PRosthodontist
Gary Smith
Gary opened the practice in 1988 following the completion of his post-graduate studies in the field of removable prosthodontics. He specialises in the fabrication of complete dentures with a particular interest in the Mandibular Suction Denture Technique of Prof Jiro Abe. In conjunction with other specialist practitioners he fabricates immediate dentures and implant retained appliances. He also fabricates labial veneer dentures and partial dentures, often using the rotational path design approach.
Gary is committed to the profession of dentistry and has served on various committees of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Dental Association (ADAQ). He was elected to the council of the dental association in 2008 and was the 2017 President.
For many years he held a part-time appointment at the University of Queensland Dental School as the Senior Lecturer in Removable Prosthodontics. He was the Secretary of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2009 – 10 and again in 2013 – 14, 2019, and the Federal Secretary of the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2011 - 12 and again in 2021 - 22. He was the President of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2020 - 21 Gary is also a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, a Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International and the Pierre Fauchard Academy.
Gary has lectured extensively throughout Australia on removable prosthodontics and implant retained dentures.
Education
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons), 1979
Master of Dental Science (Prosthodontics), 1987
Activities & Affiliations
Member of the Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch)
Fellow of the International College of Dentists
Fellow of the Academy of Dentistry International
Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy
Member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society (Queensland Branch)
Secretary of APSQ 2009-10, 2013-14, 2019
President of APSQ 2020-21
Federal Secretary of APS Inc 2011-12, 2022-23
ADAQ DPC committee 2010 - 14
ADAQ CPD committee 2009-2018
Editor of the ADAQ Newsletter 2016
ADAQ President 2017
ADAQ Goddard Oration Committee 2018
ADAQ Dental History Preservation Committee 2018-22
Honorary Curator ADAQ Museum of Dentistry 2022-24
ADAQ Distinguished Service Award 2023
APSQ Life Member 2024