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.

Oral Health Therapists

Sami Carrington

Sami graduated from the University of Manchester in the U.K. in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in Oral Health Science. Sami worked for Bupa Dental in Manchester for many years until she emigrated to the Gold Coast in November 2017. She is passionate and motivated in her profession and has vast experience in complex periodontal cases (including post implant treatment). Sami enjoys working with patients to achieve their optimum oral health whilst helping nervous patients overcome any fears they may have.

The highlight of her career was being awarded the prize for professionalism by the General Dental Council in the U.K. awarded at the Medical Society in London.

In her spare time Sami is kept busy with her three children Luke, Sophia and Arabella. She enjoys keeping fit and loves spending any spare time at her favourite place - the beach.