Dentists

Dr Andrew Boorer

Dr Andrew Boorer has been caring for patients in the Petrie community for over 20 years. Following in his father's footsteps, Dr Boorer is committed not only to his patients' dental needs but also their overall health and wellbeing. Staying up-to-date with the latest treatments and procedures is important to Andrew. He consistently invests his time participating in additional courses and programs.

As a Las Vegas Institute (LVI) graduate, Andrew has excellent insight and skills in advanced dental techniques and concepts. LVI training has enabled him to look at a patient’s complete health situation to try and find the underlying cause of the problem.

Dr Boorer and his wife, Karen, are kept busy with their three sons, Flynn, Ned and Archer. When not at work, he loves spending time with family and friends. He usually spends weekends watching the boys play various sports and squeezing in his many recreational pursuits, which include triathlons and trail running. During the football season, if you hear someone shouting out “Go the Bombers” you can safely bet it will be him!

Dr David Li

A member of the Australian Dental Association, Dr David Li has a strong reputation as a caring and experienced dentist. He earned degrees in dentistry and dental science from Griffith University, and he still engages in continuing education and development to this day.

Dr Li is interested in a variety of fields within dentistry, but his greatest interest tends to lie with the patients themselves. He enjoys chit-chatting and getting to know the people who visit him for treatment, which helps him build trusting relationships and makes patients feel more comfortable in the dental chair. This is especially true for anxious patients, both adults and children – Dr Li understands that a dental visit can be nerve-wracking for some, which is why he feels strongly about proving that not all dental experiences are scary.

Dentistry isn’t his only interest, however. He says he’s a bit of a foodie and is interested in movies and singing (“although terrible at it,” according to Dr Li). You’ll also regularly find him at the gym staying healthy, although he declines to label this as a hobby or passion because “it’s torture.”

Dr Rashi Malla

Dr Rashi Malla graduated in 2008, obtaining her Bachelor's Degree in Dental Sciences from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Nepal. She worked in Nepal for several years before moving to Australia in 2011. She completed the Australian Dental Council examination in 2013.

In Australia, she has worked for Queensland Health and private practices. She aims to treat every patient in a respectful, compassionate and caring manner and takes pride in addressing their concerns, easing any anxiety during their treatment. Dr Malla also likes to keep herself updated on the latest treatments and technology.

In her free time, she enjoys spending as much time as possible with her young son. Her weekends usually include activities with her husband and their son.

Dr Larissa Nicholson

Returning to Brisbane after eight years on the Gold Coast, Dr Larissa Nicholson joined the Bupa Dental Petrie team and quickly developed a warm, caring reputation among both colleagues and patients.

Dr Nicholson graduated in dentistry from Griffith University on the Gold Coast and enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially cosmetic, prosthodontics and periodontology. She has undergone plenty of dental procedures herself, so she understands what it feels like to be a patient and prides herself on being as gentle as possible.

On weekends, Dr Nicholson can be found running around with her family of boys, eating out and attempting to start an exercise regime.

Dr Akila Vithanage

Dr Akila Vithanage graduated from Griffith University, earning qualifications and honours in dentistry. He worked in private practice in Brisbane and Sydney, as well as Newcastle hospitals for NSW Health, before joining the Bupa Dental Petrie team.

Dr Vithanage is especially interested in oral surgery, implantology and preventive care. He is committed to helping patients prevent dental problems before they start and believes strongly in patient education. He also stays up-to-date with continuing advancements in dentistry in order to make sure he delivers the newest techniques and approaches.

In his free time, Dr Vithanage enjoys getting regular exercise at the gym and spending time with his family and fiancée.

Dr Nicola Rayner

Hailing from the UK, Dr Nicola Rayner has developed a reputation as a dentist with an eye for detail and a friendly demeanour that sets patients at ease. She is a member of the Australia Prosthodontic Society QLD.

With experience in a variety of dental areas and treatments, Dr Rayner is most passionate about preventive care and building relationships with patients. She loves meeting and chatting with new people, and she often emphasises the notion that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” She is known for her caring and friendly chair-side demeanour.

In her free time, you’ll most likely find Dr Rayner running around after her kids. She also enjoys film and catching up with her friends.

Oral Health Therapist

Sarah Gollagher

Born and bred in Brisbane, Sarah Gollagher’s interest in dentistry was sparked while receiving orthodontic treatment as a teenager. Starting out as a dental assistant at the age of 17, Sarah decided to further her career and become an oral health therapist in 2006 and has recently begun working towards a Master’s in Public Health.

For Sarah, dentistry is her passion. She believes in a holistic approach to her work, asserting that a healthy mouth and body are strongly connected.

In her spare time, Sarah can be found spending time with her sons Kyran and Bayley, socialising with friends, cooking and attempting to stay fit by going to the gym when time permits.