Our Doctors

Dr. Pazios is the Director of Embrace Orthodontists (EO) and is a US-trained orthodontist. He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree from Adelaide University in 1988 and had a successful dental practice for 10 years. He then pursued his orthodontic training in the US, where he received his Master of Science degree in orthodontics from Saint Louis University.

Dr. Pazios has been providing orthodontic treatment for patients in Canberra and the surrounding regions for over 15 years. He also keeps up-to-date with the latest techniques and technology through ongoing education. He is a member of several professional associations. These include the Australian Society of Orthodontists, Australian Dental Association, and the American Association of Orthodontists.

Passionate about creating beautiful smiles and giving his patients the confidence of a natural and healthy smile, Dr. Pazios and the team believe in providing a level of service beyond expectation and creating a positive orthodontic experience for our patients.

Dr Papas completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS) in 2000 and in 2001 was accepted into the Master of Dental Science, MDSc, orthodontic programme at UQ in 2001. This is the three-year specialist training degree to become an orthodontist.

Throughout his dental and orthodontic careers, Dr Stephen Papas has completed all requirements to be a fully qualified specialist.

Here's a list of Steve's impressive qualifications:

• Australian Dental Association (Member)
• Australian Society of Orthodontists (Member)
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
• Registered with the Dental Board of Queensland as a Dental Specialist
• Orthodontist Member of Give a Smile
• Ad hoc reviewer for the Australian Orthodontic Journal
• Past President of the Australian Society of Orthodontists (Queensland Branch)

Dr Papas is also collaborating with the University of New South Wales to develop new orthodontic technologies (watch this space - coming soon!)

Hailing from Toronto, Dr. Wei completed his Bachelor of Dental Science degree at the University of Melbourne Dental School, with honours in 2012. He then practiced general dentistry in both metropolitan Melbourne and the Shoalhaven prior to pursuing specialist training. As a part of the 2014 Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeon’s primary examination, he was awarded the top prize for Histology and Pathology. In 2018, he completed his three-year Doctor of Clinical Dentistry speciality training at the University of Melbourne. 

Dr. Wei remains active in teaching orthodontics to Doctor of Dental Surgery students at the University of Melbourne. He is also currently awaiting the publication of his thesis dissertation in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. His professional affiliations include being a member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists and a certified member of the Australasian Orthodontic Board. 

Dr. Wei and the team at Embrace Orthodontists are excited about building positive experiences and delivering exceptional smiles.