Dentists

Dr Paul Taylor

Dr Paul Taylor graduated from the University of Queensland and has been practising on the Gold Coast since 1986. Prior to opening the surgery at Monterey Keys he owned and operated a large and busy practice at Mudgeeraba for 17 years. With many years of experience Paul will provide reliable quality treatment in a caring manner.

Dr David Leong

Dr David Leong graduated from Griffith in 2009 and spent his first year post-graduate with NSW health in the Newcastle area before beginning practice in a private clinic in Brisbane. David and his family are Gold Coast residents and he enjoys surfing, jogging and music. From a dental perspective David has a keen interest in the following; General, preventative and restorative dentistry, fixed and removable prosthodontics, endodontics, cosmetic procedures, minor orthodontics and surgical extractions.

Dr Zachariah Mathew

Dr Zachariah Mathew performs all aspects of general dentistry and has a special interest in root canal treatments, cosmetic dentistry, crowns, bridges andrestorative procedures. He worked as an endodontist in Kuwait for more than 12 years before relocating to Australia.

He prides himself on his gentle and caring nature and is committed to helping his patients feel as comfortable and informed as possible. Building trust and rapport with patients is of utmost importance to Dr Mathew.

When he’s not at Bupa Dental Helensvale, Dr Mathew loves to spend time with his family, catch up on movies and binge-watch Netflix.

Dr Liz Han

Liz graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Science Honours. Liz enjoys all aspects general dentistry and is particularly focused on putting patients at ease, taking time to get to know her patients and making sure their visit to see her is as enjoyable and stress-free as possible. She is fluent in English and Korean.

Liz has returned to the Gold Coast after leaving the area to complete her secondary and university schooling in Toowoomba and Brisbane. She enjoys being back on the coast and likes to spend time with her husband travelling, playing golf and watching Netflix while not at work.

Dr Hooman Baghaie

Dr. Hooman has been a member of Bupa dental family for a long time. He used to provide preventive care as an Oral Hygienist at the Face Value Dental Practice in Brisbane, but has now graduated as a dentist and is now based in Helensvale. His interests include general dentistry.

Dr Hooman is very easy to talk to. The little down time that he does get, is centred around family, friends, cycling and photography.

Dr Khilan Shukla

Dr Khilan Shukla graduated from James Cook University in Far North Queensland and has moved down South for the cooler weather! He enjoys taking the time to create a pleasant dental experience for patients, with a focus on their comfort and safety.

Khilan has interests in general and family dentistry and looks forward to welcoming you to the clinic. In his free time, Khilan enjoys playing tennis, running and spending time with family.

Dr Selena John

Selena is a friendly, approachable dentist who strives to understand her patients personally to meet their dental needs. Her philosophy in dentistry is to treat all of her patients the way she would want her family to be treated.

Born in Korea, Selena moved to Canada at a young age where she completed her primary and secondary schooling. After attending high school in China, she then moved to Gold Coast, Australia to study dentistry at the Griffith University and subsequently practiced in Ipswich before joining Bupa Dental.

Selena enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, especially family-orientated dentistry. In particular, she loves helping patients improve their smiles. In addition to her gentle and compassionate approach, she keeps a firm focus on preventative measures because she believes that a person’s oral health has a tremendous impact on a person’s quality of life and general well-being.

To ensure her patients receive the best possible care, she stays up-to-date with new research by regularly attending seminars for her professional development and reading clinical literature.

In her spare time, Selena enjoys doing pilates and yoga. Her hobbies include drawing, travelling and exploring new places for delicious food.

Other than English, Selena is also fluent in Korean

Dr Jonathan Sin

Dr Jonathan Sin graduated with First Class Honours in Dentistry and has extensive experience working in metro and rural Queensland and New South Wales, treating patients of all age groups.

Dr Jonathan has a calm personality and gentle chairside manner and focuses on building positive relationships with patients. Dr Jonathan is skilled in all aspects of general dentistry, with particular interests in crown and bridge work, root canal treatment and oral surgery. Apart from general dental care, Dr Jonathan is experienced in managing dental pain and anxiety.

When Dr Jonathan is not going on a hike or exploring nice restaurants, he is likely to be attending continuing professional development courses to stay up to date with the latest skills and technology.

Dr Jae Bin Lee

Dr Jae Bin Lee graduated from Griffith University, Queensland with a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science/ Master of Dentistry. During his time at university, Jae organised the outreach program to provide dental care to the Cherbourg Aboriginal community.

He also achieved academic excellence every year of his studies and was awarded the Sir Samuel Griffith scholarship. Jae enjoys all aspect of general dentistry and aims to make every visit to the dentist a genuine and relaxed experience. With his gentle and caring nature, you will feel at ease under his care. By regularly attending seminars and conferences, Jae keeps up to date with new research and technology so he can continue to offer the best treatments for his patients.

Having grown up on the Gold Coast, Jae also enjoys spending time on the beach, and also loves to paint at home, attend music concerts, and travel for great food! Jae is fluent in both English and Korean.