Meet Our Team

Priyanka with her business background brought the philosophy of
“Patients first “ to the dental practice which has led her to develop and grow this current practice to a team of 35 and is one of the largest dental practices in the eastern suburbs. This has also seen the win numerous awards, most importantly noting

1)Practice of the year – BUPA -2021
2)WHITEHORSE COMMUNITY BUSINESS AWARD – medium size business -2021

And most recently

3. ETHNIC BUSINESS AWARD 🥇 SMALL SIZED BUSINESS
ON A NATIONAL LEVEL -2022

And being the first migrant Indian couple to do so in the award’s 35-year history

In addition, both Priyanka and Ved are on numerous clinical and business advisory panels in the dental industry, including dental companies and BUPA health insurance.

Always ready to stir up a curry at the drop of a hat, Ved and Priyanka manage their time at work and at home with 3 teenage children and enjoy weekend getaways.

Dr. Anand is a UK and Australian accredited specialist anaesthetist. In addition to his private practice and work with Sleeping Safely, he is a specialist at Monash Health.

He graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in medicine in 2001.

During his medical training, he successfully completed an additional science degree in Immunology.

After residency training in Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Paediatrics, he gained acceptance onto the prestigious Edinburgh anaesthetic training programme. Subsequent training involved highly sought after positions in tertiary academic hospitals in Glasgow and Melbourne.

After his senior fellowship training at Monash Health, his love of international tennis and sport in general led him to settling in Melbourne.

Dr. Anand is meticulous in the provision of safe and cost-effective anaesthetic care to his patients.

He is rigorous in the maintenance of his specialist knowledge and professional standards.

Special interests

• Obstetric anaesthesia
• Regional anaesthesia
• Difficult airway management
• Safety in anaesthesia/management of anaesthetic emergencies

He has significant trauma experience, and was the anaesthetist in charge at the Alfred hospital on significant Victorian trauma events, such as on the saturday of the black Saturday fires as well as the Flinders street car rampage in Melbourne.

He and his co-authors have been approached by Wiley Publishers to edit a book for junior doctors entitled Perioperative Medicine for the Junior Clinician. This book ties together the complex care of unwell patients and is aimed at improvements in patient experience and safety during their perioperative journey.

Invited ANZCA speaker: 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014

Invited ASA Speaker and presentations 2016

Invited ANZCA facilitator at airway workshops 2012, 2019

Textbook publications – Wiley Publishers, London UK – Perioperative Medicine for the Junior Clinician.

Authors – J. Symons, P. Myles, R. Mehra, C. Ball

Dr Jeremy Perera is an accomplished and highly qualified dentist with over 12 years of experience in general dentistry with special interests in Cosmetic dentistry and Orthodontics.

Jeremy believes that “A beautiful smile can bring so much to a person, it shows confidence, warmth and projects your personality which in turn draws others in.” He is, therefore, personally motivated to ensure that all of his patients have a beautiful healthier smile for life.

Jeremy has a very special interest in the field of orthodontics, with vast experience in using Clear aligners, Traditional braces, Early intervention orthodontics and Myobrace. He is the Senior Invisalign practitioner at Healthy Smiles and a Platinum Provider for Invisalign.

He is also an accredited digital smile design (DSD) provider with many years of experience in dealing with complex smile reconstruction cases using Ceramic crowns, Veneers and Implants. This along with his passion for orthodontics has enabled him to create the most Beautiful, long lasting Healthy Smiles to his patients ranging from pre-schoolers to seniors.

Continuing Education:

• All ceramic restorations (2016, 2013, 2012)
• Rotary Endodontics (2012, 2010, 2008)
• Conventional and Mini implants (2012, 2008, 2007)
• Fixed prosthodontics (2010, 2009, 2007)
• Root rehabilitation with fiber posts and fiber splints (2008)

• Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Orthodontics (UK) 2019

• Clear aligners (EODO) – Dr Diego Peydro

• BOSS Gold training  (Best Orthodontic Seminars and Sessions)  2018

• Orthodontic Mechanics update (POS) 2018

• Digital Smile Design (DSD) Accreditation and training in 2017

• Completed 2-year academic and clinical orthodontic training – POS (Progressive Orthodontic Seminars) 2016 

• Accredited Platinum Elite Invisalign  provider

• Accredited Clear Correct and Myobrace provider

• Member of the International Association of Orthodontics

• Member of the Australian Dental Association

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Born and bred in New Zealand, Allister graduated from Otago University in 1995. He continued to practice in New Zealand, owning 2 practices in Auckland, until the end of 2014 when he relocated with his family to Melbourne.

