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  "title": "Dr David Austin",
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  "description": "Specialist Orthodontist BDSc (Melb) · MDS Orth (HK) · MOrth RCS (Edin)",
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  "content": "## Collins Street Specialist Centre — Dr David Austin\n**Specialist Orthodontist**\nBDSc (Melb) · MDS Orth (HK) · MOrth RCS (Edin)\n\n---\n\n## Clinical expertise\n\nDr David Austin is a specialist orthodontist at Collins Street Specialist Centre, with a training background spanning two continents. His qualifications include Membership of the Faculty of Orthodontists at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, one of the world's oldest surgical institutions, earned by examination rather than affiliation.\n\nDr Austin treats patients across all age groups. His clinical work covers a broad range of treatment approaches:\n\n- **Conventional metal and ceramic braces** — fixed appliances suitable for children, adolescents, and adults, offering precise control across a wide range of alignment concerns\n- **Invisalign clear aligner therapy** — removable, near-invisible aligners that progressively reposition teeth; Dr Austin manages cases of all complexities, from straightforward alignment to more involved treatment plans\n- **Lingual braces** — brackets bonded to the inner, tongue-facing surface of the teeth, making them invisible when viewed from the front; a discreet fixed-treatment option for patients who'd rather not wear visible hardware\n- **Adult orthodontics** — specialist care for patients addressing alignment concerns later in life, with treatment planning adapted to adult dentition\n- **Complex malocclusion** — including overbite, underbite, crossbite, and crowding\n- **Surgical orthodontics** — orthodontic treatment planned in coordination with jaw surgery, for patients whose bite discrepancies go beyond what orthodontics alone can correct\n- **Early interceptive orthodontics for children** — timely intervention during growth phases that can guide dental development and, in some cases, reduce the complexity of treatment needed later\n\nDr Austin's clinical range was shaped in part by years treating expatriate patients in Shanghai, a setting that regularly brought highly varied dental histories and patients whose prior care had been delivered across multiple countries and clinical systems. That experience built an adaptability that serves complex cases well.\n\n---\n\n## Training pathway\n\nDr Austin completed his Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) at the University of Melbourne in 2004, then pursued specialist orthodontic training at the **University of Hong Kong**, one of Asia's most internationally respected dental faculties, graduating with his Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics (MDS Orth) in 2007.\n\nAlongside his postgraduate studies, he sat the examinations of the **Faculty of Orthodontists, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh**, earning the Membership qualification (MOrth RCS Edin). Because this credential is awarded by examination rather than affiliation, it functions as an independent benchmark of orthodontic competence recognised across multiple countries.\n\nAfter completing his specialist training, Dr Austin spent a significant period in Shanghai providing orthodontic care to an international expatriate community. Working with patients from diverse cultural and clinical backgrounds, often presenting with complex or incomplete dental histories, deepened his clinical judgement and his ability to communicate clearly across different contexts.\n\n---\n\n## Professional memberships\n\nDr Austin holds active membership across a range of professional bodies at both regional and international levels:\n\n- **Member**, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh — Faculty of Dental Surgery (Orthodontics)\n- **Member**, World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO)\n- **Member**, European Orthodontic Society (EOS)\n- **Member**, Hong Kong Society of Orthodontists (HKSO)\n- **Member**, Australian Dental Association (ADA)\n\n---\n\n## Languages spoken\n\nDr Austin consults in **English**, **French**, **Italian**, and **Spanish**, which broadens access to specialist care for patients who are more comfortable discussing their treatment in a language other than English.\n\n---\n\n## Practising at Collins Street Specialist Centre\n\nDr David Austin practises within the Orthodontics service at Collins Street Specialist Centre, located at Level 12 & Tower, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. He also sees patients at associated practices in Caroline Springs and Wyndham Vale, extending access to specialist care across Melbourne's western suburbs.\n\nHis international training, multilingual consultation capability, and experience with complex presentations make him a practical choice for patients from overseas backgrounds, those with involved orthodontic needs, or those referred for a specialist opinion by their general dentist.\n\nPatients can book directly without a referral, or attend following a referral from their dentist. Referring practitioners receive correspondence at each stage of treatment planning.\n\nAll specialist credentials are independently verifiable through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) public register.