Dentists

Dr Gregory Hulme-Peake

Dr Gregory Hulme–Peake graduated from the University of Bristol with the Degree of Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1992. He continued his dental education, studying oral surgery in Bristol Dental Hospital and Morriston Hospital, Swansea. He passed the Primary Examination for Fellowship in Dental Surgery of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1994.

Greg achieved Highest Honours in the University of California (Los Angeles)/Global Institute Master Certificate in Implant Dentistry in 2009 and achieved the highest mark in the final examination for the Postgraduate Diploma in Dental Implants (Charles Stuart University) in 2011.

Greg has also completed his Master of Science Degree in Aesthetic Dentistry at Kings College, London, achieving a Distinction. Greg’s passion in dentistry is to achieve the best result possible both functionally and aesthetically, especially the restoring of an extremely worn or tired smile. He has extensive experience in high-end cosmetic treatments and full mouth reconstruction. 

Dr Julian Raitelli

Julian is a Toowoomba-born associate dentist who completed one year of a Bachelor of Health Science at the University of Queensland before attending Griffith University to complete his dentistry studies. Throughout Julian’s fourth and fifth years of study, he volunteered in his spare time to co-coordinate a free mobile dental clinic for the community of Cherbourg.

Julian thrives in the field of children’s dentistry, having worked as a casual teacher-aide throughout his years of study. He is able to communicate easily with children of all ages, putting them at ease in the dentist chair.

Julian is particularly interested in orthodontics and, in his spare time, maintains an active lifestyle of fitness and socialising with friends.

Dr David Ellis

In 1994, Dr David Ellis earned his bachelor of dental surgery from the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in the United Kingdom. Since beginning his career as a dentist, Dr Ellis has developed a reputation as a caring, friendly and experienced dentist.

After practising dentistry in the UK for three years, he relocated to Australia and has enjoyed working in all aspects of family dentistry throughout Queensland and even Western Australia. He is passionate about staying up-to-date with the latest in dental technology and procedures, which is why he attends numerous seminars and postgraduate courses.

Dr Ellis is a member of the Australian Dental Association Queensland, as well as its local Toowoomba branch.

Dr Ellis enjoys camping and spending time with his wife and three daughters. He and his family are active in local sporting and community events, and he tries to squeeze in some time for fishing whenever possible.

Dr Tony Nguyen

Studying at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, Dr Tony Nguyen earned a bachelor of oral health in dental science and a graduate diploma of dentistry. Dr Nguyen is passionate about providing high-quality treatment and working hand-in-hand with patients to improve their oral health.

Throughout his career, Dr Nguyen’s warm and friendly personality has helped put patients at ease – especially kids! With a growing interest in areas like orthodontics and implant dentistry*, Dr Nguyen continues to attend educational courses and keep up with the latest research and dental technology.

Aside from dentistry, Dr Nguyen loves spending time with family and friends, staying active, and has recently taken up portrait photography. He is Vietnamese-Australian and originally grew up in Sydney.

Oral Health Therapist

Sophia Wei

A committed and friendly hygienist, Sophia joined the Bupa Dental team in 2012. Before this, she graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health from Auckland University of Technology, Auckland, New Zealand in 2008. Sophia has worked in both public and private sectors in New Zealand and Queensland.
As a dental hygienist, Sophia works closely with the dentists in developing personalised preventive programs for patients, listening to patients’ concerns and working with them to improve their oral health. Sophia is especially interested in periodontics.
In her spare time, Sophia enjoys reading, classical music, travelling and watching World Rally Championships.

Annie Jin

After earning her bachelor of oral health from the University of Adelaide, Annie Jim began a career in oral health therapy and dental hygiene. She is a gentle, communicative professional who is especially skilled at helping patients who feel anxious about receiving dental treatment.

Annie is experienced in oral hygiene and treatments like restorations, fissure seals and children’s extractions. She has a keen interest in working with children and helping them understand the value of looking after their teeth and gums. She is also trained in administering teeth whitening treatments for adults and is a member of the Dental Hygienist Association Australia (DHAA) and the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association (ADOHTA).

Outside of work, Annie most enjoys travelling and exploring new places, as well as spending time with her dog.