“I love being an orthodontist! I particularly enjoy the challenge of treating with aligners. There are so many benefits to our patients and for some malocclusions, I recommend only aligner treatment. The gift of an amazing smile for our patients can be literally life-changing.”
Dr Igor Lavrin grew up in both Melbourne, Australia and Hong Kong. He received his dental education at the University of Adelaide, before returning to work as a general dentist in Melbourne. Furthering his expertise, Dr Lavrin completed a three-year Orthodontic specialist programme and Master’s degree at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. He has been the recipient of numerous awards for scholastic and clinical excellence and published articles in Orthodontic and scientific literature.
He has worked in private Orthodontic practice in Massachusetts, USA, and lectured internationally in the United States (including a number of AAO Annual Sessions), Canada and throughout Asia as well as in Australia and New Zealand.
He was formerly a Clinical Consultant and Lecturer for Invisalign in the Asia-Pacific region for almost a decade with extensive experience treating with the Invisalign appliance. He is also proficient with the Spark Clear Aligner system. Dr Lavrin has taught Orthodontics to dental students at Harvard University and in the Orthodontic department at the University of Melbourne. He is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in the Orthodontic Department at the University of Western Australia and is the Co-Director of the Clear Aligner Curriculum for the Orthodontic residents. He has ongoing research in Clear Aligners and has recently published in the AJODO and Seminars in Orthodontics.
Dr Lavrin is married to Dr Sarah Lawrence (a fellow orthodontist and coach for YOC) and is the proud father of three daughters.
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