Brent is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with practice locations in Melbourne and Ballarat. He holds degrees in science, medicine and dentistry and undertook surgical training within the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) then Oral & Maxillofacial surgical training within the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS). Brent subsequently undertook further sub-specialty training in facial trauma surgery at Fiona Stanley Hospital. Brent is an AHPRA-registered medical and dental specialist.
Brent has trained and worked in many hospitals across Victoria and Australia gaining experience in a wide range of Oral and Maxillofacial conditions, from minor oral pathology to complex facial reconstructive surgery.
He is experienced in treating conditions of the head, neck, face, teeth and jaws. Brent has a special interest in corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery), facial trauma and dentoalveolar surgery including extraction of impacted teeth (including wisdom teeth) and dental implants. Through his medical training, Brent is able to manage patients with complex medical conditions and can coordinate with other medical and dental specialists as necessary in such cases.
Brent participates in ongoing education through regular attendance at Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery conferences and is a regular lecturer and demonstrator at a range of courses and education evenings. He is a member of the RACDS (Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons), ANZAOMS (Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons), ADA (Australian Dental Association) and ITI (International Team for Implantology).
Brent is the Director of Maxillofacial Surgery at The Austin Hospital where he is involved in the training of the next generation of Maxillofacial Surgeons, and in the teaching of junior doctors within the unit. Private practice is with Victorian Oral & Facial Surgeons in Melbourne and via Midwestern Dental Specialists in Ballarat.
