PERTH CITY DENTAL - Key Persons
Charlotte was born and raised in the South of England, but has called Perth home since relocating with her family in 2011 and is here to stay.
Having completed her Bachelor of Science with honours at the University of WA, Charlotte knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. However, it wasn't until she got a casual job on reception at a dental clinic, and later tried her hand at dental assisting, that she really considered dentistry as an option. She was drawn to the unique blend of problem-solving, people-helping and artsy-hand-skills that dentistry offers, and as such went on to complete her Doctor of Dental Medicine at UWA, graduating in 2021.
Charlotte enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, but her favourite part is the relationship forged with each patient. She is passionate about gentle, patient-centred care, and always strives to make sure her patients feel comfortable and confident in the chair.
Outside of dentistry, Charlotte loves to run and can be found competing at anything from 800m on the track, to half marathons on the roads. She loves pushing her limits and hopes one day to break four minutes in the mile (joking). Charlotte can also frequently be found chasing her golden retriever, Freddie, around the dog park, where he is invariably getting up to some sort of mischief!
John completed his secondary school certificate at Wesley College, Perth in 1990. He went on to complete a Certificate in Trade Studies in Dental Technology, having run his own dental laboratory until 2002. In 2003, John started his undergraduate degree in Dental Science at UWA, graduating with honours in 2007. John was also the Valedictorian for the 2007 graduating year for the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. In 2017, John completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Forensic Odontology at UWA.
John has always worked in private general practice. He has an interest in general dentistry with a focus on preventive and restorative dentistry. Building relationships with all of his patients is the primary goal for John, ensuring they are happy and confident with the dental treatment provided. John has also done voluntary work in Vietnam a number of times, treating underprivileged children in orphanages and with special needs, with the Christian Health Aid Team.
John balances his time between General Practice and Forensic Odontology. He is actively involved in Forensic Odontology, with a number of different roles, including being an on call consultant at Path West for active cases, Disaster Victim Identification training and availability, and also collaborates and works with WA Police for the National Missing Person and Victim System.
Outside of dentistry, John loves sport and hobbies. His main sports are Australian Rules Football, playing veterans football at Wembley Vets Football Club, of which Perth City Dental has been a long term sponsor. John also plays tennis pennants over the summer. He also has a love for fishing, snorkelling, boating, has a passion for international cuisines and mostly loves to share all of these experiences with his family.
Kasia is of Polish descent and was born a short time after her parents immigrated to call Perth home. During her education, she developed a strong interest in both art and science and the combination of these two interests ultimately led her to follow a career in dentistry.
Kasia graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia in 2005. She worked predominantly in private practice based in Perth CBD and the northern suburbs gaining valuable experience working alongside different dentists. In 2010 she moved to Hong Kong with her husband. Whist having a short break from practicing dentistry, she continued her studies and sat post graduate registration examinations. Hong Kong was a great life experience being immersed in an expatriate lifestyle and new culture, travelling and picking up some basic Cantonese. After her return to Perth, Kasia joined John and the team at Perth City Dental in 2014.
Since starting at PCD, Kasia and her husband have welcomed two beautiful daughters and a very mischievous toy cavoodle to the family. As a mum, she has discovered that her nurturing compassionate nature and patience have been a huge asset in dentistry allowing her to treat patients in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
Kasia is passionate about providing the best quality general dental treatment to all of her patients and enjoys keeping up to date with the most recent dental advancements. Her specific areas of interest are in restorative, implants and cosmetic procedures to enhance the smiles and confidence of her patients.
Outside of Dentistry, Kasia is passionate about travel, whether it be a camping trip or experiencing new cultures. She loves exploring the outdoors and keeps fit by walking, hiking and Pilates. In her spare time Kasia also enjoys baking and decorating cakes as well as spending quality time with family and friends.
With a name like Zhinus, you're probably wondering: who, what, and when? The story of me starts back in post-revolutionary Iran, with my parents quickly deciding it was no place for my older brother or me. My mother always enjoyed reading the story of Skippy the Bush Kangaroo to us, the fantasy of kangaroos roaming around and the freedom to get up to all sorts had impressed my brother and me immensely. We couldn't be happier once we got the all clear to move to Australia, in the late 80's.
Fast-forward a few years I had gained another brother, lived rurally, (and yes, had kangaroos in our backyard most mornings), before it was time to resettle in Perth where I finished high school.