Meet The Team

George Alvarez

With over 20 years of professional experience in Melbourne, George brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. Beginning his career after obtaining a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree in his home country of the Philippines, he later advanced his knowledge by earning a Bachelor of Science in Oral Health from the Auckland University of Technology (New Zealand), along with an Adult Scope Certificate from the University of Sydney. 

 

Specialising in general and children’s dentistry, George is dedicated to creating a calm and supportive environment, especially for patients experiencing dental anxiety. He provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages, including routine check-ups, preventive treatments, and restorative services. 

 

George’s passion lies in helping you and your family achieve healthy, beautiful smiles that last a lifetime.  


Dr. Jennifer Chooi

Dr. Jennifer Chooi graduated from the University of Queensland in 1992 and brings over three decades of experience to our clinic. She dedicated 10 years to Queensland Health and spent 23 years providing exceptional care to families in her private surgeries. In 2018, Dr. Chooi relocated to Melbourne with her family and has since been serving patients in the eastern suburbs. 

 

Passionate about all aspects of general dentistry, Dr. Chooi has a particular interest in preventive and children’s dentistry. She is also highly skilled in wisdom tooth extractions, ensuring comprehensive care for her patients. 

 

Known for her excellent communication skills and her gentle, friendly approach, Dr. Chooi is committed to making every dental visit comfortable and stress-free for her patients. 


Dr. Jennifer Chooi

We are excited to welcome Dr. Jennifer Chooi to our team at Gumdent dental Clinic Ringwood! 

 

Dr. Chooi graduated from the University of Queensland in 1992 and brings over three decades of experience to her dental practice. She dedicated 10 years to Queensland Health and spent 23 years providing exceptional care to families in her private surgeries. In 2018, Dr. Chooi relocated to Melbourne with her family and has since been serving patients in the eastern suburbs.

 

Passionate about all aspects of general dentistry, Dr. Chooi has a particular interest in preventive and children’s dentistry. She is also highly skilled in wisdom tooth extractions, ensuring comprehensive care for her patients.

 

Known for her excellent communication skills and her gentle, friendly approach, Dr. Chooi is committed to making every dental visit comfortable and stress-free for her patients.

Dr. Poli Gunaridis

Dr. Poli Gunaridis is a highly skilled dental surgeon specializing exclusively in dental implants. With thousands of advanced implant and regenerative surgeries successfully completed, he brings an exceptional level of expertise and precision to every procedure. His commitment to quality and passion for high-end reconstructive work sets him apart in the field. 

 

Dr. Gunaridis range of services includes guided bone regeneration (GBR), sinus floor elevation, soft tissue grafting, and full-arch rehabilitations. He is renowned for achieving outstanding, predictable outcomes for his patients and takes great pride in the accuracy and success of his work. 

 

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Gunaridis is an esteemed educator, lecturing locally and internationally on implant and grafting techniques. He also provides courses and mentorship for dentists, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience.