Dr Sophia Zhao

Dr Sophia graduated from University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS). As your holistic dentist in Blackburn, she enjoys all aspects in dentistry. She values a holistic approach in dental treatment not only limited to addressing immediate dental problems but also on educating patients with primary preventative measures and improving overall oral health and one’s quality of life.

Before entering dental school, Sophia graduated from University of Toronto with a Honours Bachelor undergraduate degree (H.B.Sc.) with First-class honours and received multiple scholarships. She then received a Master degree (M.Sc.) in Human Anatomical Science with experience in human dissection, lecturing university students and medical researches.

After graduating from dental school, Sophia continues to strive for excellence in both clinical performance and dental knowledge. She has been frequently updating and expanding her dental knowledge through various continuous professional development programs in different dental specialities (root canal therapy, dental implants, oral surgery, infection control, orthodontics) to strengthen her skills and provide best care for her patients. She is also a certified invisalign provider in Blackburn.

Sophia shows great respect and responsibility to all her patients in Blackburn. Her calm, gentle and friendly demeanor was well received by patients under her care with heartwarming comments and positive feedback.

Sophia speaks fluent Mandarin and English, as well as some Cantonese not only limited to yum cha menu.

Outside of work, Sophia enjoys spending time with family, hanging out with friends and her pet bird named Garlic. Sophia also enjoys cooking for family and friends, travelling and tasting cuisines from different countries and learning about their culture as well as making new friends.

Sophia believes when she puts her heart into something she enjoys to do, that is seeing more healthy smiles using her dental expertise, she can make a difference!

從墨爾本大學牙科醫生專業畢業的趙醫生喜歡牙科的各個領域。她重視牙科治療的整體方面，不僅限於解決眼前的牙齒問題，更專注教育患者採取預防措施，改善整體口腔健康和一個人的生活質量。

在進入牙科學校之前，趙醫生以優異的成績從加拿大多倫多大學獲得榮譽學士學位(H.B.Sc.），並在讀書期間多年獲得獎學金。隨後她在加拿大皇后大學進修碩士學位， 期間為大學生教授解剖學。她以優異成績獲得了人體解剖學碩士學位（M.Sc.），在人體解剖和醫學研究方面具有豐富的經驗。

從牙科學校畢業後，趙醫生繼續努力追求卓越的臨床表現和牙科知識。她通過參加不同牙科專業（牙根管治療，牙科植入物，口腔外科，感染控制，正畸）的演講和臨床技術教學來更新和擴展牙科知識，以增強其技能並為患者提供最佳護理。趙醫生獲得Invisalign隱適美證書。

趙醫生可以說流利的普通話和英語。她用心做事，不忘初心， 以客為尊來對待每一位患者。 患者在她嫻熟，溫柔和友好的治療下給予了她好評。

在工作之餘，趙醫生喜歡與家人和朋友共度時光。她還喜歡旅行並品嚐來自不同國家的美食以及了解他們的文化和結交新朋友。

趙醫生相信，只要盡心盡力去做自己喜歡做的事，那就是利用自己的牙科專業知識看到更健康的笑容，就能有所作為!