Dr Con Vanco is a South Australian Specialist Orthodontist born in Adelaide.
He achieved a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from The University of Adelaide and worked as a general dentist for seven years. During this time as a general dentist, Dr Vanco achieved a Fellowship with The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the area of restorative dentistry. This involved very intense examinations and demonstration of practitioner skills at an advanced level. This experience in general dentistry provides Dr Vanco with advanced knowledge on how to integrate orthodontic care with advance restorative and general dental care.
He then went on to obtain a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Orthodontics from the University of Adelaide to qualify as an orthodontist. He also holds additional qualifications in orthodontics, including: Membership in Orthodontics with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, and Member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in the Special Field of Orthodontics. In 2005, Dr Vanco was awarded the MOrth Medallion from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh for achieving the highest results in their specialist orthodontic examinations.
Dr Vanco is also involved in several professional societies including the Australian Dental Association, the Australian Society of Orthodontists, the American Association of Orthodontists and the World Federation of Orthodontists.
One of Dr Vanco’s passions is advancement of the profession with implementation of new technologies, which provide patients with more options and better outcomes. Dr Vanco is one of Australia’s first users of SureSmile® technology and has been on the faculty of SureSmile® since 2012. He is also serves on the Clinical Advisory Board of SureSmile® and has contributed to the development of this technology.
Dr Vanco was previously involved in teaching as a clinical tutor at The University of Adelaide in the Undergraduate Orthodontic Programme and has lectured to postgraduate Orthodontic Students at the University of Sydney and the University of Otago. He has also lectured at various orthodontic societies and study clubs both in Australia and overseas.
Dr Vanco enjoys working with people of all ages including adults, adolescents and children.
