Dentists

Dr Neena Bhandari

Our lead dentist, Dr Neena Bhandari has a wide variety of experience and qualifications. Throughout her career, she has emphasised communication and trust between dentists and patients; she excels at explaining issues and treatments in jargon-free language and helping people understand their oral health.

Along with her Bachelor of Dental Science, Dr Bhandari has earned qualifications in a variety of areas, including orthodontics, joint disorders, and sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnoea. She believes that oral health is an important part of our broader well-being, which is one reason she’s so interested in the role that dental issues can play in areas like sleeping and breathing.

Dr Bhandari is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), the Australian Dental Sleep Medicine Group, and various other organisations committed to oral health and well-being.

In her free time, Dr Bhandari enjoys travelling, golfing and skiing.

Dr Simon Joseph Briggs

Dr Simon Briggs is a passionate and experienced dentist with additional qualifications in intravenous (IV) sedation. His personal yet professional approach to dentistry has helped him build strong relationships with both patients and colleagues alike.

After earning his Bachelor of Dental Science while in Sydney, Dr Briggs has gone on to earn further qualifications and complete multiple courses in areas like bone grafting, dental implants and oral surgery. He has studied and practised both internationally and domestically.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr Briggs has serviced dozens of dental clinics in Australia and the UK. He is a member of the ADA, International College of Oral Implantology, and a number of other industry organisations.

Dr Briggs likes spending his free time with his wife and four children. He’s also a big fan of playing soccer and tennis.

Dr Helen Moon

Dr Helen (Hye Rim) Moon completed a Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Queensland, graduating with honours. She has experience in general restorative dentistry, surgical and non-surgical extractions, prosthodontic work (crowns and bridges), periodontics, implantology, molar endodontics and paedodontics. She is a member of the Australian Dental Association and the International Team for Implantology, and has shadowed multiple specialists in Sydney, Brisbane, Singapore and Korea.

Dr Moon has a special interest in implants and minor oral surgery, such as extractions of impacted wisdom teeth. She enjoys working with anxious patients and helping to make visits to the dentist a positive experience. She is a firm believer in building lifelong relationships with patients and will make sure every patient is treated with the utmost care.

In her spare time, Dr Moon enjoys exploring new places, baking and playing violin. She has completed volunteer work in Cambodia for M’lop Tapang — a charity that provides dental services for street children and families in poverty. Dr Moon is also fluent in Korean.

Oral Health Therapists

Kylie Doney

Kylie Doney is one of our Oral Health Therapists who graduated from Westmead College of Dental Therapy in 1998, and graduated from Melbourne University in 2004 as a Dental Hygienist. Kylie has worked in both public and private practices and has also been involved in the implementation of many promotional health initiatives.

Kylie furthered her studies at Newcastle University in Adult Scope Dentistry for Oral Health Therapists in 2017.

Kylie has been part of our team for the last twelve years and has also been a Clinical Tutor during that time at Newcastle University.

Kylie’s area of focus is working with children and early oral health prevention.

Kylie is a member for Australian Dental Oral Health Therapist Association (ADOTHA).

Kylie loves spending time at the beach, doing Pilates and spending time with family and friends.

Mahesha Mahendran

Mahesha Mahendran has a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy from the University of Newcastle. Mahesha also holds a dual qualification in hygiene and therapy, which allows her to provide preventive and restorative treatment to both adult and paediatric patients. She is a member of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia and the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association.

She prides herself on being gentle in her approach, to help nervous patients gain the confidence to receive oral health care.

In her personal time, Mahesha enjoys travel and trying new restaurants with family and friends.