Dr Gary Smith

Gary completed his Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours in 1979 and his Master of Dental Science in Prosthodontics in 1987. 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 Gary 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 2009-2010 and again in 2013-2014, 2019, and the Federal Secretary of the Australian Prosthodontic Society in 2011-2012. He served as the President of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Prosthodontic Society. 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.