Prosthodontists are specialised in the restoration of teeth that require crowns, veneers, bridges, implants, dentures or any combination of these. The term prosthodontics literally means ‘tooth replacement’.
Our prosthodontists are experienced in a range of procedures, from single tooth management through to full arch rehabilitations and Teeth in 3 days™.
Our resident specialist prosthodontists, Dr Eric Tan and Dr Jamie Foong are available to cater for all your complex crown, bridge, complete arch rehabilitation and implant requirements.
Dr Eric Tan is a specialist prosthodontist registered with the Dental Board of Victoria. He graduated in Dentistry from the University of Adelaide and shortly afterwards completed a Masters degree in prosthodontics from the University of Melbourne. He has lectured in Australia and internationally on topics relating to implant dentistry, adhesion, occlusion and ceramics. He is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Melbourne Dental School and is involved in the clinical teaching of fixed prosthodontics and implant dentistry at the University of Melbourne at the undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Dr Jamie Foong is a specialist prosthodontist. He undertook his undergraduate dental course at the University of Melbourne and then worked as a general practitioner in Brisbane Prosthodintic and general practice for several years. He returned to Melbourne and completed a three-year specialist degree in Prosthodontics. Jamie is a visiting lecturer and clinical supervisor at the University of Melbourne Dental School. Jamie is happy to provide all aspects of prosthodontics care including crown and bridge, occlusal rehabilitation, porcelain veneers and dental implants. His personal philosophy is to provide a friendly, caring, patient focused environment for diagnosis, communication and treatment of your patient's dental needs.
Mr Brent Smart is a highly skilled advanced dental prosthetist. His role at Smile Solutions includes the fabrication and fitting of all removable appliances, including complete and partial dentures in the materials of your choice. Brent is also an integral part of the Teeth in 3 Days™ team offering eligible patients a fixed implant bridge alternative to removable dentures.
