Dr Kristian van Mourik is a dental and maxillofacial surgeon who has actually obtained the highest level of training and skills having qualified as a specialist, a doctor and a dental professional. Dr van Mourik’s 16 years of study and training have been matched by over 10 years of surgical method. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a broad spectrum of problems affecting the teeth, jaws, head and neck.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons hold an unusual double qualification as both dental practitioners and medical doctors. They have the highest degree of skills and qualifications for oral surgery treatments. It takes a minimum of 15 years of training to become an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. After getting medical and dental degrees, oral and maxillofacial surgeons full basic surgical training then 4 years of full-time speciality surgical training in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Dr van Mourik is an approachable oral and maxillofacial surgeon who discusses things accurately. He’s an excellent listener and wants you to feel comfortable, so don’t hesitate to ask him concerns and inform him about any concerns you may have — he will take the time to answer and handle your concerns sensitively. He has a reputation for performing complicated surgical treatment to the greatest technical standard. His meticulous outcomes are often used as case studies in hospital teaching forums.

Follow-up during your recovery is pivotal to Dr van Mourik’s practice. He is meticulous in checking your surgery end result and wants to ensure you are happy with the end result.

He is dedicated to making sure all surgical procedures are executed to the greatest technical criterion. He focuses on the best possible chance of smooth recovery and a successful long-term result.

Dr van Mourik has lectured and published locally and internationally. He keeps abreast of the latest surgical methods and attends medical conferences regularly. He actively remains notified and possesses up to date medical and oral surgical skills.

Subspecialty interests include: orthognathic (jaw) surgery, complex wisdom tooth removal, dental implantology, and bone grafting.

Dr van Mourik looks forward to meeting you and providing you with the confidence to recognize that you’re in the most caring, capable and safe hands.