Next Smile Australia All-on-4® Super Clinic Adelaide
Dr Nicholas Wood
All–on–4® Dental Surgeon and owner of Next Smile Australia Adelaide
Dr Nicholas Wood is renowned as one of Adelaide’s youngest and most successful practice owners, being a key stakeholder in six clinics across South Australia. This unique position has allowed Dr Nicholas Wood to engage with a broad range of patients and develop a wealth of experience over the last decade.
Dr Nicholas Wood holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Adelaide, with his dedication to excellence leading him to pursue a Masters of Clinical Dentistry in fixed and removable prosthodontics at the prestigious King's College London. His research focuses on All-on-4® implant rehabilitation, meaning Dr Nicholas Wood is able to apply a gold standard of knowledge to his approach as one of Adelaide’s leading All-on-4® surgeons.
Throughout his career, Dr Nicholas Wood has undertaken additional training both in Australia and overseas, including mentorship in the Malo approach by Dr Larry Benge, Dr Tony Rotondo and Dr Paulo Malo. Having placed hundreds of implants and witnessed the smile changes for his patients, Dr Nicholas Woods’ primary focus lies in implant dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
In his free time, Dr Nicholas Wood enjoys cycling, skiing, playing guitar, and horse riding with his partner Prue and daughter Phoebe.
Dr Evan Jones
All–on–4® Dental Surgeon and owner of Next Smile Australia Adelaide
Dr Evan Jones' passion for helping rebuild his patient's smiles with dental implants fuelled his excitement for utilising the revolutionary All-on-4® procedure.
Following graduation with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide, he began a career in both metropolitan and rural clinics - quickly developing his oral surgery skills. Dr Evan Jones routinely undertakes implant placement, wisdom tooth removal and difficult dental extractions.
Having then received training and mentoring from Next Smile Australia partners Drs Larry Benge and Tony Rotondo as well as Dr Paulo Malo, Dr Evan Jones has fast become one of Adelaide's leading All-on-4® surgeons and he loves how he has been able to help so many patients through their All-on-4® treatment journey.
He is a member and South Australian president of the Australia Endodontic Society, a member of the ADA as well as the Australian Osseointegration Society.
Dr Ian Bills
All–on–4® Dental Surgeon and owner of Next Smile Australia Adelaide.
Dr Ian Bills graduated from the University of Adelaide with a BDS and began practising general dentistry in 1977. He was motivated to seek more knowledge and was awarded Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 1980.
Dr Ian Bills became interested in dental implants after attending a lecture by Dr Patrick Henry in 1985 and underwent training in the prosthetic and surgical aspects of the Branemark system, Professor Branemark being the inventor of traditional dental implants. Dr Ian Bills was involved in research and education as a Visiting Staff Member at the Branemark Centre in Perth until Dr Henry's retirement.
Dr Ian Bills has lectured and presented live dental implant procedures at Nobel Biocare events globally and here at home.
2003 saw several milestones as Ian became involved in the introduction of Guided Surgery to Australia, the same year he performed his first All-on-4® procedure. He underwent further training in the All-on-4® technique at the Malo Clinic in Portugal and continues to work on the technique to achieve exceptional success rates.
Over 46 years of dentistry, Ian has seen the benefits that of All-on-4® has provided his patients and is proud to offer the service at Next Smile Australia Adelaide, with a commitment to ongoing care through a meticulous maintenance and hygiene program.
Dr Edward Pitts
All–on–4® Dental Surgeon and owner of Next Smile Australia Adelaide
Coming from a family of successful and highly regarded dentists, Dr Edward Pitts had been warmly encouraged to pave a passionate and academic future of his own in the dental industry from a young age. After graduating from the University of Adelaide in 2012, Dr Edward Pitts spent 10 years at a Hyde Park clinic, where he developed further interest in implant dentistry.
He has attended implant courses both internationally and here in Australia and has been trained in the Malo protocol by Next Smile partners Dr Larry Benge, Dr Tony Rotondo and Dr Paulo Malo himself. Dr Edward Pitts has placed over 400 implants to date.
Dr Edward Pitts prides himself in listening to, and understanding the core frustrations and goals of his patients. Every treatment plan is meticulously devised and Dr Edward Pitts is thrilled to recommend All-on-4® treatments as a potential solution for his patients.
Next Smile Australia All-on-4® Super Clinic Brisbane
Dr Tony Rotondo
Prosthodontist, Lead All–on–4® Dental Surgeon and owner of Next Smile Australia Brisbane
Dr Tony Rotondo is a registered specialist in Prosthodontics with over 30 years of expertise. He was the first dental surgeon to bring the All-on-4® treatment to Queensland and has been placing dental implants since the early 2000s.
