Specialist surgeons of the teeth, mouth, jaws and face
Trusted Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Services in south-west Sydney, Illawarra, and the Southern Highlands.
Where Care Meets Excellence
What is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon?
An Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon is a specialist medical doctor and a specialist dentist who has completed a dental and medical degree in addition to at least six years of formal surgical training. The training requires a minimum of fifteen years to complete. Before being registered as a specialist with the Medical and Dental Boards of Australia, there is an extensive examination and assessment process, leading to the award of a surgical fellowship. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a medical and dental surgical speciality that deals with treating disorders and defects of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and face.
What is an Oral Surgeon?
An Oral Surgeon is a specialist dentist who has completed a dental degree, at least three years of formal surgical training, and a post-graduate clinical doctorate qualification. They have undergone an extensive examination and assessment process, and are registered as a specialist with the Dental Board of Australia.
We are all specialists at OFIS, meaning we have completed advanced formal education and training in our specific fields. Being treated by a specialist gives you peace of mind, knowing an expert in their field is treating you.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a Specialist Medical Doctor
Specialist dentist who has completed a dental and medical degree in addition to at least six years of formal surgical training.
Before being registered as a specialist with the Medical and Dental Boards of Australia, there is an extensive examination and assessment process, leading to the award of a surgical fellowship. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a medical and dental surgical speciality that deals with treating disorders and defects of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and face.
Procedures
Treatment 01
Dental Extractions
Treatment 02
Wisdom Teeth
Treatment 03
Orthognathic Surgery
Treatment 04
Dental Implants
Treatment 05
Facial Reconstruction Surgery
Treatment 06
Oral Pathology
Meet Our Surgeons
At Oral & Facial Implant Surgery, our team of caring, highly skilled professionals are dedicated to supporting you throughout your entire procedure. With expert training and a commitment to quality care, we are here to ensure your experience is as comfortable and successful as possible.
Dr BENJAMIN KOFI OTENG-BOATENG
BDS Hons (Otago, NZ), MBChB (Auckland, NZ), MSurg (Sydney), FRACDS(OMS)
Dr ADELYN LAU
BDS (Otago, NZ), PGDipClinDent (Oral Surgery), DClinDent (Oral Surgery)
Dr Lau is a registered specialist Oral Surgeon in Australia and New Zealand. She was raised in Singapore so she is fluent in English and Mandarin. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in 2013 and was on the Dean’s List for clinical excellence in her final year. Upon graduation, she worked as a Dental and Maxillofacial House Officer at Dunedin Public Hospital. She went on to complete a full-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry Oral Surgery with Distinction, and then undertook a further three years of full-time specialist training, graduating with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery.
Dr NEERAJ VYAS
BDentSci, Grad Dip. (Dent.), Grad. Cert. (Mgmt), DClinDent (Oral Surgery), MRACDS
Dr Neeraj Vyas, an acclaimed Oral Surgeon, honed his skills at Griffith University and Nepean Hospital, extending his expertise across various Sydney and NSW hospitals. Before specializing, he broadened his experience in Oral Surgery and Medicine, tackling complex cases at Sydney Dental Hospital and Westmead Hospital. Driven by a mission to bridge health gaps, Neeraj has led initiatives in Indigenous health, earning a Graduate Certificate in Management (Social Impact), and actively contributes to the oral surgery community as Secretary of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral Surgeons. He consults in Liverpool and Narellan, with a strong commitment to education and clinical research, holding visiting specialist roles at Campbelltown and Tamworth Hospitals.
Dr BENJAMIN KOFI OTENG-BOATENG
BDS Hons (Otago, NZ), MBChB (Auckland, NZ), MSurg (Sydney), FRACDS(OMS)
Dr ADELYN LAU
BDS (Otago, NZ), PGDipClinDent (Oral Surgery), DClinDent (Oral Surgery)
Dr Lau is a registered specialist Oral Surgeon in Australia and New Zealand. She was raised in Singapore so she is fluent in English and Mandarin. She graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago in 2013 and was on the Dean’s List for clinical excellence in her final year. Upon graduation, she worked as a Dental and Maxillofacial House Officer at Dunedin Public Hospital. She went on to complete a full-time Post-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry Oral Surgery with Distinction, and then undertook a further three years of full-time specialist training, graduating with a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery.
