Basil graduated with his BDS in 2001 and Clinical Doctorate in Prosthodontics in 2011 from the University of Otago. Following his studies, he served as a Senior Lecturer in Dental Biomaterials Science at Otago, where he lectured and tutored both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His research interests focused on dental ceramics failure and fractography, resulting in numerous authored and co-authored research publications and textbook chapters. After several years as a Consultant Prosthodontist overseas, Basil has recently returned to New Zealand to establish Optima Prosthodontics, a Specialist Prosthodontics practice located in Epsom, Auckland. Additionally, he serves as a visiting Prosthodontist in Hamilton one day a week. With over 22 years of clinical experience, Basil has developed a reputation for excellence in Prosthodontics, complex dental rehabilitations, implant treatments, and cosmetic dentistry. Basil is very passionate about training and education and enjoys teaching. He lectures around New Zealand to general dentists about complex dental treatment management, cosmetic dentistry, and TMDs. He is also a guest speaker at AUT, giving lectures to senior Oral Health Therapy students.