Dr Tony Rotondo has specific interests in dental aesthetics, dental implants, ceramic materials and interdisciplinary dentistry. Dr Tony Rotondo is a product evaluator for dental companies and presents numerous continuing education programs nationally and internationally.
Some of his qualifications and professional memberships include:
- Bachelor Degree, University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Residency in Prosthodontics, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- Lecturer for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, University of Queensland, and Griffith University, School of Dentistry
- Fellow of the International College of Dentists
- Founding member and chairman of Australasian Osseointegration Society
- Former president of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry (QLD Branch)
- Former secretary of ANZAP (Australian Academy of Prosthodontists)
- Part of the DSD scientific board
- Silver member within the Style Italiano group
Next Smile Australia All-on-4® Super Clinic Melbourne
Dr Larry Benge
Lead All–on–4® Dental Surgeon and Owner Next Smile Australia
Forever passionate about the art and business of dentistry, Dr Larry Benge has become one of the nation’s most respected dental surgeons in the proven Gold Standard All–on–4® treatment concept.
Dr Larry Benge has over 40 years of experience in dentistry, and his practice has an emphasis on reconstructive, aesthetic and implant dentistry, specifically the All-on-4® treatment concept of full-arch restoration.
Some of his qualifications, achievements and professional memberships include:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons), Monash University, Melbourne
- Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) (Hons), University of Melbourne
- LDS, Melbourne
- Leader & Mentor at Global Zygoma Academy
- Nobel Biocare Key Expert
- Former President of the Australian Society of General Dentistry
- Former Principal at Bond Street Street Dental, Melbourne
- Member of the Australian Dental Association
- Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Founder of the Victorian Centre of Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
- Member of the Australian Osseointegration Society
- Introduced the All-on-4® treatment concept to Australia
- Founder of Next Smile Australia Melbourne
Dr Lauren Fowler
Lead All–on–4® Dental Surgeon and Owner Next Smile Australia Melbourne
Dr Lauren Fowler has worked alongside Dr Larry Benge since 2016, with a focus on All-on-4® treatment and prosthodontic rehabilitation. She has trained extensively both domestically and internationally in prosthodontics and the All-on-4® procedure, including with Professor Paulo Malo, the inventor of All-on-4®.
She has restored hundreds of All-on-4® full-mouth rehabilitations at Next Smile Melbourne and now leads the Melbourne team alongside Dr Benge.
Some of her qualifications, achievements and professional memberships include:
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery, The University of Adelaide - 2013
- Digital Smile Design Master - 2018
- Chair, Nobel Biocare Global Emerging Leaders Group (Australia)
- Key Opinion Leader for Nobel Biocare and Philips Sonicare
- Member of the Australian Dental Association
- University of Melbourne Surgical Implant Dentistry Master Class program
Next Smile Australia All-on-4® Super Clinic Perth
Dr Daniel Abbondanza
Lead All-on-4® Dental Surgeon and owner of Next Smile Australia Perth.
Dr Daniel Abbondanza has extensive education and qualifications in the dental industry. His main interests are aesthetic dentistry and its integration with implant dentistry. He also has a special interest in reconstructing tissues before implant surgery and computer-guided surgery.
Dr Daniel Abbondanza has lectured internationally in Europe and Asia, held mentor programs for Nobel Biocare on computer-guided surgery and has been utilising advanced surgical techniques, including the All-on-4® technique, since 2007.
Some of his qualifications, achievements and professional memberships include:
- Bachelor of Dental Science, University of Western Australia.
- Fellow of the Royal Academy of Australian Dental Surgeons
- Masters Implant Dentistry, UCLA
- Federal committee member representing Western Australia for the Australian Prosthodontic Society 2009-2014.
- Member of the Australian Osseointegration Society.
- Member of the Australian Dental Association
- Previously held the position of Adjunct Senior Lecturer for the Division of Regenerative Biology and Medicine at the University of Western Australia.
Dr Caroline Kowalski
Lead All-on-4® Dental Surgeon and owner of Next Smile Australia Perth.
Dr Caroline Kowalski is known for treating her patients with gentleness and genuine care for their well-being. She always takes the time to explain procedures and treatment options to her patients.
After moving to Australia in 2015, Dr Caroline Kovalski has worked in private general practice, using her broad experience and skills to provide diagnostics and treatment help to her patients. Her special interests include full-mouth rehabilitations using the latest technologies in planning and combining orthodontics, prosthodontics, and implant therapy.
