Dr Gus Freitas
BDSc, ADC (cert)
GDipDImplantology (QLD)
Dr Gus Freitas graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science in São Paulo, Brazil. He developed an interest in the areas of prosthodontics and oral rehabilitation with emphasis in aesthetics and implants. Dr Freitas moved to Australia in 2007, where he completed all the assessments required for the Australian Dental Council. He also gained an interest in digital dentistry. Today, his experience covers most of the digital systems available on the market.
Dr Benson Poon
BDSc (Hons), MClinDent (Pros)
Dr Benson Poon was born in Hong Kong and grew up in Brisbane. He is fluent in both English and Cantonese. After graduating from the University of Queensland, he has worked in various locations across Brisbane.
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He graduated from Griffith University with a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics. With a special interest in endodontics and prosthodontics, Dr Poon strives to provide the best treatment and care for his patients.
Dr Raphael Grossi
Dr Raphael Grossi graduated as an anaesthetist in Brazil in 2016, when he moved to Canada for further training in anaesthesia for cardiac surgery. In 2017 Dr Grossi moved to Australia and completed all the assessments required by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA). He holds public and private hospital appointments in Brisbane. Dr Grossi is also passionate about office-based anaesthesia and founded RiverSide Anaesthesia in 2022 (RSA). RSA provides out-of-hospital anaesthetic services in Brisbane and Gold Coast and has a special interest in dental procedures.
Trilby English
Practice Manager
Trilby is the administration manager of the practice. She is the one who makes sure your experience with Given Smile always has a great outcome.
Andrea Freitas
Admin
Andrea works more behind the scenes, but sometimes you can still find her around Given Smile, helping with patient coordination.
Support Team
Accredited as a quality private dental practice
Given Smile has been awarded Accreditation status, which means that our processes and standards have been assessed and accredited to the National Safety and Quality Health Standards. Thanks to our accreditation, you have the peace-of-mind of knowing that at Given Smile we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in sterilisation and infection control procedures.