A 1988 graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast, Dr Ian Harper arrived in Australia in 2001 and made his home in Ballarat.
Ian’s standpoint is to always remember that he is dealing with a unique human being who may be highly apprehensive and could find a necessary dental procedure difficult or uncomfortable. His approach is one of understanding:
“Walking through the door always requires a commitment from my patient and I will do my best to honour that commitment by giving my best advice and best standard of treatment… I am not a head-in-the-clouds purist and I will not promise something that is impossible to deliver, but I will make you two promises: that I will treat you to the best of my ability and that I will make it as comfortable for you as I can”.
The main focus in Ian’s practice relates to restoring function where, often, it may have been missing for years, preventing the breakdown of existing dental function through careful preventive treatment and advice, and the realignment of crowded or crooked teeth in adults and teenagers through orthodontics.
Ian has always taken the view that there is no substitute for knowledge and that, as a general dentist, this requires a thorough understanding of every aspect of dentistry. He also brings a focus on constantly updating that knowledge with each new advance in the field.
Dr. Kero Nazeem – Dentist
Kero completed his dental degree on the Gold Coast at Griffith University.
He has had vast experience at clinics across the state, working in both Torquay and on the Mornington Peninsula before making the move to Ballarat. He loves the tight knit nature of the Ballarat community and has a passion to helping his community achieve and maintain healthy smiles.
Kero is also knowledgeable about the science behind a healthy smile and comfort in the dental chair, completing his primary examination as part of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons. He believes that a thorough understanding of the science behind dental procedures is key for great results. He strives to continually develop his skills, completing over 100 hours of professional development in the past year alone.
Kero has a special interest in restoring worn teeth, relieving dental pain, and empowering patients to care for and improve their oral health.