OUR TEAM
Dedicated, Patient-Centred Service for All the Family
OUR TEAM
Dedicated, Patient-Centred Service for All the Family
Meet Our Dentists
Our team of highly experienced dentists are committed to being the best in their field and regularly attend continuing education courses to ensure they’re able to provide all the latest dental technologies, materials, and techniques to ensure you receive the best possible dental care.
Together our dentists bring a wealth of expertise, delivering high-quality dental treatments and a positive experience, always aiming to exceed your expectations.
Dr Alice Im
Principal Dentists
Dr Thomas Choi
Principal Dentists
Dr Lucas Bui
Dentist
Dr Shweta Gulvady
Dentist
Dr Michelle Chong
Dentist
Dr Raymond Hua
Dentist
Dr Carmen Leung
Dentist
Dr Carmen Leung
Dentist
Dr Jasper Wand
Dentist
Dr Seemagni Naidu
Dentist
Dr Nicolas Trinh
Dentist
Dr Michael Cai
Dentist
Dr Kawai Jonathan Cheung
Dentist
Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.
Dr Connie Ju
Dentist
Dr Karen Lai
Dentist
Dr Anne Mok
Dentist
Dr Kenneth Chan
Dentist
Dr Ningyu Zhang
Dentist
Dr Sara Fayrooz Ali
Dentist
Dr Kevin Lee
Dentist
Dr Scott Church
Dentist
Nour Abbas
Oral Health Therapist
Dr Alice Im
Dr Alice Im graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in The Bachelor of Dentistry (Honours) and The Bachelor of Advanced Science.
Dr Alice spent many years working and living in regional South Coast where she enjoyed working closely with her local community in providing a vast range of dental care for all age groups.
She loves seeing patients’ confidence transform with their smile and has a particular interest in orthodontics and cosmetic dentistry.
Through extensive training she provides orthodontic treatment in all forms (appliances, fixed braces, Invisalign) for both children and adults.
In her spare time, Dr Alice enjoys swimming, tennis and walking her dog.
Dr Thomas Choi
Dr Thomas Choi has graduated from both The Bachelor of Pharmacy, and The Bachelor of Dentistry (Hons) at the University of Sydney. He is dedicated in not only ensuring you have a healthy and beautiful smile, but helping to support and grow the local community.
Dr Choi enjoys working with all age groups, and treating your whole family with up to date professional service and care. Although he firmly believes prevention is better than a cure.
Dr Lucas Bui
Dr Lucas Bui first graduated from the University of New South Wales with a Bachelor of Medical Science before completing his Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Sydney.
Dr Bui enjoys treating patients of all ages and is committed to providing everyone with a high quality of care as he believes that the most important thing you can wear is your smile.
His positive and friendly approach helps when working with patients to maintain or improve their oral health. He strives to stay up to date with the latest dental technology and knowledge and regularly attended dental seminars.
In his free time Dr Bui is a sports fanatic; coaching badminton and keeping up to date with the Premier League.
Dr Shweta Gulvady
Dr Shweta Gulvady was raised in Sydney, and moved to South Australia where she obtained a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide.
She is registered with the Australian Dental Board and is a member of the Australian Dental Association.
After graduating, Shweta has spent time working in both rural and metro NSW as a general dentist.
Shweta enjoys practising all aspects of dentistry, and particularly enjoys working with children and nervous patients.
She takes time to get to know all her patients and does her best to make the experience individualised, comfortable and stress-free!
In her spare time, Shweta enjoys reading, rock climbing and is an enthusiastic foodie who is always keen to try new things.
Dr Michelle Chong
(Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of Sydney)
Having grown up with a doting grandmother who only has two teeth and many uncles and aunties who complain on occasion about their toothaches has led Michelle to wanting to become a dentist.
Michelle strives to do her best every day to help patients, whether it be to relieve pain, to be able to eat again, overcome their fear of dentists, or feel more confident about their own smile.
Michelle has a passion for making straighter teeth with braces and helping to improve smiles. Whether it’s your first time to the dentist or whether you are a seasoned dental goer, Michelle always tries to take a gentle approach to treat her patients, taking the time to listen and explain any treatment that is needed.
Michelle has two children of her own, who she says trains her for handling even the cheekiest of kids when they come to the dentist. Her gentle and firm approach helps kids ensures that kids enjoy their visits to the dentist but at the same time understand the importance of looking after their own teeth.
