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  Dr Chris Karikios

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Dr Chris Karikios

Dentist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dentist Language: English Gender: Male Education: N/A

“We constantly strive for better.”This is the simple statement that Dr Chris Karikios applies to his dental practice. Whether it be through the use of technology, continuing education or from patient feedback.Dr Chris Karikios has lived in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs all his life. After attending Sydney Boys High, he graduated from Sydney University in 1987 and has worked in Sydney ever since.Dr Chris Karikios’s prime area of interest is in the use of virtual reality design in clinical dentistry, primarily with the CEREC system – a facet of dentistry which he and his staff constantly refine with continuing education.In his spare time Chris enjoys water activities particularly surfing – a passion that he shares with his wife and two children. ...

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  Dr Rod Wills

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Dr Rod Wills

Dentist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dentist Language: English Gender: Male Education: N/A

Dr Rod Wills started his dental practice in the Central Business District of Sydney in the early 1970’s. He has been in the one continuous practice since then.During this time, Dr Wills has observed a continuing change in the type of dental care requested by patients along with amazing technological advances in delivering this care.It is this continuing change in the demographics of his practice and the evolving technology that keeps Dr Wills highly motivated and passionate about his profession.With a vast majority of the community wanting to keep their teeth looking and functioning at their absolute best, Dr Wills saw the need to develop a high degree of skill to meet these treatment requirements.Over the past two decades, Dr Wills has devoted his professional energy into developing a sound business model for his practice along with a rigorous post-graduate and professional development program.Dr Wills’ main interests lie in Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry. He is a member of The Australian Dental Association, a member of The Australian Prosthodontic Society, a member of The International and Australian Society of Periodontology, a member of The Australian Osseointegration Society and a member of The Cerec ( Computerised Restorative Dentistry) Study Club.In recent years Dr Wills attended The Advanced Continuing Education Institute in Italy to study the most up to date treatments in the field of Aesthetic Rehabilitation Dentistry. He formed a small International Study Group with his classmates from that programme. They meet at the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry Congress each year to listen to the World’s experts deliver the latest and most up to date information in this challenging field of Dentistry. ...

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  Dr Michael Franks

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Dr Michael Franks

Dentist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dentist Language: English Gender: Male Education: N/A

Dr Michael Franks graduated from The University of Pennsylvania School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1979) with a Certificate in Endodontics. Being Past President and Founder of the South African Endodontic Society, Dr Franks has lectured extensively - both in Australia and overseas - on various topics. Dr Franks was one of the first clinicians in Australia to adopt rotary instrumentation techniques, which in the meantime have revolutionised endodontics both in terms of operator precision and in terms of patient experience. For the past 20 years he has offered treatment with i.v. sedation (with the help of a registered specialist anaesthetist) for the particularly anxious patient. Dr Franks particular interest lies in the revision of previously failed endodontic treatment, and in the salvage of "terminal" teeth. Prior to his residency in endodontics, Dr. Franks graduated from the BDS program at the University of Witwatersrand (South Africa) and spent six years in General Practice. ...

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  Dr Sam Guirguis

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Dr Sam Guirguis

Dentist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dentist Language: English Gender: Male Education: N/A

Dr Sam Guirguis graduated in 1989 from the Sydney University with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Driven by his passion and desire to aid others with their dental health, he went on to achieve his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.Dr Guirguis' extensive career has also seen him training and working across the UK, New Zealand and country New South Wales, owning his own practice, teaching undergraduate students as a part time Clinical Instructor at Sydney University, and training at the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) for five years.Although highly experienced and enjoying all aspects of general dentistry, Dr Guirguis particularly enjoys working in the areas of comprehensive full mouth rehabilitation, orthodontics (braces & Invisalign), facial aesthetics (injectables and fillers) and treatment for sleep disordered breathing, snoring and sleep apnoea.Dr Guirguis finds his role as a dentist particularly rewarding and enjoys assisting his patients in reaching their outcomes whether through optimal oral health or a cosmetic solution to something they have been challenged with. He additionally finds great joy in interacting with patients and working in a fun environment alongside a wonderful team of dental professionals.Dedicated to his professional development, Dr Guirguis is continually keeping up to date with the latest orthodontic treatment and post graduate education in dental sleep medicine. His commitment to the field of dentistry has also previously seen him complete post graduate studies in orthodontics, implants and cosmetic full mouth rehabilitation - allowing him to achieve recognition as one of only four LVI clinical instructors in Australia.Outside of dentistry, Dr Guirguis has a passion for travelling with his wife and kids, skiing, golf, tennis, good food and single malt whiskey.Dr Sam Guirguis is part of the following assocations: •Australian Dental Association•Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons•Australian Sleep Association ...

