Meet Dr Julie Ghaly — Principal Dentist & TMJ Expert
Dr Julie chose a career in dentistry because it's the perfect blend of art and science. She finds it deeply rewarding to improve patients' smiles and health — something she's truly passionate about.
"Even after doing this for 20 years, I still experience the enjoyment and fulfillment from helping patients achieve their most confident smiles and having healthy functional mouths."
Something else Dr Julie finds rewarding is helping nervous patients. "I love the challenge of taking a highly anxious patient and giving them positive experiences and helping to coach them out of their dental phobias."
Education and Professional Development
Dr Julie earned a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Melbourne in 2006. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she has built a reputation for expertise in dento-facial aesthetics, cosmetic dentistry, and TMJ disorder management. To stay at the forefront, she completes over 80 hours of continuing education each year — four times the minimum 20-hour requirement.
"The requirement is only 20 hours a year, but I thoroughly enjoy the learning and have a constant thirst for acquiring more knowledge."
Advanced Training & Accreditations
Dr Julie's extensive postgraduate training includes advanced occlusion training with prosthodontists Dr Tom Giblin and Dr Mike Melkers, All-on-4 training with Dr Tony Rotondo, and advanced endodontic therapy. She is an accredited provider of Digital Smile Design (DSD) and Invisalign.
She also participates in several study clubs each week. These clubs allow her to present and discuss complex cases with specialists and experienced, like-minded clinicians.
Airway-Focused Care for Holistic Health
Dr Julie is an airway-focused dentist who believes that addressing airway health significantly impacts various health conditions and patient outcomes. She treats her patients with a holistic multi-disciplinary team alongside her to ensure patients feel heard and are seeing like-minded clinicians.
What Dr Julie Specialises In
- Neuromuscular dentistry and bite optimisation
- TMJ disorder diagnosis and treatment
- Airway assessment and breathing-related jaw dysfunction
- Custom TMJ splint therapy
- Integration of TMJ care with general dental health
- Sleep-disordered breathing and its connection to jaw function
- Complex and chronic TMJ cases
- Anxious and nervous patient management
Dr Julie's Approach — Connecting Jaw Health to Whole-Body Wellbeing
Dr Julie doesn't view TMJ as an isolated jaw problem. She considers the full picture — how your bite, airway, posture, sleep, and stress interact to create or contribute to jaw dysfunction. This perspective means she often identifies connections that other practitioners miss.
As the founder and principal dentist, Dr Julie sets the clinical philosophy for the entire practice: integrate TMJ expertise with general dentistry, rather than treating them as separate concerns. A patient visiting for a routine check-up benefits from her TMJ knowledge, and a TMJ patient benefits from her comprehensive dental expertise.
This integrated approach is why patients who've seen multiple specialists without resolution often find answers at TMJ Therapy Centre.
Learn About Our Holistic ApproachIn Her Spare Time
Outside the practice, Dr Julie enjoys travelling with her family. "I have two young boys who love seeing the world and expanding their horizons." She also enjoys working overseas to help disadvantaged communities and young kids to educate them on better oral health outcomes.
Request an Appointment with Dr Julie
Discover how our holistic approach can help address your TMJ concerns. Contact TMJ Therapy Centre today to schedule an appointment with Dr Julie.
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