Dr Kristian van Mourik is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who specialises in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the teeth, jaws, head and neck.
He has the highest level of training and skills in oral surgery, having qualified as a surgeon, a doctor and a dentist.
Dr van Mourik’s 16 years of study and training have been matched by over 10 years of surgical practice.
He gained his medical and dental degrees at the University of Sydney where he was awarded 3 university awards including Dux of dentistry, Dean’s list of high achievers and Doctor of Medicine post graduate scholarship.
Dr van Mourik was selected to complete his 4-year postgraduate oral and maxillofacial surgical training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where he was also able to train in an internationally renowned craniofacial centre.
Dr van Mourik has a reputation for performing complex surgery to the highest technical standard. His meticulous results are often used as case studies in hospital teaching forums.
The services he provides include:
Face and jaw surgery – Specialised face & jaw surgery can resolve problems and enhance your appearance.
Wisdom teeth removal – When wisdom teeth get stuck you may need to have them removed.
Surgical removal of teeth – Some dental extractions are complex and require a specialist surgeon.
Dental implants – Replacing missing teeth has never been simpler with this long-term solution.
Exposure of teeth – When a tooth doesn’t erupt properly, it may need help.
TMJ management and surgery – Surgical & non-surgical options for problems with your temporomandibular joint.
Dr van Mourik is an approachable surgeon who explains things clearly. He’s a good listener and wants you to feel comfortable, so don’t hesitate to ask him questions and tell him about any worries you may have — he will take the time to answer and manage your concerns sensitively.
Follow-up during your recovery is pivotal to Dr van Mourik’s practice. He is scrupulous in monitoring your surgery outcome and wants to make sure you are happy with the result.
Dr van Mourik has lectured and published locally and internationally. He keeps abreast of the latest surgical techniques and attends medical conferences regularly.
Subspecialty interests include: orthognathic (jaw) surgery, complex wisdom tooth removal, dental implantology and bone grafting.
Dr van Mourik looks forward to meeting you and giving you confidence to know that you’re in the most caring, capable and safe hands.
What does FRACDS (OMS) mean? Once oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete their training, they are awarded the letters FRACDS (OMS). FRACDS stands for Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. OMS stands for Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon.
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