Our industry leading Specialist Orthodontist in the heart of South Yarra
Dr Theresia Sudjalim is the Principal Orthodontist at South Yarra Orthodontics. Dr Theresia aims to provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment to her patients, in a professional, warm and caring environment.
Dr Theresia is meticulous with treatment planning to ensure every patient she sees receives the best possible treatment to achieve a perfect outcome. She believes that our teeth should compliment our face, in which the whole facial aesthetic is taken into account.
Dr Theresia has 20 years of orthodontic experience working with patients of all ages. Treating a wide range of complex orthodontic conditions. Dr Theresia also Melbourne’s primary and most experienced provider of lingual braces.
Dr Theresia has 17 years of orthodontic experience working with patients of all ages. Treating a wide range of complex orthodontic conditions. Dr Theresia also Melbourne’s primary and most experienced provider of lingual braces.
Dr Theresia Sudjalim completed her Bachelor of Dental Science degree from the University of Melbourne in 1998, after which she obtained her Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. She graduated with six commendations for the Primary Examinations and was awarded the Kenneth J.G. Sutherland prize for the final examinations. Theresia completed a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree specialising in Orthodontics from the University of Melbourne in 2007.
Dr Sudjalim was awarded the Dean’s Medal from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons, Edinburgh for her final examinations.
Dr. Theresia Sudjalim is the President of the Australian Dental Association Dandenong Group and is the immediate post chair of the Australian Society of Orthodontists Communications and Information Committee. Dr. Theresia is an industry leader and provider in the field of Invisalign clear aligners and lingual braces.


Dr Theresia has over 20 years of orthodontic experience.

Dr Theresia is an industry leader, regularly speaking at national and international orthodontic events.

Our team are meticulous with their treatment planning to ensure you achieve the best smile.

Dr Theresia is warm and inviting. Ensuring that all patients are happy and comfortable throughout treatment.
From your initial phone call, to your initial consultation, all the way through to completing treatment, our amazing treatment staff are by your side to help guide you on your orthodontic journey. No matter the question you may have, our team can provide you the right answers to ensure you have 100% confidence in during your treatment.
Over the course of your treatment, you will meet lots of team members at South Yarra Orthodontics. From our Oral Health Therapists who assist you in your consultations, to our Treatment Coordinators who help guide your progress through treatment.

Dr Sudjalim has over 16 years of experience in orthodontics, treating a wide range of orthodontic cases.
All orthodontists are dentists, but not all dentists are orthodontists. Orthodontics is a further field of study that general dentists may undertake over 6 years in order to become a qualified specialist orthodontist. This speciality study allows orthodontists to properly diagnose and treat complex orthodontic cases.
Dr Sudjalim has over 20 years of experience in orthodontics, treating a wide range of orthodontic cases.
No, you don’t need a referral from a dentist or doctor before visiting South Yarra Orthodontics. However, your dentist may refer you to us, if they believe you require orthodontic treatment.
Yes, you will meet a specialist orthodontist during your consultation at South Yarra Orthodontics. Our orthodontic consultations are comprehensive and include a full assessment of the face and teeth, a personalised treatment plan and quotation.
We offer a range of orthodontic treatment types at South Yarra Orthodontics, including traditional braces, Invisalign and Spark clear aligners, lingual braces as well as early orthodontic treatment appliances.