Dr Mehrnoosh (Nu) Dastaran is a leading Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon in Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, and Greater Geelong regions. She specialises in wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, corrective jaw surgery, facial trauma, oral pathology TMJ disorders and sleep apnoea surgery.

Victorian-trained, Dr Dastaran graduated top of her class in Medicine from the University of Bristol (2005) and Dentistry from King’s College London (2010). She completed elite fellowships in Craniofacial Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Craniofacial Surgery and Reconstruction at King’s College Hospital, London. Her Master of Philosophy in Dental Science from the University of Melbourne, focusing on dental implantology with the eviDent Foundation, strengthens her expertise in innovative implant solutions and reconstructive techniques.

As a key educator at the University of Melbourne and a Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, Dr Dastaran advances dental and surgical training. As Secretary of the Victorian Branch of the Australia and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, she champions excellence in surgical standards and interdisciplinary care.

Serving patients in the Melbourne and Geelong regions, Dr Dastaran practices at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, University Hospital Geelong, and private clinics in various regional and metropolitan locations. Her comprehensive services include:

• Dento-alveolar Surgery: Expert wisdom teeth removal and complex extractions and exposures; management of associated jaw and dental pathology.
• Dental implant Surgery: Advanced techniques for permanent tooth replacement and restorative solutions.
• Orthognathic Surgery: Precision corrective jaw surgery to address jaw deformities, improve bite, and enhance facial harmony.
• Facial Trauma and Reconstruction: Treatment of facial fractures (injuries) and facial reconstruction following trauma, for functional and aesthetic restoration.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology: Management of oral cysts, tumours, and other benign or malignant conditions.
• Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) Surgery: Procedures to correct airway obstructions and insufficiencies causing sleep apnoea.
• Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders: Non-surgical treatments for TMJ pain and dysfunction.
• Bone Grafting: Advanced techniques to support dental implants or rebuild jaw and facial bone structure.

Dr Dastaran’s meticulous approach to oral maxillofacial surgery and facial aesthetics delivers harmonious results, complementing dental and orthodontic treatments. Her patient-centred philosophy ensures seamless collaboration with referring general and specialist dental practitioners and doctors, to meet individual needs, prioritising patient comfort and satisfaction. She delivers personalised, evidence-based care, making her a trusted choice for oral maxillofacial surgery.