Dr Howard Cho
BDS, MBBS, MPhil, FRACDS (OMS)
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
Dr Howard Cho is a highly experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with a strong commitment to patient care and surgical excellence. He provides a full range of oral and maxillofacial procedures, offering his patients comprehensive, evidence-based treatment in a calm and supportive environment.
Dr Cho completed his dental degree with distinction at the University of Otago, New Zealand, before obtaining his medical degree from the University of Queensland. He began his career at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand, where early exposure to craniofacial deformity, oral pathology and facial trauma inspired him to pursue further specialist training.
He completed his Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery registrar training in Victoria and Queensland, gaining extensive experience across Townsville Hospital, Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. To further develop his expertise, Dr Cho undertook a clinical fellowship at Dalhousie University in Canada, focusing on corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery and surgical treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea.
Area of expertise
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Dentoalveolar surgery
- Dental implant surgery and bone grafting
- Corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery
- Facial trauma management
- Oral pathology treatment
Hospital location
Springwood Health Hub
Level 5/4 Paxton St
Springwood
QLD 4127
Qualifications & training
BDS – University of Otago, New Zealand (with distinction)
MBBS – University of Queensland
FRACDS (OMS) – Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery)
Specialist Registrar Training – Townsville, Princess Alexandra and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospitals
Clinical Fellowship – Dalhousie University, Canada (Corrective Jaw Surgery and Obstructive Sleep Apnoea Surgery)
Master’s Degree – Research into postoperative comfort following wisdom teeth removal
Memberships
Australian and New Zealand Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ANZAOMS)
Dr Howard Cho, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon is available to be seen for consultations
Contact
Our location:
Springwood Health Hub
Level 5/4 Paxton St
Springwood
QLD 4127
Private referrals can be sent via post, email or telephone. For all other enquiries about private care, please call 07 3154 3100.
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