Our Team
Mr (Dr) Robert (Bob) Begg, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Qualifications
BDS in Dentistry (OTAGO – 1980)
MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OTAGO – 1994)
FFDRCS (Ireland) 1996 – Irish Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
FRACDS (OMS) – 2002 – Australasian Fellowship in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Dental and surgical training was carried out in New Zealand and augmented with training jobs in Australia and the UK.
Memberships
NZDA – New Zealand Dental Association
ANZAOMS – Australia and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
BAOMS – British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons – overseas member
Continuing Education
Bob keeps up to date by attending conferences and courses in New Zealand, Australia and overseas.
He is highly trained and experienced in the full range of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ranging from removal of wisdom teeth, dental implants, oral pathology, TMJ surgery, jaw deformities and trauma.
He currently works in private practice where the emphasis is on oral surgery procedures (wisdom teeth, dental implants, bone grafts, oral pathology and orthodontic surgical procedures.
Other surgeons are employed on occasions on a part time or locum basis.Nursing
The nursing staff are all experienced and CPR trained. The emphasis is on a friendly, skillful, caring and empathetic approach.
Administration
The administration staff ensure that the practice runs smoothly by liaising with patients and with others, (eg referring practitioners, hospitals) and organising the practice. The emphasis is on courteous and helpful service.
