Dental Asia May/June 2018
For more than two decades, Dental Asia is the premium journal in linking dental innovators and manufacturers to its rightful audience. We devote ourselves in showcasing the latest dental technology and share evidence-based clinical philosophies to serve as an educational platform to dental professionals. Our combined portfolio of print and digital media also allows us to reach a wider market and secure our position as the leading dental media in the Asia Pacific region while facilitating global interactions among our readers.
For more than two decades, Dental Asia is the premium journal in linking dental innovators
and manufacturers to its rightful audience. We devote ourselves in showcasing the latest dental technology and share evidence-based clinical philosophies to serve as an educational platform to dental professionals. Our combined portfolio of print and digital media also allows us to reach a wider market and secure our position as the leading dental media in the Asia Pacific region while facilitating global interactions among our readers.
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Under the Spotlight<br />
Rockstar in<br />
Dentistry<br />
Interviewed by Ms. Jamie Tan<br />
Written by Dr. Chala R. Platon<br />
THROUGH upholding the philosophy<br />
of pursuing excellence in personalised<br />
dental care, with comprehensive treatment<br />
planning using both restorative and<br />
cosmetic dentistry to achieve optimal<br />
health, Dr. Lawrence Lau together with his<br />
wife (Dr. Gloria Shih) are the principal dentists<br />
a n d o w n e r s o f S y d n e y L a s e r D e n t a l C a r e .<br />
It is located at Sylvania Waters which later<br />
on successfully expanded to two more<br />
branches in Pyrmont and Illawong.<br />
Looking back<br />
Prior from entering dentistry,<br />
D r . L a u a t t e n d e d b o a r d i n g s c h o o l a t<br />
St. Joseph’s College. In 1997, he graduated<br />
with honours from the University of Sydney<br />
with a Bachelor of <strong>Dental</strong> Surgery.<br />
Since graduation, he has not stopped and<br />
spent extensive time on continuing education,<br />
to<br />
keep his dental practice at the<br />
forefront of dental technology.<br />
This includes the use of CEREC<br />
technology to optimise the<br />
outcomes of his cosmetic and<br />
restorative procedures, laser<br />
dentistry, guided implant surgery<br />
and<br />
a range of orthodontic<br />
treatments. His enthusiasm in<br />
expanding knowledge comes from<br />
understanding that dentistry is a<br />
relentlessly evolving practice.<br />
“So when we graduated, we were<br />
warned not to take on anything too<br />
challenging. Our professors/ mentors<br />
guided us to keep within our boundaries. As<br />
a result, I feel we did come out with better<br />
skills sets,” reminisced Dr. Lau.<br />
He shared that graduates nowadays<br />
come out of dental universities more<br />
condent but still lack clinical experience.<br />
During his time, graduates tended to be<br />
very conservative and had to search for<br />
answers on their own.<br />
Provision of excellent care<br />
Dr. Lau’s practice is a general practice<br />
rst and foremost. He specialises in the<br />
provision of excellent care for his patients<br />
whether it be in orthodontics, implantology<br />
or endodontics.<br />
“Basically, we don’t specialise in any one<br />
thing but we specialise in trying to give our<br />
patients the best experience possible,” he said.<br />
Presently, his practice strongly<br />
considers digitalisation as a contributing<br />
factor in their success. He believes that<br />
laser gives the perception to the general<br />
public that a practice is incorporating a<br />
very niche, unique and advance technology.<br />
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DENTAL ASIA<br />
MAY / JUNE <strong>2018</strong>
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