Bio

What sets Mitch apart in the world of dentistry? Following on from many successful years in general dentistry in both public and private practice, Mitch completed his specialist training with a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) at the University of Adelaide. His extensive research into CAD/CAM material analysis and degradation behaviours has attracted national and international interest. Mitch is also currently researching the clinical behaviour of dental ceramics and the implementation of digital technology in dental ceramic restoration fabrication.

This is an area he lectures on nationally and internationally and has undergone journal publication.

What can Mitch do for you? His philosophy of putting our patients first and practising “patient focused” dentistry allows open communication between our patients, staff and Dr Innes.

Mitch ensures that all scenarios are covered and that informed decisions are made prior to beginning any dental treatments. This includes not only costs, but also the implications for your teeth and mouth in the short and long term. He aims to ensure our patients are happy and comfortable with the treatment they elect to have completed and that their long term desires are fulfilled. Every patient who trusts him with their care is treated respectfully as an individual.

Dr Innes practices micro-dentistry techniques to not only preserve your natural tooth structure, but also to give long lasting and high quality dental results. Our practice only uses the highest quality materials and techniques to match Dr Innes’ specialist training. This allows Mitch to not only give our trusting patients the right advice, but also achieve outstanding results that are nationally and internationally recognised.

Education –

Dr J Mitchell Innes – Formal Full Time Education and Training

2000-2002

Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) – University of the Sunshine Coast

Awards

Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement x 3

2003-2007

Bachelor of Dental Science with First Class Honours – University of Queensland

Awards

Dean’s Commendation for High Achievement x 3
First Class Honours
Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS) Award for the highest score in the final exam

2012-2014

Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) – University of Adelaide

Awards

Australian Postgraduate Award 2012

What is a Prosthodontist?

Prosthodontics is a speciality dealing with reconstructive dentistry. A prosthodontist is a specialist who is skilled in the replacement of missing teeth (and associated tissues) and the restoration of natural teeth.

To become a board-registered specialist prosthodontist in Australia, after graduating as a qualified dentist, they must then undertake further full time training in a University doctoral degree programme. The programme takes a minimum of three years and involves further study in all facets of dentistry.

The Australian training programmes provide in depth training in the areas of:

Fixed prosthodontics, both tooth and implant supported
Implant overdentures
Aesthetic procedures-Veneers, Crowns, Fillings
Complete and partial removable prosthodontics
Temporomandibular joint and masticatory muscle disorders
Dental materials and hypersensitivities
Dento-facial trauma and rehabilitation following corrective jaw surgery
Congenital and developmental defects of the teeth and jaws
Maxillofacial prosthodontics

This level of training gives a Prosthodontist a unique ability to liaise closely with the ceramic technician resulting in the production of biologically compatible dental restorations, which remain serviceable in the long term. The training also includes liaison with the other specialist disciplines of dentistry for the purposes of delivering complex multi-disciplinary treatment.

As the specialist delivering the final restoration the prosthodontist is the co-ordinator of such treatment plans. As a result, a specialist Prosthodontist is a dental expert trained to take a comprehensive approach and capable of co-ordinating and delivering complex treatment plans aimed at rehabilitating the dentition to a state of maintainable health.