May Meeting – Saturday 21st
Date - Saturday 21st May
Time - 8.30 am - 1:00 pm
Location - Rydges St Kilda, 35-37 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Presenter: Dr Ove Peters
Topic: Endodontics from A - Z: How to achieve optimal care
Dr Mark Oblak
Dr Mark Oblak attained a Bachelor of Dental Science from Melbourne University in 1992, subsequently working at multiple dental establishments throughout Brisbane, Melbourne and Tamworth.
Having played the role of principal practitioner at Vermont South Dental since 1997, Dr Oblak is fully refined in the execution of complex dental practices such as implant surgery, cosmetic dentistry and Cerec.
Mark is a highly driven Vermont South dentist who is able to ensure that his patients receive the most advanced and high quality care by undergoing intense CPD training pertaining to multifaceted aspects of oral care year after year.
Aside from his obvious passion for advanced dentistry, he enjoys cooking, tennis, soccer and the AFL.
Dr Joseph Paino
Dr Joseph Paino, also known as Dr Joseph is the practice principle who created Enhance Dental in 1995. His vision was to create a world class dental practice near Melbourne’s centre on the famous tree lined boulevard on St Kilda Rd.
Dr Joseph has extensive training and experience in Cosmetic dentistry such as porcelain veneers and advanced teeth whitening. He has spent countless hours doing advanced dental treatments in restorative dentistry, prosthetic dental implants and the virtually invisible orthodontic method called Invisalign (straight teeth – no braces).
Dr Joseph also has extensive training and experience in the amazing orthodontic advancements involving computerised methods to straighten crooked teeth without braces. This procedure is known as Invisalign® and is almost invisible unlike braces. Dr Joseph Paino has also achieved recognition as a PLATINUM ELITE PROVIDER for treating an extensive number of very happy patients from all over Australia with the Invisalign system for more than ten years.
Dr Russel Young
Russell graduated from RMIT in Victoria Australia in 1973 as dux of Applied Science of Dental Technology. He then won the Victorian Chamber of Commerce Study Award as well as Apprentice of the Year in Dental Technology. In 1974 he was awarded the Overseas Foundation Scholarship by Rotary International to study dental ceramics in New York and Chicago. He returned to Australia in 1975 and together with Tom Friedman, founded Omega Ceramics Dental Laboratory, which is now considered one of the leading dental laboratories in the country.
Russell has lectured widely on aesthetics and art in dentistry in Europe, Asia, Australia and the United States, and has published articles on dental ceramics in dental journals worldwide. His main areas of interest are implant design development, implant aesthetics and clinical and laboratory coordination and communication. He is a qualified dental prosthetist and combines his comprehensive clinical knowledge with his vast experience as a master dental ceramist.
Dr Jim Yannopoulos
Dr Jim Yannopoulos achieved a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne in 1987. He has been a prominent figure within the dentistry arena ever since, having began his career in Brunswick since he graduated in 1987. He has owned the practice Brunswick Dental Group since 1991. Dr Yannopoulos regularly participates in continuing education and is affiliated with a number of organisations such as:
- Australian Dental Association
- Melbourne Seattle Study Club
- International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- International Team of Implantology
- Australian Osseointegration Society
- Australian Society of Implant Dentistry
- Australian Crown and Bridge Society