Dr. Crofton Daniels
Dr Crofton Daniels was born and raised in Perth.
In 1995 he completed his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia. This was followed by 7 years in general dental practice at the North Perth Dental Surgery. In 2000 Dr Daniels successfully completed examinations to become a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Dr Daniels was subsequently accepted into the orthodontics program at the University of Western Australia completing his 3 year Masters degree in Orthodontics in 2006. On graduating he was awarded the prestigious Elsdon Storey Research Prize for Orthodontic Research Excellence. Dr Daniels continues his association with the University of Western Australia with an appointment as a clinical tutor. In 2006 Dr Daniels completed examinations leading to specialist membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Dr Daniels holds membership of numerous professional organisations including the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Society of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists and the World Federation of Orthodontists. He is a Registered Orthodontic Specialist with the Dental Board of Australia and has achieved Australian Orthodontic Board Certification.
Dr Daniels is an active member of the Australian Society of Orthodontists being a past State and Federal Treasurer. More recently he was the Australian Society of Orthodontists (WA) Vice President. He is currently a Federal Councillor.
To stay abreast with the latest advancements in the orthodontic profession Dr Daniels regularly attends continuing Education conferences both domestically and internationally.
Dr Daniels is dedicated and committed to his work. He chose to become an orthodontist as he feels it is a very rewarding specialty, watching each patient evolve as their confidence and self-esteem grow with their new smile. What is exciting about orthodontics is that no mouth looks exactly the same, so orthodontics remains challenging and fun.
Outside of work Dr Daniels is the proud father of William, Thomas and Alexandra who keep both he and his wife Rebecca constantly on their toes. Dr Daniels loves the outdoors and is passionate about his boating, fishing, rugby and cricket.
Dr. Steven Naoum
Dr. Steven Naoum
Dr Naoum was born and raised in Perth. He completed his general dental training at The University of Western Australia in 2001, after which he practiced as a general dentist in Perth until 2007 in both private practice and public dental clinics.
In 2007, Dr Naoum moved from Perth to Sydney to complete a Graduate Diploma in Divinity through the Australian College of Theology. From 2008 to 2014, Dr Naoum held a full-time academic role comprising both teaching and research, in the Faculty of Dentistry at The University of Sydney. During this time, Dr Naoum completed his PhD, investigating fluoride-releasing filling materials and assessing whether fluoride release can increase the lifespan of dental fillings. Additionally, while at The University of Sydney, Dr Naoum worked with The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health to assist Aboriginal communities seeking to provide sustainable oral health solutions for their communities.
In 2014, Dr Naoum returned to Perth to undertake his specialist training in Orthodontics at the University of Western Australia and completed his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics in 2016. Upon graduating, he was awarded the Elsdon Storey Research Prize for Excellence in Orthodontic Research. Dr Naoum is a Registered Orthodontic Specialist with the Dental Board of Australia and has attained certification with the Australasian Orthodontic Board.
In addition to practicing as an Orthodontist at Morley Orthodontic Centre and Esperance Orthodontic Centre, Dr Naoum is a Senior Lecturer within the Discipline of Orthodontics at the University of Western Australia.
Outside of Orthodontics, Dr Naoum enjoys spending unhurried time with his wife and children, is a passionate follower of Perth Glory, and enjoys being an active member of his church.
Dr. Julian Todres
Dr. Julian Todres attended the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Physiology and Biochemistry. He completed dental school, graduating with his Bachelor of Dental Science, from the University of Witwatersrand. Following five years in private dental practice, Dr. Todres completed his orthodontic training, attending the University of the Witwatersrand, where he earned his Master of Dentistry (in the branch of orthodontics). Dr. Todres also holds a fellowship with the College of Medicine of South Africa after successfully completing further entrance examinations with that institution.
“My commitment to patients goes beyond my formal dental education. It extends to everything that makes their experience here comfortable and their results remarkable. I’ve been practicing orthodontics for many years, and the enjoyment and thrill of accomplishing excellent results are always very exciting to me. I am proud of the reputation we have developed for integrity and quality amongst our past patients.”
Commitment to the Community
Working in this community has provided me the opportunity to get to know so many wonderful people, many of whom I would have never gotten the chance to meet otherwise. Each person has so much to share, and I find I am a better person because of the relationships I have made.