Dr Basil Al-Amleh BDS(Otago), DClinDent(Otago), MRACDS(Pros), Int Cert ABDSM
Basil graduated with his BDS in 2001 and Clinical Doctorate in Prosthodontics in 2011 from the University of Otago. Following his studies, he served as a Senior Lecturer in Dental Biomaterials Science at Otago, where he lectured and tutored both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His research interests focused on dental ceramics failure and fractography, resulting in numerous authored and co-authored research publications and textbook chapters. After several years as a Consultant Prosthodontist overseas, Basil has recently returned to New Zealand to establish Optima Prosthodontics, a practice located in Epsom, Auckland. Additionally, he serves as a visiting Prosthodontist in Hamilton too. Basil is an International Certificant of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine and a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, having completed training in the management of OSA and the airway. He is deeply passionate about training and education, frequently lecturing across New Zealand on TMD and their management to general dentists.
