Dr Clarence Tam, HBSc, DDS (Canada)

Cosmetic Dental was delighted to welcome Dr Clarence Tam to our team in late 2008.

Dr. Clarence Tam is a talented individual joining us from Toronto, Canada. As an integral part of our cosmetic and restorative team for nearly 2 years now, he is an expert in esthetic restorations using both porcelains and composites.

Knowledgeable about whitening and colour, he was selected by TV3’s What’s Really In Our Food as the cosmetic dental expert on one of their dental episodes focused on tooth staining and prevention as well as over-the-counter whitening methods. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, New Zealand Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, New Zealand Dental Association and Canadian Dental Association.

Born and raised in Canada, Dr. Tam was a top-ranked graduate at the University of Western Ontario, during which time he also had the privilege on completing a competitive oral surgery externship at Harvard University under Dr. Leonard Kaban at the Massachusetts General Hospital. Following graduation, he was accepted into a prestigious General Practice Residency in Paediatric Dentistry at the renowned Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto.

From a bedside manner that is fun yet professional, he will guide you through the most complex of restorative and reconstructive procedures with the attention to person and unparalleled attention to detail. He is a contributor of publications to the New Zealand Dental Association News as well as local media. He is a reviewer of new dental materials for several multinational dental companies.