TOOTH FAIRY & CO - Key Persons
Dr Aiden has a wonderful reputation as our trusted Principal Dentist here at Tooth Fairy & Co. He is well known for his clear communication style as well as his caring personality and gentle touch.
He has over 20 years of proven experience in dental care, obtaining his bachelor degree in Dental Surgery in 2000.
After graduating from Griffith University, Dr Cherise Tan developed a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry, prosthodontics, and practices a patient-centred approach.
Dr Cherise strongly believes in prevention rather than cure and understands that a beautiful smile can change everything. She prides herself on being organised and dedicated to working together in order to create a treatment plan that is individually curated just for you.
In her free time, Dr Cherise loves travelling, spending time with her family and friends, and playing with her dogs. She is an avid foodie and Broadway show enthusiast who enjoys talking about the latest movies and TV shows.
Dr Cherise loves learning languages, and can speak English, Bahasa Malaysia, Japanese, and Mandarin.
Dr Tiffany Dowling grew up in the Redlands with her children now also attending Bayview State School. Dr Tiffany graduated with a Bachelor of Dentistry (Hons) from The University of Sydney graduating in 2013, and Bachelor of Science (Hons) from The University of Queensland.
Having always had an interest in medicine and working with her hands, Dr Tiffany first became interested in dentistry as a profession while working as a science researcher for an oral medicine specialist in oral cancer. She believes the switch to dentistry was the right decision as she loves all things teeth and being able to use her hands combined with modern technology to improve the quality of life for patients.
Dr Tiffany displays a high level of attention to detail in her work and enjoys all aspects of dentistry including professional cleaning, tooth restorations and cosmetic treatments including whitening. In addition to this, she enjoys the challenge of more complex treatments such as root canal therapy, crown/bridges, dentures, extractions and Invisalign treatment.
Dr Tiffany loves helping people of all ages and communicating in a relaxed, friendly manner. With her compassionate nature, it is her aim to ensure that everyone feels comfortable in the dental chair, especially those with dental anxiety or special needs.
Tiffany is a mother to three beautiful, young children. Outside of the practice she loves spending time with them reading, gardening, swimming, learning new instruments and getting amongst the community.
Dr Jess graduated from Griffith University in Dentistry in 2012, receiving the Award for Academic Excellence. She took a special interest in early preventative treatment, particularly in children, and in 2014 joined the Myofunctional Research Company (MRC) in their Myobrace Pre-Orthodontic Clinics. Through working for MRC she has produced several articles as well as lectured about the Myobrace System to other clinicians wanting to learn the technique.
Having grown up in the bayside area, Lauren graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons) in 2013. She is passionate about providing gentle care and ensuring everyone feels as comfortable as possible when coming to the dentist.
Lauren works with patients of all ages and aims to help her patients achieve the best dental health possible through disease prevention and quality dental work. Lauren loves working with families and children, making sure a visit to the dentist is as enjoyable as possible.
Outside of work, Lauren enjoys travelling and going to the beach on weekends. You'll most likely find her in a gym class, running or spending time with her partner and family.
Dr Maria Luu graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science Degree in 1996. She has practised dentistry with Qld Health in both Brisbane and Cairns, even serving with the Royal Flying Doctor Service in Far North Old - as well as working in London and Devon in the U.K.
Dr. Luu has been a member of the Tooth Fairy & Co. team since 2013 and is very well known for her caring and empathetic approach, particularly with anxious patients.
Dr. Luong has worked in both public and private health, and enjoys all aspects of general dental practice. Her focus is not just on the dentition but the management of the individual as a whole.
Maryanna is well known for her cheery dipsosition and her enthusiastic approach, while providing a professional and comfortable environment for her patients.
Min was born and raised in Korea, before moving to Australia as a teenager. After completing High School in Adelaide, Min moved to the Gold Coast to study dentistry, graduating with a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry at Griffith University.
Min believes that dentistry should be accessible and approachable to all patients and that everyone deserves to have a healthy smile. She is more than happy to listen to her patients to better understand her patients' concerns.
Her caring personality and gentle approach makes dental treatment as comfortable as possible and it is important to her that her patients feel at ease during their dental treatment.
Dr Min is able to deliver all aspects of general dentistry and has a special passion for cosmetic and restorative dentistry. She regularly attends continuing education courses to further her skills in more advanced aspects of dentistry.
Sharleen graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science (Hons). Having experience working in both government and private clinics, Sharleen has treated patients of all age groups. She is a very gentle and caring dentist and strives to make all her patients as comfortable as possible when coming to see her. Sharleen is committed to improving the oral health of our community. In her spare time, Sharleen likes to go to the beach and spend time with her family and friends and has also been known to bake up a storm.
