Dr Matthew Ma
Prosthodontist
Dr Matthew Ma has been supporting the oral health of defence members, and the local community and surrounding regions for more than three decades through carefully planned, evidence-based prosthodontic care. He enjoys working with patients who require complex restorative treatment and values a thoughtful, considered approach to achieving comfortable, long-term outcomes.
After beginning his career as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force, Dr Ma established his specialist practice in 2000, becoming the first prosthodontist to serve the local community and working closely with referring dentists from across the Hunter and regional NSW.
Dr Ma places strong importance on education and communication, believing that patients feel most confident when they understand their options and are actively involved in decisions about their treatment. He also enjoys mentoring and working closely with his clinical team to support a collaborative and considered approach to care.
Outside the practice, Dr Ma enjoys playing tennis, following rugby union, reading and cooking Chinese banquet-style meals for family and friends.
Education and Qualifications
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) – University of Sydney
- Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) in Prosthodontics – University of Adelaide
- Further specialist qualifications – Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons
Career Highlights
- Began career as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force (1989)
- Transitioned to the Air Force Specialist Reserves (2004)
- Established his own practice in Kotara, NSW (2000)
- Relocated to a purpose-built practice in Charlestown, NSW (2022)