Dr Aleisha Mak was drawn to healthcare by a desire to help people, and she enjoys the combination of science, artistry and hands-on work that dentistry offers. She has a particular interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, as she loves seeing the life-changing impact that renewed confidence and improved function can bring to her patients.
Before dentistry, Aleisha completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy, giving her a strong grounding in quality patient care. She went on to earn a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Melbourne, and is a dedicated lifelong learner, having undertaken extensive continuing education across the fields of restorative and aesthetic dentistry, occlusion, oral surgery, implants and clear aligner therapy.
Continuing education and training
Aleisha is a member of the Australian Dental Association. She regularly attends courses and seminars to ensure she always provides her patients with the most up-to-date, evidence-based treatment.
- Restorative and aesthetic dentistry: ceramic and composite veneers, smile design, and restorative dentistry through educators including StyleItaliano, RIPE Global, Dr Pascal Magne, Dr Didier Dietschi, Dr Maxim Belograd and many others
- Oral surgery: courses in relative analgesia, third molar surgery and surgical extractions including a hands-on cadaver course (AHC Dental Education)
- Implant dentistry: Fundamental Implantology with the Australian Implant Academy, Restorative Implantology Modules 1 to 3 with Dr Alex Loh
- Clear aligner therapy and orthodontic training: Progressive Orthodontic Seminars, OrthoED Aligner Essentials and Advanced Aligners, COIP Method. Has Invisalign, Spark and ClearCorrect certification
- Occlusion, TMD and dental sleep medicine: TMD and Sleep Mini Residency with Dr Damien Teo, occlusion seminars by Dr Michael Melkers and Dr Michael Mandikos, Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring, Sleep Apnoea & Bruxism with Dental Sleep Institute
- Endodontics: Endospot Skills School, Young Dentist Hub Endo-Pros Summit
- CBCT and dental radiology: CBCT certification, CBCT interpretation, masterclass series in dental radiology
SpecialSkills & Interests
- Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), University of Melbourne (2016)
- Bachelor of Pharmacy
- Member, Australian Dental Association (ADA)
A Melbourne local, Aleisha is a keen lifter with a particular affinity for deadlifts, and is always up for a game of badminton. She enjoys photography, tech and gaming, and unwinding with action, drama, or sci-fi shows. She also loves exploring new restaurants and cuisines around the city, so if you have any suggestions, let her know!