Allister brings a wealth of chair time knowledge and is passionate about preventative dentistry, believing that most dental problems can be prevented entirely or resolved more simply in their early stages. He has a strong interest in Aesthetic and restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns, veneers, bridges, implants, and root canals) and is capable of tackling those more difficult tooth removals.

Since 2014, Allister has extended his cosmetic knowledge to incorporate FastBraces orthodontic treatment into his treatment planning for his patients. Treatment can often take less than 120 days. Allister has been a Senior Master Provider for Fastbraces since May 2019.

His main focus when treating patients is to ensure that they are comfortable during treatment, explaining each procedure in ways his patients can best understand. Allister likes to get to know his patients from day one, as gaining that trust is very important in the dentist/patient relationship. For the more anxious patients, Allister has been treating patients under conscious sedation or Sleep dentistry since 2000.

Outside of dentistry, Allister enjoys cooking, especially on his kamado bbq, and is an avid DIY’er, gardener, and during covid learning to become a home barista. Allister also enjoys traveling with his wife and 2 teenage children.

Dr. Beltran is a Colombian trained Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon. She completed her undergraduate studies and her post-graduate training at the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana with the degree of first-class honours.
During her Masters degree, she had extensive training and experience in orthognathic surgery, facial trauma, reconstructive surgery and oral surgical procedures (impacted wisdom, dental implants, bone grafting).

An opportunity to broaden her horizons and experience Australian lifestyle led Claudia to move to Australia and then she successfully obtained her Australian Dental Board registration as a general practitioner.

Claudia continued to further her knowledge in dental Implants and All on 4 surgery. She has trained with the specialists in this field and accomplished the clinical residency of All on 4 in Portugal. Also, she obtained a graduate diploma in dental implants from James Cook University.

Currently Dr. Beltran interests include wisdom teeth extractions, complex extractions, exposure of impacted teeth, implant surgery, All on 4 surgery and pre-prosthetic surgery.

Claudia combines her surgical skills, knowledge and experience from all aspects of her training to provide an exhaustive assessment and treatment plan. But most importantly, she regards her compassion and attention to her patients’ needs as her greatest asset for providing optimal care.

Dr. Kae Bajwa graduated in 2010 with the highest distinction from the University of Otago in New Zealand. Excelling academically, she was the recipient of numerous academic awards including the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons Most Outstanding Student Award. Her caring nature and aptitude for the health sciences made her decision to pursue a career in the dental health profession a natural choice.

Kae is an experienced practitioner whom has a special interest in delivering pain-free Cosmetic Dentistry and Sleep Dentistry. She is also very skilled in helping anxious patients have pleasant experiences with dental treatment which she does regularly with and without sleep dentistry (Nitrous oxide and General Anaesthetic). Kae works intimately with her patients to develop effective prevention and treatment strategies which she individually tailors and delivers at each patient’s desired pace.

Kae enjoys playing music, singing, travelling and spending time with her family. She does yoga and meditation regularly and is passionate about self-development. She also loves to spend time with Gaia, her cute little white fluffy dog.

Continuing Education

• Diploma of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Digital Smile Design
• Invisalign Clear Braces
• Dermal fillers and Botox training with the Australasian Academy of Dento-facial Aesthetics
• Relative Analgesia ADAVB
• Sleep Medicine

​She actively participates in continuing education to be current with the advances of dentistry. This allows her to always provide the best care for her patients.

Apart from dentistry, she loves spending time with her family and friends. Her other interests include travelling, doing yoga and donating for some charities.

Continuing Education:

• Digital Smile Design by Coachman (Melbourne)
• Comprehensive Guide to Veneers(Sydney)
• Achieving Predictable Ceramic Restorations (Melbourne Uni)
• Advanced Contemporary Endodontics
• Laser Assisted Periodontics

Dr Navdeep Nagra is an experienced general practitioner with over 10 years of experience who graduated with first rank in the university..

Nav enjoys all aspects of dentistry, with a particular interest in children’s dentistry and has focused her continuing education in paediatrics and endodontics. She has a special interest in volunteering as a dentist in disadvantaged communities treating indigenous young children.