Dr Raymond Hua
Dr Raymond Hua grew up here in Sydney and studied his dentistry in Queensland at Griffith University where he was the President of the dental student association.
He practiced in rural Queensland for a government-based clinic and has also volunteered his abilities overseas in Nepal. Through these systems he grew talent towards extracting teeth, however this never mirrored his style of dentistry.
He returned to Sydney for 3 years in a clinic where he was allowed to develop his skillset towards saving teeth whilst achieving high level aesthetic results. He now joins us here where he will continue to develop his skills and deliver the best long-lasting results.
On the weekend, Raymond enjoys playing board games and several sports, including squash, soccer, tennis and running.
Dr Carmen Leung
Dr Carmen Leung graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and a Masters in Dentistry.
She enjoys working with patients to build their confidence in their own oral health and smile.
Her friendly and caring demeanour allows her to adjust to individual needs and provides anxious patients a more comfortable and pleasant dental experience.
Dr Leung enjoys all aspects of general dentistry with an interest in endodontics. She finds it important to stay up to date and regularly attends CPD courses.
In her free time, Dr Leung enjoys swimming, painting, and good food.
Dr Sehrish Butt
Dr Sehrish Butt graduated from the University of Melbourne with a degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery and Bachelor of Science (Neuroscience major).
Prior to moving to Sydney, Dr Sehrish spent several years practicing as a general dentist in both the private & public sector in Melbourne, allowing her to gain experience in all aspects of dentistry including extractions, root canal treatment, & restorative dentistry.
Dr Sehrish is known for her gentle, friendly & calm manner and is dedicated to providing high quality care to her patients in a relaxed & comfortable environment.
She loves to see her patients improve their oral health & gain confidence in their smiles. Whilst she enjoys all fields of dentistry, she has a keen interest in preventive dentistry, minimal intervention & restorative dentistry. Her friendly manner also means she is great with children, helping them have a positive experience at the dentist.
Outside of dentistry she enjoys reading, tending to her indoor plants or discovering new cafes.
Dr Jasper Wand
Dr Jasper completed his studies in Orange NSW at Charles Sturt University and enjoys treating patients of all ages, but especially loves seeing kids and doing restorative work. In his spare time, Jasper plays soccer for the Ashfield Pirates and enjoys cooking and board games.
Dr Seemagni Naidu
Dr Naidu is passionate about her patient centred, and preventative approach to care. She enjoys creating a calm and relaxed environment and is known for changing patient’s experience of the dentist. Her special interests include Oral surgery, Cosmetic Dentistry and the management of anxious children and adults.
Dr Naidu enjoys working in rural communities and has previously worked for a number of years in Lithgow, Dubbo and volunteered for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. She believes in giving back to the community and has visited Cambodia to provide dental treatment to children through rural centres and mobile outreach clinics.
In between seeing patients, you will find her talking about food, travelling and her two beautiful young children.
Dr Nicolas Trinh
Dr Nicolas Trinh studied for a Bachelor of Medical Science at the Australian National University in Canberra before completing a Bachelor of Dental Science at Charles Sturt University.
His experience working with patients in Orange, Albury, and Canberra has led to him developing a passion for helping patients in need. He strives to provide a welcoming and friendly appointment to all patients and takes pride in effectively communicating the advantages and disadvantages of dental treatments.
Dr Trinh is gentle, polite, and has a friendly chair-side manner – he excels at working with children and treating patients who may suffer from dental phobia, nervousness, or anxiety.
In his free time, Dr Trinh enjoys playing badminton, trying out new restaurants, and exploring Sydney.
Dr Michael Cai
DMD (Syd), BSci (Melb)
Dr Michael Cai graduated from the University of Sydney with a Doctor of Dental Medicine.
Michael is a compassionate, caring dentist who enjoys building relationships with his patients. His calm, gentle, and friendly demeanour chair-side will help you feel relaxed and comfortable in our clinic. Michael likes to treat patients like family, and always takes the time to listen to your concerns. He will team up with you to help you reach your goals.
Michael enjoys all aspects of dentistry, and keeps up with the latest treatment philosophies and techniques by regularly attending professional development activities. He has particular interests in root canal treatment and wisdom teeth management.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys reading, cooking, and food hunting around Sydney. He also enjoys spending time with friends and family, including his energetic attention-seeking rabbit, Sesame.
