Dr Vermeulen is a Dentist who graduated from the University of Otago in 2021 and has practised in New Zealand and Australia. Dr Vermeulen currently practises at Avenue Dental Baringa on the Sunshine Coast and has clinical interests in oral surgery, including surgical and wisdom tooth extractions, restorative dentistry, endodontics and prosthodontics. Dr Vermeulen has undertaken additional training in implant dentistry, CEREC technology, CBCT imaging and intravenous sedation-related dental care.
Qualifications and Professional Development
2021 Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), University of Otago
2022 Advanced CEREC Training and CBCT Jumpstart – Dentsply Sirona
2022 IV Sedation Training – New Zealand Society for Sedation in Dentistry
2023 Fundamental Implantology Module 1 – Australasian Implant Academy
2023 Mini-Residency in Implant Dentistry – Nobel Biocare
2025 CBCT Licensing – Australian Dental Association Queensland
2026 CORE Advanced Resuscitation – Emcare
Current Positions
Mar 2024 – Present Dentist, Avenue Dental Baringa, Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Areas of Expertise
- General dentistry and restorative dental treatment
- Oral surgery, including surgical extractions and impacted wisdom teeth
- Dental treatment involving intravenous sedation
- Ceramic crowns, veneers and fixed prosthodontics
- Full-mouth ceramic rehabilitation, including changes in vertical dimension
- Endodontic treatment, including anterior and molar teeth
- Dental implant crowns and digitally designed dentures
- Mandibular advancement splints for obstructive sleep apnoea
- Management of bruxism and tooth wear, including botulinum toxin treatment
Previous Appointments
Jan 2024 – Mar 2024 Locum Dentist, City Smile Dental, Hamilton, New Zealand
Jul 2023 – Jan 2024 Locum Dentist, Wanaka Dental, New Zealand
Mar 2023 – Jul 2023 Associate Dentist, The Dentists Whanganui, New Zealand
Dec 2021 – Mar 2023 Associate Dentist, Stafford Dental Centre, Timaru, New Zealand