She has a gentle, caring approach and is very much at ease looking after nervous and anxious patients.

Nav is also passionate about clear braces which are an alternative to straightening teeth for anyone who does not want fixed braces. Nav is committed to attending regular dental courses for continuing post-graduate education, over the past 10 years

She is married with 2 beautiful children.

Continuing education:

• Straumann Restorative Training program in Dental Implants
  Level 1: Basic introductory to implant dentistry
  Level 2: Basic sciences as they apply to implant
  Level 3: Emphasis on the necessary clinical skills and Insights needed to manage patient
  3 day Advanced Restorative program on Implant Dentistry,
• Clinical Excellence with Ceramic Restorations
• Clear Correct by Osseo dental
• Management of Medical Emergencies in the Dental Practice
• Advanced Contemporary Endodontics
• Paediatric Dental Trauma Management
• All-Ceramic Crowns and Veneers in the Aesthetic Practice
• Total bridge experience

Pallavi has also worked previously at regional hospital in north east Victoria and is extremely passionate about helping patients with special needs and with complex medical histories.

Apart from work Pallavi’s hobbies include regularly exercising at the gym and running. She also has two young daughters who are equally as important to her.

Pallavi has attended many courses from Melbourne University to enhance her skills as a general dentist.

Continuing professional development courses most recent

​1. Dentoalveolar refresher course in oral surgery from Melbourne University 2019

2. Cracked and Split teeth management from Melbourne University 2018

3. Contemporary Endodontics from Melbourne University 2018

4. Practical Oral surgery course June 2017 from University of Sydney

5. Optimising resilts in Oral surgery 2018

6. CPR training 2016, 2017

Dr Deborah (Debbie) Setiawan is an experienced dentist with more than 13 years of experience in dentistry. Debbie loves every aspect of general dentistry with keen interests in crowns and bridges, implants, and transforming patients’ smiles with cosmetic dentistry. She had practiced in private practices in Adelaide and Melbourne and worked as a Senior Dentist at dental hospitals overseas. Debbie was the owner and Principal Dentist of Royal Park Dental in Adelaide until early 2020. She relocated to Melbourne with her family in April 2020.
Her patients described her as gentle and friendly and had the skills to ease nervous and anxious patients. Debbie is very thorough, and her caring and gentle nature lend a pleasant and calming experience for patients of all ages.

Debbie’s passion for dentistry extends to the local communities where she provided ‘Teeth Talk’ – dental health education to local pre-schools and schools. She volunteers to give interactive talks on preventative dental care and provide dental health checkups for children. She also actively contributes to the local and international mission such as ‘Run to Red’ to help, support and empower social and economic disadvantaged children and communities in Australia, UK, New York, and Cambodia.
Debbie is highly committed to updating her skills and knowledge by continuing her professional development to provide optimum treatments for her patients. When she is not at work, she loves spending time with her family and friends. Debbie and her husband are blessed with one son, who is growing up too fast! She enjoys outdoor exercises, such as running and walking.

Recent Continuing Educations

• University of MIAMI Implant Fellowship by University of Miami and Dental Implantology Academy (DIA) – 2018
• Certified provider for Relative Analgesia (Nitrous Oxide – Happy Gas) – 2018
• Accredited practitioner for Clear Correct
• Accredited practitioner for Invisalign
• The Digital Era of Patient-Centred Dentistry – 2021
• Digital Dental Radiography and Smile Design – 2021
• Smile Rehabilitation – 2021
• Improving Implants Outcome – 2021
• Management of Worn-Down Dentition – 2021
• Improving Aesthetic Outcome – 2021
• Treatment Planning in Modern Dentistry – 2020
• Modern Concepts in Prosthetic Adhesive Dentistry – 2020

He also holds a Dental Degree and is a Doctor of Dental Medicine in the Philippines. George brings to our practice 20 years of experience in the dental field. Since moving to Melbourne George has worked extensively in Dental Health Services Victoria with children.

George is very experienced in working with nervous patients and is extremely gentle and thorough taking the time to go into great detail with you regarding your gum and dental treatment. He believes in the importance of educating his patients to enable them to achieved long term good oral health and like the rest of our team, maintains a high level of ethical standard and sensitivity in his delivery of dental care.

