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'I aim to treat all of my patients as if they are family. As such, I strive to be caring, gentle and compassionate whilst always being thorough and meticulous. I love involving and educating my patients so they can make informed decisions about their dental treatment - and therefore have a healthy smile for life.' - Dr Michael D Letham Mike established Bayside Smiles in 2006 with his wife and fellow dentist, Magda. He graduated from Sydney University in 2000 with Honours, receiving the R Morse Withycombe Prize for Proficiency in Clinical Periodontics (gum treatment). Mike worked throughout Australia and the UK gaining a broad range of experiences and knowledge, including active service in the Royal Australian Navy in the Persian Gulf. Having established his own practice, Mike aims to provide patients with high-quality, long-term dental care. Mike strives to provide a modern, holistic approach tailored to each individual's requirements. His focus is on being thorough and meticulous whilst being caring and compassionate. Mike is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS), Australian Society for Occlusal Studies (ASOS), Australian Prosthodontic Society (APS) and the International Team for Implantology (ITI). He lives locally and has three young children, Oliver, Lucy and Hugo.

Henry is a Melbourne local who moved to Brisbane to study dentistry at the University of Queensland, where he graduated with Honours. Before joining the team at Bayside Smiles, he gained a diverse range of experience in both private practices and hospital settings within Ballarat and Southeast Melbourne. Henry loves getting to know his patients and strongly believes in establishing positive dental experiences. He prides himself on his gentle and calming chairside manner. A passion for dentistry and desire to provide high-quality, comprehensive dental care sees him attend many hours of continuing education to keep up with the latest techniques and treatments. He is currently studying for a post-graduate diploma in orthodontics. Outside of dentistry, Henry is a self-professed foodie and can be found eating his way through Melbourne. You can also find him on a tennis or basketball court, and he enjoys supporting his mighty Bombers.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Mihir graduated with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2011. After completing his studies, he moved to regional Victoria, where he has had extensive experience in both public and private dental practice. In 2013, he was appointed a senior dentist at Goulburn Valley Health and a lecturer at the University of Melbourne. His role was to provide clinical supervision and mentorship to final-year dental students. Since then, he has spent his time in private general practice in Shepparton. Although he is passionate about all aspects of general dentistry, he has a particular interest in prosthodontics. He is currently completing the final year of a Master's in Clinical Dentistry at the prestigious King's College in London. He finds it especially rewarding to restore function and dental health to individuals suffering the detrimental effects of extensive tooth wear or broken down dentitions. He always aims to treat his patients with empathy and understanding whilst striving to provide the highest quality, evidence-based care. He enthusiastically supports the profession and was the inaugural treasurer of the Australian Dental Association's Goulburn Valley Group. In his spare time, you will find him on the golf course or supporting his beloved Hawks. He also loves to travel the world and explore its culinary delights with his wife, Shashwati.