Prosthodontist

Dr. Ben Lee

Ben completed his MDSc in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney. During this time, he was given the Young Prosthodontist Award by The International College of Prosthodontists. He is the past President of both the Australian Prosthodontic Society (NSW) and Australian Asian Association of Dentists. He is a mentor for implant diploma courses offered by the University of Sydney, University of Melbourne and Charles Sturt University. In addition, being a visiting honorary Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney and a frequent presenter for Nobel Biocare, Ben frequently presents on the topic of dental implants and fixed prosthodontics. As a prosthodontist, Ben works full-time in his referral based Specialist centre in Chatswood, Sydney, with particular interest in the surgical and restorative aspects of dental implant treatment. 

Endodontist

Dr. Mehdi Rahimi

Mehdi graduated with a Bachelor in Dental Surgery with distinction from the University of Otago (New Zealand) in 2002 and received his Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (Endo) degree from the University of Melbourne in 2008. Mehdi has been  actively involved in Endodontic teaching at various continued education levels, both nationally and internationally. Mehdi is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, a guest lecturer at Sydney University and Melbourne University, and a CPD mentor for the Australian Dental Association NSW. Mehdi has obtained a number of publications in the field of forensic dentistry and Endodontics (resin based obturation material and fractured instruments). In 2000 Mehdi was awarded the Sir Allan Wilkinson award for the most worthwhile research in Medicine and Dentistry from the University of Otago, in 2001 he was awarded the International Association for Dental Research Young Researchers Award and in 2002 Mehdi received the Pierre Fauchard Academy Award of Merit. Mehdi is the current President of the Australian Society of Endodontology (NSW branch), the immediate past-president of the Australian Asian Association of Dentists, a fellow of the International College of Dentists (FICD), a member of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons in Endodontics, and a member of the Australian Dental Association (NSW) Education & Research Committee.

Periodontist

Dr. Ehsan Mellati

Ehsan has completed his specialist training at Melbourne University, is a renowned periodontist in Sydney and his practice is restricted to periodontics and dental implants. He has worked in different locations throughout the Sydney region and has gained a reputation for his clinical excellence and patient management skills. He has always been passionate about sharing his knowledge and is currently an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Sydney University and is also involved in mentorship at LaTrobe University and Charles Sturt University. Ehsan is the recipient of the prestigious ITI (International Team for Implantology) grant for his postgraduate thesis focusing on healing around immediate implants. He has published several articles in well-respected international journals and has been actively involved in presenting lectures, running courses, and teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. He is an active member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Periodontology, International Team for Implantology and Australian and New Zealand Academy of Periodontists.