Job Titles:
- ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST ( and Part - Time Tooth Fairy )
Elektra started out in the world of dental care as a Dental Therapist, and loved it so much she upgraded her qualifications, and utilises her extensive knowledge and skills in her role as an Oral Health Therapist.
Her passion lies in ensuring that children have a great experience at their dental visits, while also working closely alongside the dentists to deliver a high level of preventative and oral hygiene treatments for our adult patients.
Job Titles:
- ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST & TOOTH FAIRY
Katelyn completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at Central Queensland University in Rockhampton, in 2019. Katelyn's time at CQU gave her the opportunity to participate in a dental placement in Cambodia. This experience allowed Katelyn to treat Cambodian children, which enhanced her clinical skillset along with her cultural awareness.
At Tooth Fairy & Co Katelyn is known as "Tooth Fairy Sparkles". Fairy Sparkles real passion lies in, ensuring all patients have an enjoyable experience. Her infectious, bubbly personality brings joy to patients of all ages! Fairy Sparkles has a real passion for working with children and educating patients so they can take control of their own oral health.
Outside of Tooth Fairy & Co, Katelyn enjoys watching Disney movies, cooking and playing board games with her husband.
Job Titles:
- ORAL HEALTH THERAPIST & HEAD TOOTH FAIRY
- Tooth Fairy & Co. Founder and Owner
Tooth Fairy & Co. founder and owner Stephanie Roper still remembers how going to the dentist traumatised her when she was a child. It became her mission to ease the anxiety of children going for dental check-ups and dental work. Having found that dressing up in a jaunty costume for children at school dental clinics made the dental visits a lot less scary, Stephanie decided to incorporate the whimsy and joy of the folkloric Tooth Fairy into her practice.
Tooth Fairy & Co. is Stephanie's brain child, building off her innovative approach to providing 'dentistry with a difference' to clients of all ages in South East Queensland.
Stephanie was the first Oral Health Therapist to own her own dental practice in Queensland, opening her doors in 2004. She has been working with children for over 25 years and is fondly known to many as 'The Tooth Fairy.'
In 2013, Stephanie was named as a finalist in the Telstra Women's Business Awards and was named in YWCA's Queensland 125 Leading Women. In 2015, she was a finalist in the nationally acclaimed St George Bank Ausmumpreneur Awards, coming 2nd out of a field of 10 female business owners and entrepreneurs. The following year Stephanie was invited to speak at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene 2016 in Basel, Switzerland.
Stephanie's innovations in service delivery have been a key to transforming her dental practice and providing services to over 30,000 patients. Her innovations in service delivery include the unique 'Tooth Fairy Service' for children (available to children 0 - 18 years) and the 'Tranquil Room' for anxious and dental phobic adults.
In 2004, Stephanie developed an educational health program aimed at school and kindergarten aged children. It teaches children about healthy food choices, and the importance of caring for their teeth and bodies. The program has been running through out South East Queensland for over 12 years, is fully accredited by Education Queensland. In 2010 Stephanie authored a children's book entitled The Tooth Fairy as it has never ever been told and in 2013 created a Children's App entitled TFI Tooth Fairy designed to help children enjoy brushing their teeth with the Tooth Fairy as well as giving them rewards, tips, songs and games.
Stephanie is a dynamic and innovative businesswoman with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Her vision and commitment to her industry is unwavering as she boldly strives to improve the way dentistry is delivered for people young and old. She has been highly influential in changing the way dentistry is perceived within South East Queensland and through innovative service delivery has helped thousands of people overcome their dental fears and anxieties which had previously been a barrier to maintaining good dental health.
Qualifications
1991
Tylen is an Oral Health Therapist, graduating with distinction from CQ University in Rockhampton in 2015. Immediately following graduation Tylen completed a stint working in indigenous health in rural and remote areas, before settling in to private practice. At Tooth Fairy & Co Tylen is affectionately known as ‘Captain Canine' joining the team of Toothfairies to help fight those bad bugs!
Tylen is extremely passionate about his role in the promotion of oral health and preventative care, working with special needs children and people of all ages, creating a positive atmosphere to overcome patient anxiety and encouraging better oral health habits and regimes.
Tylen has developed particular interests in the holistic approach where all of the body is linked, and your mouth is the pathway to your body. Nutrition, posture including sleeping, growth patterns, clear airways for nasal breathing, oral and facial muscle function all play different roles for the optimal physical and mental growth from a young age! Healthy mouth, healthy body with prevention being the best cure.
Tylen is a movie buff and a Disney fanatic so can often keep up with the kids! If he isn't in the surgery, then he is most likely hiking up a mountain or swimming laps, and when there's rain it's board games or movies with his dog, Cookie the Cavoodle!