Dr Kawai Jonathan Cheung
Dr Jonathan grew up locally in Sydney attending Baulkham Hills High School before pursuing his passion studying dentistry in Adelaide. He has gained a variety of clinical experience in metropolitan and rural South Australia as well as volunteering overseas in Nepal and Cambodia.
Dr Jonathan understands seeing a dentist can be nerve-racking sometimes, therefore he ensures a relaxed and friendly environment where patients are comfortable and at ease through his gentle and caring manner. He also strongly believes in patient education and understanding; taking the extra time and effort to thoroughly discuss treatment options and questions with the patient. Dr Jonathan invests highly in continued education to deliver the best quality care so that you and your family can smile with confidence!
When not working behind the mask, Jonathan enjoys cooking, food crawling new places and balancing all those calories with some gym and badminton.
Dr Connie Ju
Born and raised in Sydney, Dr Connie went to study dentistry in Brisbane at the University of Queensland, graduating with Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours). She has spent time in regional Queensland as well as working in Wollongong for over 2 years before moving back to metropolitan Sydney to be closer to home.
The most rewarding aspects of dentistry for Dr Connie is the ability to provide comfort to those most anxious or apprehensive about dental treatment having seen and treated extremely vulnerable members of our society. She is particularly interested in all sides of dentistry, confident in extractions as well as exploring cosmetic options. She understands the need to listen and develop individualised treatment as everyone is unique in their situation and dental priorities. Despite all dentistry has to offer, Dr Connie is most passionate about providing patients the ability to take control of their own oral health with preventative care and guidance.
Dr Connie appreciates the importance of taking care of other aspects of your health so she also takes the time to relax with Netflix or hits the gym to exercise.
Dr Karen Lai
Dr Karen Lai graduated from The Bachelor of Medical Science and The Masters of Health Informatics before completing her degree in the Bachelor of Dentistry at The University of Sydney.
Dr Lai enjoys working with patients from all age groups and places strong emphasis on education and prevention. She understands that dental procedures can be intimidating and strives to ensure her patients are comfortable and will take time to explain things for patients and answer all relevant questions.
Professional Training
- Accreditation from Invisalign (Clear aligner treatment)
Dr Anne Mok
Dr Anne grew up in Western Sydney and worked as a solicitor before completing her studies in dentistry. She has since worked in dental practices across Western and South Sydney.
Anne strives to provide patients of all ages with a calm, caring and educational dental experience. She understands that dental visits can be stressful and aims to make patients feel at ease in a friendly and warm environment. Although she is interested in preventive and restorative dentistry, she was also awarded the Campbell Harry Graham Prize for Proficiency
in Prosthetic Dentistry, and aims to deliver patient-centred care in all areas of general dentistry to the best of her abilities.
In her free time, Anne enjoys watch photography, reading, gaming and spending time with family and friends.
Dr Kenneth Chan
Dr Ken grew up as a local in the hills area attending Oakhill Drive Primary School and Baulkham Hills High School.
Ken strives to deliver excellent and comprehensive dentistry to our patients. He thoroughly believes in patient education and takes the time to explain all facets of dentistry and procedures to patients.
He likes working with children and adults of all ages and is particularly interested in preventative care and conservative management of teeth. He has undergone training in orthopaedics and orthodontics as a general dentist providing traditional braces and clear aligners for patients.
He is a keen participant in his local church and loves drinking coffee, eating fried chicken and spending time with friends and family on the weekend.
Professional Training
– Member of the International Association for Orthodontics
– Accreditation from Clear Correct (Clear aligner treatment)
– Accreditation from Invisalign (Clear aligner treatment)
Dr Scott Church
Dr. Scott Church, a dedicated Canadian dentist, honed his expertise at the prestigious University of Sydney, earning a Doctor of Dental Medicine [DMD] degree. His dedication to dental excellence matches his commitment to ongoing education, allowing him to offer his patients comprehensive and cutting-edge dental care.
An Advanced Invisalign Provider, Dr. Church excels in providing alignment before reconstructive implant surgeries, significantly improving his patients’ smiles, functionality, and dental health. His relentless pursuit of knowledge led him to complete a post-graduate diploma in digital orthodontics and extensive training in implantology with Nobel BioCare, advanced surgical techniques, and tissue management with Professor Richard Chan and maxillofacial surgeon Dr Lydia Lim.
