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 Bella Shukla

With a high level of experience and expertise in all areas of general dentistry, Dr Bella Shukla is known for her gentle and caring manner. She prides herself on improving the oral health of patients from all backgrounds and ages.

Dr Shukla is a versatile practitioner and is particularly interested in restorative and paediatric dentistry. She enjoys solving complex dental issues while fostering a relaxing and comfortable environment for her patients.

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 Cathryn Madden

Cathryn completed her dental training at the University of Sheffield, UK and has over 15 years’ experience in a wide variety of dental settings. She has worked in both private and public practices and has had hospital training.

Cathryn’s calm, friendly and happy manner makes her a very popular dentist with all family members, especially children as she can make patients feel very comfortable and at ease. She likes to take the time to listen and talk to her patients, and to get to know their families. She practises in all aspects of dentistry but she is particularly interested in preventative and general dentistry.

Cathryn relocated from the UK to Melbourne in 2010 and has two young children.

Oral Health Therapists

Kimberley Tomkins

A long-standing and beloved member of our team, dental hygienist and oral health therapist Kimberley Tomkins moved to Melbourne after completing her degree at Otago University.

Kimberley delivers periodontal treatment and hygiene treatment to all ages, with a strong focus on prevention and helping you keep your teeth for life. As an oral health therapist, she treats children up to 18 years old, encouraging kids to build essential oral health habits that can last a lifetime.

She’s particularly interested in patient education and loves to help you understand your own oral health. Kimberley strongly believes that patient education plays a key role in keeping you informed about your best treatment options, as well as knowing how to look after your teeth and prevent dental issues.