specialists
Dr Theodor Baisi
BDS MDSc (Syd)
Theo completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Science (Orthodontics) from the University of Sydney and worked with the highly respected Orthodontists, Dr J F Reading and Dr D J Bradley. After a number of years, Theo acquired the business and set about developing it further as a practice of excellence and distinction.
In 2001, the ortho practice was born and it continues today with Theo enjoying great results for all patients with his energetic and fun personality. As well as operating this highly regarded private practice, Theo’s devotion to his profession has led him to hold a variety of teaching positions at the University of Sydney. Over the years he has lectured and tutored at both under graduate and post graduate level, maintaining his educator role today as Appointed Lecturer (part-time) Discipline of Orthodontics.
Theo is also an active member of the greater orthodontic community, holding many titles including a number of years as President of the Australian Society of Orthodontists, NSW Branch. He is now the Treasurer of the Australasian Orthodontic Board and Treasurer Elect of the Australian Society of Orthodontists (National).
Professor M Ali DarendelilerÂ
BDS PhD Dip Orth Cert Orth Priv Doc Professor of Orthodontics
Ali completed his training in Dentistry at the University of Istanbul, Turkey and his PhD at the University of Gazi, Turkey. His career includes time at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, as a Clinical Instructor and Research and Post graduate Co-ordinator. He also held the titles of Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina and a Research Professor at the University of Southern California in the United States of America.
Since his arrival in Sydney in 1996, Ali has enjoyed the role of Professor of Orthodontics, lecturing locally, nationally and internationally on early interceptive and preventive treatment in dental and orthopaedic discrepancies, management of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea, management of interdisciplinary and orthognathic surgery cases, the use of magnets and magnetic forces in orthodontics and orthopaedic problems, orthodontic tooth movement and orthodontic root resorption. Ali is often called upon to treat those patients with demanding special needs.
Ali is a member of numerous dental and orthodontic societies, as well as being on editorial boards and referee to a number of Australian and international journals.
