Dr. Tran

General and Cosmetic Principle Dentist

Dr. Tran of Phung Tran dental group has a strong emphasis on general and cosmetic dentistry. She graduated from The Medical Dental University of Saigon in 1980 and went on to pass the ADEC (Australian Dental Examining Council Inc) at Melbourne University in 1990. Her passion for orthodontics led her to complete the Progressive Orthodontic Seminars in 1997. She has been registered with the ADA for more than 25 years. Combined with her experience in dental laboratories, Dr. Tran is highly skilled in dentures and prosthodontics (crowns and bridges) which allows her technical insight into planning a tailored treatment for patients who require complex work.

Dr. Nguyen

Senior Registered General Dentist

Dr. Nguyen is a registered general dentist with a special interest in the areas of orthodontics and wisdom teeth surgery. Dr. Nguyen received his Bachelor of Dental Science Degree from the University of Melbourne in 2011 and since then completed a two-year program with the Progressive Orthodontic Seminars and became a part of our Footscray family dentistry. Dr. Nguyen tailors his approach and treatment plan to suit and fit each individual patient’s needs. That’s the key importance, that each patient leaves feeling that their issues and concerns have been addressed from a sound and professional dentistry perspective. Aside from working in private practice, his involvement within the field of dentistry is continuous and impactful as he is also the co-founder of The Dental Workshops Co and Young Dentist Hub which focuses on mentoring and educating graduate dentists across Australia. All his years of accumulated dental knowledge makes Dr. Nguyen the best family dentist who provides an optimal dental experience that is both ethically and clinically driven.

Dr. Chelsea Nguyen

Registered General Dentist

Chelsea graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and Masters of Dentistry from La Trobe University. Chelsea believes that patient comfort is a top priority and ensures this is reflected in each experience. She is well known for her gentle, positive manner and precise dexterity to minimise discomfort and deliver outstanding results that align with her patients’ clinical and aesthetic needs. She has an eye for detail and aims to emulate the fine intricacies required for a natural result. Chelsea has undergone further training in restorative dentistry and Invisalign. Chelsea enjoys working with patients of all ages to help them achieve a healthy smile that they are proud of. Her mission is to uplight her patients’ confidence through quality, individualised care. Outside of dentistry, Chelsea is an avid film enthusiast (especially for Scorsese and Nolan), enjoys playing netball and dog-walking. ON the weekend, she can be found perusing the streets of Melbourne in search of the perfect croissant. Chelsea speaks fluent English and Vietnamese.