Meet Dr Vivienne Tran — Dentist
Dr Vivienne graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science, Honours (2009).
Dr Vivienne is a gentle and caring dentist who listens attentively and works thoroughly to help patients improve their smile and overall health. She is creative, friendly, and enjoys making genuine connections with all of her patients.
Special Interests and Expertise
Her special interests include cosmetic dentistry, rehabilitation of worn down smiles in adult patients, as well as Invisalign and early orthodontic treatment.
Dr Vivienne lives locally in Canterbury with her children attending schools in the community. Having two young children, Vivienne deeply understands the critical importance of a child's formative years in supporting healthy facial and jaw development, as well as airway health. Creating healthy faces and beautiful smiles are Dr Vivienne's greatest passions in dentistry.
She has completed extensive further studies in Dentofacial Orthodontic treatment and is one of a select group of dentists experienced in providing Invisalign First — an early orthodontic treatment specifically designed for children. Her expertise also extends to adult patients, where she utilises clear aligner therapy and restorative techniques to rebuild and enhance smiles.
What Dr Vivienne Specialises In
- Adult palatal expansion and airway-focused orthodontics
Supporting appropriate arch development and creating space through adult palatal expansion and orthodontic treatment, with consideration of airway health, function and long-term stability.
- Children's orthodontics (early intervention)
Guiding jaw growth and tooth alignment in children aged 6–11 using expansion plates, functional appliances, and Invisalign First.
- Cosmetic dentistry
Creating beautiful, natural-looking smiles through veneers, bonding, and smile makeover treatments.
- Rehabilitation of worn smiles
Restoring teeth that have been worn down over time through grinding, erosion, or age — rebuilding function and aesthetics.
- Invisalign orthodontics
Clear aligner therapy for both adults and children, including early orthodontic intervention using the Invisalign system.
- General and family dentistry
Comprehensive dental care for the whole family, informed by the clinic's holistic TMJ-aware perspective.
How Dr Vivienne's Expertise Supports TMJ Health
Dr Vivienne's focus on early orthodontics and jaw development is directly connected to preventing future TMJ problems. By correcting bite discrepancies and guiding jaw growth during childhood, early intervention can prevent the bite misalignment and jaw strain that often lead to TMJ disorders in adulthood.
Her expertise in worn smile rehabilitation also connects to TMJ care — significant tooth wear is frequently a sign of long-standing teeth grinding (bruxism), one of the most common causes of TMJ dysfunction. Dr Vivienne's ability to identify and address these patterns makes her an integral part of the clinic's holistic approach.
Outside of Dentistry
Outside of dentistry, Vivienne enjoys calligraphy, graphic design, visiting art galleries, exploring good food around Melbourne, and travelling. Her young family also enjoy the outdoors and hiking adventures. One of her monumental achievements was reaching the summit of Half Dome, Yosemite in the USA.
Dr Vivienne absolutely loves being a dentist and finds the most rewarding aspect of her job is being able to help her patients achieve their smile goals, maintain strong teeth, and life long dental health.
Book an Appointment with Dr Vivienne
Whether your child needs an early orthodontic assessment, you're interested in cosmetic smile enhancement, or you'd like comprehensive family dental care from a TMJ-aware practitioner, Dr Vivienne is here to help.
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