Dentists

Dr Gareth Miller

Dr Gareth Miller graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2005 with an Honorary degree in biomedical material science. He then Stayed on to complete his Bachelor of Dental Surgery.

Gareth has worked both in private practice and government hospital settings. During his travels of Australia, he worked at a dental hospital on the sunshine coast focusing on emergency dentistry and oral surgery.Gareth has exceptional skills in all aspects of dentistry with a particular interest in implants. He has a great eye for aesthetics and is comprehensive in his treatment planning to ensure long lasting results for his patients.

During his time in Sydney Gareth has worked for a mobile dental clinic providing the most vulnerable people in society with essential dental care. This has made Gareth extremely confident when dealing with complex patients including dementia sufferers. As a result of his experience with behaviourally challenged patients, Gareth has developed a very gentle and patient orientated approach to dentistry. He is always learning new ways to involve new technology into his clinical practice and is a firm believer in continuing professional development.

Gareth is fluent in Welsh. Enjoys playing a variety of musical instruments, and has a wide range of sporting interests.

Dr Bishoy Philobos

Dr Bishoy Philobos has had several years’ experience working in Metropolitan Sydney and Bathurst since graduating from Charles Sturt University in Orange. Bishoy is known for putting nervous patients at ease, especially children. He has an interest in cosmetic dental veneers and crowns and enjoys helping to restore patients’ confidence in their smiles.

Bishoy spends a lot of time furthering his education to help keep himself up to date with modern dentistry.

Dr Bassem Yacoub

Dr Bassem grew up in Sydney and graduated with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine, after completing a Bachelor in Pharmacy, both at the University of Sydney. He has worked in multiple roles in the healthcare industry prior to becoming a dentist.

Dr Bassem prides himself on his light-hearted and professional chairside demeanour, his conservative and thorough approach to treatment and his ability to ensure all his patients are well informed and comfortable throughout their treatment.

He endeavours to stay up to date with new techniques and technologies by undertaking multiple professional development courses. He has a special interest in orthodontics, crown and bridge work, and he endeavours to offer his best work in every appointment.

Dr Bassem strongly believes in the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene and on overall health and well-being, and he strives to work together with all his patients in order to achieve the best long-term results.

Dr Angie Papas

Dr Angie Papas graduated from University of Sydney in 1990. Due to her continual thirst for knowledge, she has become a respected speaker and educator in the field of dental lasers.

Dr Papas stays at the forefront of her field and shows her commitment to excellence by attending numerous dental seminars and conferences! She is completely devoted to her practice and patients, and her compassion and understanding is obvious from the first moment you meet her. Dr Papas has a genuine desire to provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages. She’s committed to providing the highest standards and state of the art treatments available. 

When Dr Papas isn’t busy caring for her patients, she enjoys attending numerous leadership and personal development seminars, reading, painting, travelling and living life to the fullest with her husband Steve, her son Nikolas and her great friends and family. 

Oral Health Therapist

Payal Prahalad

Payal completed a Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Newcastle (Ourimbah campus) and has extensive practical experience in both the public and private sectors. During her studies she developed a passion for preventive oral care.

As part of her commitment to providing a high standard of care to her patients, she has taken numerous continuing education courses, including infection control and in-chair teeth whitening. She also keeps up to date with periodontal disease management and prevention information. Payal has a calm and compassionate demeanour with her patients and is enthusiastic about learning new dental hygiene techniques.

Outside of work, Payal recently got married. She loves spending time with family and friends, playing netball and travelling.

Renee Papas

Renee graduated from the University of Sydney in 2014 with a Bachelor of Oral Health (Distinction). She has undertaken volunteer work in Vanuatu where she implemented a self-devised oral health promotion project which delivered tailored oral health education as well as dental services for children at disadvantaged schools.

Renee has been working with Bupa since 2015, always ensuring patients are treated in a caring manner. She believes that a beautiful smile is an asset beyond measure and as an oral health therapist enjoys being able to provide services that maintain great oral health. As part of Renee’s commitment to providing comprehensive dental care, she regularly undertakes education courses.

In Renee’s spare time she enjoys travelling.

Anders Claesson

Anders Claesson graduated from Griffith University on the Gold Coast in 2009. Prior to working at Bupa Dental Hunters Hill Anders mainly worked in the country towns of Narrabri and Gunnedah in NSW.

Anders has excellent communication skills and has learnt to deal with all age groups from young children to the elderly, as well as patients with a disability. The practical skills he has developed include general dentistry, periodontology, pedodontics and cosmetic dentistry.

Hygienists

Melody Tajalli

Melody completed her dental hygiene qualification in Adelaide in 1993. Since then, she has worked in general, periodontal and cosmetic practices in Australia and abroad. As part of her commitment to providing high standards of patient care, Mel has completed several continuing education courses including zoom whitening, infection control and myofunctional therapy. Melody is experienced in all aspects of periodontal care and dental hygiene and prides herself on attention to detail. With her empathetic, gentle nature, she will put you at ease and answer any questions, as her understanding of preventative work is fundamental to her role.

Melody is fluent in Farsi and speaks some Italian, and on her days off she loves travelling and spending time with her family and friends.