Dr Ben Grave

Dr Ben Grave is a highly respected and dual-qualified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon based in Adelaide, Australia. With a clinical focus that spans both dental and medical disciplines, he provides comprehensive care for patients requiring complex surgical interventions of the mouth, face, and jaws. Dr Grave is dedicated to delivering patient-centred, reassuring care, ensuring that individuals undergoing reconstructive or corrective procedures feel fully supported throughout their treatment journey. His clinical expertise is complemented by his active involvement in academic teaching and philanthropic initiatives, reflecting his deep commitment to the advancement of his specialty.

Dr Grave began his academic journey at the University of Adelaide, where he completed a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1995, alongside a Bachelor of Science in Dentistry with Honours. He subsequently read for a Master of Science at Oxford University in 1997, focusing his research on the genetic aspects of craniofacial deformity. Dr Grave then undertook accredited Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery training in Melbourne, during which he also earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Melbourne and successfully completed the Primary Surgical Examination for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He further advanced his expertise by completing a Fellowship and a Master of Advanced Surgery in Craniofacial Surgery. Dr Grave is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, serves as a Senior Lecturer, and is a Board Member for a prominent craniofacial charity.

In his clinical practice, Dr Grave addresses a broad spectrum of conditions affecting the head, neck, face, and jaws. His areas of expertise include dento-alveolar surgery, wisdom tooth extraction, and the placement of dental implants alongside complex bone grafting procedures. He is highly skilled in the management of facial trauma, oral pathology, and dento-facial deformities, offering advanced jaw correction surgery and associated secondary procedures such as chin and nasal refinements. Additionally, Dr Grave has a profound interest in craniofacial and cleft surgery, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes for both adult and paediatric patients.