Dentistry First Dentist Completes Advanced Prosthodontics Master's

Mooloolaba, QLD - November 09, 2026 -

Dentistry First, a dental practice in Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, has confirmed that its principal dentist, Dr Jason Phan, holds a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics from King's College London, deepening the clinic's capability in restorative and implant dentistry.

Dentistry First provides dental implants in Mooloolaba, and the qualification supports the planning and placement of titanium dental implants, dentures and full-mouth restoration at the practice. The Mooloolaba clinic has provided dental care since 2008, and under Dr Jason Phan's ownership since 2021 it has grown to a team of four dentists who treat patients across the wider Sunshine Coast.

Fixed and removable prosthodontics is the area of dentistry concerned with replacing and restoring teeth, from a single dental implant through to dentures and full-arch rehabilitation. A Master of Clinical Dentistry in the field involves advanced study of the methods and materials used to rebuild function and appearance where teeth have been lost or heavily damaged. That training sits behind the more complex restorative cases the practice takes on.

For a coastal region with a substantial population of older residents, tooth replacement is a common need. Missing teeth can affect eating, speech and confidence, and leaving a gap can allow neighbouring teeth to drift over time. Titanium dental implants act as artificial tooth roots and help preserve the surrounding bone, while custom-made dentures restore a fuller set of teeth. Details of the procedure are set out on the implants page.

"Advanced training in prosthodontics was something I wanted to bring back to the practice for our patients," said Dr Jason Phan, Principal Dentist and Practice Owner at Dentistry First. "Many people in our community are living with missing or failing teeth, and this work is about giving them back the ability to eat and smile with confidence. It is the part of dentistry I find most rewarding."

The foundation dental degrees for several members of the team came from the University of Queensland, and Dr Phan's further study at King's College London adds depth in the restorative field. The practice uses imaging such as cone beam computed tomography to plan implant cases, so that treatment is mapped out carefully before it begins.

The placement of a dental implant is a planned, staged process. After an initial assessment of the gums and the supporting bone, a titanium post is placed in the jaw, where it gradually integrates with the surrounding bone over a period of healing before a replacement tooth is fitted to it. That integration is what gives an implant its stability, and it is the reason careful assessment comes before any placement.

Full-mouth rehabilitation brings together several treatments, which may include implants, crowns and bridges, to rebuild a worn or failing set of teeth in a planned sequence. It is often relevant for patients who have lost multiple teeth over time, or whose existing restorations are reaching the end of their working life. Work of this kind depends on careful assessment and staging, which is where advanced prosthodontic training is most relevant.

The same restorative principles extend to the practice's work with crowns, bridges and onlays, where fit and function matter as much as appearance. For patients weighing up their options, the practice aims to set out clearly what each approach involves, so that decisions about longer-term treatment can be made with a full understanding of the alternatives.

Restorative dentistry sits within a broader, prevention-first approach at the clinic. The practice encourages regular check-ups and cleans so that problems are identified early, and it offers consultations for patients considering implants or dentures to discuss the options open to them. Payment arrangements through Afterpay and Humm are available to help patients manage the cost of longer treatment plans.

The clinic serves Mooloolaba and surrounding suburbs including Buderim, Maroochydore and Sippy Downs, drawing patients from across the Sunshine Coast. Its growing focus on restorative care reflects both the training now held within the team and the needs of the local community. Further information about restorative dentistry is shared on the practice's Facebook page.

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For more information about Dentistry First, contact the company here:

Dentistry First
Jason Phan
07 5444 4058
smile@dentistryfirst.com.au
1/45 First Ave, Mooloolaba QLD 4557