Chantelle worked for several years as a clinical co-ordinator at Healthy Smiles Dental Group, whilst simultaneously completing the Bachelor of Oral Health in New South Wales. This has provided her with exposure to the public and private dental setting and has developed her skills in providing individualised dental treatment to various dental patients, with differing needs.

As an Oral Health Therapist, Chantelle works as both a dental hygienist and dental therapist and has the patience and experience to provide care for patients with high dental anxiety as well as special needs. Providing great dental care is about treating the whole person, and Chantelle strives to accomplish this at each appointment.

Chantelle’s special interests include advanced and general periodontal treatment, paediatric dentistry, preventive dentistry, oral health education, orthodontic treatment, and oral health promotion program development. Chantelle’s eye for detail means she enjoys the aesthetic aspect of dentistry and will provide tailored treatment plans to enable patients to have the healthy beautiful smile they truly desire.

She began her career in dental 8 years ago as a dental assistant, completing Certificate III in Dental Assisting (2014) and Certificate IV Dental Assisting -Dental Radiography (2015)
at RMIT University. Victoria flourished within the dental industry, working as a senior dental assistant and practice manager at a private practice in the North Eastern Suburbs.

Victoria’s prides herself on providing a positive, comfortable and trusting environment. She strives to improve, maintain and achieve patients oral health goals by delivering effective education and preventive treatment.

Anne, our Operations manager and heart of the practice will have you feeling at home with her welcoming nature. She ensures our patients have a full understanding of all treatment options available and all appointments are in place to maintain great oral health. She has a background in customer service, working in the dental software industry for the past 11 years, consulting with dentists to ensure that ultimately patients are receiving great outcomes.

Outside of Healthy Smiles, Anne loves spending time with family and friends in the great Australian outdoors – enjoying camping, day hikes, gardening and getting out and about with her two fur-babies.

Meet John, one of our friendly receptionists, John brings his vibrant personality to the role ensuring that every patient feels welcome and comfortable. When he’s not welcoming patients, you can find John immersed in the world of cinema, discussing favorite films with patients, exploring diverse musical genres, or enjoying a spirited game of volleyball.

Samantha is one of our wonderful Head Front Office Coordinators. You’ll be greeted by Sam’s lovely smile and she will be able to help you with all your bookings and information you require on procedures and appointments. 

Outside of Healthy Smiles, Sam is a qualified make-up artist, and she has the cutest cat you have ever seen 

Meet Emma, one of our Head Front Office Coordinators. Emma goes above and beyond for the patients and practitioners at Healthy Smiles, she strives to make your experience one to remember. Whenever you walk in she’s there with a smile and an answer to any question you can throw at her. In her down time, Emma loves an ABBA moment and spending time with her fur baby. Emma is amazing at DIY and bakes like she’s won the Great British Bake off. 

Skye is one of our friendly front office coordinators. She seeks to make all patients feel comfortable and supported throughout every visit at Healthy Smiles. She is always up for a chat and a laugh. Outside of Healthy Smiles, Skye enjoys exploring beautiful places and hanging out with her loved ones.

Outside of Healthy Smiles, Raksha enjoys spending time with her family, studying at Deakin University and developing her skills in traditional Indian dance and Carnatic music

When she’s not working hard at the practice, Elaine enjoys spending time with and riding her horses.

Natahlia is our dynamic and passionate dental nurse who enjoys working within the dental field and expanding her knowledge everyday

Being a quick learner, she enjoys day to day’s challenges, and a great sense of achievement of her own goals. Always up for a challenge, Natahlia finds our work both interesting and satisfying, and prides herself on happy patients, truly enjoying the people and the environment Healthy Smiles has to offer. In her spare time, Natahlia enjoys playing tennis.

Madeline is our junior dental assistant who loves the world of dentistry and eager to learn more everyday !

She brings to her dental assistant position at Healthy Smiles, passion, maturity and vast knowledge of her work. Madeline hopes to also study more about the Dental and nursing to expand her knowledge in the field. In her spare time Madeline enjoys cooking and socialising.

Originally from India, Lovepreet moved to Australia last year for better opportunities. She is an overseas dentist and is pursuing her masters in an Australian university.
She joined the healthy smiles team as a dental assistant in March 2019 and enjoys helping patients and making them feel comfortable through their visit in the practice. She is always looking for ways to expand her horizon and learn new things. Outside of work, she loves spending her time exploring new places and hanging out with friends. She loves doing sport and shooting is one of her favourite sport as she was a national level air pistol shooter in India. She is a people person and always happy to help others.

