Our Instructors
Dr David Attia
BDSc (Griffith), GradDip (Dent)(Griffith)), MSc (Oral Implantology)(Goethe) PGDipClin(Ortho)(CoL), FICOI
Dr. David Attia completed his undergraduate training at Griffith University, Queensland. Following graduation, Dr. Attia completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics through the City of London Dental School.
David’s passion for surgery led him to complete a Master’s in Oral Implantology through Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany. His Master’s thesis focused on a novel approach in full-arch implant rehabilitations and he presented his research at the 6th Annual Congress of Innovation Jumps in Oral Implantology. Dr. Attia now holds a teaching appointment with
Goethe University as a surgical mentor for Australian students completing the program. He has also presented on the implementation of photography into clinical practice, as well as the importance of soft tissue management around implants both locally and abroad.
Dr. Attia is a core faculty instructor for the Australasian College of Dental Practitioners Graduate Diploma in Oral Implants and is also involved in live surgical training of dentists looking to begin or advance their journey in dental implantology.
David thoroughly enjoys the multi-disciplinary approach to dentistry. His unique combination of education and training allows him to implement cutting-edge treatment, offering patients comprehensive, predictable and long-term treatment solutions. He is passionate about sharing knowledge and is regularly involved in training and mentoring recent graduates.
Dr Andrew Cheng
BOHDSc (Qld), GDipDent (Hons), PGCert (Dent Implantology) – CaDI, PGDipClinOrtho (Lon) – EODO – Dux 19’, Kois Center (Fellow), FICCDE, FIADFE
Dr. Andrew Cheng graduated from Griffith University (Gold Coast, Queensland) with a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science, and a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry. Following graduation, he completed a post-graduate diploma in Dental Implants with the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology (CaDI) and trained in implants and sinus lift surgery in Bogota, Colombia. He is also a fellow of the Kois Academy in Seattle (USA), and has completed a 3-year post-graduate intensive residency in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics (EODO) through the City of London Dental School under the guidance of world-renown orthodontist Dr. Derek Mahony – graduating DUX of his class.
Andrew’s passion lies within implants, full-arch implant rehabilitations (All-on-X) and surgery (bone and soft tissue grafting) – and the ability to combine these surgical techniques with aesthetic dentistry to fully give people a new lease on life with a spectacular smile. His practice is now exclusively geared towards these cosmetic and implant rehabilitations in a private practice in Melbourne.
Dr. Cheng is a guest faculty instructor for the Australian College of Dental Practitioners (ACDP) Graduate Diploma in Oral Implants and loves education and teaching. He is very proud of the surgery he practises, and one of his main passions and obsessions is growth; not only in himself but those around him, and he is especially involved in the mentorship and guidance of recent graduates.