BDS (Otago),
Dr Michelle Tan is a female .
Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Distinction) from the University of Otago in 2014, and was also awarded the Orthodontics Medal. In 2017, she completed a two-year Orthodontics mini-residency in Sydney and has a special interest in braces and Invisalign.
Her first job out of dental school was in private practice in Whanganui. The variety of work required here allowed her to hone her skills in different aspects of dentistry, including fillings, extractions, root canals, crown and bridgework, dentures and orthodontics.
Michelle has always wanted to work in healthcare and started out dreaming of becoming a doctor. Wanting to marry that ambition with her love of art and working with her hands led her to dentistry. Michelle is passionate about helping people receive the dental treatment they need. She understands dental anxiety and phobia are barriers for many people in seeking the treatment they require.
Michelle has loved every day so far as a practising dentist and looks forward to what she hopes to be many more years ahead.
