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Mahdi Alwandawi graduated with a bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health in 2009, and ever since has been practising dental hygiene and dental therapy in both private and public settings. As an Oral Health Therapist Mahdi has special training in treating periodontal disease and kids dentistry, with special focus on preventative dentistry. Mahdi enjoys educating patientson how to achieve their best

Rachel Atkinson is the resident oral health therapist at Maven Dental Yokine with over 11 years' experience in the field of dentistry. Rachel began her career in dental when was 18, joining the practice where she began training as a sterilisation nurse before moving into reception where she enjoyed interacting patients. After 7 years dental assisting,...

Claire started her dental career as a dental assistant and went on to complete a Bachelor of Oral Health at Adelaide University in 2006. Claire is dually qualified as a dental hygienist and dental therapist. She provides dental hygiene treatment for adults with a strong focus on preventive therapies.

As a dental therapist Claire is also qualified to provide comprehensive oral health care for children of all ages including preventative therapies, dental radiographs and routine fillings under the guidance of our dentists.

Living locally, Claire enjoys outdoor sports, camping, playing tennis and loves taking her kelpie, Coco, to the beach.

Lauren is compassionate and committed to providing gentle dental care to all ages. Dual qualified as a dental hygienist and dental therapist, Lauren loves working with children, aiming to provide a relaxed, educational and fun dental experience with an emphasis on oral disease prevention.

Having developed a passion for dentistry at a young age, Lauren begun dental nursing at 16 during high school and continued for five years throughout her tertiary studies. Lauren is a graduate of the Bachelor of Oral Health program at the University of Adelaide, receiving the Dental Hygiene Association and Golden Scaler awards for excelling in the course. In her final year she was selected to travel to Vietnam on a volunteer scholarship to provide dental care to underprivileged children.

Zahn trained and graduated in Auckland, NZ with a Bachelor in Oral Health specialising in Dental Therapy and Dental Hygiene. She has worked in both private and public clinics in Auckland, NZ, and private clinics in Charters Towers and Townsville. She is a gentle and empathetic practitioner, and is very passionate about oral health

Elvina Bonnici was born and raised in South Australia, and has a young family. She graduated the Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Adelaide. As an oral health practitioner, she strives to apply a holistic model of care to work towards primary disease prevention for all patients. She has particular interest in working with children and families to create solid foundations for

Elvina enjoys continuing education, and is currently completing a Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Science at the University of Adelaide to extend her scope to adult restorative work.

Jodie joined our practice early 2014. She Graduated from Curtin Univeristy in 2013 as an Oral Therapist. Jodie is originally from Queensland and hopes to return there one day with her husband and young son, Eli.

Jodie loves all animals and has a french bulldog named Carlos who she looks after in her spare time, along with son Eli.

Carol Chambers Dip Dent Th, Grad Dip OHP

Carol has worked in the role of a dental therapist for over 25 years. In Armidale, Carol has worked as a dental therapist for Hunter New England Area Health Service and Aboriginal Medical Service.

Carol joined Dewhurst Dental Practice as their Dental Therapist in 2008. Since then, Carol has been flourishing in her role and now she is heavily invovled in the treatment of early orthodontic intervention. She is highly trained in the speciality of Oral Facial Myology and has been getting amazing results with her unique and gentle treatments.

Heidi Chapman is passionate about children's oral health. She believes early intervention and positive experiences aid in helping set up children with a healthy attitude towards the dental clinic and oral health. Heidi has worked in orthodontics before qualifying as an Oral Health Therapist. She then gained valuable knowledge working for paediatric and general dental practices before going on maternity leave and then returning to join Choimes Dental.

With degrees in Oral Health and Psychology from the University of Queensland, Rena is committed to providing high quality, gentle care, whilst maintaining a relaxed, positive attitude. She loves to have a laugh and is great at creating rapport with children and adults alike.

Whilst undertaking her degree in Hygiene and Therapy, Rena achieved the Oral Health Prize for Overall Excellence, as well as numerous commendations for high achievement [in both Oral Health and Psychology] and has published two papers in the industry.

She loves spending time with her family which mostly consists of chasing her small daughter around...

Graduated from the University of Queensland 2009- Bachelor of Oral Health Program.
Prior to joining National Dental Care in 2014, Michelle worked as a full time Therapist and Hygienist in private practices throughout Brisbane.
Recently relocating to Byron Bay to work for National Dental Care.
Michelle has been working in the industry for fourteen years and found her passion for dentistry after graduating high school and working as a Dental assistant.