Discipline of Orthodontics

School of Dentistry

I’m the sparkle in your smile

 

And together we’ll be for quite a while

 

Although at first I might cause fright

 

I promise in time to improve your bite

 

And when it’s time to finally part

 

You’ll have no need for a heavy heart

 

For what I intend to leave behind

 

A smile still sparkling to remind…

 

That this after all are what braces are for!

About Us

Orthodontics is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which aims to improve the harmony of mouth and jaws. Biting together correctly can help a person to eat more comfortably and care for his/her teeth and gums more easily. His/Her smile also benefits.

Discipline of Orthodontics contributed to the following activities at the School of Dentistry.

1.   Academic activities for the second, the third and the fourth dental undergraduates and postgraduates, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and laboratorial sessions.

2.   Research activities involved with dental undergraduates, postgraduates, and faculty staff members, including clinical, biological, epidemiological, laboratorial, and genetic research projects.

3.   Clinical activities in collaboration with the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia (OHCWA), including clinical management of all publicly funded and selected private orthodontic patients, management of the OHCWA graduate inter-disciplinary clinic and screening of all patients referred for orthodontic consultation.

4.   Community activities including support of the Dental Institute Sri Lanka Cleft Lip and Palate program and administrative roles at Australian Society of Orthodontists, Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons, and Australian Dental Council Specialist Advisory Panel.

17 Monash Avenue

Nedlands

Western Australia 6009

Australia

To contact us:

Phone: +61 (8) 9346 7892

Fax:     +61 (8) 9346 7666

E-mail:  mithran.goonewardene@uwa.edu.au