Dr Chris is the Principal Dentist and owner of Greenacre Dental Surgery. He received his Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Honours from Sydney University in 1990, graduating with the University Medal in oral medicine-oral surgery.

After 18 months working in a private surgery, Chris opened his practice at the corner of Waterloo and Wangee Rd Greenacre in April 1992. As the team grew, a modern practice was designed and built from scratch just around the corner on Waterloo Road, opening in August 2007. 

Chris was a member of the teaching staff at Westmead Dental School in 1995, mentoring final-year dental students. He remembers his time guiding and supporting the dental students with fondness and has taken the same astute approach to newly registered practitioners joining his practice over the years.

Between 1995 and 2000 he attended several restorative courses with emphasis on cosmetic and reconstructive treatment options, expanding his restorative practice. 

In 2005, Chris commenced his studies in dental implants and surgery. He obtained his full accreditation from the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry in October 2007. In November 2019, Chris achieved fellowship with the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry and more recently in April 2023 completed his fellowship with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the world’s largest dental implant organisation and education provider. 

Dr Papastavros became accredited by Invisalign in February 2008 and Oventus sleep apnoea and snoring treatment solutions in 2015. 

In 2010, Chris became a corporate sponsor of the NRL’s Canterbury Bulldogs, being an enthusiastic fan of the club since he was a young boy. For a decade, Dr Papastavros was able to perform emergency and restorative dentistry, as well as oral health education and instruction, on first-grade players, sporting staff and commercial staff. 

Over the years, Dr Chris has given informative talks to pre-schools, Kindergartens and senior citizens on oral health promotion and education. He has donated his time and resources to many charity missions, servicing underprivileged communities in New South Wales and overseas. Dr Papastavros enjoys spending his free time with his family: his wife, two daughters and granddaughter, travelling to new places and immersing himself in ancient history. 

Chris is committed to the well-being of his patients and developing creative solutions for their dental needs. Whilst Dr Papastavros enjoys the challenge and rewarding outcomes of complex dentistry, he is passionate about general dentistry and maintaining relationships with patients.