About
Dr Kristian van Mourik is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who has acquired the highest degree of training and abilities having certified as a surgeon, a doctor and a dental professional. Dr van Mourik's 16 years of study and training have been matched by over 10 years of surgical practice. He specializes in diagnosing and dealing with a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the teeth, jaws, head and neck.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons hold a rare double qualification as both dental experts and clinical doctors. They have the highest level of skills and qualifications for oral surgery treatments. It takes a minimum of 15 years of training to become a dental and maxillofacial surgeon. After acquiring medical and dental degrees, oral and maxillofacial surgeons total basic surgical training then 4 years of full-time speciality surgical training in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr van Mourik is an approachable dental and maxillofacial surgeon who clarifies things accurately. He's a great listener and wants you to feel comfortable, so do not hesitate to ask him concerns and inform him concerning any type of worries you might have — he will take the time to answer and handle your worries sensitively. He has a reputation for executing complicated surgical treatment to the highest technical standard. His meticulous outcomes are often used as case studies in hospital teaching forums.
Follow-up during your recovery is pivotal to Dr van Mourik's practice. He is meticulous in monitoring your surgical treatment outcome and wants to see to it you are happy with the result.
He is committed to ensuring all surgical treatments are executed to the highest technical criterion. He focuses on the best possible chance of smooth recovery and a successful long-term result.
Dr van Mourik has lectured and published locally and internationally. He keeps abreast of the current surgical strategies and attends clinical conferences regularly. He actively stays notified and possesses up to date medical and oral surgical skills.
Subspecialty interests include: orthognathic (jaw) surgery, complex wisdom tooth removal, dental implantology, and bone grafting.
Dr van Mourik looks forward to meeting you and offering you the confidence to know that you're in the most caring, capable and safe hands.