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 Soni Stephen

BDS MDS Paed.Dent(Adel) FRACDS MRACDS(Paed.Dent) FICD FADI

Dr Soni Stephen BDS MDS Paed.Dent(Adel) FRACDS MRACDS(Paed.Dent) FICD FADI is a specialist paediatric dentist and maintains a specialist private practice in Miranda NSW. He is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at University of Sydney and was Head of Paediatric Dentistry at Sydney Dental Hospital from 2000 – 2015. Dr Stephen completed his paediatric training from the University of Adelaide and spent a number of years at Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne before moving to Sydney. Dr Stephen is a Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and an examiner for both Membership and Special stream examinations. He is also a Fellow of the International College of Dental Surgeons and Academy of Dentistry International. Dr Stephen has a special interest in management of dentoalveloar trauma and children with medical, behavioural issues and those with special needs. He has lectured extensively both locally and internationally is active in both local and international.

Dr John Haggiliassis

Invisalign and Clear Aligner dentist

Dr. John Hagiliassis graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dentistry in 1998. He founded Freedom Dental in 2011, which quickly listed on BRW’S Fast 100 businesses in Australia for the years 2011 and 2012. With a true passion and commitment to customer service and cosmetic dentistry, Dr John and his team of over 50 staff treat thousands of patients every year, providing them with straighter, whiter smiles in a spa-like environment and providing personalised care and six-star service. Dr John absolutely loves technology and loves finding ways to incorporate it into his practice to make him more accurate and efficient. Many years ago, John was one of the first people to have an iTero scanner in the world and has continued this trend by updating his technology constantly. Dr John has treated over 3000 clear aligners cases to date and focuses his practice on providing minimally invasive, biologically compatible and patient focused smile makeovers incorporating alignment, whitening and augmentation.

Dr Raahib Dudhia

Specialist Dento Maxillofacial Radiologist

Dr Raahib Dudhia completed his training in dento-maxillofacial radiology at The University of Queensland in 2008 and has extensive experience in private radiology practice in Queensland and NSW, reporting conventional dental radiographs as well as CBCT, CT and MRI scans. A regular on the lecture circuit, Dr Dudhia presents throughout Australia, New Zealand and South-East Asia. He is the President-Elect of the newly formed AADMFR and recently accepted a role as senior lecturer in dental radiology at The University of Queensland. Dr Dudhia operates Dental Diagnostics, a specialised dental imaging practice in Brisbane. His services include an online Dental Radiology Consultancy, providing practitioners with imaging reports and protocol advice, as well as providing a second opinion on scans taken in medical imaging practices.

Andrea Maguire

Advanced Oral Health Therapist

Andrea has recently joined the Educational Consultant team for Hu-Friedy. Andrea currently holds a position with Metro South Oral Health (MSOH) as an Advanced Oral Health Therapist. This role includes operationally managing, mentoring and leading an Oral Health Services team and provides advanced clinical knowledge and high-level expertise and skills in complex, contemporary oral health clinical practice.

Dr Carolina Pérez Rodriguez

General Dentist ,BDS (Madrid), MJDF RCS (England), Grad.Dip.Clin.Dent (Implants) (Melb),

Carolina graduated from the University Complutense of Madrid in 2006. After completing her studies she moved to Oxford (UK), where she worked as a general dentist and undertook further studies in restorative dentistry, prosthodontics, and implants in London, Manchester, and France. During this time, she gained membership of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK). In early 2013 she settled in Melbourne and while working in private practice, she completed a part-time diploma in clinical dentistry in the field of implants at The University of Melbourne. Carolina also received her prosthodontics specialist training and degree at The University of Melbourne. In addition to working in private practice at Bayside Dental Specialists and Tasman Prosthodontics, Carolina is involved in continuous professional training as well as undergraduate and postgraduate teaching through The University of  Melbourne. She is the current president of the Australian Prosthodontic Society Victoria Branch, member of the Australian Osseointegration Society, the International Team for Implantology and the Australian Dental Association.

Dr Fotios Angelis

Prosthodontist- BDSc (Hons) (Melb), DClinDent (Pros)

Dr Fotios Angelis trained at The University of Melbourne and graduated with honours in 2005. He worked at high end private practices in Melbourne for 6 years before deciding to pursue specialist training, undertaking a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics which he completed in 2014. Fotios has a special interest in aesthetic and complex treatment planning including implant-based solutions. He has a strong foundation in private dental practice as both a general and specialist practitioner and is experienced in the full range of prosthodontics Dr Angelis is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), the Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS) and the International Team for Implantology (ITI).

Dr Hossam El-Haddad

BDS (Cairo), FRACDS (Sydney), DCD (Pros) (Melb)

Dr. Hossam graduated from Ain Shams University (Cairo, Egypt) in 2006, and worked in both public and private sectors before relocating to Australia in 2010. Hossam has worked in private general dental practices in Cairns and Melbourne. He obtained a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2015, and graduated with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Melbourne in 2018. He has now joined the specialist practice, Prosthodontics Plus in Essendon, as well as flying to Launceston to deliver Prosthodontic care to patients in Tasmania. He continues to be involved in prosthodontic education as a clinical demonstrator at the University of Melbourne. He is a member of the International Team for Implantology, the Australian Prosthodontic Society committee and the Australian Osseointegration Society.

Dr Nicholas Boardman

Specialist Periodontist- BDSc, DCD(Perio)

Dr Nicholas Boardman is a Specialist Periodontist in private practice. Nick graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne in 1998. After graduation, Nick worked in general dental practice and taught undergraduate dental students for 12 years, before undertaking postgraduate specialist training which he completed at the University of Melbourne in 2012. He practices all aspects of periodontal therapy and dental implant surgery at Collins Street Periodontics and Moonee Ponds Periodontics and Dental Implant Centre. He has a keen interest in mucogingival problems. Nick is the current Chair of the ADA Inner Melbourne Group and regularly attends continuing professional development courses both nationally and internationally.

URL https://www.perio.com.au/our-team/dr-nicholas-boardman

Dr Simon Watson

Prosthodontist- BDSc(Hons), DClinDent(Pros)

Dr Watson completed his Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours at the University of Melbourne in 2003. Prior to postgraduate specialist training, Dr Watson worked in a variety of general practice settings in country and city locations. He returned to Melbourne Dental School in 2008 to undertake his specialist training in the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry prosthodontics program. In addition to specialist clinical practice at Prosthodontic Group, Dr Watson also holds clinical consultant positions at the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He is an instructor in the graduate and postgraduate prosthodontic teaching programs at the Melbourne Dental School, and also lectures periodically for continuing professional development programs for dentists in Victoria. Dr Watson is the current Federal President of the Australian Osseointegration Society, a committee member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (Victorian Branch) and the Australian Osseointegration Society (Victorian Branch), as well as a member of various other local dental study groups, the International Team for Implantology (ITI) and the Australian Dental Association (ADA).

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 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