Dr Franck Page graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours at the University of Queensland in 1993. He has a special interest in dental implant treatments and strives to achieve aesthetic results for his patients. Franck is also the CEO and clinical mentor of 15 Dental Practices on the Gold Coast. He describes his work with Coastal Dental Care as a mutually beneficial experience and helps to keep his zest for dentistry.

Dr Page has completed Surgical Implant Training with Professor Patrick Henry at the Branemark Centre in Perth. Prof Henry has over 20 years’ experience in implant prosthodontics and surgery. Franck enjoys travelling the world learning from a multitude of clinicians. Every year, he visits both the US and Europe for hands-on courses with the world’s premier dental practitioners.

Dr Franck Page is also a trainer in the Nobel Biocare Implant system. He regularly lectures around Australia on the subject and is one of the first dentists who graduated with their Masters in Clinical Dental Implants in 2012.

Franck loves dentistry because it combines both science and art. He enjoys the social aspect of dentistry as well, in terms of meeting new people and being able to make a genuine difference in their life.

Dr Franck Page & Dentistry

After both of Dr Franck Page's older siblings followed a medical career, he decided to do something different… and became a dentist. He realised early on he had a great aptitude for the work and quickly built his own practice.

Dentistry is practiced all around the world and often relies on the clinician “tinkering” with a problem they are faced with. No teeth are alike, and no smile is the same. This means every patient is unique. For this reason, Dr Page believes dentistry creates exciting challenges and rewarding moments of success.

The outcome Franck hopes to achieve with his patients varies. It can be as simple as a thank you in form of “Vinaka Dr Franck” from his Fijian patients to tears of joy from someone who hasn’t been able to smile for years. He looks forward to going to work on Mondays and loves sharing these experiences with his wonderful staff members.

Professor Vasilios Chronopoulos received his Dental degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece and his certificate in Prosthodontics from Marquette University in Milwaukee, USA. He has a MS and a PhD in Dental Biomaterials from the School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.

Over the last two decades Professor Chronopoulos has held several Full time and Honorary Academic positions, including:

• Professor of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry and Oral Health, Griffith University, Australia
• Clinical Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences and Graduate Prosthodontics, Baylor College of Dentistry, Dallas, Texas, USA
• Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
• Honorary Professor, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
• Adjunct instructor, Department of Periodontics, Endodontics, and Dental Hygiene of University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, USA

Professor Chronopoulos has authored and co-authored over 60 publications. Vasilios has also contributed to chapters in Prosthodontic text books and a to Clinical manual on Restorative Dentistry. In addition, he lectures nationally and internationally on Aesthetic Dentistry, Implants, Prosthodontics and Dental Materials. He also is a member of numerous scientific societies. Apart from practicing at Dental Implants & Aesthetics Dental Clinic on the Gold Coast, he maintains a Private Multi-disciplinary Dental Clinic in Athens, Greece.

Dr Areti Vrochari received her Dental Degree from the School of Dentistry, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. She completed her Advanced Training in Restorative Dentistry and Aesthetics in the Dental School and Hospital, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany.

Areti has a Doctorate Degree (DrMedDent) in Dental Biomaterials from Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany. She was a Clinical Instructor in the Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Athens and a Lecturer at the School of Dentistry, Griffith University.

Areti has authored and co-authored clinical and research articles on Dental Biomaterials, Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics. Moreover, she is a co-author in a textbook on All-Ceramic restorations and the main author of a Clinical manual on Restorative Dentistry. Dr Areti Vrochari also is a reviewer in several international journals. She lectures on Aesthetic Dentistry and Dental Materials. In addition, she is a member of numerous scientific societies.

Susan Bradshaw has worked in Dentistry since 1980 as a dental therapist. She has worked as a hygienist in orthodontic specialist practices, general dentistry and with Dr Franck Page for over 8 years.

As registered dental therapist and hygienist, Susan is able to advise you on all your oral health needs. She has three adult children and one grandchild. Susan enjoys art and music in her spare time. She has also painted the artwork that is for display in our reception area.

Dr William Dear was born in London but grew up on the Gold Coast. A keen soccer player, William dreamt of becoming a professional in England. He moved there after finishing school to trial with clubs. After a year spent in England, homesickness drove him back to the Gold Coast where he began studying for a Bachelor of Science at Griffith University.

