Our team

We invite you to learn more about our team of dedicated professionals who endeavour to ensure that your visit to Chatswood Dental Associated is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Information from our principle dentists:

Dentists

Dr. Poe Lim

I graduated with BDS (Hons) from Sydney University in 1990, and practiced in Cowra (in the Central Tablelands of NSW) for over 8 years.

I returned to Sydney in 1999 as my fiancée (now wife) started doctoral studies at University of New South Wales (which, as I regularly remind her, have yet to submit her thesis), and purchased Dr Frank Harding’s surgery as he had decided to retire.

I know how nervous people are about coming to the dentist, so I have decided to offer laser assisted dentistry with a Kavo KEY Laser 3, currently the only dental laser that detects and only removes decay, leaving healthy tooth. The Laser, in some cases, may reduce or eliminate the need for injections and drills for fillings.

As many of my patients hate dentures, as of late 2007 I have been placing implants for my patients, and completed my Implant Surgical Level 2 (Level 2 Mentor Program) with Nobel Biocare in November 2008, and have also completed the Advance Tissue Management and Implant Porcedures Program with Nobel Biocare.

I have always had an interest in aesthetics (creating attractive smiles) and occlusion (how people bite their teeth together), how that can cause some people to grind (sometimes breaking) their teeth, how that influences the muscles of the head and neck, and the headaches, sore shoulders and neck that can sometime be caused by problems in the occlusion. In practice, I often have patients who complain of such symptoms, and in trying to find out how I may best help them, I discovered the Las Vegas Institute for Advance Dental Studies (LVI), where Neuromuscular Dentistry is taught as part of a wholistic treatment of the mouth, not only helping with the symptoms, but also recreating an attractive smile at the same time. At LVI, I have completed both Mastering Neuromuscular Occlusion and Comprehensive Aesthetic Reconstruction (both level II courses) in early February 2005. As of July 2010, I am happy to offer my patients GlamSmile, which is a more affordable (albeit less customisable) veneering system to help them achieve a beautiful smile. I am a member of the Australian Dental Association.

For recreation, I enjoy exploring places less visited, either by four wheel drive, or SCUBA diving. I also like messing around with new gadgets.

Dr. Gautam Sridhar

Gautam joined Chatswood Dental Associates in January of 2011 and uses a gentle and caring approach with all his patients. Hegraduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) and later completed a Graduate Certificate in Dentistry from the University of Adelaide. He has a special interest in Endodontics (root canal treatments) and Periodontics (gum treatments including Implant Dentistry). He has lectured on behalf of the trade and a number of special interest groups on the above topics.

Gautam has been twice elected to serve as a Council Member of the Australian Dental Association (NSW Branch) and has served on its Professional Indemnity and Infection Control Committees. He is the current President of the Australian Prosthodontic Society(NSW Branch), having served in the executive since 2003.

He has achieved the highest level of Accreditation afforded by the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry and he is a current Councillor of the NSW branch. Gautam has previously held the positions of Associate Lecturer, Clinical Associate and Clinical Lecturer in the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Sydney. He is a member of various Societies including the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, International Association for Orthodontics and the Australasian Association of Orofacial Orthopaedics.

Gautam has a young family with three children – Matthew 6, Sarah 4 and Emma 2 – and celebrates his 11^th wedding anniversary in 2011. He claims that “junk food” is his only vice.

Dr. Audrey Yau

Dr Yau has left Chatswood Dental Associates for a professional change - being a mother! Congratulations Audrey!

Administrative Staff

Kristin McAndrew

Kristin provides guidance and direction to the team at Chatswood Dental Associates. Kristin has completed her Certificate III in Dental Assisting, her Certificate IV in both Oral Health Education and Dental Radiography, the Las Vegas Institute Neuromuscular Occlusion course and her Senior First Aid Certificate.

To ensure the smooth running of the practice, Kristin has also completed her Diploma in Practice Management with the University of New England.

Kristin is constantly improving procedures at Chatswood Dental Associates to ensure excellent care for all our patients.

Dental Hygienists

Justine Medin

Justine completed her Advance Diploma in Oral Health in Adelaide in 2005, Bachelor of Applied Science (1993) and Masters of Nutrition in Dietetics in 1999. She left her career as a dietician in 2002 to become a dental hygienist. She is a Member of the Australian Dental Association and Australian Hygienist Association.

Justine loves working at Chatswood Dental Associates because of its friendly atmosphere, and she is committed to improving the oral health of her patients.
Outside of work, Justine enjoys the gym and music, especially Rock n Roll!

Ranulfo C. Solano

Ranulfo completed his Diploma of Dental Hygiene (Adelaide) in 2004. Ranulfo has previously worked as a Dental Assistant since 1998 where he gained his Certificate 111 in Dental Assisting, Certificate in Dental Radiography and Certificate in Dental Health Education. Ranulfo enjoys working with the team at Chatswood Dental Associates and is looking to further his skills by undertaking further education and training.

Virginia Salas

Virginia began her career in the dental industry in 2003 here at Chatswood Dental Associates, where she enjoyed performing her duties as a dental assistant and completed her Certificate III in dental assisting. Having worked in this industry for 8 years her vast experience and passion for the oral health field enabled her to complete her Bachelor of Oral Health at the University of Newcastle. She is now dedicated to achieving the optimal oral health for her patients.

Dental Assistants

Elysha Bailey

Elysha joined the team at Chatswood Dental Associates towards the end of 2007, and completed her Certificate III in Dental Assisting and her Senior First Aid Certificate in at the end of 2008. Elysha is currently studying for her Certificate IV in Dental Radiography. Elysha is the senior Dental Assistant and Treatment Coordinator at Chatswood Dental Associates. Elysha is also a qualified beauty therapist with several years experience, so feel free to ask her for tips on looking good!

She enjoys working as part of a team to provide the best quality care for our patients.

Kirstie Wray

Kirstie has lived on the Central Coast her entire life, and having spent 4 years working as a pharmacy assistant, she applied for a role in dentistry as it was something that peaked her interest. Kirstie will be starting her Certificate III in Dental Assisting shortly to provide the best possible care to all our patients.

Kirstie enjoys spending her spare time with family and friends

Madelaine Broadfoot

Madelaine is the newest member of our team.  She grew up in St Ives Chase and recently moved to the inner west.  Since completing her HSC in 2008 Madelaine has worked in childcare and the animal industry.
 
Madelaine sought a career in the dental industry for a chance to extend her knowledge and skills.  She enjoys the friendly environment at Chatswood Dental Associates and will be commencing her Dental Assisting Cert III this semester.
 
Madelaine enjoys spending time with her family and friends and particularly likes bushwalking with her dogs.

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For your comfort:

Sedation Specialist – Dr. John Vassiliadis

Dr. John Vassiliadis MBBS FACEM, graduated from Sydney University in 1993. He is an Emergency Medicine Specialist at Royal North Shore Hospital and Clinical Lecturer at Sydney University. He is also a senior instructor at the Sydney Simulation Centre. He specialises in Emergency Medicine, sedation, trauma management, trauma ultrasound and toxicology.

Currently he is also a Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Australian Navy Reserves and in 2005 was part of Australia's medical relief force that was sent to Indonesia after the Tsunami.

Dr. Vassiliadis performs conscious sedation at Chatswood Dental Associates.

Having worked with Dr. Vassiliadis on several occasions, we have found him great with our patients; in his capable hands, people who had previously been too afraid of dentistry can sleep through their treatment!