Elijah Alarez has recently joined our practice as a Junior Dental Assistant. He is vibrant, young and committed, showing enormous flare for dental assisting and continues to expand his knowledge within the dental field.

He is currently pursuing his further studies in Nursing at Monash University in Melbourne and is also looking to get a degree in Paramedicine in the near future.

In his spare time he enjoys listening to music, seeing friends, and attending church.

Tarryn is one of our newbies who made a career move last year into dental and she couldn’t be happier being welcomed into the healthy smiles family!
Tarryn is one of our newbies who made a career move last year into dental and she couldn’t be happier being welcomed into the healthy smiles family! Being a self confessed high achiever, Tarryn loves learning something new everyday and strives to make every patients experience as comfortable and as pleasant as possible. She’s loving all the opportunities healthy smiles has to offer and how they’re expanding her growth and knowledge of the dental industry every day. Being a huge footy fan, Tarryn loves spending her spare time at the football and also loves running and Pilates.

Hemant is a friendly chatty member of our dental assistants’ staff here at healthy smiles. Alongside assisting our patients here at healthy smiles, he is studying to give his dental board exams.

Outside of work, he enjoys reading, watching movies, travelling and training his lab puppy.

Aniket is one of our senior dental assistants. He is an affectionate and caring individual with a zeal to work in the healthcare field.He is passionate about assisting patients with smiles and providing them a great experience at our practice. In his spare time, Aniket enjoys watching movies, playing soccer and spending times with his friends and family

Katherine is one of our superstar Dental Assistants, she was born in Singapore and migrated to Melbourne at the age of 12. She is currently completing a bachelor degree and has a lot of interest in the dental field, she is highly motivated and goes above and beyond to make your visit at Healthy Smiles a positive one!

Meet Trevor, he enjoys serving people and ensuring all patients are comfortable at their appointments. Trevor loves a good laugh and conversation, Trevor is always learning new skills that can help people. In his spare time Trevor enjoys cooking, powerlifting, playing music, playing pool & gaming.

Meet one of our newest Dental Assistants, Jessie. Jessie loves to take care of people and she is always up for a good chat. Jessie loves to build relationships with our patients and she strives to make your appointment enjoyable – She will always try her best to make you laugh!

Sushmit is pursuing his Masters in Public Health from Melbourne University .
He has joined the healthy smiles team as a dental assistant, being an overseas dentist and a keen interest in the healthcare sector. He enjoys helping patients be comfortable for their visit to a dentist. Outside of work, he loves to watch sports and bingeing on Netflix.

Efren is a goal oriented and hard driven individual. He sees everyday as an opportunity to grow and learn. Efren is well equipped and well trained to embrace the core values of Healthy Smiles and highly committed to assist not only our dentists in providing quality service but also to assist our patients to wear a “Healthy Smile”.

Aspiring dental assistant Evelyn, is the youngest of the team. With a great passion and consistent motivation to ensure that all patients’ needs are met. Easy to talk to and always excited to see you at Healthy Smiles. You will always see her walking around with a big smile on her face and a helping hand if you need it!

Kaitlyn is part of our dental assistants’ team, she is wonderful in her role, she will make your dental journey at Healthy smiles an enjoyable one. Her enthusiasm and professionalism make her an amazing team member. Kaitlyn has acquired a large range of skills in all dental procedures, as well as learning how to cater to our patient’s needs. In her free time, Kaitlyn enjoys dancing and spending time with her cat!

Beth is one of our newest dental assistants here at Healthy Smiles. With a passion for people, Beth has jumped on the team and is bursting with energy. She is a fast learner and loves seeing the positive impact she makes in her patients and colleagues’ lives. You’ll probably never see her without a smile on her face. She is always up for a chat and happy to help in any way she can.

In her free time, she loves getting creative, making things, as well as enjoying a cheeky gin and tonic with her friends.

One of our new editions to the team is Ellaizah. She migrated from the Philippines at the age of 6, Ellaizah has high interests in health care and would love to expand her knowledge in Dentistry. Ellaizah ensures that she always provides positive energy wherever she goes. She loves a good chat and has a cheerful disposition. Ellaizah also thrives in under pressure and is keen to learn new skills in this job.

Ellaizah has a passion for art and music, having a few of her pieces displayed in museums and awards in performing musical arts.