Dr NEERAJ VYAS
BDentSci, Grad Dip. (Dent.), Grad. Cert. (Mgmt), DClinDent (Oral Surgery), MRACDS
Dr Neeraj Vyas, an acclaimed Oral Surgeon, honed his skills at Griffith University and Nepean Hospital, extending his expertise across various Sydney and NSW hospitals. Before specializing, he broadened his experience in Oral Surgery and Medicine, tackling complex cases at Sydney Dental Hospital and Westmead Hospital. Driven by a mission to bridge health gaps, Neeraj has led initiatives in Indigenous health, earning a Graduate Certificate in Management (Social Impact), and actively contributes to the oral surgery community as Secretary of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral Surgeons. He consults in Liverpool and Narellan, with a strong commitment to education and clinical research, holding visiting specialist roles at Campbelltown and Tamworth Hospitals.
Real Transformations
Patient Portal
Your surgeon will talk you through your treatment choices, what to expect after the surgery, and any potential risks involved.
Your procedure can be performed at the clinic, using either local anesthesia (dental injections) or intravenous sedation for a calm, “twilight sleep” experience. For procedures requiring general anesthesia, we typically operate at Sydney Southwest Private Hospital in Liverpool, Camden Surgical Hospital, Victoria Street Private Hospital, Wollongong Day Surgery or Southern Highlands Private Hospital.
Before your visit, please fill out the medical questionnaire through our online form or by downloading a PDF file to ensure we have all the information we need to provide the best care possible.
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FAQs
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a medical and dental surgical speciality that deals with treating disorders and defects of the teeth, mouth, jaws, and face.
An Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon is a specialist surgeon who has completed a dental and medical degree, in addition to at least six years of surgical training. Before being registered as a specialist with the Medical and Dental Boards of Australia, there is an extensive examination and assessment process, leading to the award of a surgical fellowship.
Any doctor who is a specialist or a surgeon needs to have specialist or surgical recognition with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). As a patient, you can go to the AHPRA website, type in the name of your doctor, and see what their registration status is, and if they are a specialist.
Click here to check the registration status of your doctor.
You will be provided with a quote for surgery after your consultation. If you are in a health fund, you may be entitled to a rebate.
It is possible to be put to sleep for your surgical procedure. The options are usually a general anesthetic or intravenous sedation. Your surgeon will discuss the options with you.
If you are going to be awake (local anesthesia) it can be performed at the Liverpool, Narellan, or Wollongong praactice. If you are having treatment under intravenous sedation, it will need to be performed at Narellan or Liverpool. If you are having a general anesthetic, it will be performed at a local accredited private hospital. Your surgeon will discuss the options with you.
Contact Information
Oral Facial & Implant Surgery has four locations:
Suite 8, Level 4, Sydney Southwest Private Hospital, Bigge St, Liverpool.
Narellan Specialist Centre, 268 Camden Valley Way, Narellan.
Suite 1, Level 2, Wollongong Day Surgery, 354-258 Crown St, Wollongong.
St Jude St Specialist Centre, Bowral
You can also be seen in Bowral, Shellharbour, or Nowra.
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Our Locations
Suite 8, Level 4, Sydney Southwest Private Hospital, Bigge St, Liverpool NSW 2170.
Parking & Public Transport
There is limited parking available at Sydney Southwest Private Hospital, so it’s best to park in the council car park building on Warren Serviceway, Westfield Liverpool, or Liverpool Public Hospital car park. Alternatively, take the train to Liverpool Train Station. We are only a five-minute walk down the road.
Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Narellan Specialist Centre, 268 Camden Valley Way, Narellan NSW 2567.
Parking
On-site parking is available.
Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Suite 1, Level 2, Wollongong Day Surgery, 354-358 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500.
Parking
On-site parking is available. Alternatively, please park at the Wollongong Public Hospital car park.
Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM
St Jude Street Specialist Centre, 21 St Jude St, Bowral NSW 2576.
On site parking is available.
Mon – Fri: 8:30 AM – 5 PM