Clinical Conversations

Orthodontics & Oral Surgery in focus

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
MOG Orthodontics Keilor 842 Old Calder Hwy
CPD: 1 Scientific CPD hour (certificate provided)
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About the evening

MOG Orthodontics, together with Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Dr Mehrnoosh (Nu) Dastaran, invite you to join an exclusive CPD evening in Keilor.

Enjoy light refreshments from 6:00 pm, followed by a one-hour CPD program at 6:30 pm, featuring insights from orthodontics and oral surgery. Presentations will be followed by open discussion and relaxed networking with colleagues.

With thanks to Moredent for supporting ongoing learning and innovation in dentistry. Complimentary places are limited - please register early to attend.

Program & Talks

Coming Clean: Oral hygiene during orthodontic treatment – a team effort

Dr Zi Wei Lim, Orthodontist, MOG Orthodontics
Maintaining good oral hygiene is a constant challenge during orthodontic treatment, with braces and appliances creating extra surfaces for plaque to accumulate.

In this presentation, Dr Zi Wei Lim will outline the key risk factors that compromise oral health during treatment, and explore practical ways orthodontists, dentists, and patients can work together to prevent problems before they arise.

The session will highlight the importance of a collaborative approach that empowers patients while strengthening the partnership between dental professionals.

A clearer understanding of the oral health risks during orthodontic treatment
Practical strategies to support patients in maintaining hygiene
Insights on how collaborative care improves outcomes

Congenitally missing teeth: orthodontic and surgical perspectives

Dr Kamel Saeed, Orthodontist, MOG Orthodontics &
Dr Mehrnoosh (Nu) Dastaran, Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon

Managing congenitally missing teeth, particularly lateral incisors and canines, is a complex challenge that requires long-term planning and close collaboration across specialties.

In this joint session, Dr Kamel Saeed and Dr Nu Dastaran will review treatment pathways from primary through to permanent dentition, including the orthodontic considerations of space management and the surgical realities of implant replacement.

They will share case insights on the impact of missing teeth on jaw structure and bite, and demonstrate how a multidisciplinary approach between orthodontists, restorative dentists, and surgeons can deliver functional, aesthetic, and durable results.

Key facts on the impact of congenitally missing teeth on bite and jaw structure
Management options from childhood to adulthood
A practical view of surgical challenges and implant replacement
How teamwork across orthodontics, restorative dentistry, and surgery achieves the best outcomes

Dr Zi Wei Lim

Dr Kamel Saeed

Dr Mehrnoosh (Nu) Dastaran

Dr Zi Wei Lim, Orthodontist | MOG Orthodontics

Dr Kamel Saeed, Orthodontist | MOG Orthodontics

BDS(Hons) MSc(Orth) DCD(Orth) AOB Cert

Dr Kamel Saeed is a specialist orthodontist with MOG Orthodontics. After completing his specialist training at the University of Western Australia, he has focused his practice on managing complex orthodontic cases, with particular expertise in multidisciplinary care.

Dr Saeed values close collaboration with referring dentists to achieve optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients.

Read Dr Saeed's full bio here.

Dr Dr Mehrnoosh (Nu) Dastaran, Specialist Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon | OMFS

MBChB BDS MPhil DOHNS(RCS Eng) FRACDS(OMS)

Dr Mehrnoosh (Nu) Dastaran is a leading Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Melbourne’s west and north-west.

She specialises in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma, TMJ disorders and sleep apnoea surgery.

Victorian-trained, she graduated top of her class in Medicine (Bristol) and Dentistry (King’s College London), and undertook fellowships in craniofacial trauma and reconstruction in Melbourne and London.

Alongside her surgical practice, Dr Dastaran teaches at the University of Melbourne and Charles Sturt University and serves as Secretary of the Victorian branch of ANZAOMS.

Known for her collaborative approach, she works closely with dentists and orthodontists to deliver tailored, evidence-based care with natural and functional results.

Serving patients in the Melbourne, greater Melbourne and Geelong regions, Dr Dastaran practices at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, and University Hospital Geelong, and private clinics in Melbourne, including, MOG in Keilor.

Her comprehensive services include:

Dento-alveolar Surgery: Expert wisdom teeth removal and complex extractions, plus advanced dental implant surgery for durable tooth replacement.
Orthognathic Surgery: Precision corrective jaw surgery to address jaw deformities, improve bite, and enhance facial harmony.
Facial Trauma and Reconstruction: Treatment of facial fractures, injuries, and facial reconstruction post-cancer or trauma for functional and aesthetic restoration.
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: Management of oral cysts, tumours, and other benign or malignant conditions.
Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Surgery: Procedures to correct airway obstructions causing sleep apnoea.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders: Surgical and non-surgical treatments for TMJ pain and dysfunction.
Bone Grafting: Advanced techniques to support dental implants or rebuild jaw and facial bone structure.

This event is proudly supported by Moredent — Australia’s leading innovator in digital dental technology and education.

Through their commitment to advancing practice growth, clinical outcomes and professional learning, Moredent continues to support the dental community in delivering better care for patients.

Orthodontics & Oral Surgery in focus

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