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Principal Dentist in a Multidiscipline Group Practice in North Sydney which integrates visiting dental specialties and hygienists. The eight chair modern facility prides itself on it's culture of customer care, comfort and service.
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (New Zealand) and Graduate Diploma of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) Sydney.
Is undertaking further training in a 2 year continuing education qualification with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS - Melbourne).
Over 15 years experience in Cosmetic, Implant and Rehabilitative Dental Procedures. Special Interest is Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry especially in regard to Dental Implants, Tooth Whitening and Porcelain Veneers.
Affiliated and accredited with numerous dental societies and dental organizations.
Is involved in mentorship initiatives with younger dentists. Is a Mentor teaching and educating dentists in the 'crown aspect' of Implant Dentistry in association with Nobel Biocare.
Completed further training in advanced cosmetic procedures, dental implants, orthodontics and precision crown and bridge in Australia and also overseas.
On going personal commitment to continuing education in his areas of interest which include advance dental cosmetics, orthodontics and aesthetic implants. Attended numerous seminars and continuing education courses on Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry.
Completed an 18 month postgraduate advanced training programme - Graduate Diploma of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) at the University of Sydney - Westmead Hospital.
Chosen to perform cosmetic dental procedures on Channel Seven’s "The Body Specialists" on Thursday nights. During his appearances he has discussed in-chair tooth whitening systems and performed smile design and porcelain veneers treatment for two patients.
Writes regular articles in "Cosmetic Surgery Magazine" - a quarterly publication
Meets with Cosmetic and Implant Specialists on a regular basis to discuss the latest evidenced based techniques and procedures
Affiliations / Membership:
Dr Tam currently holds / held membership in the following:
Australian Dental Association
Australian Osseointegration Society
Australian Society of Dental Aesthetics
Australian Prosthodontic Society
Australian Association of Orofacial Orthopaedics
Dental Aesthetics and Ceramics Society
Seattle Study Club - international affiliation and local meetings
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Exceptional Practice Group - EPG (limited entry - nationwide)
Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI)
Programmes/ Seminars/ Awards / Accreditation:
Prime Practice: "The Latest Practice Strategies"
Dr. Peter Cathro: "Endodontic Excellence"
Dr. Craig Erskine Smith: "Specializing in Dental Practice"
Dr. David Dunn: Implant Mentor Study Group
Australasian and Asian Team Days: Nobel Biocare - Dental Implants
Dr. Robert Winter - "The Aesthetic Connection"
Dr. Tom Trinkner - "The Aesthetic Revolution"
Dr. Richard Chan: Advanced Implant Prosthodontics:"Essentials of Aesthetic Implant Rehab" - Cairns
Prosynergy Systems (Sandy Roth) - Treatment Facilitation / Behavioural Processes - Melbourne
In House Training: Sandy Roth
Jim Carlson: Practical Occlusion Course 1: 3 day programme - Melbourne
Practical Occlusion Course 2: Treatment Planning and Diagnosis: 3 day programme
Lloyd Searson: Surgical Workshop - Dental Implants: 2 day programme (Melbourne Institute of Plastic Surgery)
Cerec Course, Dr. Bill Blatchford, Dr. William Dickerson, Dr. David Hornbrook, Dr. Gordon Christensen.
Focus Dental Management – 2 years
Dr. Paddi Lund, Dr. Ray Bertolotti, Dr. Roger Levin
Pride Systems Consultation
Orthodontics II Program - University of Sydney - Continuing Education in Dentistry (limited entry)
Advanced Program in Extended Fixed Prosthodontics (Hawthorn) - Program I and II (limited entry)
Osseointegrated Dental Implants - Surgical and Prosthodontic Training (Sydney University)
Orthodontics I Course: University of Sydney
A Practical Approach to Fixed Appliances for the General Practitioner -
The Australian Society of Orthodontists and University of Sydney (Discipline in Orthodontics)
Advanced Program In Extended Fixed Prosthodontics (Program I) - Sydney University
Dr.John Kanca - State of the Art in Composites, Bonding and Pulp Therapy
Dr. Alton Lacy - Making Sense of it All - An independent Evaluation of New Materials and Techniques for Restorative Dentistry
Dr. Derry Rogers: Porcelain Veneers, Cosmetic Dentistry and "Creating the Practice of the '90s"
Previous to 1998:
Cosmetic Dentistry Training Program with Dr. Derry Rogers in South Yarra, Melbourne
Dental Study Groups and Continuing Education in Canberra
Functional Orthodontics and Orthopaedics: Skip Truitt: North American Orthodontic Laboratories
International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Postgraduate student of Graduate School of Business - University of Auckland.
Continuing Dental Education Merit of the Professional Development Program (NZDA)
Intravenous Conscious Sedation Merit - NZ Society of Anaesthesia and Sedation in Dentistry
Online liaison with dental based resources
Advanced CPR Resuscitation (Dental) - Emcare Associates (NZ)
At a personal level, Michael enjoys exercise, music and fitness training.
He is married to Kylee (the true "boss" and a full time mum!). They have two wonderful little boys - Jaidyn and Braxton and a beautiful little girl - Kiara. If you wish to see some family photos, please click on the portrait of Michael.
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