Our Lecturers
Dr Harris Schlen
Clinical Director
Dr Harris Schlen has over 35 years experience as a dentist and principal in private practice at St Vincentās Hospital Melbourne. He is the Clinical Director at MoreDent and is a thought leader in the field of implantology and dental technology.
Dr Boris Cherkasski
Prosthodontist
Following completion of his Master Degree at Melbourne University, Dr Cherkasski has been in a specialist practice restricted to prosthodontics. He has broad knowledge and substantial practical experience in all aspects of restorative dentistry including dental implantology. His special interest lies in use of implants for immediate tooth replacement. Dr Cherkasski lectures nationally and internationally on dental implant-related issues.
Dr Nu Dastaran
OMFS
Dr Mehrnoosh (Nu) is a Victorian-trained Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. She has undergone fellowships in craniofacial and skull base surgery, corrective jaw surgery and craniofacial trauma at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Kingās College Hospital, London. Nu plays an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate dental education at the University of Melbourne.
Dr Hanlie Englebrecht
OMFS
Hanlie Engelbrecht, a South African-trained Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon, completed her studies at the Universities of Pretoria and the Witwatersrand. She undertook a Craniofacial Cleft Surgery Fellowship at Africa's largest cleft clinic in Pretoria. Since relocating to Melbourne in 2013, she has worked at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, a private practice in Hawthorn, the Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne, and the University of Melbourne. She has been part of Peter MacCallum's Dental Oncology team since 2016.
Dr Adit Bahl
OMFS
Dr Adit Bahl is a specialist Maxillofacial and Oral Surgeon who provides management and treatment of impacted wisdom teeth, dentoalveolar surgery, dental implants and bone grafting, facial trauma/fracture management, orthognathic/jaw corrective surgery and oral pathology.
Dr Neil Latcham
Periodontist
Dr Neil Latcham is a Periodontist with a prominent practice in the Gold Coast. He is a leading Periodontist in the fields of implantology and perio treatment and has been lecturing for over 20 years.
Dr Mohammed Mansour
OMFS
Dr Mansour is an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon with a private practice in Brisbane. He has also held a senior lecturer post at the University of Queensland since the completion of his training and currently chairs Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Dental School, University of Queensland.
Dr Angus Quinn
Dentist
Dr Angus Quinn graduated from the University of Queensland in 2003 and has obtained Level 3 accreditation with the ASID. Angus has also Obtained the Advanced Implant Fellowship through the DIA in conjunction with the Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami in Florida, USA. Dr Quinn has a broad scope General Practice in St Lucia, Brisbane and also in Bellingen on the Mid-north Coast of NSW . Implant Dentistry is a significant part of Dr Quinnās practice.
Dr Charlie Rowda
Prosthodontist
Dr Rowda attained his Bachelor of Dentistry degree in 2008 from the University of Sydney having already completed Bachelor of Science majoring in Pharmacology. Dr Rowda then spent 8 years working in South-Western Sydney as a general dentist before returning to University and completing his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry specialising in Prosthodontics at the University of Melbourne. Charlie holds special interests in the management of advanced dental wear.
Dr Peter Serb
Periodontist
Dr Serb has been a Specialist Periodontist since 1994. He completed his first degree in dentistry at the University of Sydney in 1987 and practiced in Cabramatta and Top Ryde. During this time he continued his academic training and completed the primary examination for the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in 1990.
Dr Andrew Teakle
Dentist
Dr Teakle completed dentistry at University of Queensland in 1994 and has for many years run his busy dental practice in the Brisbane CBD. Performing implant surgery and restorations has become an increasingly significant part of Dr Teakleās practice.
Dr John Webster
OMFS
Dr Websterās expertise and practice focusses on oral and facial surgical procedures and includes trauma, 3D planned orthognathic/corrective, face and neck cosmetic and arthoscopic/open temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery. The oral surgery services include wisdom teeth and dental implant surgery, including bone and soft tissue grafting procedures.
Dr David Norcross
Dentist
Dr David Norcross graduated from Leeds University in 2006. He has completed an Advanced Restorative Course at the North of England Dental Academy and an Implant Dentistry course at the British Academy of Dental Implantology. In 2013, he obtained his Master Clinician in Implant Dentistry at the Global Institute for Dental Education (gIDE) and UCLA. He is the principal dentist of three practices, Kelmscott Dental, EVP Dental and Mount Lawley Dental and runs a dedicated implant practice, Perth Dental Implant Centre in WA.
Dr Bill Oberdan
OMFS
Dr Bill Oberdan is an Australian-based health professional. Bill is trained as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and has a practice located in Wayville.
A/Prof Seth Delpachitra
OMFS
Dr Seth Delpachitra is an Australian-trained Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon. He completed dual-qualification training in Melbourne and subspecialty fellowships. He leads Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne and works at Royal Melbourne, Austin, and Geelong Hospitals. He also teaches, researches, and serves as a Squadron Leader in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Mr Joseph Gunn
OMFS
Mr Joseph Gunn, a Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon, leads Maxillofacial Surgery at St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, with appointments at Royal Melbourne Hospital and Austin Hospital, and a private practice. Specializing in corrective jaw surgery, dentoalveolar surgery, and facial trauma management, he's involved in surgical training and is a member of oral and maxillofacial surgery associations.
Mr Sam Huang
OMFS
Mr Sam Huang, an Australian-trained Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2005 and the University of Adelaide in 2011. He completed specialty training and a Clinical Fellowship in trauma, deformity, and oncology. He consults at Royal Melbourne, Austin, and Royal Dental Hospital Melbourne. He specializes in bone grafting, implantology, and corrective jaw surgery.
Dr Jeffrey Jankie
Dentist
Dr Jeffrey Jankie obtained a Licentiate in Dental Surgery in 1979 and a Bachelor of Dental Science in 1980. Before leading The Dental Company, he gained extensive experience in various private practices. He focuses on pain-free, minimally invasive, and preventive care, enhancing aesthetics and functionality. Committed to continuous professional development, Dr. Jankie offers his patients the latest procedures.
Mr Adrian DeAngelis
OMFS
Mr Adrian DeAngelis, a Dentistry honors graduate (2005), completed specialist training and a Fellowship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery by 2018. He trained further in Head & Neck Cancer Surgery in the UK and earned a Masters in Oncology. Adrian has published 10 articles and received nine research awards. His interests include head and neck cancer, corrective jaw surgery, bone grafting, implantology, and dentoalveolar surgery.
Mr Anik Saha
OMFS
Anik Saha (Nik) is a maxillofacial surgeon specializing in TMJ and orthognathic surgery. He holds medical and dental degrees, both with honors, and a Master of Surgery. With over 15 years of training in esteemed Victorian hospitals, Dr. Saha expertly navigates the intersection of form and function. Currently, he is pursuing a Juris Doctor degree, delving into health law complexities.
Mr Jivajothi Jeyathevan
OMFS
Mr Jivajothi Jeyathevan is a Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon who completed his advanced surgical training in Adelaide & Melbourne after finishing degrees in both medicine and dentistry. He has joined the team at Precision Oral Surgery and is dedicated to providing excellent service to the community in the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.