Some of her qualifications, achievements and professional memberships include:
- Bachelor of Dentistry with Honours, King’s College University, London
- Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery, The University of Birmingham
- Surgical training through a four-year head and neck surgical training rotation programme in the UK.
- PGCert in Digital Dentistry UK
- Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
- Member of the Faculty of Dentistry at the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland.
- Member of the Australian Dental Association
- Invisalign and Quick Straight Teeth provider
- Fluent in Polish, Spanish and Swedish
Next Smile Australia All-on-4® Super Clinic Sydney
Dr Larry Benge
Lead All–on–4® Dental Surgeon and Owner Next Smile Australia
Forever passionate about the art and business of dentistry, Dr Larry Benge has become one of the nation’s most respected dental surgeons in the proven Gold Standard All–on–4® treatment concept.
Dr Larry Benge has over 40 years of experience in dentistry, and his practice has an emphasis on reconstructive, aesthetic and implant dentistry, specifically the All-on-4® treatment concept of full-arch restoration.
Some of his qualifications, achievements and professional memberships include:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons), Monash University, Melbourne
- Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) (Hons), University of Melbourne
- LDS, Melbourne
- Leader & Mentor at Global Zygoma Academy
- Nobel Biocare Key Expert
- Former President of the Australian Society of General Dentistry
- Former Principal at Bond Street Street Dental, Melbourne
- Member of the Australian Dental Association
- Member of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- Founder of the Victorian Centre of Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry
- Member of the Australian Osseointegration Society
- Introduced the All-on-4® treatment concept to Australia
- Founder of Next Smile Australia Melbourne
Mr Robert Dulieu
Dental Prosthetist, Ceramist, Dental Technician and owner Next Smile Australia Sydney
Mr Robert Dulieu is the owner of Next Smile Australia Sydney and is a registered dental prosthetist, ceramist, and dental technician. He believes that all his patients should have natural, well-fitted, and high-functioning dental implants. Mr Robert Dulieu has dedicated his life to perfecting his craft and is well known for producing realistic, natural smiles.
Some of his qualifications include:
- Adv Dip DP, Adv Dip DT, Randwick Institute of Technology
- Palo Malo Clinical Residency, Portugal
- Adv Dip Dental Implants O/D,
- Registered Dental Prosthetist, Ceramist and Dental Technician
- Keynote speaker on All-on-4® programs
- Owner of RWD Dental Image
Dr Melissa Anderson
Dentist and All-on-4® Surgeon
Behind each and every smile is a different person. Mel understands the importance of listening to her patients and keeping them at ease. She is dedicated to providing patient treatments in a relaxed and caring environment.
Dr Anderson developed her surgical skills under the guidance and training of Dr Larry Benge, the senior clinical board member and active surgeon across Next Smile Australia All-on-4® clinics.
Some of her qualifications and achievements include:
- Graduate Diploma of Dentistry, Griffith University
- Bachelor of Dental Health Science, Griffith University
- Awarded for Academic Excellence (2010, 2011, and 2012) Griffith University
- Bachelor of Science
- Tufts Implant Mini Residency
- Invisalign and Clear Correct Provider
Dr Theo Spyrakis
All-on-4® Surgeon
Dr Theo Spyrakis brings over thirty years of dental expertise to Next Smile Australia, with a distinguished career focused on implant and restorative dentistry.
At Next Smile Australia, Dr Spyrakis is committed to delivering exceptional dental solutions that enhance patient comfort and outcomes. His passion for continuous education and his dedication to patient care aligns perfectly with Next Smile Australia’s values of excellence, empathy, and innovation.
Some of his qualifications include:
- Bachelor of Dental Science, Sydney University
- Intensive Surgical Implant Training, New York & Las Vegas
- Studied with innovative leaders in surgical implants (Dr Patrick Palacci and Dr Franck Renouard) in Marseille, France
- Studied under Dr Paulo Malo (founder of the All-on-4® technique) in Portugal
Next Smile Australia All-on-4® Super Clinic Wollongong
Dr Barry Phelan
Lead All-on-4® Dental Implants Surgeon and owner Next Smile Australia Wollongong
Dr Barry Phelan has a strong interest in restorative and implant dentistry. Because of his keen interest, Barry has travelled worldwide to complete extensive studies with the opinion leaders in the field and continues to pursue further education and knowledge to keep up to date with the latest techniques in implantology.
After graduating with honours from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, he worked at a private practice for a couple of years before heading to Australia. Dr Barry Phelan has placed close to 1,000 implants since 2013 and is thrilled by the results the All-on-4® dental implant treatment has provided for his patients.
Some of his qualifications and professional memberships include:
- Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantology
- Fellow of the Misch International Implant Institute
- Member of the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry
