David Penn is a highly respected educator and dental innovator, internationally recognised for his leadership in aesthetic orthodontics, facial aesthetics, and biocompatible clinical design.
A graduate of the University of Sydney, David undertook advanced aesthetic training in the United States before founding Southern Cross Dental Laboratories, which grew to become one of the world's leading dental laboratories.
Throughout his distinguished career, David has trained more than 4,000 dentists worldwide and established Australia's first accredited postgraduate program in Aesthetic Orthodontics through the PostGraduate School of Dentistry. He is also the inventor of numerous widely used dental devices and systems, including MunchiesĀ®, Munchies VibeĀ®, Penn Composite Stent, Atlas and Infinity orthodontic retention systems, and a range of temporomandibular disorder (TMD) appliances.
At Penn-Sharp Dental, Dr Penn combines clinical precision, artistic expertise, and a strong focus on systemic health to deliver treatments that are both biologically harmonious and aesthetically refined.
His contributions to dentistry and innovation have earned international recognition, including being named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Services Division.