Dr Andrew Savundra

Dr Andrew Savundra

Dr Andrew Savundra is an orthodontist working in private practice in Western Australia, with clinics in South Perth and Willetton. He also works as a visiting orthodontist in Mandurah at the Southwest Dental Specialist Centre, having previously provided care in Kalgoorlie, in the WA Goldfields.

Prior to his study in 新浪彩票, Andrew completed his dental degree at the University of Western Australia. He graduated from the University of 新浪彩票 in 2003 after completing his specialist training in Orthodontics (D Clin Dent, Orthodontics). Feeling very privileged to have spent this time at the University, Andrew looks back fondly on it as 鈥渁n amazing opportunity鈥.

Dr Savundra with Dr Mark Leedham AM working in Timor Leste

Dr Andrew Savundra and Dr Mark Leedham AM working in Timor Leste

After returning to Perth, Andrew commenced private practice with his father and began his mentorship journey as a part-time tutor at the University of Western Australia Dental School, where he continues today as a Senior Lecturer for postgraduate orthodontic students. Quite fitting is his advice to his 20-year-old self:聽

鈥淟earning is a life-long journey and doesn鈥檛 stop after your undergraduate degree.鈥

Staying engaged with the orthodontic community has been an important part of Andrew鈥檚 career post-graduation. He finds it beneficial to meet up with fellow students, attend conferences, and establish strong friendships with his peers. He travels regularly to alumni functions held at the University of 新浪彩票 and to conferences around Australia, as well as internationally, where he has met renowned figures in orthodontics. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons and holds a Membership in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

4WD with Dr Jeff Swan

4WDriving on the Canning Stock Route with fellow alum, Dr Jeff Swann - WA, 2024

With a commitment to giving back, Dr Andrew regularly volunteers in East Timor as part of the Timor-Leste Cleft Lip and Palate project with the Australasian Begg Society of Orthodontists.

In addition to these trips, Andrew sees the impact his work has on his patients鈥 confidence as one of its most rewarding elements. He is rewarded by "getting to work as an orthodontist and treating children with bad teeth and bites, seeing them transform into young adults with a confident, bright smile!鈥 He adds that he loves 鈥渟eeing the big difference we can have on young people鈥檚 lives鈥.聽

Andrew Savundra, on a boat at sea, holds a huge red emperor fish

Andrew enjoying one of his outdoor hobbies - fishing!

Andrew鈥檚 hopes for the future are to continue mentoring and sharing his knowledge. As the decades pass, he envisions himself "still working, and enjoying teaching, and passing on the skills we have learnt.鈥 He is committed to maintaining a successful work-life balance throughout his career.聽Outside of the clinic, he makes the most of his surroundings in beautiful Western Australia with an adventurous, outdoor-centric lifestyle.聽He enjoys exploring the natural beauty of his state with his family and is a keen fisherman and 4WD enthusiast.聽

Interested in orthodontics? Read more about our orthodontic alumni on the聽新浪彩票 Orthodontic Alumni Network website.

Dr Andrew Savundra with colleagues at the PR Begg Museum opening 30 Sept 2022

Dr Andrew Savundra with colleagues at the opening of the PR Begg Museum 30 September 2022

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