Phone

07 7525 7699

Email

admin@dentistsindalby.com.au

Address

76 Drayton St, Dalby QLD 4405

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Meet Dr Leo Ham

Dr Leo Ham is a general dentist whose practice is limited exclusively to surgical dentistry and dental implant treatment. He holds a Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours from the University of Queensland, a Master of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Surgery from Griffith University, and a Master of Science in Dental Implantology from Aston University in the UK — alongside membership qualifications from the Royal Colleges of Surgeons in both England and Edinburgh, and Fellowship of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists.
Each year, Dr Leo places approximately 1,000 dental implants and completes more than 150 full-arch (All-on-X) cases across clinics in Queensland and New South Wales — experience that reflects a career built almost entirely around complex surgical and implant dentistry. He is also a keynote speaker at both the University of Queensland and Griffith University Dental Schools, sharing his knowledge of surgical dentistry careers with the next generation of dentists.
Dr Leo moved to Australia alone at just 16 years old, building his career from the ground up through years of advanced training and hands-on surgical experience. That independence and determination continue to shape the way he approaches patient care today — practical, straightforward, and focused on getting patients the best possible outcome.
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Qualifications & Registration

  • Bachelor of Dental Science with Honours (BDSc Hons), University of Queensland
  • Master of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery), Griffith University
  • Master of Science (Dental Implantology), Aston University, UK
  • Postgraduate Diploma (Dental Implantology)
  • Member, Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England (MFDS
    RCS(Eng))
  • Member, Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MFDS
    RCS(Ed))
  • Diplomate, Faculty of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI)
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Professional Background

  • Places approximately 1,000 dental implants and completes 150+ full-arch (All-on-X)
    cases each year
  • Practises across clinics in Queensland and New South Wales
  • Keynote speaker at UQ and Griffith Dental Schools on surgical dentistry careers
  • Clinical supervisor, Griffith Dental School
  • Regularly operates at St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital
  • Worked across multiple regional QLD and NSW communities in recent years

Areas of Special Interest & Expertise

  • Single and multiple dental implants
  • Full-arch implant treatment — All-on-4 / All-on-X, “teeth in a day,” full-mouth
    rehabilitation
  • Implant-supported dentures and denture stabilisation
  • Bone grafting and guided bone regeneration
  • Sinus lift (sinus augmentation) procedures
  • Surgical extractions, including wisdom teeth
  • Immediate implant placement following extraction
Dr Leo holds three postgraduate qualifications directly in this field, has passed the membership examinations of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, and continues advanced training with leading international full-arch surgery educators.
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Professional Memberships & Recognition

  • Member, Faculty of Dental Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Diplomate, Faculty of Dentistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
  • Keynote speaker, UQ and Griffith Dental Schools
  • Clinical supervisor, Griffith Dental School
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Community Involvement

Dr Leo has worked across multiple regional communities throughout Queensland and New
South Wales in recent years, bringing advanced surgical and implant dentistry to areas that
may otherwise have limited access to this level of specialised care.

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Local Area

Dr Leo primarily sees patients from Dalby, Toowoomba, Brisbane and Northern New South Wales. Dalby serves as a central hub, with many patients travelling from surrounding rural areas to access his care, and his close proximity to St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital — where he regularly operates — allows for hospital-based treatment when needed.

Why Patients Choose Dr Leo

  • Practice limited exclusively to surgical dentistry and dental implants, with around 1,000
    implants and 150+ full-arch cases completed each year
  • Three postgraduate qualifications specifically in oral surgery and implantology
  • Access to hospital-based treatment at St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital, including
    general anaesthetic options
  • Central Dalby location serving patients across a wide rural and regional catchment
  • Recognised educator, speaking at UQ and Griffith Dental Schools and supervising at
    Griffith Dental School
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Patient FAQs

Am I too old, or is my bone too thin for implants?
Age itself is rarely the deciding factor — Dr Leo regularly treats patients in their 70s and 80s. Bone volume matters more, but even significant bone loss can usually be managed with modern techniques. Very few patients are genuinely unsuitable, typically only in cases where other medical conditions are a factor.
Often, yes. In suitable cases, failing teeth are removed, implants placed, and a fixed provisional set of teeth attached on the same day, so you never go without teeth. The final teeth are fitted after healing, usually a few months later. Whether same-day treatment suits you depends on your bone quality and bite, assessed at the planning stage.
Full-arch treatment is a significant investment, with cost depending on how many implants you need, whether grafting is required, and the material of the final bridge. You’ll receive a fixed quote after your consultation and scan, with no surprises partway through. Payment is typically staged across treatment phases, and some health funds contribute depending on your level of cover.
The procedure itself is performed fully numb, so you shouldn’t feel pain during surgery. Afterwards, most patients experience soreness and swelling for a few days, managed with standard pain relief. For larger procedures, Dr Leo regularly operates in nearby hospitals so patients can be fully asleep throughout the entire procedure.
Dentures rest on the gums, can move when eating and speaking, and the jawbone continues to shrink underneath them over time. Implants are fixed in the bone, function much closer to natural teeth, and help preserve bone structure. Dentures are cheaper upfront; implants generally involve less hassle and maintenance over the long run.
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