BDS (Syd), MDSc (Hons) (Pros) (Syd), MRACDS (Pros), Specialist Prosthodontist
Dr Alan K Yap is a male Specialist Prosthodontist.
Alan completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery and Master of Dental Science in Prosthodontics with Honours, at the University of Sydney. Following postgraduate studies he was awarded the International Team for Implantology Scholarship to attend the Department of Periodontics at the University of North Carolina where he received full-time training in the placement of dental implants and grafting of soft- and hard-tissue. After 5 years of full-time training in dentistry, 10 years of practice in general dentistry, 4 years of full-time post-graduate training in prosthodontics and implantology, Alan was registered as a specialist Prosthodontist and founded North Shore Dental Specialists. Alan has been awarded Fellowship to the International Team for Implantology and Membership to the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. He is the director of North Shore Dental Specialists, director of the North Shore ITI Study Club, a federal executive of the Australian Prosthodontic Society, member of the executive committee of the Australasian Osseointegration Society, and member of the Australian Dental Association.
Alan is an honorary Lecturer for the University of Sydney. He is a mentor for the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) program, and a lecturer for dental students in their final year at the University of Sydney. He is a registered speaker of the International Team for Implantology and lectures locally and internationally. Alan’s research on dental implants in patients with tooth agenesis, and maxillary bone has been published in the International Journal of Prosthodontics and the International Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Implants. His research presentation won first prize in the 8th Biennial Conference of the Australasian Osseointegration Society. He is a contributor to the textbook "Oral Rehabilitation: A Case-Based Approach."
Alan focuses on surgical and restorative implant therapy, the aesthetic replacement of missing teeth, the management of dental trauma, and the restoration of worn, eroded and decayed dentitions. He works closely with referring dentists, dental specialists, dental technicians and medical specialists to achieve the best outcome for his patients. Alan believes in the use of well-researched methods and materials, and the finest technicians in the country for the long-term success of his treatments. His mission is to provide "the highest standard of care for patients and education for the profession."
Alan gave up the opportunity to be an Australian Olympian to pursue a career in dentistry, and he has absolutely no regrets. Married to Michele and with two beautiful children, he is kept grounded by his family.
