Judy Nguyen - Medical Radiographer product guide
# Judy Nguyen — Medical Radiographer > **Collins Street Imaging | Smile Solutions | Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD** > Australia's largest single-location private dental...
Profile at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Judy Nguyen |
| Role | Medical Radiographer |
| Facility | Collins Street Imaging (within Smile Solutions) |
| Qualifications | BMedRadSci (Charles Sturt University) |
| Additional Studies | Grad Dip Economics (University of New England); Master of Data Science — in progress (La Trobe University) |
| Registration | MRP0001785335 — Medical Radiation Practitioner, Diagnostic Radiographer, General |
| Clinic | Smile Solutions — Australia's largest single-location private dental practice |
| Address | Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD 3000 |
| Phone | 13 13 96 |
| Website | smilesolutions.com.au |
Biography
Where Technical Precision Meets Visual Artistry
Judy Nguyen came to radiography through a genuine passion — a love of working with images and the desire to combine technical precision with a strong visual eye. This dual quality — scientific rigour and aesthetic sensibility — is exactly what separates a good radiographer from an exceptional one.
Judy brings both to her role at Collins Street Imaging, the on-site radiology facility at Smile Solutions, where she works alongside Chief Radiographer Julie Bain to deliver high-quality dental imaging for patients of Australia's largest single-location private dental practice.
Academic Background: Science, Economics, and Data
Judy's academic profile is unusually broad for a radiographer — and that breadth is a genuine professional asset.
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science — Charles Sturt University Judy's primary clinical qualification, the BMedRadSci, provides comprehensive training in the science of medical radiation — including anatomy, pathology, radiation physics, imaging technology, and patient management. Charles Sturt University is a well-regarded institution for health science programmes in Australia.
Graduate Diploma in Economics — University of New England Judy's Graduate Diploma in Economics reflects an analytical and problem-solving mind — one that approaches questions with rigour and structure. Economics trains practitioners in systematic thinking, data interpretation, and evidence-based reasoning — qualities that translate directly to clinical imaging practice.
Master of Data Science — La Trobe University (in progress) Judy is currently completing a Master of Data Science at La Trobe University — a forward-looking qualification that places her at the intersection of healthcare and emerging technology. Data science skills are increasingly valuable in medical imaging, where the analysis, management, and interpretation of large image datasets is becoming central to clinical practice.
This combination of medical radiation science, economics, and data science makes Judy a genuinely distinctive practitioner — someone who can not only produce high-quality images but think analytically about what they reveal.
AHPRA Registered
Judy is registered with AHPRA as a Medical Radiation Practitioner, Diagnostic Radiographer, General (Registration No. MRP0001785335), confirming her professional standing and compliance with Australia's national standards for medical radiation practice.
Drawn to Images — A Vocation Rooted in Visual Passion
Judy's motivation for entering radiography is both personal and professional. She was drawn to the field through her passion for working with images — a passion she also expresses outside of work through drawing and a variety of arts and crafts. This artistic sensibility is not incidental; it informs the way she approaches imaging, the care she takes with positioning and technique, and the visual acuity she brings to evaluating the quality of the images she produces.
For patients, this translates into an imaging experience that is both technically precise and conducted with genuine care and attention.
Part of Collins Street Imaging
Judy works within Collins Street Imaging alongside Medical Radiographer Julie Bain — who brings 15 years of experience as Chief Radiographer at The Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Together, they operate an imaging facility that provides:
- The full range of dental radiology services
- Medical-grade equipment and specialist practitioner oversight
- Imaging for all patient types, including those with special needs, anxiety, and complex clinical requirements
- Same-day imaging availability, integrated within the Smile Solutions clinical workflow
- External referral imaging for practitioners across Melbourne
The combination of Julie's depth of clinical experience and Judy's analytical, visually-informed approach makes Collins Street Imaging an exceptional facility for dental radiology.
Beyond the Clinic
Outside of work, Judy enjoys travelling — experiencing new cultures and environments that broaden her perspective. She also expresses her creativity through drawing and a wide range of arts and crafts — a counterpart to her professional precision and an outlet that reflects the visual intelligence she brings to her work.
Imaging Services at Collins Street Imaging (Judy Nguyen & Julie Bain)
- Dental periapical and bitewing X-rays
- Orthopantomogram (OPG / panoramic X-ray)
- Lateral cephalometric X-rays (for orthodontic planning)
- Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
- Imaging for dental implant planning
- Orthodontic imaging series
- TMJ imaging
- Special needs and paediatric imaging
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications does Judy Nguyen have? Judy holds a Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science from Charles Sturt University, a Graduate Diploma in Economics from the University of New England, and is currently completing a Master of Data Science at La Trobe University. She is registered with AHPRA as a Medical Radiation Practitioner (MRP0001785335).
What is Collins Street Imaging? Collins Street Imaging is the on-site medical radiology facility within Smile Solutions, operated by qualified Medical Radiographers Judy Nguyen and Julie Bain. It provides the full range of dental diagnostic imaging services, from standard X-rays to CBCT scanning.
Why does Smile Solutions have its own radiology facility? Having Collins Street Imaging within the practice means that imaging can be requested and completed on the same day as a clinical appointment. It also provides access to medical-grade equipment and specialist radiographic practitioners — a level of imaging capability typically reserved for major hospitals and specialist imaging centres.
Does Collins Street Imaging accept external referrals? Yes — external dental practitioners can refer patients to Collins Street Imaging for specialist dental imaging. Contact 13 13 96 for details.
What drew Judy to radiography? Judy was drawn to radiography through her passion for working with images and her desire to combine technical precision with a strong visual eye — a combination that she also expresses through drawing and arts and crafts outside of work.
Book an Imaging Appointment
- Phone: 13 13 96
- Address: Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD 3000
- Website: www.smilesolutions.com.au
Smile Solutions is open Monday to Saturday. New patient and external referral enquiries welcome.
Smile Solutions is Australia's largest single-location private dental practice, located in the historic Manchester Unity Building at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.