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Every smile is unique. My role is to find the most precise, comfortable, and lasting path to yours
Dr. Cheung Tak Gareth Ho is a dual-qualified Specialist Orthodontist and the founding force behind ACAOO — The Australian Centre for AI Orthodontics and Orthopaedics. He established ACAOO in Sydney CBD in 2007 as the city’s first practice dedicated exclusively to adult orthodontics, and in 2025 expanded to welcome patients of all ages.
What distinguishes Dr. Gareth Ho is not just the depth of his qualifications — it is the breadth. He holds a Master of Dental Science in Orthodontics from the University of Sydney and a Master of Dental Science in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Melbourne. This dual specialisation is exceptionally rare, and it means Dr. Gareth Ho brings a uniquely complete clinical perspective to every patient — understanding both how teeth move and how they develop.
In 2025, Dr. Gareth Ho founded AI Orthodontics Australia — a formal educational and research initiative advancing the integration of artificial intelligence into specialist orthodontic practice. He is also the host of ACAOO’s Specialist Study Club, where he educates and trains fellow practitioners on AI orthodontics, complex bite correction, and advanced treatment technologies including the Smartee S8-SGTB.
Patients travel from across Sydney and beyond to see Dr. Gareth Ho precisely because he takes on the cases that others consider too complex, too late, or too difficult. If you have been told that surgery is your only option — or that your case cannot be treated — Dr. Gareth Ho’s 3D AI assessment will give you an honest, evidence-based second opinion.
Dr. Gareth Ho’s clinical philosophy centres on treating the true cause of every bite problem — not just its surface appearance. Here is how that translates into your treatment experience at ACAOO.
Before a single aligner is made or a bracket placed, Dr. Ho uses advanced AI software and 3D intraoral scanning to map your teeth, jaw position, and bite in precise detail. Every tooth movement is planned digitally — so what happens clinically reflects exactly what was modelled, not an approximation of it.
Surgery is always a last resort at ACAOO — not a default recommendation. Using the Smartee S8-SGTB and AI-guided aligner protocols, Dr. Ho achieves jaw correction that was previously considered impossible without orthognathic surgery. He will always explore every non-surgical pathway before any surgical referral is made.
Dr. Ho takes time to understand your facial structure, bite function, lifestyle, schedule, and goals — then crafts a treatment strategy that is uniquely yours. Whether you are a professional in Sydney CBD who needs discreet lingual braces, an adult who has been told it is too late, or a parent seeking specialist guidance for your child, Dr. Ho meets you where you are.
ACAOO is known for helping even the most anxious patients feel completely at ease — from your first consultation through to your final retainer check. Dr. Ho personally oversees every stage of treatment, meaning the same clinician who diagnosed your case is the one monitoring and adjusting it throughout.
Three things set Dr. Ho apart: his dual specialisation in both Orthodontics and Paediatric Dentistry, his founding of AI Orthodontics Australia as a formal clinical and educational institution, and his focus on complex cases — particularly non-surgical correction of bite problems that others refer for jaw surgery.
Absolutely. Many patients who arrive at ACAOO having been told surgery is their only option discover that a non-surgical correction is possible using the Smartee S8-SGTB system. Dr. Ho’s 3D AI assessment gives you a precise, evidence-based picture of what is and is not achievable without surgery — before you commit to any surgical pathway.
AI Orthodontics Australia is a formal educational and research initiative founded by Dr. Ho in 2025. It advances the integration of artificial intelligence into specialist orthodontic practice — through practitioner training, Study Club events, and the development of next-generation clinical protocols. ACAOO patients benefit directly from this research and technology through AI-powered diagnostics, DentalMonitoring remote tracking, and AI-planned treatment.
Yes. At ACAOO, Dr. Ho personally conducts your initial consultation, designs your treatment plan, and oversees every stage of your treatment through to your final retainer check. You are never managed by a junior provider or passed between practitioners.
Yes. ACAOO offers consultations in English, Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese), and Korean — reflecting the diverse international patient community served at our Sydney CBD clinic.
Dr. Ho is a registered Specialist Orthodontist — not a general dentist who offers orthodontic services. He completed a full postgraduate Master of Dental Science in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney, in addition to a second Master of Dental Science in Paediatric Dentistry from the University of Melbourne. He is AHPRA-registered as a specialist dental practitioner in both disciplines.
