Dentists

Dr Robert Saltmiras

Dr Robert Saltmiras was born and raised in Sydney where he attended Trinity Grammar School. After this, he earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery after five years of study at Sydney University. Dr Saltmiras has worked in a number of practices both in Australia and overseas and has acted as principal dentist in several Sydney clinics.

In 2004, the Saltmiras family relocated to Townsville. This is where Dr Saltmiras purchased a small city clinic and transformed it into My.Dentist.NQ. The clinic rebranded as Bupa Dental in 2016.

Dr Saltmiras is passionate about lifelong learning. As well as completing many continuing education courses in all aspects of dentistry, he has completed several other formal degrees and awards, including a Master of Business Administration and Post Graduate Certificate in Arts. He is also a member of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Furthermore, he mentors candidates for the RACDS as they prepare for their exams and work towards membership, and previously tutored medical and allied health undergraduates in anatomy at James Cook University.

Dr Rob has a passion for not only high-quality clinical care, but also for providing a great context in terms of team training, systems, and an efficient dental clinic. He is committed to helping his team become the best they can be.

His lovely wife, Philippa, has just completed a Master of Public Health and her studies to become an Occupational Therapist. They have two girls studying nursing and a son in Sydney who works as a musician.

Dr Geoffrey Compton

Dr Geoff Compton grew up in the Atherton Tablelands countryside before relocating to Cairns to complete a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at James Cook University. Due to his love for the Far North, Geoff decided Townsville would make the perfect place to call home. He joined our team in January 2016.

Dr Compton enjoys offering high-quality care in all areas of general dentistry but gets particular satisfaction from helping nervous patients achieve positive and stress-free dental experiences.

In his spare time, he loves getting outdoors, playing sport and spending time with family and friends.

Dr Shontel Bilic

Born and bred as a Far North Queensland local, Shontel loves living in the tropics. After graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University, she worked in the private sector in and around Cairns, providing much needed dental care to smaller outlying communities.

Recently, Shontel joined the team at Bupa Dental, having moved to Townsville to be closer to family. She enjoys restorative and aesthetic dentistry and strives to provide a stress-free dental visit for the whole family. Shontel is committed to educating you on your dental concerns and helping you achieve a happy, healthy smile. When not attending professional development courses to further increase her knowledge, Shontel enjoys hiking, scuba diving and relaxing at home with her family and two border collies.

Hygienist

Sharon Everett

A skilled hygienist, Sharon has been a part of our team for over 11 years. She has a wealth of clinical experience having worked for many years as a dental hygienist in the Royal Australian Air Force, both in specialist practice as well as general dental practice.

Sharon has a special interest in periodontal disease (gum disease) and often helps to manage some of our most complex cases. Sharon loves to make people feel at ease and comfortable when they attend their dental appointments.

Tina Cullen

Tina is an experienced Dental Hygienist who has been practicing since 2001 in both private and government clinics, and is also member of the Dental Hygienist Association of Australia. Tina’s particular area of interest is in the prevention of oral disease and in assisting patients maintain their oral health throughout their life. Another area of interest for Tina is teeth whiting, as many patients find that this can be a safe and quick way to refresh their smile.

Tina enjoys seeing patients become healthier and happier with a desire to offer the very best advice and treatment. Outside of the clinic, Tina enjoys sewing, walking, swimming and spending time with family and friends.