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Dr Kong Yen grew up in Adelaide and graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2002. He gained extensive experience working in private practices across London, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. Kong has a gentle and caring manner and greatly values good communication. He takes the time to listen to his patient’s dental issues in order to help people make well informed oral health decisions. Kong has special interests in orthodontics and prosthodontics and is a member of the Prosthodontic Society of SA. We welcome Kong to our practice. He is available on Thursdays initially, and other days by arrangement.

Dr Thadsha Kirushanthan graduated in 2010, and has worked in Victoria, South Australian country, and Adelaide private clinics. She is a highly competent dentist in all aspects of dentistry from general procedures to implant placements. Dr Thadsha enjoys researching and utilising new techniques and technology to provide gold standard treatment for her patients that achieve optimal results. She has special interests in cosmetic dentistry, clear aligner therapy for teeth straightening, crowns, veneers, dental implant surgery, surgical extractions, root canal treatment, dentures and teeth whitening. Her patients often mention how comfortable they feel in her care; and her warm, caring nature helps her build strong connections with them. Dr Thadsha successfully graduated from The Australian Society of Implant Dentistry in Sydney. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association, Australian Society of Implant Dentistry and Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons.

Ronan is an Oral Health Therapist with extended scope from the University of Adelaide. He has an extensive history in the public health system working with families on improving their oral health, and specifically focusing on patient centred preventative and holistic care. Coming from a multicultural background, Ronan can empathise and understand different perspectives which helps him to connect to patients. Ronan is fluent in English and Tagalog.

Dr Jiehao Deng completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at Adelaide University in 2022. He has experience treating patients in rural and metropolitan areas across South Australia. Dr Deng enjoys doing general dentistry, with a special interest in surgical procedure. He strives for continual professional improvement and invests in many further studies for his development. Dr Deng believes the care, understanding and comfort of his patient is the key to any successful treatment and enjoys getting to know his patients. He values talking with his patients, building rapport, and understanding of the options. Areas of interest: crowns, root canal treatment, extractions, dental implants

Jane is our principal dentist and has been here the longest time. She has worked in the country, and overseas in the Cook Islands as well as in the public sector in South Australia before taking over St Peters Dental Clinic in 1999. She also teaches at the University of Adelaide Dental School, where she has been a clinical tutor for over 30 years. Her special interests are in restorative and aesthetic dentistry including freehand bonding, treatment planning, and dental rehabilitation. Jane holds a Diploma in Clinical Hypnosis and has considerable experience providing dental treatment for people with anxiety and special needs. She speaks German fluently and has a working knowledge of Cook Island Maori and Bislama.

Dr Daiva Fuller graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. She is a dedicated dentist who carefully considers the overall health and needs of her patients. Dr Fuller takes pride in restoring functional dentitions. She has an educational and preventive approach and provides treatment specifically tailored to the patients’ needs. In her spare time Dr Fuller enjoys hiking, birding and playing tennis and hockey. Daiva works at St Peters Dental Clinic on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday afternoons as required.