Book with Dentist on Collins

Richard is a graduate of University of Otago, Otago New Zealand, which has an internationally renowned reputation for excellence in teaching and research. He prides on practicing quality dentistry, aided via the use of an operating microscope. Richard knew he wanted to be a dentist from eleven years of age. His paternal grandfather and uncle were dentists. In fact, his uncle was both a doctor and a dentist, following a tradition that started in Somerset England in the late 1600s. The first known Dr Skinner from Richard’s ancestors was Johannes Skinner “Medicus” who died in 1712. Johannes was buried in the Holy Trinity Church in Ash Priors. A beautiful picturesque village and parish in Somerset England. Since that time there have been doctors and dentists in every generation with some notable ones along the way. Richard’s great-great-great-grandfather was mentioned in Jane Austin’s novel Northanger Abbey chapter two. His great grandfather's brother assembled a series of lectures on Midwifery and early-child development which was published in 1832 after he returned to England from India where he was a surgeon with the Bengal Lancers. Richard has a keen interest in and practical knowledge of fitting and turning and welding. Cars have always been a passion of his as is photography. He loves travelling, and visiting wineries, galleries, and places of natural beauty. Richard was one of the first general dentists in Melbourne to use a microscope in all aspects of dental practice. He introduced them into his practice in 2000 and believes that they are an essential tool for quality dental practice. The benefits of using a microscope in dentistry are the range of magnifications that are possible. This enables the dentist to locate trouble areas before they are apparent to the naked eye.

Dr Nathan Phan received his dental training at Melbourne University and graduated in 1999. After graduating he has been in private practice for the last 21 years working in Essendon, Keilor, and Marybrynong. He embarked on his first dental practice located at 1138 Mt Alexander rd Essendon (inside the SIA medical centre) Dr Phan will be looking after Dr Skinner's patients while he is on holidays. Dr Skinner has complete trust in Dr Phan and knows that he is able to provide dentistry to the same high standards that he does. In his spare time Dr Phan is a long suffering Carlton supporter, and has a tendancy to celebrate Melbourne Storm wins to keep his mind off Carltons lack of success. He enjoys hiking, fishing, and recently discovered smokey single malt whiskies.