OUR DENTIST
Dr Richard Thean
Dr Richard Thean graduated from The University of Melbourne with two degrees. He holds a Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours and a Bachelor of Dental Science. Since then he has been working in private practices in both regional Victoria and metropolitan Melbourne. Richard has over 20 years of experience in the dental profession and he continues to improve his skills and knowledge through numerous national and international specialty courses. Richard is a firm believer in providing dental treatments that utilises techniques and materials that have been proven effective in the dental field.
His special interests are in the rehabilitation and improvement of the dentition. He believes that through proper diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment coupled with patient education, many unpleasant and preventable dental emergencies can be prevented.
ORAL HEALTH THERAPISTS
Our friendly Oral Health Therapists both trained and graduated from Universities in Australia. They work in partnership with our dentists to help you maintain a healthy smile for life. Services such as, periodontal or gum treatment, fillings, deciduous tooth removal and oral health education are all within their scope of practice. Our Oral Health Therapists are passionate about working with patients of all ages and strive to provide you with a positive dental experience.
Minh Thuy Le
Minh Thuy Le graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2009 with a Bachelor’s Degree in the Oral Health Sciences. Since graduating she has spent time working in the community setting which has allowed her to work with individuals from a variety of demographic backgrounds. Minh Thuy continues to further her knowledge and interest in the Dental Sciences by regularly keeping up to date with her continued professional development. Minh Thuy is known to be very gentle with patients and is very enthusiastic about proactive prevention, minimal intervention dentistry and educating patients so they are able to maintain good oral hygiene. After all ‘If a patient cannot clean his teeth, no hygienist can clean them for him.’ Martin H. Fischer
In her own time, Minh Thuy enjoys going for long bike rides, keeping active, drawing, cooking and reading about anything from, nutrition and health to the occasional fiction or graphic novel.
Monique Breitbardt
Monique graduated from Latrobe University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Oral Health Science. Monique prides herself on her minimal intervention restorative techniques and caring nature, allowing even the most “dental phobic” patients to feel more relaxed in the dental surgery setting.
In her spare time, Monique enjoys spending time with her dogs Marley, Frisco and Archie.
OUR STAFF
Punkey Vang
Front Office Coordinator
Lalaine Bautista
Dental Assistant
Natalie Verginadis
Dental Assistant
Megan Tran
Dental Assistant