Dr Paton is an advocate of minimally invasive surgical techniques to minimise surgical trauma and support faster tissue recovery and healing.
Dr Paton was awarded his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland Medical School in 1993. After serving for five years in the Royal Australian Navy as a medical officer he studied dentistry at the University of Adelaide and was awarded his Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 2001. He received a University Medal for academic excellence.
Dr Paton did two years of Basic Surgical Training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons before going on to complete his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Mater Hospital in Queensland. He was admitted as a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2005 and was awarded the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons fellowship medal for the highest result in the FRACDS(OMS) examination.
Following 12 months in private practice on the Sunshine Coast with consultant posts at both the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital and Logan Hospital, Greg accepted an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery fellowship position in Ireland. This was followed by an appointment to the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne as the inaugural Stryker Orthognathic Fellow. During this year he gained extensive experience in corrective jaw surgery. Dr Paton has a special interest in dental implant surgery and has placed over 5000 dental implants.
Dr Anthony Febbo is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with degrees in Dentistry and Medicine, and a Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery), complemented by extensive post-specialty training.
Dr Febbo earned his Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Western Australia in 2011 and completed a Medical Degree from Flinders University in Adelaide, graduating with distinction in 2015.
Dr Febbo completed specialty training in leading tertiary hospitals across Australia, including Westmead Hospital, Canberra Hospital, and the John Hunter Hospital. During this time, he acquired extensive expertise in all facets of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, encompassing complex dental extractions, implantology, management of facial trauma, reconstructive microvascular surgery, and orthognathic (corrective jaw) procedures.
After completing his accredited training in 2022, Dr Febbo cultivated a strong interest in TMJ and orthognathic surgery, furthering his expertise through specialised training in Sydney, Australia. He then pursued a head and neck fellowship in the United Kingdom, focusing on head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction.
Dr Febbo practices at the Gold Coast University Hospital as well as in private practice, exemplifying his dedication to delivering high-quality patient care. His commitment to advancing the field is evident through both his clinical work and his contributions to scientific research, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed surgical journals and presentations at both local and international conferences. Additionally, he enjoys teaching and mentoring the next generation of surgeons, medical students, and dental students.