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Specialist Prosthodontist BDSc (Melb) · DClinDent — Prosthodontics (Melb)
Collins Street Specialist Centre – Dr Jamie Foong
Specialist Prosthodontist BDSc (Melb) · DClinDent — Prosthodontics (Melb)
Clinical expertise
Dr Jamie Foong is a specialist prosthodontist at Collins Street Specialist Centre who took a deliberate path toward specialist-level restorative care. His background includes general practice experience in Queensland, time working alongside one of Australia's leading prosthodontic specialist groups, and a three-year Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics at the University of Melbourne.
Prosthodontics covers the restoration and replacement of teeth, and the rehabilitation of bite function where wear, damage, tooth loss, or structural breakdown has caused problems. Dr Foong's clinical work sits at the centre of this specialty:
Dental crowns — all-ceramic, zirconia, and porcelain-fused-to-metal restorations that protect and rebuild teeth which have been damaged, fractured, or significantly broken down. A crown fits over the remaining tooth structure, restoring both function and appearance.
Dental bridges — fixed prosthetic replacements for one or more missing teeth, anchored to the natural teeth or implants on either side of the gap. Unlike a removable denture, a bridge is permanently cemented in place.
Occlusal rehabilitation — the systematic restoration of correct bite relationships in patients presenting with significant tooth wear, bite collapse, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) concerns. This is typically complex, multi-stage treatment requiring careful planning across multiple teeth and materials.
Porcelain veneers — thin ceramic facings bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth. They offer a conservative way to improve the colour, shape, and proportion of the smile without extensive removal of tooth structure.
Dental implant restoration — the prosthetic phase of implant treatment: designing and fitting the crown, bridge, or other superstructure that attaches to the implant fixture. For patients who need the full implant pathway, Dr Foong works closely with surgical colleagues.
Complex restorative treatment planning — particularly where several teeth need coordinated management across different materials, sequencing, and occlusal considerations. Specialist-level planning tends to make a real difference to long-term outcomes in these cases.
Dr Foong's clinical approach is grounded in the view that durability, not appearance alone, is the real measure of a successful restoration. Consultations are thorough and unhurried, with a clear emphasis on making sure patients understand what is being recommended and why.
Training pathway
Dr Foong completed his Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc) at the University of Melbourne before moving to Queensland to work as a general dentist. That period proved formative. Working alongside a leading specialist prosthodontic referral practice deepened both his clinical interest in the specialty and his understanding of what specialist training makes possible.
He later returned to Melbourne to complete the three-year Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DClinDent) in Prosthodontics at the University of Melbourne, a programme that combines advanced clinical training with academic rigour. Graduates are recognised as specialists on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) register upon completion.
Having worked in general practice before specialist training, Dr Foong brings a grounded perspective to complex restorative cases — one shaped by direct experience of what general dental practice involves, and what specialist care can offer beyond it.
Teaching and academic roles
Dr Foong maintains an active connection to the University of Melbourne Dental School:
- Visiting Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor — contributing to the education of dental students in prosthodontic principles and clinical technique
This ongoing involvement in teaching keeps him engaged with current research, evolving clinical standards, and the development of the next generation of dental practitioners.
Professional memberships
- Member, Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS)
- Member, Australian Dental Association (ADA)
Membership of the Australian Prosthodontic Society connects Dr Foong to the specialist prosthodontic community in Australia, including continuing professional development, peer collaboration, and current evidence in restorative and implant dentistry.
At Collins Street Specialist Centre
Dr Foong practises within the Prosthodontics service at Collins Street Specialist Centre, located at Level 8, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.
His background across both general dental practice and specialist prosthodontics means he understands the referral relationship from both sides. For referring dentists, that translates to clear communication, timely reporting, and a collaborative approach to shared patient care. For patients, it means being seen by someone who recognises that specialist treatment can feel unfamiliar, and who takes the time to explain findings, options, and expected outcomes in plain language.
Dr Foong works alongside periodontic, endodontic, and orthodontic colleagues at Collins Street Specialist Centre, which makes the practice well suited to patients whose needs cross more than one specialty. Coordinated, multi-specialty care planning is available where input from more than one specialist discipline is clinically appropriate.
Patients are welcome to attend with or without a referral from their general dentist. All specialist credentials are independently verifiable through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) public register.