Dr Andrea Phatouros

Andrea Phatouros completed her Bachelor of Dental Science degree at the University of Western Australia in 1991, where she worked in Private Dental Practice as a General dentist. During her time as a General Dentist, she completed examinations to become a Fellow in the Royal Australasian Society of Dental Surgeon in 1994, as well as running the 1^st year university program for Undergraduate Dental Students. She has published a number of papers for the Australian Dental Journal, researching Indigenous Dental Health.

Andrea returned to university to then receive a Master’s Degree in Orthodontics in 2005, as well as the Postgraduate Clinical Award for Excellence in Clinical Presentation. Her training has involved the use of functional appliances, both removable and fixed, implants to augment anchorage and the use of self-ligating bracket. Whilst in Perth, Andrea continued working in private practice. She was also appointed as a Clinical Demonstrator for both the Undergraduate Dental Program and the Postgraduate Orthodontic Program at the University of Western Australia.

She firmly believes in keeping abreast of the advances of orthodontic by attending professional meetings, both in Australia and overseas. She also believes the current philosophies in orthodontic treatment planning incorporate not only the dentition but also changes to facial form and outline in the adolescent and adult. She uses both braces and clear aligners.
Andrea is passionate about orthodontics and finds it rewarding when beautiful smiles are created.
She currently lives in the Mornington Peninsula area with her husband, Justin and son, Kingston.

Early examination allows the Orthodontist to detect and evaluate any problems and plan appropriate treatment. Early treatment may prevent more serious problems from developing and/or make treatment at an older age shorter and less complicated.