About Our Centre

Dr John Bacalakis

Dr John Bacalakis completed his Dental Degree at the University of Queensland in 2003, receiving Honours, and has been providing dental care to his patients at Smile Artistry since this time.

Dr John Bacalakis has strong interests in all facets of dentistry, and this is reflected in his studies in the areas of general dentistry including implants, cosmetic dentistry, bite management, decay management, lasers and root canal treatment.

Dr John Bacalakis is currently undertaking programs at the Kois Center in Seattle, USA.  In 2009 he completed courses in Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning, Functional Occlusion and Restorative/Periodontal Interface.  Dr Bacalakis has previously completed Biomechanics courses 1 and 2 in 2007.  John plans on attending further courses at the Kois Center in 2010 to complete studies in the areas of Implants: Fixed retained, Implants: Removable retained and Esthetic Gingival Surgery.

Dr John Bacalakis has completed Advanced Occlusion Courses with Dr William McHorris, a well known and published Gnathologist.

In 2009 Dr Bacalakis attended the Nobel Biocare Implant Scientific Symposium.  He has previously attended the Asia Pacific Symposium for the World Clinical Laser Institute.

Dr Paul McKay

Dr Paul McKay completed his Dentistry Degree in 2003, graduating with First Class Honours.

Dr McKay has been at Smile Artistry since graduation, providing General Dental Treatments to his patients.

Paul is a member of The Australian Dental Association Queensland Branch, The Australian Society of Implant Dentistry, The International Congress of Oral Implantologists, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry and The American Academy of Implant Dentistry. He is also an Accredited member of the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry.

Dr Paul McKay presented a poster presentation at The ICOI Winter Symposium ii January 2011 in Las Vegas.

Dr Paul McKay is extensively trained in Implant Dentistry,attending the ICOI World Symposium in Vancouver in late 2009. 

Dr Paul McKay has completed The Misch International Implant Institute Programs in both Dental Implant Surgery, Advanced Bone Grafting and Dental Implant Prosthetics.

Dr Paul McKay became both a 'Fellow' and 'Diplomate' of the ICOI in January 2011 in Las Vegas. 

Dr Graham McKay

Dr Graham McKay is our most Experienced Dentist and owned Smile Artistry, formerly GMK Dental, for over 25 years.

Graham graduated from The University of Queensland with First Class Honours in 1978 with a University Medal. 

Graham is very experienced in Cosmetic and Rehabilitative Dental Procedures and has completed over 500 "major" Cosmetic Smile Makeovers involving Porcelain Veneers or Porcelain Crowns.

Graham has lead the Brisbane Dental Field for over three decades by providing advanced procedures.  In the past 15 years Graham has been focused on patient0centred care by providing the highest standard of Cosmetic Dental Enhancements available anywhere in the world.

Graham is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, AACD, and regularly travels overseas for conferences.

Outside of Dentistry, Graham spends most of his time with his Phalaenopsis Orchids.

Dr Alexandra Anthony