Dr Adrian Hoffman
Specialist Periodontist
Dr Adrian Hoffman is the Principal of Pacific Periodontics & Implants, with practices on the Gold Coast and in Ballina. A graduate of the University of Sydney, he completed advanced surgical training in the UK and a Master of Dental Science at the University of Queensland.
Recognised for his advanced expertise in mucogingival surgery and soft-tissue aesthetics around implants, Dr Hoffman brings a deep understanding of how surgical precision and soft-tissue management influence long-term peri-implant success. His contribution to this program strengthens the focus on periodontal planning and tissue preservation, guiding clinicians toward achieving both functional and aesthetic harmony in implant dentistry.
Dr Keith Doonan
Prosthodontically Trained Dentist
Dr Keith Doonan combines decades of experience in implant and restorative dentistry with a practical, engaging approach to education. A graduate of the Royal London Hospital Dental School and King’s College London, he holds a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics and has served as a visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland and as faculty for the Dental Protection Society.
With a focus on restorative excellence, communication and long-term treatment planning, Dr Doonan offers invaluable insights into achieving predictable implant and restorative outcomes. His teaching supports the retreat’s goal of elevating clinical confidence and consistency through evidence-based practice.
Dr Tarun Nagrani
Specialist Prosthodontist
Dr Tarun Nagrani is the founder of a multi-location prosthodontic referral practice across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Holding a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics from the University of Sydney, he lectures widely for the Australian Dental Association, Griffith University and various study clubs.
With extensive experience in full-arch rehabilitation, worn dentition and implant prosthodontics, Dr Nagrani offers a restorative-first perspective that balances function and aesthetics. His evidence-based approach reinforces the retreat’s focus on practical, hands-on learning and supports clinicians in integrating advanced prosthetic principles seamlessly into everyday implant workflows.
Dr Maziar Tavazoei
Specialist Periodontist & Implantologist
Dr Maziar Tavazoei is a registered Specialist Periodontist with more than two decades of experience in implant and regenerative dentistry. Originally trained in Iran before completing his specialist qualification in Australia, he now practices on the Gold Coast and lectures at Griffith University.
An advocate for evidence-based surgical and regenerative techniques, Dr Tavazoei brings clarity to the biological principles that underpin successful implant therapy. His contribution reinforces the retreat’s focus on surgical precision and long-term tissue health, equipping clinicians with practical, reliable approaches that translate into predictable clinical outcomes.
Dr Matthew Baker
Specialist Periodontist
Dr Matthew Baker combines a decade of general practice experience with specialist expertise in implant healing and peri-implant tissue regeneration. After completing his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Periodontology at Griffith University, his research on inflammatory biomarkers in implant healing was published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine.
Dr Baker’s evidence-based approach bridges biological science and clinical decision-making, offering a contemporary perspective on implant healing, inflammation control and tissue regeneration. His contribution supports the retreat’s emphasis on predictable, biologically driven outcomes in modern implant dentistry.