Surgery of the Mouth, Face and Jaws
Expert care for your smile and beyond.
How can we help you?
We offer expert surgical care of the mouth, face and jaws. From management of oral and dental conditions to corrective jaw surgery and facial reconstruction, the highly experienced team at The Orofacial Surgeon is ready to provide you with the highest standard of care in a professional and caring environment.
Oral and Dental procedures
Oral and Dental procedures
Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Surgical exposures of Impacted Teeth
Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting
20+ years in dento-alveolar surgery: specialising in tooth extraction & custom dental implants for natural results.
With over 20 years of experience in dento-alveolar surgery, the removal of teeth is a routine specialist procedure for the team. There are many reasons why you may have been referred for a surgical extraction of a tooth.
Extensive decay, complicated root structures, proximity to nearby anatomical structures or impacted teeth may be strong indicators for surgical extractions. Wisdom teeth often require surgery as they are commonly impacted and do not have enough room to erupt normally into the mouth.
Dental implant surgery is the premier method of replacing missing teeth in the jaws. Dental implants provide the best foundation for replacement of lost teeth that look, feel and function as your natural teeth would.We provide advanced computer planning and guided surgery techniques to provide optimal surgical results. Working closely with your dentist, we offer a variety of implant brands, to ensure the best possible outcome, customised to your mouth and jaws.
Face and Jaw Surgeries
Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)
Facial Injuries
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
Bone and Soft Tissue Grafting
Expert orthognathic surgery for jaw alignment, bite correction & TMD treatment with a team approach.
Corrective Jaw Surgery, also known as Orthognathic Surgery, involves procedures that realign disproportioned jaw bones to enable the best possible bite for function and to balance the facial profile. Developmental problems include overgrowth, undergrowth and asymmetry of the jaws and facial skeleton.
Orthognathic Surgery is generally conducted in a team approach, with close collaboration with orthodontists, to optimally plan and correct the bite and provide good facial balance.
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMDs) are very common and most people have symptoms at some stage during their life. Fortunately, most spontaneously resolve but for some, these problems can be long-term. The temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are unique joints that move in a hinge and slide motion with an articular disc between the bony articulations. This joint is also closely related to muscular and myofacial structures.
A thorough diagnostic assessment and stepwise treatment approach is often indicated with treatment starting with conservative therapy and progressing to surgery if needed.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Salivary Gland Disorders
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Specialised surgery for mouth, face, & jaw pathologies with precise planning and expert care for optimal outcomes
The mouth, face and jaws are some of the most complex anatomical regions in the human body. Abnormalities of these structures, like structural changes, growths and tumours, are commonly referred to as "pathology". This can be classified as benign or malignant. Pathologies can affect any structure in this region including the soft tissues, the tongue, salivary glands and the jaws.
We provide specialised investigation by imaging and biopsies to establish a diagnosis. Detailed and precise surgical planning is undertaken to ensure the best possible surgical outcomes and preserve form and function for your individual case. Surgery is highly specialised and utmost care is taken to protect critical nerve structures that move and give feeling to the face and tongue.
Additional Services
We work together with highly professional and experienced anaesthetists to provide a full range of anaesthetic options to suit your needs. This includes General Anaesthesia in a Hospital or Day Surgery, or in our clinic under Local Anaesthesia, with options for Sedation.
About Us
Dr Kenneth Sun and his team are highly trained and experienced in the surgical management of the highly specialised oral and maxillofacial region. Under our care, you can expect to receive personalised care from consultation to post operative recovery period. We are here to listen and help. Do not hesitate to approach any member of our team to assist you with any questions or difficulties you may have.
MBBS (Adel), BDSc (Melb), BSc (Biomedical), FRACDS (OMS)
Dr Kenneth Sun is a specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 20 years of Surgical, Medical, Dental and Scientific training. He completed his surgical training in Adelaide and received the qualification of the FRACDS (OMS). His medical qualification (MBBS) was obtained in Adelaide and his dental qualification (BDSc) in Melbourne. He also has a Biomedical Science degree. After completion of his core surgical training, he undertook further fellowship training at the Canberra Hospital where he advanced his skills in management of Head and Neck Cancer, complex facial deformities, facial trauma and facial reconstruction. Kenneth is currently working in private practice as well as continues to serve the needs of the community in the public sector as a Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon and Clinical lead for Head and Neck Cancer Surgery, at the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Monash Health, Victoria. Kenneth enjoys practising the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with special interest in orthognathic surgery, facial reconstruction, complex dental and zygomatic implants, soft tissue and bone grafting, dentoalveolar surgery, facial trauma, aesthetic procedures, benign and malignant oral pathologies and salivary gland diseases. He continues to advance his knowledge and his specialty, attending and presenting at conferences and courses, locally and internationally. He previously served on the Board of Studies (OMS) at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons to contribute towards shaping the future of OMS training for new registrars. He makes an annual trip to Ho Chi Minh City as part of a volunteer team providing Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery and sharing surgical knowledge and skill to the OMS team in Vietnam. Outside of his work, Ken enjoys spending time with his family, cooking for them and experimenting with new recipes and techniques. Or you might see him around Melbourne and Adelaide, visiting Specialty Coffee Roasters and sampling coffee from around the world. Ken hopes his patients get to see his drive and passion for his work, his compassionate, kind and relaxed manner and his dedication to ensure the best patient outcomes.
