Sydney Dental Excellence

I have been in private general practice in Sydney since graduation from the University of Sydneys Dental program, prior to this I lived in Melbourne where I completed a Bachelor of Science with honours in Microbiology. I am a member of numerous dental societies and continuously attend post-graduate educational programmes both locally and abroad, the results of which I integrate into the practice thus offering my patients the most modern and effective long-term treatment modalities. I have attended numerous courses including the Olmos residency on TMD & Sleep Disorders as well as Neuromuscular Dentistry at the world renowned Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies (LVI), as part of my commitment to provide the finest dentistry for my patients. I have also had the opportunity to complete world class clinical training with full mentoring by world experts on the very latest in porcelain procedures, dual training in both implant surgery as well as implant restorations (implant supported crowns, bridges and dentures) and endodontics (root canal therapy). My dental interests have always centred around oral rehabilitation using the most biocompatible dental materials available including the use of oral implants and the issues surrounding holistic health care. More recently I have focused on Neuromuscular dentistry and the correlation between healthy sleeping/breathing habits. I am very interested in the use of oral appliances for the treatment of sleep related and Temporomandibular joint disorders and their effect on overall health. I have been able to diagnose and treat TMD (joint) disorders using the most advanced techniques in neuromuscular and cosmetic dentistry whereby numerous patients have been treated with life changing results, improving their quality of life by alleviating or eliminating some of the extreme symptoms associated with TMD disorders such as chronic pain and headaches/migraines. I believe strongly in the importance of treating people in a bright, vibrant, friendly and caring environment with as little fear and anxiety as possible. I aim for a completely comfort orientated exceptional experience which desensitises people to the concept of the dentist. I have strong beliefs in offering patients options with supporting evidence-based information on the positives and negatives of these options. This enables you, as the patient, to make an educated decision regarding the treatment that best suits your particular circumstance. Your smile and dental health are genuinely important to me, you will find that I am dedicated to ensuring you look and feel your best. I will work with you to achieve the results you desire.

I have worked in private general practice at several surgeries in the Sydney metropolitan area after moving to Sydney from Wollongong NSW. Prior to this I completed a Medical Science degree at the University of Sydney before continuing on to the Dental Program where I completed my degree with first class honours. Following graduation, I also taught at the University of Sydney as a pre-clinical tutor whilst working as a dentist in south-west Sydney. As part of my degree, I was fortunate enough to have studied at The Paragon in Singapore with some of Asias most well respected oral surgeons and prosthodontists where I gained experience in dental implants and associated oral surgery techniques. In later years, I studied for a further 2 years and attained a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Conscious Sedation and Pain Control) and I am now a practicing Sedationist in addition to being a dentist. In addition to my own patients, I visit surgeries in both Sydney and Wollongong where I perform Sedation for the patients of my colleagues. My philosophy is "Keeping teeth for life" and I will endeavour to do all that is possible in both treatment and ongoing maintenance to leave you with a beautiful and healthy smile. Never one to stop learning, I regularly attend continuing professional development courses to provide all my patients with the very best in current dental care. I have trained with some of the worlds most prominent cosmetic dental specialists so I can provide individually-designed smiles for people who want to look younger and feel better about themselves. I like to provide a unique biomimetic and natural look thats you and you alone, even the most subtle difference in tooth size, shape, contour or colour can be part of what changes your overall look. I have commenced intensive cosmetic and neuromuscular post-graduate training at the world renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, which I am enjoying immensely as I am now able to provide more complete and comprehensive treatment plan modalities to my patients that have suffered with years of debilitating TMJ/TMD pain, facial/neck pain, headaches/migraines and severely worn down teeth. I am proud to be able to give patients their quality of life back, living pain free but most importantly allowing them to function again in society. This training in neuromuscular occlusion and rehabilitation also allows me to assess health and patency of airways, which means I can work with you to create customized solutions for snoring and sleep related breathing disorders such as sleep apnoea. I pride myself on delivering high quality restorative and preventative treatment which impacts positively on your health and wellbeing. All my treatment has an emphasis on long term success and is provided in the greatest of comfort at all times. I aim to address the concerns of the individual to ensure a feeling of serenity and maintain a beautiful and harmonious environment conducive to health and healing.

As the Senior Dental Assistant at SDAI Kim is the smile that welcomes all our clients and has built long and endearing relationships with many of our dedicated patients. Kim provides, patients new and old with the forms and information they require for their visit and is happy to serve any of your needs. She brings not only dedication but years of experience to SDAI. With nearly 30 years in dentistry and over two decades of service to our practice, Kim works hand in hand with Dr. Dean & Melissa as a valuable member of the SDAI family. Kim also partakes in continuing education forums & post-graduate educational courses in Australia in an effort to expand our services and offering our patients the latest and greatest dentistry has to offer. Kim brings a close-knit atmosphere to our dental team, and is always striving to achieve one of SDAI‘s mission statement: To always provide our patients with amazing therapeutic and aesthetic results as well as optimal dental health.