Our Orthodontists
Professor Seong-Seng Tan (Principal)
MDS (Adel), FRACDS,
MRACDS (Orth), DPHIL
Prof Tan. obtained his specialty training at the University of Adelaide (MDS) with additional dental degrees (FRACDS, MRACDS (ORTH)) from the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Following this, he was awarded a Doctorate (DPHIL) from the University of Oxford, and was trained to be a Scientist by Nobel Prize winner Gerald Edelman at Rockefeller University, New York.
On top of being an orthodontist, he was Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne until 2013. In addition, he was Visiting Professor of Orthodontics at the National University of Singapore 2016-2018. He was Senior Principal Research Fellow with the Australian National Health & Medical Research Council. For his contribution to research in Australia, he was awarded the Amgen Australia Medal (1997) and the Special Achievement Award by the Australian Dental Association Vic Branch (2012).
Professor Seong-Seng Tan
Your first visit with Professor Tan
In your first visit with Prof Tan, you will be given an explanation of what causes your orthodontic problems, how to solve it, and what kind of orthodontic treatment appliances are available to you. Models and previously treated cases will be available to help you visualize your final result. A report will be sent to you to help you make your decision about your teeth and smile.
Professor Tan Ted Talk
Dr Sigid Fu
BDSC(HONS), DCLINDENT(ORTH), FRACDS(GDP), MRACDS(ORTH), MORTH RCS(ED)
Sig is committed to providing the best care and attention to his patients. He enjoys spending time with his patients, getting to know them and developing tailored orthodontic care for each individual patient with strong emphasis on evidence-based dentistry.
He has great passion for dentistry in general, dedicated to life-long learning and experience. Since obtaining his dental degree from the University of Melbourne with honours, Sig commenced his dental career by joining the Australian Regular Army (ARA) as a Dental Officer. Along this journey, he undertook further roles in mentoring undergraduate dental students at the University of Queensland and working in private practices in Brisbane.
Encouraged by his interest and passion for Orthodontics, Sig embarked upon further postgraduate study at the University of Queensland and graduated with a degree of Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics.
Despite his busy schedule, Sig acts upon his firm belief in giving back to the community through his involvement at the University of Queensland School of Dentistry and also at the Queensland Regional Committee for the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS).
Outside of Dentistry, Sig devotes his time and effort in fitness training to maintain his health and well-being. He also enjoys travelling with his family, while taking the opportunity to attend international and national orthodontic conferences and professional development programs.