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Meet
Our Team
It is our aim to make you comfortable at your visit. We practice dentistry with transparency, this means no hidden surprises. Our dentists are locally trained, regularly educated, and are here to help you make an informed decision. We’re here to hold your hand to guide you through sometimes, unfortunately, difficult scenarios.
Our equipment is state of the art. We use digital radiographs, cameras and utilise digital milling services.
Our girls are all RMIT certificate-trained in Melbourne and know how to keep our place tidy! Our practice is clean, eco-friendly (mercury free, amalgam water filters, digital low exposure radiation, biodegradable cups/plastics).
Our team is composed of 6 dentists (3 male, 3 female) to cater to your individual needs, each of us have particular fields of interest. Our aim is work together as a team to help you and only you. We all look forward to meeting you we hope you have found home.
Dr. Anthony Chiu, (Hons) BDSc (WA)
Anthony graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Science with Honours. He worked in private practice in Perth, Western Australia before moving to Melbourne. Anthony has undertaken further training in various aspects of cosmetic procedures including aesthetic bonding (non-invasive direct bonding). Anthony is fluent in English and Cantonese. Anthony works from Monday to Saturdays and is dedicated to educate and provide gentle dental care his patients in all aspects of preventative, restorative and cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Joyce Lin, (Hons) BDSc (QLD)
Joyce graduated from the University of Queensland with first class honours. Joyce takes enormous pleasure in caring for and looking after all aspects of patients’ dental health. She firmly believes in the importance of education both empowering her patients with oral health knowledge as well as her own continuing professional development. Joyce has honed in her skills on dental injectables and fillers, and has a keen beauty eye! Outside of dentistry, Joyce enjoys playing the piano and practising yoga. Joyce speaks English and Mandarin and is available on Monday, Thursday and Saturday.
Dr. Amanda To, DMD (WA) MPharm, BMsc (SYD)
After completing Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Sydney, she went to study Doctor of Dental Medicine. She enjoys all aspects of dentistry particularly preventative and restorative dentistry. Amanda believes in providing her patients with high quality of care in a gentle and positive manner.
Outside of Dentistry, she enjoys cooking and exploring local markets. Amanda speaks English and Cantonese and she is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Saturdays.
Dr Linda Nguyen, Specialist Paediatric Dentist – BDSc (Hons), DCD (Paed Dent), GradDipClinDent
Dr Linda Nguyen graduated from the Melbourne Dental School with a Bachelor of Dental Science with honours. After graduating as a general dentist, she worked at Sydney Dental Hospital as an intern and paediatric dental resident. She was involved extensively with the Aboriginal Oral Health Project, which consisted of providing dental services in outreach dental clinics in rural New South Wales as well as metropolitan areas.
Linda returned to Melbourne to complete her specialist training at the University of Melbourne and Royal Children’s Hospital. During this time, she worked in private practices in Melbourne as well as the Emergency services at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne. Dr Nguyen recently completed the Diploma in Conscious Sedation at the University of Sydney and has been working part-time in private practice in Newcastle.
Dr. Michelle Van, BHSc MDent (Latrobe)
Since completing her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters in Dentistry in 2013, Michelle has gained a wealth of experience from practising as a general dentist in several private practices across Melbourne.
Her experience has developed her passion for providing the best quality care to her patients. You will often see her engaging in lengthy conversations with her patients, talking with them to understand their goals, in order to provide comprehensive and tailored dental care.
She joins our team with a strong interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, as well as orthodontics (including early intervention orthodontics, Myobrace, fixed braces and Invisalign). She is a certified Invisalign provider and has completed training to provide treatment under relative analgesia (nitrous oxide).
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys being in the great outdoors and volunteering. Ask her about dental volunteer trip to Vietnam last year!
Michelle speaks English and Vietnamese, and is JLPT N2 proficient in Japanese. She is available on Fridays and alternate Saturdays.
Dr. Timothy Van, BDSc (WA)
Timothy completed his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia in 2008 and moved from the sunny beaches of Western Australia to establish his practice in Melbourne.
His broad exposure to treating patients over the many years, as well as his dedication to continued professional studies, has led him to develop a strong interest in the management of complex dental problems and cosmetic dental rehabilitation (including dental implants).
His achievements to-date include:
• gIDE Master Clinical Implant Program (Loma Linda University, Los Angeles) alumni
• Nobel Biocare MALO All-on-4 training
• Progressive Orthodontics graduate
• Advanced certified Invisalign provider
• Accredited provider of relative analgesia (nitrous oxide and treatment under Twilight Sedation
• Team leader for multiple CHAT dental volunteer trips to Vietnam
• Diode laser certification
Timothy is not only passionate about his work, but he is also passionate about his family. In his time outside of dentistry, he enjoys spending time and building memories with his wife and two young girls.
Timothy is fluent in English, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Mandarin. He consults on Monday mornings and Friday evenings.
Dr. Benjamin Zhang, DDS (Melb) BBiomed (Melb)
Benjamin graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Dental Surgery. He previously spent time working private practice in Perth, Western Australia before moving home to Melbourne. He strongly believes that the key to a healthy mouth is through open communication and building long-lasting relationships between patient and dentist. Besides English he also speaks Cantonese and Mandarin. He follows the minimal intervention approach to dentistry, focusing on prevention of issues before they arise, but does not shy away from any extractions that may be required. Outside of dentistry, he enjoys working out at the gym, playing golf on weekends and travelling to all corners of the world.
