Dentists

Dr Mark Krasny

Dr Mark Krasny has been looking after patients for three decades. Previously the principal dentist of Bright Star Dental Centre, Dr Krasny and his team now operate as Bupa Dental Moorabbin.

With a natural talent for helping people achieve their cosmetic goals, Dr Krasny is a passionate dentist who believes in working with each individual to make sure their needs are met. He has a special interest in treatments like dental implants, which can improve the look of a smile while strengthening functionality and overall oral health.

Dr Krasny makes it a priority to stay on new developments within dentistry, ensuring that you receive the latest in dental technology and techniques.

Dr Lisa O’Donnell

For over 20 years, Dr Lisa O’Donnell has been caring for her community’s oral health. She has a diverse background and is experienced in all aspects of dentistry, helping her put patients at ease.

Along with her broad expertise in dentistry, Dr O’Donnell has a keen understanding of dental anxieties. She excels at providing practical advice for managing dental anxiety and creating a tranquil, comforting environment for anyone experiencing anxiety.

Dr O’Donnell is also known for her special skill with children. Boasting a long-time commitment to children’s dentistry, she’s passionate about giving children a fun, positive experience at the dentist, all while teaching them the foundational habits that can help build a lifetime of good oral health.

Dr Daniel Marcus

Dr Daniel Marcus graduated from the University of Adelaide with a Bachelor of Dentistry. An experienced dentist, he provides dental care for children, teenagers, adults and seniors alike. He is known for his warm, friendly demeanour and his ability to make people feel at ease.

Dr Marcus is passionate about dentistry and has vast experience in a variety of fields. He particularly enjoys helping patients achieve their cosmetic goals, all while keeping their teeth and gums as healthy as possible.

With extensive experience in lots of different environments, he has worked in private practice here in Australia as well as New Zealand and Germany. He has also offered his dental skills, time and dedication to many volunteer programs, working in communities in the Northern Territory and abroad in Cambodia.

Dr Marcus speaks fluent German.

Dr Tanya Margolin

Tanya is known for her patient, gentle and understanding approach to all our patients. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with her dental philosophy very firmly tailored on preventive care principles and solutions for all members of the family, but especially with children. Tanya very much enjoys working with all children of all ages, with her warm and nurturing nature helping to put all her young patients at immediate comfort and ease.

Tanya enjoys taking the opportunity to get to know her patients, listening to their oral health concerns and needs, and design effective treatment plans to suit their individual needs. She is very capable and confident with all restorative and cosmetic treatment options and is looking at doing further education in the line of Orthodontics.

Aside from her dental education, having completed her dental training in Melbourne, Tanya has also completed a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy, also in Melbourne, rounding out her dedication and education in all aspects of general health and wellbeing.

Tanya also speaks fluent Russian.

Dr Jimmy Yang

A dedicated and meticulous dentist, Dr Jimmy Yang boasts a wide variety of clinical experience and expertise. Dr Yang graduated in 2004 with a bachelor of dental science from the University of Western Australia, later pursuing further qualifications in oral surgery.

Dr Yang has a special interest in making surgical treatments as comfortable as possible. In an effort to make sure his patients are fully at ease during treatments like wisdom teeth removal, he stays up-to-date with new techniques and advances in dentistry. Dr Yang has stated that his biggest motivation comes from helping people and showing them how to care for their oral hygiene, hopefully helping them to prevent costly or uncomfortable dental issues. 

Dr Galina Vinokurov

With her warm personality and dedication to providing excellent dental care, Dr Galina Vinokurov is a popular member of our team. Galina did her dental training at the University of Melbourne and has gained extensive experience in all aspects of general dentistry. More recently, Galina completed the Masters Clinician Program in Implant Dentistry, with GIDE (Global Institute for Dental Education) in a USA based University.

Aside from a clear interest in dental implants, Galina is also interested in and very experienced in treating root canal and endodontic therapy for patients. She excels with the precision and attention to detail required for all endodontic cases. Galina also thoroughly enjoys working with all members of the family, ensuring all preventive care options are explained and adequately provided. With her versatility, Galina also offers restorative care treatment, including fillings and crown and bridgework.

Galina also speaks fluent Russian.

