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Dr Ala Michalewska has rapidly built a reputation as a gentle and thoughtful clinician who endeavours to deliver the best possible dental care to her patients. She knows how important it is to listen and have knowledge of the patient’s concerns and previous experiences in order to understand your unique dental needs and to turn dental treatment into a positive experience. Her expertise includes a broad range of clinical skills, with a special emphasis on providing “gentle dentistry”. Her specific interests embrace family and cosmetic dentistry with extensive experience providing high quality care to all ages. She’s great with kids. Dr Ala is a graduate from the University of Sydney with an Honours degree in Dentistry, as well as a degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry. She spent some time practicing in Sydney before leaving for the bush in search of new challenges. During her time in regional New South Wales she was able to develop a broad range of clinical skills and interests. Dr Ala has now settled in Brisbane to be with her husband. Dr Ala remains committed to the provision of excellence in dentistry by attending regular Continuing Education courses. She is a member of the Australia Dental Association. In her spare time, Ala enjoys baking and cooking for her loved ones, and regularly practices Yoga and Pilates.

A gentle, approachable and caring Oral Health Therapist focused on preventive dentistry and helping you and your family maintain your smiles. Zoe graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Queensland dental school in 2014. Upon graduating, Zoe worked with Queensland Health School Dental Services in the Wide Bay region where she gained great experience in managing young children. She then worked in a family dental clinic in Far North Queensland for two years before moving home to Brisbane. During this time, Zoe further completed a Graduate Certificate in Dental Therapy at the University of Melbourne allowing her to advance in clinical practice and provide restorative dental treatment for patients of all ages. Zoe enjoys participating in local community activities and had also volunteered to outreach areas such as Malekula Island of Vanuatu where the team provided emergency dental treatment for local school-aged children. In her spare time, Zoe enjoys photography, music and playing badminton. Zoe is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.

Dr Truong completed her studies at Griffith University, graduating with a Bachelor of Oral Health (Dental Science) and a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry. She has always had a passion for art and science, which is what inspired her to pursue a career in dentistry. Laura has an easy-going personality which helps with putting anxious and young patients at ease. With a calm and gentle demeanor, she strives to make every patient’s experience a friendly and enjoyable one. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry particularly paediatrics, orthodontics, and oral surgery. Laura likes to broaden her knowledge and skills by attending various continuing professional development courses so that she can provide the best and most up-to-date treatments for her patients. Outside of work, Laura enjoys being an avid foodie, rock climbing, and spending time with loved ones.

Dr. Vinash Kumar, BDS Dr Kumar graduated with Bachelor of Dental Surgery from University of Karachi in 2013. Dr Kumar has worked as clinician in a high-end practice with accreditation from many global health standard organizations. His passion for creating smiles through use of different materials led him to work as Lecturer in one of the renown university in the department of dental materials. In 2017, Dr Kumar decided to pursue Master on Advanced Health Services Management from Griffith University, to broaden his knowledge of healthcare systems across Australia and since loved Brisbane and decided to settle down. As a general dentist, Dr Kumar prioritise being calm and gentle in variety of treatments he provides including preventive care, cosmetic transformation through restorations and crowns. Areas of Specialisation: Restorative dentistry Crowns and Bridges Preventive Care Membership: The Australian Dental Association Hobbies/Interests: When not at work, Dr Kumar enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He goes out on weekends with his son and wife whenever they can. Dr Kumar also enjoys watching cricket and tennis.

Dr Tom graduated from Griffith University with Academic Excellence. Hardi is passionate about delivering quality health care, with a special interest in cosmetic, implant dentistry and oral surgery. Tom likes to ensure all of his patients feel comfortable and relaxed at the dentist with his calming and caring nature. He understands that most patients feel anxious and tailors his approach to their individual needs. Outside of dentistry, Tom enjoys almost all sports, food and spending time with his friends and family.

Dr Ariel Shih graduated from Bachelor of Dental Surgery at James Cook University with the Pierre Fauchard Award for academic excellence and leadership. She is fluent in Chinese Mandarin, Taiwanese as well as English. Dr Shih has had experience working in many different settings in Vanuatu, Cairns, Tasmania and Proserpine before returning home to Brisbane again in 2017. She is committed to delivering the best quality dentistry, while providing a stress-free dental experience for her patients. Outside of work, Ariel is also very passionate about classical music. She plays the violin and the piano, and is a violinist in the Brisbane Symphony Orchestra.