Book your Consultation Appointment and Register with Us
Organise a Consultation Appointment
Ring or email us and we will help you to organise a Consultation Appointment. For all urgent cases or if you are in pain, please let us know and we have avenue to prioritise your consultation and provide you with urgent care or direct you to receiving the help you need.
Referral
Ensure you have organised a referral from your referring doctor or dentist with associated imaging and pathology test results as available. You can bring a copy of this along to your appointment or it can be submitted by your referrer via email, fax or completed online via this link.
If required, we can help organise a referral for you if you do not have one. A referral is not an absolute requirement to see Dr Sun but will be needed if you want to make a Medicare or Private Insurance Claim for your consultation and treatment.
Patient Registration Form
Once you have made your appointment, please complete a Patient Registration Form that is available via this link as soon as possible before your scheduled appointment.
Required Information
You will need to fill in your medical history, medications and known allergies in this form. To complete the form, you will also need to provide all Medicare and relevant Insurance details, as well as the details of all your healthcare providers.
Forms
Here you will find external links to fill out forms
Orofacial Surgeon Forms
If you are a new patient or a practitioner, please find the relevant form below.
Hospital Admission Forms
Please find links to your relevant hospital admission forms below.
Contact us
If this is an emergency, please ring 000.
For all bookings and enquiries, please contact us via our main line or via email.
All patients who have had surgery will be provided with an Urgent After-Hours contact number where you can reach Dr Kenneth Sun privately with your concern.
For practitioners, we are pleased to provide a Personal Response Team where either Dr Sun or one of the team will be available to assist you in managing your referral. To access this service, please ring the main line and request to speak to the response team to discuss your case.
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Hours
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
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FAQs
There is no on-site parking. However, there are adequate on-street parking options right outside our door on Wakefield Street with a variety of 30m, 2P and 10P free parking options to choose from. Paid 1P street parking is available around the corner on Hutt St as well as paid 10P options on Wakefield St towards Victoria Park. Nearby Pay and Display parking is available at 91 Hutt St (behind Bocelli Caffe Ristorante).
It is recommended that you park at the available free 2P carparks as first preference. We will advise you if you have a lengthier procedure and need to consider other parking options.
Consultation times vary from 15 to 45 minutes depending on your presenting condition.
If you have not submitted a Patient Registration Form, please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to complete the form. You will need your medical details, medications, known allergies, medicare and health fund details in order to complete this form.
You are strongly recommended to submit your registration form online via this link.
This may be possible but only upon consultation and assessment by Dr Kenneth Sun to assess the complexity of your treatment, medical and anaesthetic requirements. Our priority is your health and safety. Reception staff can help to communicate your requests to Dr Sun but confirmation about whether the procedure can be performed on the same day is only upon consultation and clinical assessment with Dr Sun.
Consultations and certain procedures are partially covered under Medicare. All fees and charges will be explained to you so you will know your out of pocket costs.
I have Hospital Cover and/or Extras Cover
If you have private health insurance, the cost of your surgery as well as any hospital and anaesthetic costs can be covered in whole or in part by your Health Fund. It is important to be aware of all your insurance covers (Hospital and Extras) as both types of cover may be applicable for OMS procedures, depending on the treatment you require.
Advice on how to make insurance claims and finding your expected out-of-pocket expenses will be provided to you upon quotation for your treatment.
I do not have private health insurance
If you do not have private health insurance, you can "self fund" your procedure. There may be some Medicare coverage depending on the treatment required. Assistance will be provided to you after your consultation.
Where the procedure is performed depends largely upon the complexity of treatment and your anaesthetic requirements.
This will be either:
- On-site in our rooms or
- The Calvary North Adelaide Hospital or
- Glenelg Day Surgery
Dr Kenneth Sun is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a specialist medical practitioner (MED0001608335) and a specialist dental practitioner (DEN0001411469).
FRACDS (OMS)
Once oral and maxillofacial surgeons complete their training and have passed the College examinations, they are awarded the letters FRACDS (OMS). FRACDS stands for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. OMS stands for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (The University of Adelaide)
BDSc
Bachelor of Dental Science (The University of Melbourne)
BSc (Biomedical)
Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) (Monash University)
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