Dr Sandra Foster

Dr Sandra Foster joins the Bupa Dental Moorabbin team with a wealth of experience, having worked in both public and private sectors in the UK and Western Australia. She has recently relocated to Victoria with her young family. Sandra enjoys working with children and nervous patients, as her calming and confident manner helps them feel at ease.

Sandra enjoys all aspects of dentistry, particularly oral surgery. Known for her empathetic manner, Sandra will always take the time to listen to her patients’ needs and explain all treatment to them thoroughly. Sandra is committed to further development and has obtained two post-graduate qualifications, MJDF from the Royal College of Surgeons of London and a diploma in general dentistry from the University of Bristol.

Dr Rose Macdonald

Having grown up in the local area, Dr Rose Macdonald joins our Bupa Dental Moorabbin team, having completed a Bachelor of Biomedicine followed by a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Melbourne.

Thorough and genuinely friendly and caring, Rose endeavours to consistently provide treatment in a gentle and calm manner and believes in always placing the patient first. Rose excels in all aspects of dentistry, with particular interest in emergency care and complex restorative treatments.

Rose is currently working with Dental Health Services Victoria on projects to educate and improve the oral health of all Victorians.

Rose also practices dentistry in other senior dental positions in country Victoria and is a Clinical Demonstrator for the University of Melbourne. She is an active committee member of the Australian Dental Association GV Group and enjoys teaching and organising local events for the dental community.

Outside of dentistry, she enjoys the challenge of an escape room, eating at quirky new restaurants and having good Melbourne coffee!

Dr Reham Amyra

With over 10 years’ experience both locally and internationally, Dr Reham Amyra has worked in private and public health dental sectors since completing her Australian Dental Council exams in 2011. Originally from Egypt, Reham moved to Melbourne 13 years ago and with her young family she now calls Melbourne home.

Reham enjoys all aspects of Family Dentistry, and is very popular with her gentle and calming nature, especially with young children. Previously she has worked at over 40 Melbourne schools, providing dental care to the children and educating children of all age groups with the importance of healthy oral hygiene and dietary habits.

Aside from her vast experience with children, Reham is also very experienced with oral surgery procedures. She has worked at the Royal Dental Hospital in Melbourne for many years, providing primary care in the emergency department. This included performing complicated surgical procedures for accidents, trauma and medically compromised patients. She was also an educator and mentor for dental students at the University Dental Faculty.

With over 10 years’ experience, Reham provides dental care with a very friendly and mild manner. Her patients always gain her time and attention and have their questions and concerns answered clearly.

Dr Olya Panova

Dr Olya Panova joins Bupa Dental Moorabbin with vast experience in all aspects of general and family dental care.

Olya relocated from Russia to Melbourne in 2000, having graduated from the European University (Academy of Medicine, Russia). Upon arrival in Australia, she undertook further studies at The University of Melbourne and became an active member in the Australian Dental Association.

Over the last 20 years, Olya has offered her experience and dental care in both public and private dental clinics throughout Victoria.

Olya prides herself on her personal approach and care with her patients, and her calm and warm nature puts her patients at ease. Olya has a strong focus on educating her patients, so that they understand their own role in maintaining high oral health care. She is committed to continuing education and being up-to-date with the latest dental technology.

Olya takes particular interest in cosmetic dental rehabilitation, such as restoring smiles with crown and bridgework and cosmetic veneers, replacing lost teeth with dental implants and teeth straightening with Invisalign. She is also capable with more complicated surgical and restorative dental needs.

Dr Jessica Huang

Dr Jessica Huang joins our team at Bupa Dental Moorabbin having graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Queensland.

At the completion of her studies, Jessica gained experience in the QLD public health sector, increasing her skills and enhancing her experience in all aspects of general and emergency dental care.

She has now returned to Melbourne, where she originally grew up, and is now working within our team. With a gentle and calming chair-side manner, Jessica provides her patients with a comprehensive level of clinical dental care. She ensures her patients are fully informed of all treatment options and listens and respects patients’ dental choices.

She is a member of the Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch and frequently attends Continuous Professional Development Programs.

During her spare time, she enjoys playing her piano and catching-up with her friends and family.