B Orthodontics: Burwood East

Jim graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1996 and in his final year achieved seven awards including first rank on the Deans Honours list. After working in general practice for four years, he undertook the Primary Examinations for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, which he passed with commendations.

In 2003 Jim completed his Masters in Dentistry, Orthodontics, at the University of Melbourne and in 2004 was awarded the Australian Orthodontic Board prize for the best-treated postgraduate case (2001-2003). In 2005 he gained his Membership in Orthodontics through The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh.

As well as enjoying work in private practice, Jim maintains part time clinical and senior lecturing duties with the University of Melbourne and is on the Dental Health Education Committee with the Australian Dental Association.

Jim is married to Marianne and they have two young children, together they enjoy bike riding, movies and going to the football.

Kylie graduated from Dentistry at the University of Queensland with First Class Honours before commencing three years with the Navy as a Dental Officer. Kylie worked in both Sydney and Canberra as a dentist and during this time also completed the Primary Examinations for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, receiving the FG Christensen Medal for most outstanding performance.

After completing her Masters in Dentistry, Orthodontics, at the University of Melbourne Kylie has worked in both private practice and as a consultant for the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Having previously acted as an Instructor in Orthodontics for the undergraduate Dental students, Kylie now focuses on lecturing Postgraduate students for the University of Melbourne in Orthodontics. In addition, Kylie has also served in several roles including Secretary for the Australian Society of Orthodontics, Victorian Branch.

A mother of two children, Kylie also enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, trying to learn French and travelling.

Edwin graduated from dentistry at the University of Melbourne in 2008 with honours.  He began his career in dentistry at Goulburn Valley Base Hospital in Shepparton, where he worked for two years.  During this time, he completed the Primary Examinations for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons with commendations.

Edwin then returned to Melbourne and worked in private practice before commencing his specialist orthodontic training at the University of Melbourne.   Here, Edwin enjoyed a teaching role with graduate dentists and consequently, continues to be involved with lecturing and clinical supervision at the university.  In 2014, Edwin obtained his specialist degree (Doctor of Clinical Dentistry) and holds membership by examination with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (MRACDS (Orth)as well as the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (MOrth RCSEd).

To keep up to date with the latest advances in orthodontics, Edwin regularly attends conferences both nationally and internationally.  He currently divides his time working at B Orthodontics, the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne as well as Shepparton.  Edwin takes pride with the work he does and looks forward to guiding his patients through treatment so they may smile with confidence!

Outside of work, Edwin enjoys spending time with his better half, Jennifer.  He also likes a game of golf, snowboarding with friends and has supported Manchester United Football Club since childhood.