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  Dr Nadine Samir

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Dr Nadine Samir

Dentist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dentist Language: English Gender: Female Education: N/A

Dr Samir completed her Dental degree in 1987 at Sydney University and graduated with the prize for Proficiency in Orthodontics. She has practiced dentistry in several locations in Sydney and Canberra before settling at CBD Dental in 1995.For Dr Samir, a dentist’s main role is care of their patients. This encompasses not only treatment of dental issues but doing so with the highest degree of compassion, always providing a comfortable environment and the latest standard of treatments. Dr Samir puts much time and effort into understanding each patient’s concerns and has invested much time in learning about pain-free methods of delivering treatment.Dr Samir is committed to providing her patients with the best dental care. This involves keeping abreast of the latest treatments and techniques which are continuously developing, as well as carrying out this treatment with a high degree of skill and an eye for aesthetics. Dr Samir’s education in dentistry will thus be ongoing as long as she is in practice. She has also formed a network with some of Sydney’s best specialists and ceramists to offer her patients an overall excellent outcome.Dr Samir has focused her team on making each patient feel the care and excellence that they aim to provide, whether new to the practice or a long term patient. Her own very genuine nature shines through every interaction with patients and staff alike. Our most rewarding feedback has been having a number of patients liken a visit to our practice to that of a 5 star hotel. ...

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  Dr Simon Briggs

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Dr Simon Briggs

Dentist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dentist Language: English Gender: Male Education: N/A

Dr Simon Briggs services dental practices throughout NSW providing high quality consistent treatment for patients.Dr Simon Briggs began his mobile practice in 2000 on returning from 2 years studying and working in the UK.After graduating with his BDS(syd) in 1997, Dr Briggs worked in the Maxillo Facial department of three prominent hospitals in London and Wales. He returned to Sydney with his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons (FDS RCS) London, and began teaching and working at Westmead Hospital, Sydney.Dr Briggs obtained his Diploma of Clinical Dentistry in Intravenous Sedation and Pain Control in 2000 and began servicing several practices in Sydney and rural NSW areas. Dr Briggs was able to offer a unique combination of practises including wisdom teeth removal, pain control in the form of IV Sedation, dental implant procedures and bone regenerative procedures. Now with over 18 years experience in the field, Dr Briggs services approximately 30 practices.Dr Briggs has completed multiple courses internationally and domestically in bone grafting, oral implantology, Advanced Life Support and Intravenous Sedation.He is a member of Australian Dental Association (ADA).Today, Dr Briggs has become a mentor in implant techniques for a number of colleagues and practices, placing well over 350 implants per year.As well, Dr Briggs is highly trained in Dento-Facial Aesthetics and provides patients with various options of treatments including relaxant injections, Dermal Fillers and aesthetic therapies. He is a member of the Australasian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthethics.His other professional memberships include the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Implant Dentistry, Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology and the International College of Oral Implantology.In his spare time, Dr Briggs enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, collecting wine and playing soccer and tennis. ...

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  Angela Hoad

  Dental Hygienist

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Angela Hoad

Dental Hygienist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dental Hygienist Language: English Gender: Female Education: N/A

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  Gabby Russell

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Gabby Russell

Dental Hygienist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dental Hygienist Language: English Gender: Female Education: N/A

Gabriela completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at University of Qld in 2008 and is as passionate about Oral Health today as she was when she graduated. Her comprehensive approach to treatment, extensive experience, friendly nature and gentle clinical skills has made her a favourite with all the patients and she is a valuable asset to the team. Outside of work Gabriela loves the active outdoor lifestyle that Sydney has to offer. She also supports the Cronulla Sharks NRL team. And is also a bit of a foodie and loves exploring the cafe/restaurant scene. ...

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  Jessica Ham

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Jessica Ham

Dental Hygienist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dental Hygienist Language: English Gender: Female Education: N/A

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  Lynda Steingrimsson

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Lynda Steingrimsson

Dental Hygienist at CBD Dental, Sydney

Specialities: Dental Hygienist Language: English Gender: Female Education: N/A

Lynda graduated from the Wellington School of Dental Therapy in New Zealand in 1977. After graduation, she worked with the Department of Health treating school children in the school clinics. During the next 12 years as a part of her therapy role she provided dental health education in a classroom setting to not only children but Mothers Groups and pre-natal hospital settings.Lynda then worked as a flight attendant for Air NZ International 1989 – 1996. Having finally gotten over her travelling bug she decided to move to Australia and further her dental career spending a year in Adelaide taking a conversion course allowing her to obtain her dental hygiene qualification in 1997.Lynda has been working with Dr Rod Wills since 2001 providing the best preventive dental care possible. She is happy to be a part of this motivated dental team!Lynda is a member of the Australian Society of Periodontology as well as the Dental Hygiene Association of Australia. ...

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