Wollongong’s Teenagers Lead our Community with their Voices and Votes

At South Coast Orthodontics, my time is predominately spent on putting braces and Invisalign in the mouths of the Illawarra’s teenagers. Now it’s exhilarating to witness these young individuals harness their voices for greater causes, by stepping boldly into the realms of local politics. In an excellent turn of events for the Illawarra, a group of […]
Invisalign is Popular, But is it Suitable for You?

Invisalign is Popular, But is it Suitable for You? As an experienced orthodontist in the Illawarra who has centred my career on the philosophy that good ethics is good business, it’s important that I provide honest evaluations and recommendations for all prospective patients, especially when they visit South Coast Orthodontics for a free consultation. In […]
Exclusive Offer for All Former Smiles Direct Patients: $1000 Off Invisalign Treatment

Dear Former Patients of Smiles Direct, On behalf of the entire team at South Coast Orthodontics, I’d like to express empathy to everyone affected by the recent bankruptcy and closure of Smiles Direct, the direct-to-patient alignment company. We are not affiliated with Smiles Direct in any way, but we understand the uncertainty, frustration, and disappointment […]
Your Invitation to Attend a Live Webinar on How Digital Indirect Bonding Can Speed Up Your Busy Practice

It’s always an honour to share my knowledge with fellow dentists, orthodontists and medical professionals. On 6 December 2023, I’ll be leading a live webinar exclusively for orthodontists who are looking to improve the efficiency of their bonding processes, thus enhancing the experience for both their patients and team. If this piques your interest, then […]
How Lightforce 3D Printed Braces Can Alter the Future of South Coast Orthodontics

LightForce 3D Printed Braces – The Future of Orthodontics in Illawarra Hello, It’s me, Dr Kamal, the geeky orthodontist from South Coast Orthodontics. I have a confession to make: nothing excites me more than advances in technology. That’s why I immediately said yes to an invitation to attend a study group on LightForce 3D printed […]
Rugby League, Contact Sports and Braces? My Advice for Players and Athletes Across the Illawarra

Hello, Every year, millions of kids, teenagers and adults across the Illawarra, Sydney and Australia play physically demanding and occasionally dangerous contact sports. As an orthodontist at South Coast Orthodontics, I know the concerns that teenagers and adults have about playing football while wearing braces or Invisalign. Here’s some advice I offer new and current […]
2024 Australian Public Holidays and South Coast Orthodontics Closure Dates

As we approach the end of another year, it’s time to start planning for the upcoming public holidays in 2024. At South Coast Orthodontics, we understand the importance of taking time off to relax and spend quality time with loved ones. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of public holidays in New South Wales for […]
3D Printing and the World of Orthodontics

3D Printing in Orthodontics – Back to the Future of Dental Innovation Picture this. It’s a Friday afternoon at the Pier One Hotel in Sydney, one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. The water in the harbour is shimmering, with sunlight breaking through the clouds above the emerald city’s waterfront mansions, hotels, apartments, yachts and boats. […]
Why I Started My Business in the Illawarra, Rather than Sydney

One of the very first questions that customers, family, friends, and business associates ask me is why I started my business in the Illawarra. As a nationally qualified orthodontist, I can open a practice anywhere in Australia or New Zealand. I am also qualified and registered to work in the United Kingdom. With additional studies, […]
Two Communities That All Dentists, Doctors And Medical Professionals Must Be A Part Of

Earlier this year, I made a conscious decision to commence sharing all the knowledge I’ve ever acquired. You can read about that decision here in my first ever blog post. Whilst this website is my primary avenue for knowledge-sharing, I’ve also decided to more actively accept speaker invitations. To mark this mindful decision, I’ve agreed to speak […]