings into their own clinical practice. Dr Innes initially completed a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science followed by a BDSc with first class honours from the University of Queensland. The recipient of noteworthy awards and nominations, Dr Innes currently works in private practice restricted to Prosthodontics and oral implant surgery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. What can Dr Innes do for you? Dr Inne’s longstanding passion for providing his patient with optimal restorative outcomes has also seen him involved in many years of providing professional development for fellow dentists and colleagues, undergraduates and dental practice owners. Dr Innes focuses on “Telling it” and “showing it” the way it is? This has led to the provision of relevant, well researched professional development which is enjoyable, exciting and enables attendees to immediately implement learnings into their own clinical practice. Dr Innes initially completed a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science followed by a BDSc with first class honours from the University of Queensland. The recipient of noteworthy awards and nominations, Dr Innes currently works in private practice restricted to Prosthodontics and oral implant surgery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

URL https://www.specialistdentist.com.au/meet-dr-innes/

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. MITCH INNES

BSC (Biomedsci) BDSC (Hons) QLD D Clin Dent (Pros) Adel

Following on from many successful years in general dentistry in both public and private practice, Dr Innes completed a DClinDent (Prosthodontics). His extensive research into CAD/CAM material analysis and degradation behaviours has attracted national and international interest. What can Dr Innes do for you? Dr Inne’s longstanding passion for providing his patient with optimal restorative outcomes has also seen him involved in many years of providing professional development for fellow dentists and colleagues, undergraduates and dental practice owners. Dr Innes focuses on “Telling it” and “showing it” the way it is? This has led to the provision of relevant, well researched professional development which is enjoyable, exciting and enables attendees to immediately implement learnings into their own clinical practice. Dr Innes initially completed a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science followed by a BDSc with first class honours from the University of Queensland. The recipient of noteworthy awards and nominations, Dr Innes currently works in private practice restricted to Prosthodontics and oral implant surgery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. What can Dr Innes do for you? Dr Inne’s longstanding passion for providing his patient with optimal restorative outcomes has also seen him involved in many years of providing professional development for fellow dentists and colleagues, undergraduates and dental practice owners. Dr Innes focuses on “Telling it” and “showing it” the way it is? This has led to the provision of relevant, well researched professional development which is enjoyable, exciting and enables attendees to immediately implement learnings into their own clinical practice. Dr Innes initially completed a bachelor’s degree in biomedical science followed by a BDSc with first class honours from the University of Queensland. The recipient of noteworthy awards and nominations, Dr Innes currently works in private practice restricted to Prosthodontics and oral implant surgery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

URL https://www.specialistdentist.com.au/meet-dr-innes/

Dr Christopher Ho

BDS Hons (SYD), Grad Dip Clin Dent (Oral Implants) (SYD), M. Clin. Dent. (Pros) (LON), D. Clin. Dent. (Pros) (SYD), MRACDS (Pros), FPFA

Dr Christopher Ho is a Specialist Prosthodontist who received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with First Class Honours at the University of Sydney. He completed postgraduate studies in the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Implants at the University of Sydney, and a Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics with Distinction from the University of London. Furthermore he completed a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney and is Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy. Dr Ho lectures extensively on aesthetic and implant dentistry both nationally and internationally. He is involved with the evaluation and development of new dental products and materials with several leading dental manufacturers. He was the Oral B spokesperson for Australia from 2012-2016. He contributes to the University of Sydney, having contributed to their undergraduate and postgraduate programs for over twenty years. Additionally, he lectures for the Oral Implant Diploma and Post-graduate Prosthodontic programs at the University of Sydney. He is a Faculty member of the Global Institute for Dental Education, Academy of Dental Excellence and is Visiting Lecturer at Kings College London, United Kingdom. He is author of numerous publications, as well as editor of the Wiley-Blackwell textbook “Practical Procedure in Aesthetic Dentistry”.