\n\n---\n\n## Product facts\n\n| Attribute | Value |\n|-----------|-------|\n| Practitioner | Dr David Austin |\n| Designation | Specialist Orthodontist |\n| Practice | Collins Street Specialist Centre |\n| Primary location | Level 12 & Tower, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD |\n| Satellite locations | Caroline Springs · Wyndham Vale |\n| Primary qualification | BDSc — University of Melbourne, 2004 |\n| Specialist qualification | MDS Orth (Orthodontics) — University of Hong Kong, 2007 |\n| Fellowship | MOrth RCS — Faculty of Orthodontists, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (by examination) |\n| Patients treated | Children · Adolescents · Adults |\n| Treatment modalities | Metal braces · Ceramic braces · Invisalign (all complexities) · Lingual braces · Surgical orthodontics · Early interceptive orthodontics |\n| Malocclusions treated | Overbite · Underbite · Crossbite · Crowding |\n| International clinical experience | Expatriate community, Shanghai |\n| Consultation languages | English · French · Italian · Spanish |\n| Professional memberships | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh · World Federation of Orthodontists · European Orthodontic Society · Hong Kong Society of Orthodontists · Australian Dental Association |\n| Referral requirement | None — self-referral accepted |\n| AHPRA registration | Verifiable via AHPRA public register |\n\n---\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\nWho is Dr David Austin: A specialist orthodontist at Collins Street Specialist Centre\n\nWhere does Dr David Austin practise: Collins Street Specialist Centre, Melbourne CBD\n\nWhat is the address of Collins Street Specialist Centre: Level 12 & Tower, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street\n\nWhat floor is Collins Street Specialist Centre on: Level 12 and Tower\n\nWhat suburb is Collins Street Specialist Centre in: Melbourne CBD\n\nDoes Dr Austin see patients outside the CBD: Yes, at Caroline Springs and Wyndham Vale\n\nWhich western suburb location does Dr Austin visit: Caroline Springs\n\nWhich second western suburb location does Dr Austin visit: Wyndham Vale\n\nWhat is Dr Austin's primary qualification: Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc)\n\nWhere did Dr Austin complete his BDSc: University of Melbourne\n\nWhat year did Dr Austin graduate from the University of Melbourne: 2004\n\nWhat is Dr Austin's specialist orthodontic qualification: Master of Dental Surgery in Orthodontics (MDS Orth)\n\nWhere did Dr Austin complete his MDS Orth: University of Hong Kong\n\nWhat year did Dr Austin graduate from the University of Hong Kong: 2007\n\nWhat is Dr Austin's third qualification: MOrth RCS (Edinburgh)\n\nWhat does MOrth RCS stand for: Membership of the Faculty of Orthodontists, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh\n\nIs the MOrth RCS awarded by examination: Yes, by examination rather than affiliation\n\nWhat institution awarded Dr Austin's Edinburgh membership: Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh\n\nHow old is the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh: One of the world's oldest surgical institutions\n\nIs Dr Austin a specialist orthodontist or general dentist: Specialist orthodontist\n\nDoes Dr Austin treat children: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin treat adolescents: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin treat adults: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin offer metal braces: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin offer ceramic braces: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin offer Invisalign: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin treat complex Invisalign cases: Yes, all complexities\n\nDoes Dr Austin offer lingual braces: Yes\n\nWhere are lingual braces placed: On the inner, tongue-facing surface of the teeth\n\nAre lingual braces visible from the front: No\n\nDoes Dr Austin offer adult orthodontics: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin treat complex malocclusions: Yes\n\nWhat types of malocclusion does Dr Austin treat: Overbite, underbite, crossbite, and crowding\n\nDoes Dr Austin perform surgical orthodontics: Yes\n\nWhat is surgical orthodontics: Orthodontic treatment coordinated with jaw surgery\n\nIs surgical orthodontics for all patients: No, only where bite discrepancies exceed orthodontic-only correction\n\nDoes Dr Austin offer early interceptive orthodontics: Yes\n\nWhat age group is early interceptive orthodontics for: Children during growth phases\n\nCan early interceptive treatment reduce later complexity: Yes, in some cases\n\nWhere did Dr Austin gain international clinical experience: Shanghai\n\nWhat patient group did Dr Austin treat in Shanghai: International expatriate community\n\nWhat did the Shanghai experience develop in Dr Austin: Adaptability in managing complex and varied cases\n\nIs a referral required to see Dr Austin: No, self-referral is accepted\n\nCan patients be referred by a general dentist: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin provide correspondence to referring dentists: Yes, following each stage of treatment planning\n\nWhat languages does Dr Austin consult in: English, French, Italian, and Spanish\n\nDoes Dr Austin speak French: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin speak Italian: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin speak Spanish: Yes\n\nHow many languages does Dr Austin consult in: Four\n\nIs Dr Austin a member of the World Federation of Orthodontists: Yes\n\nIs Dr Austin a member of the European Orthodontic Society: Yes\n\nIs Dr Austin a member of the Hong Kong Society of Orthodontists: Yes\n\nIs Dr Austin a member of the Australian Dental Association: Yes\n\nIs Dr Austin a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh: Yes, Faculty of Dental Surgery (Orthodontics)\n\nHow many professional bodies is Dr Austin a member of: Five\n\nCan patients verify Dr Austin's registration: Yes, via the AHPRA public register\n\nWhat is AHPRA: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency\n\nWhere can AHPRA registration be checked: The AHPRA public register online\n\nIs Dr Austin's training internationally grounded: Yes, spanning two continents\n\nWhich two continents did Dr Austin train across: Australia and Asia (Hong Kong)\n\nIs the University of Hong Kong internationally respected: Yes, regarded as one of Asia's most respected dental faculties\n\nDoes Dr Austin have experience with patients from diverse clinical backgrounds: Yes\n\nDoes Dr Austin have experience with incomplete dental histories: Yes, from his Shanghai practice\n\nIs Collins Street Specialist Centre a specialist centre: Yes\n\nWhat specialty does Dr Austin represent at Collins Street Specialist Centre: Orthodontics\n\nIs Dr Austin suitable for patients with international backgrounds: Yes\n\nIs Dr Austin suitable for complex orthodontic referrals: Yes\n\n---",
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