National Dental Care, Algester

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  Darren Ringelstein

  Dentist

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Darren Ringelstein

Dentist at National Dental Care, Algester

Specialities: Dentist Language: English Gender: Male Education: N/A

After graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours) in 1988, I travelled overseas, living, studying and working in the UK and Germany.I have been the ‘team dentist’ of many of Australia’s premier sporting teams, including the Australian Rugby Union Wallabies, the Queensland Reds Rugby Union team, Brisbane Broncos Rugby League team and the Queensland Reds Rugby Union College. I have also cared for players from the Australian Cricket team, Queensland Bulls Cricket team and touring International Rugby teams. I am currently a member of the Australian Dental Association, the Federation of Dentistry International, the Prosthodontic Society of Australia, the Aesthetic Dental Society, the Implant Society, the Cadmus Study Group and am a Fellow of the Academy of Sports Dentistry.I am dually registered with the Dental Board of Australia and the General Dental Council of the United Kingdom. On top of this, I am the founder of Algester Dental and our primary dentist. I am married and have three children, who keep me very busy on my days off! ...

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  Jason Tarca OHT

  Oral Health Therapist

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Jason Tarca OHT

Oral Health Therapist at National Dental Care, Algester

Specialities: Oral Health Therapist Language: English Gender: Male Education: N/A

I graduated from the University of Queensland in 2012 with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Since then, I have gained valuable experience working as an oral health therapist in a busy rural dental practice at Ayr, in North Queensland. This enabled me to attend to the needs of a large variety of patients focusing on preventative care and treatment / management of gum disease. I enjoy exercise and going to the gym whilst also becoming more accomplished in playing modern piano and guitar. ...

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  Nancy Waine

  Oral Health Therapist

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Nancy Waine

Oral Health Therapist at National Dental Care, Algester

Specialities: Oral Health Therapist Language: English Gender: Female Education: N/A

I have been involved in the dental industry for many years before graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Applied Health Science in Oral Health.I pride myself in providing friendly and comfortable treatment for my patients. I believe that the preventive side of dentistry is so important and my main focus is to take time with each patient to help them improve and maintain their teeth for life.In my spare time I enjoy boating, yoga and spending time with family and friends. ...

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  Francine Jaeger - Algester

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Francine Jaeger - Algester

Dentist at National Dental Care, Algester

Specialities: Dentist Language: Portuguese, English Gender: Female Education: N/A

I obtained a Bachelor in Dental Science in 2004 from one of the most renowned universities in Brazil—the Universidade Federal de Santa Maria. I gained six years experience in a private practice in Brazil, before moving to Bendigo in Victoria in 2010 with my husband. I practiced at the Bendigo Health Hospital until 2013, and I joined the Algester Dental team in 2014. I am currently a member of the Australian Dental Association and attend Continuing Professional courses. ...

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  Dr Kay Chia

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Dr Kay Chia

Dentist at National Dental Care, Algester

Specialities: Dentist Language: English Gender: Female Education: N/A

Dr. Chia started her career by graduating from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science. With over 20 years of experience, Dr Chia has practiced in multiple locations across Queensland. Her first role was in Mooloolaba, followed by Brisbane CBD locations.Dr. Chia’s interests in dentistry range from improving the aesthetics of a smile to endodontics, periodontal treatment, implants and minor oral surgery. Her years of experience enable her to manage complex dental treatments.As well as practicing, Dr Chia enjoys mentoring her team.As a member of the Australian Dental Association and International Team for Implantology, she is able to remain current in her knowledge and skills in dentistry.Dr Chia’s leisure activities include travel, health and fitness, reinventing recipes, house renovations and music. ...

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  Marianna Makras

  Dental Hygienist

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Marianna Makras

Dental Hygienist at National Dental Care, Algester

Specialities: Dental Hygienist Language: English Gender: Female Education: N/A

After working as a Dental Assistant for 6 years I decided to become a Dental Hygienist. I completed my Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Newcastle NSW, and have loved being a Hygienist since 2009. I have worked in Sydney and Brisbane, and I am now settled in Brisbane with my husband and 2 young children who keep me very busy when I’m not at work.I take Dental hygiene and health very seriously. Providing professional, quality and gentle care to my patients is my number one goal. ...

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  Ariel Shih

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Ariel Shih

Dentist at National Dental Care, Algester

Specialities: Dentist Language: Chinese - Mandarin, English Gender: Female Education: BDS

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. ...

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