Tissue management training includes hands-on training with Specialist Periodontist Professor Tino Mercado. This training and experience gained by performing thousands of surgeries has equipped him with the expertise to perform sophisticated procedures such as digital implant planning, bone grafting, sinus augmentation, full arch reconstruction, complex wisdom teeth removals, and various advanced surgical and tissue management techniques. These skills, honed under the guidance of Sydney’s top surgeons, enable Dr. Church to tackle complex dental cases with precision.
Dr. Church is renowned for his compassionate and patient-centred approach. He values his patients’ input, ensuring that their concerns are addressed promptly and effectively. Patients consistently commend his gentle touch, warm personality, and reassuring smile, making each dental visit a comfortable and positive experience.
Dr Ningyu Zhang
Dr. Crystal Zhang is a qualified general dentist, who can speak both English and Mandarin fluently.
She was born in China and completed her Bachelor of Science degree (Honours in Immunology) at McGill University in Canada. She immigrated to Australia in 2017 and graduated from University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She has been on multiple placements in both city and rural regions around Melbourne and has special interests in dental surgery and root canal therapy.
Patients describe Dr. Crystal as caring, gentle and patient. She is always willing to spend time on patient communication and explain the treatment options and prevention of further diseases specifically for each patient. Dr. Crystal is continuously updating her knowledge to the latest technology and concepts in dentistry by attending various courses and workshops.
In her spare time, she enjoys sewing, watching movies and playing with her lovely kitten, Cornetto.
Nour Abbas
Nour’s first attended University of Wollongong Bachelor of Science Nutrition. She has been working in the dental industry since 2016. She loves treating kids of all ages and looking after the Oral Health of her patients both Periodontal and Restorative.
Nour is passionate about building a strong relationship with her patients. She enjoys working with a team to create the best dental experience for patients of all ages and needs. She has completed few professional development courses to increase her knowledge and skills as a clinician and continues to advance on her professional path.
Dr Sara Fayrooz Ali
Dr Sara graduated from La Trobe University with a Bachelor of Dental Sciences and Masters of Dentistry. She has worked in several public and private clinics in Melbourne before moving to Sydney.
Sara enjoys providing all aspects of dental care, ensuring a focus on preventive and minimally invasive dental treatment. She loves to treat people of all ages and is especially patient with introducing kids to the dental environment. With interests in aesthetic dentistry and improving gum health, Dr Sara loves to improve smiles and see the change it brings. She hopes to offer a comfortable and pain-free dental experience and strives to ensure anxious patients are at ease.
She chose to become a dentist because she loved seeing her dentist throughout childhood. Outside of dentistry, she enjoys being outdoors and appreciating nature, marveling in planting all sorts of fruits and vegetables from seedlings.
Dr Kevin Lee
Inspired by his own dental trauma experience as a teenager, Kevin became a dentist to help people smile, eat, and speak without trouble again. Kevin is a very caring and empathetic clinician, focusing on the patients’ needs with a gentle approach.
Kevin believes strongly in the value of continuing education and is committed to learning through dental training courses. His passion for dentistry has culminated in becoming a Fellow of Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (FRACDS) by examination. He is also a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and was selected as the recipient of ADA grant in 2023 to further his education. Kevin has a vast amount of experience in general dentistry and in particular surgical dentistry, including wisdom teeth extractions, dental implants, periodontal/gum treatments, and graft surgery.
Outside of the office, Kevin enjoys travelling, playing sports, reading and spending time with his family and friends.
Education
- Bachelor of science at the University of Sydney
- Masters of philosophy (research) at the University of Sydney
- Doctor of dental medicine (DMD) at the University of Sydney
Skills and interests
- Aesthetic dentistry
- Oral surgery including teeth extractions and dental implants
- Periodontal treatments and gum grafts
- Crown, veneers and bridge work
Book Your Appointment At My Local Dentists Today!
Northmead(02) 9630 9996
West Ryde(02) 9809 7000
Leichhardt(02) 9171 0840
Northbridge(02) 8318 5966
Auburn(02) 8214 8999
Seven Hills(02) 8605 1696