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Dr Konstantinos (Dinos) Kountouras brings extensive international academic training and clinical experience to Toowoomba Specialist Dental, with particular interests in implant dentistry, complex restorative treatment and aesthetic dental rehabilitation.
Originally from Thessaloniki, Greece, Dinos graduated in Dentistry from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom, in 1991. He continued his postgraduate education at the Eastman Dental Institute, University of London, completing a Master of Science in Prosthodontics in 1995.
His interest in dental implants subsequently took him to the United States, where he completed postgraduate training in Implant Dentistry at New York University and was awarded a Fellowship in Implant Dentistry in 1997.
In 2000, Dinos completed a PhD in Biomaterials at the University of London, further developing his knowledge of the materials used in restorative dentistry.
Dinos holds general dental registration in Australia, with postgraduate qualifications and training in prosthodontics, implant dentistry and biomaterials.
Clinical Interests and Experience
Dinos has a particular interest in implant-supported restorations, complex restorative dentistry and the rehabilitation of patients with extensively damaged, worn or missing teeth.
His approach to treatment planning considers the condition of the remaining natural teeth, bite, supporting tissues and individual restorative needs.
Drawing on his postgraduate education in prosthodontics and biomaterials, Dinos considers a range of restorative options, including crowns, bridges, dental implants and other fixed or removable restorations.
He places emphasis on discussing treatment alternatives, expected outcomes, potential risks and long-term maintenance requirements, helping patients make informed decisions about their care.
Throughout his career, Dinos has practised internationally, including on the Gold Coast and in private multidisciplinary practices in Thessaloniki, Greece, and Shanghai, China.
Academic and Professional Involvement
Alongside his clinical work, Dinos has maintained an active interest in dental education and research.
In 2010, he was appointed as a Lecturer in the Department of Operative Dentistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
His professional involvement includes:
Affiliate membership of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.
Completion of postgraduate education through the Dawson Academy UK.
Founding and Honorary President of the Hellenic Academy of Aesthetic Dentistry.
Scientific Editor of the Greek edition of the European Journal of Esthetic Dentistry, published by Quintessence.
Dinos has also contributed to dental literature and presented at international conferences on implant dentistry, restorative materials and aesthetic dentistry.
Collaborative Care at Toowoomba Specialist Dental
At Toowoomba Specialist Dental, Dinos contributes his postgraduate training and international clinical experience to our multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Working alongside registered dental specialists, general dentists and other clinicians, he is involved in the assessment and planning of restorative treatment according to each patient’s clinical circumstances.
His focus is on careful diagnosis, individualised treatment planning and considering the long-term care of natural teeth and dental restorations.
