West Perth Prosthodontics

West Perth Prosthodontics was established in 1981 and continues to provide optimal Prosthodontic care in a friendly practice environment.

What is a Prosthodontist?

Brendon, Poh Hun and Sundar are specialist Prosthodontists, meaning they were dentists who then completed a minimum of 3 years full time advanced specialty training in Prosthodontics and who now exclusively practices Prosthodontics.

What is Prosthodontics?

Prosthodontics is that specialty of dentistry devoted to the rehabilitation and maintenance of oral health, function and aesthetics, through the restoration of teeth and the replacement of teeth and associated tissues.

Who Can See a Prosthodontist?

Anyone who has missing or damaged teeth should ideally see a Prosthodontist. No referral is needed.

What Can a Prosthodontist Do For You?

Of all dental personnel a Prosthodontist is best equipped to discuss treatment options and plan and coordinate your dental treatment so it runs smoothly and your goals are achieved. When necessary, your plan will include referral to other dental specialists.
Provide implant treatment in conjunction with surgical colleagues (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon / Periodontist). A referral will outline the overall plan and prescribe implant placement details to the surgeon. Progress will be monitored and temporary teeth provided and maintained. Once the surgical phase is complete your 'teeth' are made as planned.
Provide the highest quality treatment. The advanced training and specialisation results in knowledge and experience that allows a Prosthodontist to provide better and longer lasting treatments to you. This is efficient because in the long term you will require less treatment and less repeat treatment.
Replace teeth with implants, bridges and dentures to improve your appearance, chewing and speech.
Repair and replace dental implants.
Provide veneers, onlays and crowns to improve your tooth colour, shape and strength.
Treat the wear of your teeth from grinding or clenching.
Whiten your teeth to improve colour when the shape and structure is sound.
Maintain your dental health long term, either solely by us or in conjunction with your general dentist - depending on your particular needs.
Work with your Orthodontist to arrange teeth optimally and then replace or veneer teeth to complete your treatment.
Provide your treatment under sedation if you prefer.

These in turn improve your general health and confidence.

Appointments

The series of appointments you will require will be made for you once a treatment plan is agreed on.

What You Can Expect at Your First Visit

A recent (less than 18 months) OPG x-ray is required. It provides an overview of your teeth and jaws allowing an initial diagnosis and discussion of treatment options. Your referring dentist or specialist may have organised this for you but if not, you can use the referral we will send to you to have one taken prior to your appointment (see back of referral for where to go, no appointment is necessary).

If you wish to fill out the medical history form we will send to you, it will save time on your arrival.

Your initial visit will usually be for 1 hour. At this first consultation we will ask about your past experiences, special requests and concerns. We will then identify your problem and discuss your treatment options. Your treatment plan and a fee estimate will then be provided.

Fees

You will be advised of the fees in writing before you decide whether to go ahead with treatment.

May You Invite Your Friends?

Yes. Have them contact us for an appointment. No referral is needed.

Useful Links

Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists

Address:
Phone:
Email:

Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:

7.30a.m. - 4.00p.m.
7.30a.m. - 5.00p.m.
7.30a.m. - 5.00p.m.
7.30a.m. - 5.00p.m.
Closed

The practice is closed public holidays
and for 2 weeks from the Monday before Christmas.

Dr Brendon Joyce
B.D.Sc. (W.A.) G.C.D. (Adel.) D.C.D (Pros.) (Melb.)

Brendon is the practice owner. He completed his Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) at UWA in 1996, a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Dentistry (GCD) from the University of Adelaide in 2001, the primary examination of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in 2004 and the 3 year full time Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) in Prosthodontics from the University of Melbourne in 2006. Brendon's DCD thesis was in the area of implant biomechanics.

Brendon is an active member of the Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists (AANZP) and is a member of the International
College of Prosthodontists (ICP). He lectures to undergraduate dental students. He is involved in the postgraduate Prosthodontic training program at UWA and is a consultant Prosthodontist at Fiona Stanley Hospital.

Brendon grew up in the Southwest where he completed secondary school. He enjoys spending time
with wife Jo and daughter Charlotte at their property in the Southwest.

Dr Poh Hun Loh
B.D.Sc (W.A.) D.C.D. (Pros.) (Melb.)

Poh Hun divides his time between private Prosthodontic practice and teaching Prosthodontics at UWA. His present role at the Dental School is co-ordinating the Doctor of Dental Medicine programme overseeing the training of dental students. Poh Hun is also a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Prosthodontists (AANZP) serving on its council and committees. He is an active member of a number of other international and national dental professional societies.

Poh Hun enjoys spending time with his wife Sandra and his children, Elliot, Aubrey and Julian. Poh Hun loves to cook and eat, firing up his commercial wok burner to dish up culinary treats. To offset his excessive food consumption, Poh Hun runs marathons on weekends.

Dr Sundar Varadharajan
B.D.S. B.D.Sc (Hons) (WA) D.C.D. (Pros.) (WA)

Sundar started his career in general dental private practice in beautiful Rotorua in New Zealand in the year 2008 and moved to Queensland for a couple of years before calling Perth home in 2012. He enjoyed a special interest in aesthetic dentistry and rehabilitation using CAD-CAM technology for seven years as a general practitioner in Perth. He completed his primary exams with the Royal Australasian college of dental surgeons in 2013 and followed this with a Research honours in dentistry at the University of Western Australia. He further underwent a rigorous three years of speciality training in Prosthodontics (Doctor of Clinical Dentistry) at the University of Western Australia. During this time, he trained at the Maxillofacial unit at Fiona Stanley hospital and now continues to work there as a consultant Prosthodontist.

Sundar’s postgraduate research was based on developing a novel antimicrobial 3D printed material for dentures and he was also involved in developing a digital based curriculum for postgraduate students implementing digital workflows using the state-of-the-art 3D facility at the Oral health centre of WA.

Sundar is a member of the Australian prosthodontic society (APS), Academy of Australian and New Zealand prosthodontists (ANZAP) and the International College of Prosthodontists (ICP). He is also a clinical tutor at the Oral health centre of WA and enjoys teaching the next generation of dental graduates.

Sundar has a great eye for detail and is as passionate about achieving the perfect restorative outcome for his patients as he is about slicing the perfect juliennes for his dishes! Outside of work, he loves spending time outdoors, camping with his wife Vaish and their gorgeous two children while keeping up with domestic and international cricket and dishing up Indian delicacies for friends over weekends.

Dr Brendon Joyce, Dr Poh Hun Loh and Dr Sundar Varadharajan

About West Perth Prosthodontics