Dr Pope takes an empathetic and caring approach towards his patients’ care

 

His approach to endodontic treatment is based on:

  • Understanding root canal treatment from the patient’s perspective
  • Providing options that make root canal therapy a manageable experience for the patient
  • Pioneering conservative minimally invasive techniques in Melbourne
  • Building confidence in long term treatment success
  • Bringing industry leading materials, technology and techniques to treatment.

 

 Both my team and I strive to bring a more personal and caring approach to clinical practice. It’s our hope this helps people to relax and feel more confident about root canal therapy, knowing they are in good hands.  

Dr Pope’s Credentials

Dr Oliver Pope graduated from the University of Queensland, receiving a Bachelor of Dental Science with First Class Honours.

The early years of his dental career were spent as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, through which he completed multiple deployments.

After a period of working in general dental practice, he completed a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at the University of Melbourne. He was the recipient of the inaugural Ephraim Ehrmann Prize in Endodontics for best overall performance in the degree and his research into Cone-Beam Computed Tomography has been published in the international Journal of Endodontics.

Dr Pope maintains close ties with the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University lecturing and demonstrating for dental students. Dr Pope is also heavily involved in the continued professional development of dentists, teaching both overseas and Australian trained dentists.

Dr Pope is available for all forms of endodontic treatment, including root canal therapy and emergency appointments at his treatment rooms on Level 4, 20 Collins Street, Melbourne. Referring dentists can contact Dr Pope to discuss patient matters by coordinating with the reception team.

Dr Pope takes an empathetic and caring approach

towards his patients’ care

 

His approach to endodontic treatment is based on:

  • Understanding root canal treatment from the patient’s perspective
  • Providing options that make root canal therapy a manageable experience for the patient
  • Pioneering conservative minimally invasive techniques in Melbourne
  • Building confidence in long term treatment success
  • Bringing industry leading materials, technology and techniques to treatment.

 

 Both my team and I strive to bring a more personal and caring approach to clinical practice. It’s our hope this helps people to relax and feel more confident about root canal therapy, knowing they are in good hands.  

Dr Pope’s Credentials

Dr Oliver Pope graduated from the University of Queensland, receiving a Bachelor of Dental Science with First Class Honours.

The early years of his dental career were spent as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, through which he completed multiple deployments.

After a period of working in general dental practice, he completed a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at the University of Melbourne. He was the recipient of the inaugural Ephraim Ehrmann Prize in Endodontics for best overall performance in the degree and his research into Cone-Beam Computed Tomography has been published in the international Journal of Endodontics.

Dr Pope maintains close ties with the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University lecturing and demonstrating for dental students. Dr Pope is also heavily involved in the continued professional development of dentists, teaching both overseas and Australian trained dentists.

Dr Pope is available for all forms of endodontic treatment, including root canal therapy and emergency appointments at his treatment rooms on Level 4, 20 Collins Street, Melbourne. Referring dentists can contact Dr Pope to discuss patient matters by coordinating with the reception team.

Dr Averil Tse

Specialist Endodontist

BDS, DCD(Endo), MRACDS(Endo)

Dr Averil Tse completed her undergraduate dental training at the University of Otago, New Zealand, graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery with Distinction in 2001.

Averil then worked as a Dental House Surgeon for two years at Auckland and Middlemore Hospitals in New Zealand, before entering general private practice. This position provided Averil with experience in management of complex traumatic dental injuries and working closely with other specialists in a multi-disciplinary environment to manage patients with complex treatment needs.

Averil moved to Melbourne to commence her specialist training in Endodontics at the University of Melbourne, graduating with a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in 2009. Since then, Averil has been in full-time specialist private practice in the Melbourne CBD on Collins St.

Averil has been involved in lecturing, clinical teaching and examination of undergraduate and postgraduate dental students at the University of Melbourne and La Trobe University in Bendigo for over 15 years.

Averil has lectured widely on various endodontic topics, including the diagnosis and management of cracked teeth, avoidance and repair of perforations and initial trauma triage and management, at continuing education courses and meetings nationally. Averil has a particular interest in the management of traumatic dental injuries and cracked teeth.

Averil is a member of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Endodontists (ANZAE) and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) in the Specialist Dental Practice discipline of Endodontics.

Averil also currently serves on the committee of the Australian Society of Endodontology (VIC Branch), having completed terms previously as the Secretary/Treasurer and President of the Society. Averil holds the position of Victorian Councillor to the Federal Australian Society of Endodontology (Inc).
 

 For me, excellence in endodontics isn’t just about the precision of my work; it’s about the peace of mind I provide. Every root canal treatment I perform is meticulously planned and executed, always with your comfort as a top priority. I believe that a relaxed patient is essential to achieving exceptional and lasting results.