Dr. Hezel Cohen
B.Ch.D (Stell) Cert. Pros. (Kings) DCD Pros (Melb) FAANZP MRACDS (Pros)
Registered Specialist Prosthodontist
Dental Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery – University of Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Certificate in Restorative Dentistry (Prosthodontics) – King’s College London, UK
- Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) – University of Melbourne, Australia
- Fellow of The Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists
- Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Prosthodontics)
About
Dr. Hezel Cohen completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, in 2001, graduating with the South African Prosthodontic Society Medal for outstanding work in Prosthodontics.
After spending 12 months providing primary oral health care and surgery in underserved rural communities in South Africa, he moved into private practice before relocating to Australia in 2008, where he further developed his experience in oral surgery and restorative dentistry.
In 2013, he completed a Certificate in Restorative Dentistry (Prosthodontics) through King’s College London and, in 2019, completed his three-year full-time Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Prosthodontics) at the University of Melbourne, graduating with the Straumann Group Award for Academic Achievement.
Dr. Cohen joined the Centre for Prosthodontics as an associate in 2020. He also works as a Visiting Prosthodontist in the Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Unit at Royal Perth Hospital, where he contributes to the rehabilitation of trauma and oncology patients. Alongside this, he delivers guest lectures to local dental organisations and remains actively involved in continuing education and mentoring for early-career dentists.
Specialty areas of focus
- Removable prosthodontics
- Fixed removable prosthodontics (conventional and implant based)
- Complex rehabilitations ranging from single tooth to full mouth reconstruction
- Complex Reconstruction – Management of Worn Dentition
- Complex Multidisciplinary Dental Treatment – Collaboration with Other Dental Specialists
Dr. Cohen is a member of the following reputable professional organisations
- University of Western Australia (Lecturer and clinical tutor for undergraduate dental students at the Oral Health Centre)
- Royal Perth Hospital Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Unit (Visiting Prosthodontist)
- Dental Specialists Society of Western Australia (President and Member)
- Australian Prosthodontic Society (President and Member)
- Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists (Fellow)
- International Team of Implantology (Member and Guest Lecturer)
- Australian Dental Association (Member)
- Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Prosthodontics) (Member)
Published work:
The focus of Dr. Cohen’s thesis was the initiation of the long-term clinical outcome study of two distinct implant placement protocols as well as digital dental restorative solutions resulting in his first scientific publication (The Australian Journal of Periodontology and Implant Dentistry. HB Cohen. Restorative Complications in Full-Arch Implant Supported Prostheses. Aus J Perio & Imp Dent. 2019 Oct; 3 (2): 37 – 44.)