Dr Tony Collett
Registered Specialist Practitioner - Orthodontist,
Upper Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia.

Our practice philosophy
Every individual patient comes with their own individual and unique set of problems and concerns. We have resisted the trend towards production line orthodontics. Individual single operatory chair treatment rooms are the core of our practice, rather than the multiple chair set-ups where patients lie side by side waiting to be seen. Our practice layout means we are at the same time, able to be efficient, attend to you as an individual and our fees are no higher.

Our policy is to practice environmental conservation where possible and to buy Australian if a quality product option is there. We use recyled paper. A local business in the Dandenong Ranges produces some of our orthodontic supplies. We also purchase other Australian products from several sources

Dr Collett is committed to continuing education and attends all major orthodontic conventions and lectures (also as a presenter).
Dr Collett is the chairman of the Education Committee of The Australian Society of Orthodontists, on the teaching staff of The University of Melbourne Dental School and serves on the Graduate Education Committee of the university.

Our orthodontic team
Our staff are there to help and we promote a friendly environment. The aim is to provide an atmosphere in which staff are happy and have a personal interest in the workings of the practice. Our staff have input into the areas in which they wish to work and on a daily basis decide which responsibilities they will take on. Our low staff turnover provides continuity for our patients.

Our practice
We are a specialist orthodontic practice with our own purpose built premises.
We are computerised and all our staff have a high degree of computer literacy. As well as utlising specialist orthodontic software, we also use accounting packages, word processing and database software. Digital photography forms an integral part of our treatment records. All equipment is the latest state of the art.
Many people these days are concerned about infection control. We have strict infection control procedures and our autoclave never seems to be resting.

Treatment services
We provide comprehensive orthodontic care for children and adults. All modalities of treatment are available. Each individual is assessed in detail and treated accordingly. Treatment may involve so-called early treatment with night wear appliances, routine braces, or more complex treatment involving additional modalities such as orthodontic corrective jaw surgery.