Dr Tony Caiafa graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science in 1978. He worked as a vet for 16 years.

Tony returned to study a Bachelor of Dental Science in 1998 and graduated dux of his year. He has extensive experience in all aspects of general dentistry but has a particular interest in Dental Implants and Root Canal treatment.

Tony has a great rapport with patients and tries very hard to make every visit as comfortable as possible. Tony explains oral diseases and treatments in terms that everyone can understand.

Tony continues to work with our four legged friends as a senior lecturer in Veterinary Dentistry at James Cook University, Townsville as well as a consultant at North Coast Veterinary Specialists in Tanawha.

Outside of dentistry, Tony enjoys competing in ironman triathlon and has represented Australia, at age group level, in Olympic distance triathlon events. He has also competed in the gruelling Hawaii ironman event in 2011 and 2013.

Dr Richardi Niccoli graduated from Camilo Castelo Branco University in Brazil and spent the first ten years of his career in general dental practice in Sao Paulo.

During this time, Richardi effectively managed his own private practice for 6 years. In 2006 Richardi migrated to Australia and faced the biggest challenge of his career. Richardi joined a 10 month Overseas Trained Dentist’s Program held at the University of Otago dedicating many after hours studies to successfully pass the rigorous exams which allowed him Dental Registration in both Australia and New Zealand.

After two and half years working in the public system in North Queensland, Richardi relocated to the sunny Sunshine Coast in 2013 joining the private sector again. Richardi enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and updates himself regularly making dentistry less complicated and achieving better outcomes for all his patients. Richardi likes explaining treatment plans, answering your questions and addressing any concerns you may have.

Away from the practice, Richardi enjoys outdoor activities with his wife, young kids and friends.