Dr Lavery graduated from the University of Queensland as a dentist in 1997. Working as a general dentist since graduating, Dr Lavery has gained experience in public and private practice and has enjoyed applying himself to most aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in orthodontics, Invisalign®, cosmetic dentistry, and CAD (Computer Aided Design) / CAM (Computer Aided Manufacture) dental techniques including ceramic (Cerec) restoration. Dr Lavery has been providing a mix of general dental and orthodontic treatment in Brisbane, Regional Queensland and Darwin practices. Dr Lavery is married with two young children and enjoys spending time at the beach when time allows.

Our Dental Hygienist Kylie has over 20 years dental experience. She has gained extensive dental experience in both the public sector as well as private practice. She is uniquely qualified to aid with the management of oral disease, focusing on periodontal health and education. Her role as a Dental Hygienist is to perform periodontal maintenance as well as administering advice on periodontal disease prevention, oral hygiene techniques, nutrition, use of fluoride and quitting smoking. Kylie’s work compliments that of our dentists and she will endeavour to make your visit as comfortable and informative as possible. Outside of work Kylie likes to spend time with her husband, two children and two playful pugs.

Dr Ersan Karadeniz completed his Bachelor of Dentistry at Hacettepe University, one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey before moving to Sydney to embark on a Doctor of Philosophy in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney where he was awarded a PhD in Orthodontics in 2011. In 2012, he returned to Turkey to fulfill clinical training in Orthodontics at Karadeniz Technical University where he also worked as Assistant Professor in Orthodontics until 2017. In 2017, he moved back to Australia with his family and worked as a full-time Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics at James Cook University, Cairns where he was actively involved in teaching, research, academia and clinical practice. Ersan holds a specialist Orthodontist registration in Turkey, he is a member of the Australian Dental Association, World Federation of Orthodontists, European Orthodontic Society and Turkish Orthodontic Society. Ersan has published several scientific articles in major peer-reviewed orthodontic journals. Ersan is a general dentist with a special interest in Orthodontics in Australia. He enjoys treating children, adolescents and adults. He aims to achieve the best dental and facial outcomes while making orthodontic treatment the most enjoyable experience for all his patients. Outside of dental practice, Ersan enjoys barbecues with friends and family and is a strong supporter of Trabzonspor, his hometown football club.

Mayra completed her dentistry degree in 2008 in Brazil, her home country. She then moved to the UK where she concluded a Masters Program in Dental Public Health at UCL. Mayra is passionate about dentistry, and the time spent studying has given her a unique insight to dentistry, specifically how oral health can significantly improve the general quality of life of her patients. She believes in a holistic dental approach and is committed to developing an honest and friendly relationship with her patients to ultimately help them to achieve the smile they deserve and improve their quality of life. Following the completion of her studies in the UK, Mayra moved to Adelaide where she obtained an Advanced Diploma in Oral Health with the focus on Preventative Dentistry and treatment of gum disease. Mayra moved to the Brisbane in 2013 where she successfully passed the dental board exams and became fully qualified dentist and member of the Australian Dental Association.

After launching a successful career in Sydney in 2012, I relocated to Brisbane to train as a dental specialist at the prestigious University of Queensland, further refining my expertise and commitment to excellence in dental care. While confident in managing general dental cases and enjoying my role as a family dentist, I have a special interest in cosmetic dentistry. I specialize in smile design and enhancement, smile makeovers, and cosmetic veneers and crowns. My ability to handle complex cases has earned me a reputation for delivering outstanding results and transforming countless smiles. I am a proud member of the Australian Dental Council and the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, reflecting my dedication to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and continuous learning in the field of dentistry. Passionate about enhancing patients' oral health, I strive to provide compassionate and comprehensive care. When not caring for others' smiles, I enjoy watercolour painting and exploring the beauty of nature. I truly believe in the power of a beautiful smile and look forward to helping more patients achieve their dental health and cosmetic goals.