Australian Dental Association
Check the ADA website, and look for the above. ADA aims to encourage the improvement of the oral and general health of the public, and promote the ethics, art and science of dentistry.
Australian Prosthodontic Society
Check Memberships. For example, Dr Matthew is a member of the Australian Prosthodontic Society. “Prosthodontics” is the discipline of dentistry concerned with the consequences of congenital absence or acquired loss of oral tissues.
Australian Society of Endontology
The Australian Society of Endontology (ASE) was established to promote interest and participation in the study and advancement of Endodontology and Endodontics. Dr Matthew Fleming is a Committee Member.
Professional Development Program
Professional Development is important to all quality professionals. Dr Matthew Fleming is a Foundation Member of the Professional Development Program – University of Melbourne & Australian Dental Association
Australia has quality training and science
In Australia, we are lucky to have one of the highest regarded dental schools in the world at the University of Melbourne. It is at the cutting edge of research and teaching methods.
Since 1990, there has been a monumental in the way dental care can be provided. The shift from metal amalgam fillings tooth coloured restorations is life changing for patients and the dentists.
The development of composite resins for minor fillings to the advancement of ceramics for veneers, overlays, crowns and bridges is truly astonishing. The science behind these new techniques is amazing.
Not only changes in restoring teeth have occurred but a quantum shift in how we can replace missing teeth has occurred in the last 20 years. Dental implants has revolutionised the way we can give patients one tooth to all their teeth back so that they can feel and function naturally.
Therefore, it is very important dentists to keep up to date with advances in science and dental methods, which continue training provides. Ask your dentist about this.
Continued training is important to keep up-to-date!
by Dr Matthew Fleming – QUALIFICATIONS: BDSc [Hons] Melb GRADUATE FROM THE KOIS CENTRE
The privilege of being able to attend prestigious institutes in the USA has changed the way I practice dentistry and given new depth to my knowledge and experience.
In turn this allows me to help patients who have more complex needs. It also allows me to treat in the most predictable and evidence based manner, which is in the best interests of the people I care for.
The teachers, Instructors and fellow students bring so much knowledge to these institutes. Only the highly motivated and highly regarded practitioners attend these institutes and their willingness to learn and share is inspiring.
I have had the joy of meeting some of the best clinicians in the world and of being able to share and learn with and from them.
These experiences have had a profound impact on the way, I see life, work and dentistry. I am truly humbled my connection with these elite clinicians.
It has also been fascinating to see and experience American and Canadian culture, nature and people.
Dental Qualifications
- Kois Centre (advancing dentistry through science), Seattle, Washington
- The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education, Miami, Florida
- Seattle Institute of Advanced Dentistry, Seattle, Washington
KOIS CENTER
The KOIS Center is universally recognised as the pre-imminent teaching facility in the world for advanced aesthetic, restorative and implant dentistry. It has a serious focus on evidence based research techniques and philosophies of care. Many of the graduates and mentors teach throughout the world and sit on many university committees and journals.
Memberships
- Australian Prosthodontic Society
- Australian Society of Endontology Committee Member
- Australian Dental Association
- Foundation Member of the Professional Development Program – University of Melbourne and Australian Dental Association
Are you concerned about choosing a dentist?
Come in for a consultation. Dr Matthew who can tell you about dental qualifications and what to look for in a good dentist.