About
Us

Our story

How it all started

St. Paul’s Dental Clinic was established by Dr. Mario Camilleri in 1987 in the heart of Rabat, Malta offering friendly, affordable, patient-centered dental care. In 1998, a secondary branch was opened in St. Paul's Bay, in order to offer services for patients located in Northern Malta. Since then, both branches have been regularly upgraded offering ample procedures using the most modern dental equipment and technology.

Our clinics now make use of a fully digitalised system, with the latest digital imaging and computer softwares that enhances the patient’s experience. On demand, dental implant treatment can be done with guided implant surgery whereby implants can be inserted with the minimal surgical intervention and no incisions or stitches will be required, thereby offering the patients the least discomfort and shortest healing periods. Our St. Paul’s Bay branch is a ground floor clinic that enables easy access to disabled patients. It consists of 3 operating rooms equipped with cutting edge equipment.

Meet the team

that put the shine in your smile

Dr. Mario Camilleri Image

Dr. Mario Camilleri

Principal Dental Surgeon & Implantologist

B.Ch.D.(Hons.)

Diplomate Cambridge Academy of Implantology

INTERESTS
  • General Dentistry
  • Implants
  • Radiographic Dentistry
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese
  • Italian

Dr. Mario Camilleri is the founder of St. Paul’s Dental Clinics. He set up his first practice in 1987 in the quaint village of Rabat. In 1998, Dr. Mario Camilleri sought to expand his services to the North of Malta, a territory that lacked dental practices at the time. He set up St. Paul’s Dental & Implantology Clinic on the busiest street of a fishing village which as time passed by converted into a bustling multinational town.

Dr. Mario Camilleri was one of the first of local dentists who took a keen interest in the future of this profession. He furthered his studies in dental implantology through various local and international courses. In 2015, he obtained a Diploma in Implantology from the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology.

Having reached a wide audience, demand at the clinics increased and hence Dr. Camilleri expanded clinic operations by increasing the number of fellow associates which share the same passion for high quality dentistry. In recent years, Dr. Mario Camilleri invested in modernising his clinics to include the latest digital technologies to better serve the patients.

Nowadays Dr. Mario Camilleri is the principal dentist for both branches of St. Paul’s Dental Clinics.

Dr. Clifford Camilleri Image

Dr. Clifford Camilleri

Manager & Senior Dental Associate

B.Ch.D.(Hons.)

INTERESTS
  • General Dentistry
  • Implants
  • Digital Dentistry
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese
  • Italian (Basic)
  • French (Basic)

Dr. Clifford Camilleri is the 2nd generation dentist following in his father, Dr.Mario Camilleri’s footsteps. He graduated from the University of Malta in 2016 and has since furthered his interests in all aspects of dentistry with a keen interest in aesthetic dentistry, implant dentistry as well as digital dentistry.

Dr. Clifford Camilleri has attended several local and international dental courses in implantology, surgery as well as aesthetic dentistry.

Notable mentions are the Ivoclar Course in Lichtenstein and Advanced Implantology, soft & hard tissue augmentation in Vienna, Austria. He is also a member of the Dental Association of Malta and ITI Straumman.

Currently Dr. Clifford Camilleri practices his passion for dentistry at both our St. Paul’s Bay and Rabat practices and holds the post as a Demonstrator at Faculty of Dental Surgery in the University of Malta.

Dr. Lara Camilleri Cowling Image

Dr. Lara Camilleri Cowling

Dental Associate

M.D.S. (Melit.)

INTERESTS
  • General Dentistry
  • Cosmetic Dentistry
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese

Dr. Lara Camilleri Cowling graduated in Masters of Dental Surgery with distinction from the University of Malta. She is the 2nd generation dentist following in her father, Dr. Mario Camilleri's footsteps.

Currently, Dr. Lara practices at both our St. Paul’s Bay and Rabat clinics and when she is not busy working, spends her free time cooking and travelling.

Dr. Robert Galea Image

Dr. Robert Galea

Dental Associate

M.D.S. (Melit.)

INTERESTS
  • General Dentistry
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese

Graduated from the University of Malta in 2018, Dr. Galea practices dentistry in the private sector, working in both our Rabat and St Paul’s Bay branches.

He is currently focusing on general dentistry, with a desire to delve deeper into the surgical and prosthodontic fields in the future.

He attends various conferences and seminars throughout the year to keep abreast with the latest updates in the dental world.

Dr. Galea is also a volunteer in the Sunday dental emergency service.

Dr. John Micallef Stafrace Image

Dr. John Micallef Stafrace

Dental Associate

M.D.S. (Melit.)

INTERESTS
  • Prosthodontics
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese
  • Italian

Dr. John Micallef Stafrace was awarded his Master of Dental Surgery from the University of Malta in 2020.

Dr. Micallef Stafrace enjoys all areas of dentistry but has a special interest in prosthodontics and restorative dentistry and is keen in furthering his studies in these areas of dentistry.

In his free time, you are most likely to find Dr. John Micallef Stafrace on the golf course or discussing fitness with his close friends.

Dr. Nicholas Bonnici Image

Dr. Nicholas Bonnici

Dental Associate

M.D.S. (Melit.)

INTERESTS
  • General Dentistry
  • Restorative Dentistry
  • Digital Dentistry
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese

Dr. Nicholas Bonnici attained his Masters of Dental Surgery with Distinction from the University of Malta in 2020.

Dr. Bonnici enjoys all aspects of dentistry but has a special interest in endodontics.

During his free time he enjoys travelling, free-diving, photography and video-games.

Dr. Lisa Marie Gatt

Dental Associate

M.D.S. (Melit.)

INTERESTS
  • General Dentistry
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese
  • Italian

Dr. Lisa Marie Gatt graduated in Masters of Dental Surgery with distinction from the University of Malta.

Currently, Dr. Lisa practices at our St. Paul’s Bay branch.

Dr. Thomas Micallef

Dental Associate

M.D.S. (Melit.)

INTERESTS
  • General Dentistry
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese

Dr. Thomas Micallef, a graduate of the University of Malta with a Master of Dental Surgery degree, practices at both our St. Paul’s Bay and Rabat branches. He is dedicated to providing high-quality dental care, with a particular interest in staying current with the latest techniques and innovations in the field.


When he’s not in the clinic, Dr. Micallef enjoys gaming, traveling, and maintaining an active lifestyle. His friendly demeanor and commitment to patient care ensure that everyone he treats feels comfortable and well-cared for.

Dr. Matthew Gatt

Dental Associate

M.D.S. (Melit.)

INTERESTS
  • General Dentistry
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
  • English
  • Maltese

Dr. Matthew Gatt earned his Master of Dental Surgery from the University of Malta in 2024. He practices at our St. Paul’s Bay branch and has a passion for all aspects of dentistry.

Outside of work, Dr. Gatt enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling.