SIA DENTAL - Key Persons
Angeline is one of the friendly dental nurses/receptionists here at SIA Dental. She loves spending time with her family & friends. Meeting new people puts a smile on her face and she absolutely loves helping others. In her spare time she likes to watch Marvel movies.
Claire graduated from the University of Melbourne with a master's degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery. Before moving to Melbourne, she had lived in Sydney for a few years and attained a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Science with Honours from the University of Technology, Sydney.
Claire enjoys working together with patients and gives them the results they desire, also she is passionate about preventive care and loves motivating her patients and providing quality dental care. She also enjoys building good relationships with patients especially children and families and taking good care of their ongoing dental needs. She is particularly gentle with children by removing their fear of dentist and providing a caring environment. Claire is a member of the Australian Dental Association and regularly participates in seminars and workshops to keep up with the latest developments in dentistry.
Outside of work, Claire loves travelling with her family and planning photography trips with her partner as well as enjoying good food and coffee in Melbourne. Claire is also fluent in Mandarin.
Edmund grew up in Melbourne and completed his dental degree at The University of Melbourne. He has also attained a Membership at the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons, in advanced general dental practice. Prior to joining Sia Dental Essendon in 2016, he practiced in public and private sectors across metropolitan Melbourne and country Victoria.
Edmund emphasises his practice on patient education and comprehensive dental care. He believes patients should have an awareness and understanding of their dental conditions and he aims to create a safe, non-judgemental environment for others to learn about their dental health.
Through his years of dental practice, he has led countless anxious patients on their journey to become confident and regular dental attenders. He states, "Our perceptions of dentistry can be tainted by unpleasant past experiences, or fear of the unknown. However, it is my duty to understand your concerns and change these perceptions by creating new positive experiences using modern techniques and a gentle approach.
Edmund has a special interest in periodontics, the treatment of gum conditions, as well as the placement and restoration of dental implants. Edmund provides additional services including sleep appliances, paying particular attention to your airway. He also enjoys treating children of all ages ensuring your child's first dentist appointment is a pleasant one.
Outside of dentistry, Edmund enjoys leading an active lifestyle, including the occasional game of squash. He also has an interest in coffee making and understanding the interrelations between coffee origins, traits and brewing methods.
Kelly is a mum of 2 young children and understands how to treat children & families well. She has over 10 years experience in both public and private dental clinics.
Her dental philosophy is based on preventative dental care & providing dental education.
She aims to restore teeth with a ‘biomimetic' approach.
Safaa graduated with a Doctor of Dental Medicine from the University of Western Australia. She has gained extensive experience working in multiple rural and metropolitan practices across NSW, WA, and Victoria. Safaa has established an excellent reputation for her gentle touch and ability to put even the most anxious patients at ease.
Safaa prides herself on regularly attending professional development courses in order to keep up to date with the latest dental knowledge and technology. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry but has a particular interest in aesthetic restorations, oral surgery, and crown and bridge. In her free time, Safaa enjoys exploring Melbourne with her husband, hiking, and relaxing with a good book.
Languages Spoken: English and Arabic
Sashi is one of the friendly dental nurses/receptionists here at SIA Dental. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and spending time with her young son, family, and friends.
Sofia is the warm friendly face you will see at reception and will likely be speaking to you on the phone. She has been in the dental industry her whole life and so has developed an in-depth knowledge of all the dental procedures that you may require. She also doubles as a dental nurse and so she will be able to answer any question you may have.
Sofia has been with SIA dental for many years and knows our patients like an extended family. She is amazing at organizing the appointment book, fitting in emergencies, urgent appointments and ensuring that you will be taken care of.