It was during this time that a trip to a local dentist inspired him to consider dentistry as a career. This dentist kindly allowed William to sit in and observe him for a few days. After completing his Bachelor of Science, William completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Sydney University in 2004. He returned home to the Gold Coast that same year, commenced working at Coastal Dental Care Runaway Bay and never looked back, becoming a partner in the business 2011.

Through his caring, gentle approach and passion for performing quality dentistry, William has built up a strong following of patients on the northern end of the Gold Coast. Possessing a keen eye for detail and a light touch, he excels at aesthetic and delicate cases. William loves the combination of art and science required in restorative dentistry and has completed a Master’s degree in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics at King’s College London, graduating with distinction.

Dr William Dear & Dentistry

Another area of interest for William is microscope enhanced dentistry. Using an operating microscope, oral structures can be magnified up to 20 times. This allows earlier detection of cracked teeth and tooth decay, more conservative treatment, improved aesthetics and greater precision when performing restorative dentistry. The improved vision provided by an operating microscope is also indispensable when performing root canal treatment. This is an additional area of dentistry in which William has a particular interest.

A member of the Australian Dental Association, William is committed to continuing education. He regularly attends lectures and seminars to ensure that his knowledge and skills are up to date. In addition, William mentors’ students  in the Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics Master’s programme at King’s College London. He is a clinical mentor for Coastal Dental Care and lectures for the Australian Institute of Continuing Education in Dentistry.

Outside of work, William is a family man and loves spending time with his wife and two young boys. He is a keen surfer and an enthusiastic (though very average) golfer who still loves his soccer. He is a big supporter of his beloved Chelsea Football Club. Other interests include music, reading and travelling.

Dr Terence Alexander qualified from the University of the Witwatersrand in 1987. He received the PROSSA prize for clinical fixed prosthodontics and the Lester Brown award in Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery as an undergraduate. Dr Terence has completed training in South Africa obtaining a Fellowship from the College of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeons. He also completed a Master’s degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of the Witwatersrand.

He was awarded the Medal of the South African Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. This prize is for the most outstanding candidate in the final fellowship examination. His training and experience in South Africa has offered him extensive exposure to the treatment of severe maxillofacial injuries. He treated gunshot injuries to the facial region, advanced oral pathology, reconstructive surgery, oral surgery, dental implantology and orthognathic surgery.

Dr Terence Alexander entered private practice in South Africa in 1995 but kept his ties within the public system. He worked as examiner for the college of Medicine and became head of the Orthognathic Surgery unit at the Johannesburg Hospital in 2000. Terence immigrated to Australia with his wife and three sons in 2008. He now runs his own private practice in Brisbane.

Terence furthermore regularly attends local and international meetings particularly in the field of dental implantology and orthognathic surgery and continues to tutor and lecture both at The University of Queensland and Griffith University. In addition, he has over 20 years of dental implantology experience including the placement of zygomatic implants.

Away from dentistry, Terence likes to spend time with his family and also enjoys photography and birding.

Dr Konstantinos Kountouras or Dinos for short, grew up in the city of Thessaloniki, Greece. Later, Dr Kountouras moved to Liverpool in England, where he completed his undergraduate dental degree in 1991. From here, Dr Kountouras furthered his education at the Eastman Dental Institute, University of London. In 1995, he graduated with his Master of Science in Prosthodontics.

To gain hands on experience in implant dentistry, Dr Kountouras found his studies led him to America. At the Implant Dentistry of New York University, USA, Dinos completed his postgraduate training. Further, the University awarded Dr Kountouras the Fellowship in Implant Dentistry in 1997.

Through his studies and experience in the field, Dr Kountouras found he enjoys areas such as implant dentistry, cosmetic makeovers, and complete smile rehabilitation.

Returning to England thereafter, Dr Kountouras received his PhD in Biomaterials from the University of London in 2000. Visiting home often, Dinos later become a Lecturer for the Department of Operative Dentistry at the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece. Deciding to expand his prospects, Dr Konstantinos Kountouras now practices on the Gold Coast, Thessaloniki and Shanghai, China.

Outside of work, Dinos is a respected member of several committees and academies. To name a few, he is a member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, graduate of the Dawson Academy UK and the founder and honorary President of the Hellenic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.

Moreover, Dr Kountouras is a Scientific Editor of the European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry – Greek Edition, published by Quintessence Publications. A publisher and Lecturer at international conferences, Dr Kountouras provides insight into the fields of dental implants and aesthetics.