Dr Shilpa is the Principal dentist of Prevent Dental Suite with many years of clinical experience and exceptional skills. She loves her job and enjoys treating patients of all ages. Whether its a nervous patient or a new patient, everyone feels relaxed after seeing Dr Shilpa and they love to visit us again at the practice.
Dr Shilpa is very gentle and friendly in nature. She dedicates long hours to the practice and constantly strives to improve it in every possible way.
Dr Shilpa’s interests are in Invisalign, cosmetic dentistry and cutting edge technology like Wand (Pain free injection). She is currently studying Dental Sleep Medicine in order to provide treatment for her patients with Sleep Apnoea.
In her spare time, Dr Shilpa loves to take her dogs walking, likes to try different cuisines and travelling. She also enjoys reading fictional novels.
Dr Krish
Dr Krish has started working part time at Prevent Dental Suite since 2015. He is a gentle and caring dentist and liked by his staff and patients. He likes to spend extra time with his patients to educate them about their treatment plans so that the patients are well versed with the required treatment.
Dr Krish enjoys root canal treatments and highly experienced in crown/bridge and denture work. He is currently furthering his skills by doing courses in Oral surgery and Implant dentistry which will be valuable to the practice.
In his spare time, Dr Krish likes to play cricket and badminton. He loves watching movies every chance that he gets.
Dr Mamatha
Our associate dentist – Dr. Mamatha Vasudeva Qualified in 2009 from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences, Bangalore,India with Bachelor of Dental Surgery and worked in private general practice in Garden city Bangalore for 5 years.
Since moving to Australia in 2013, Dr Mamatha successfully successfully obtained licensure as a General Dentist in Australia by qualifying in the ‘Australian Dental Council Exams’ in 2013-2015.
Dr Mamatha has worked in Townsville first full time, resident dentist since 2015, followed by work in Brisbane since 2017.
Dr.Mamatha has extensive experience in all areas of dentistry including general, advanced restorative, preventive and cosmetic dentistry. She has extensive experience and is very passionate about Smile design, crown and bridge treatments and Smile makeovers.
She believes in providing high quality and affordable dentistry in a well-mannered and gentle, caring nature to ensure her patients are comfortable and have a pleasant experience.
Dr Mamatha is always keen on keeping her advanced treatment techniques updated by attending national and international conferences.
When not in practice, Dr Mamatha enjoys cooking, dancing , travelling abroad and loves to explore adventurous sports like skydiving.
Veena
Practice Manager
Veena has been passionately involved in the dental industry for over 15 years in Australia and India in varied roles from chairside and administrative to management, across multiple dental specialities.
Veena has a strong drive in striving for excellence by keeping up to date through CPDs and implementing them in daily practice.
She is empathetic and has worked closely with patients from different walks of life ranging from volunteer work in underprivileged areas to helping treat celebrities.
She has a “can do” work ethic and relishes in providing exceptional customer satisfaction. She always has a smile on her face and looks forward to meeting you!
Outside of work, Veena loves spending time with her 7 year old son, globe trotting, reading books cover to cover and ticking things off her bucket list!
Joanne
Front Office Coordinator
From the first time Joanne set foot in a dental surgery during work experience at school, she has loved the profession and having been in the industry for over 30 years, this love has not died.
Joanne joined Prevent Dental Suite in Jan 2015 as is a dedicated and hard working team member. With five children and eight grand children, Joanne brings valuable experience to the practice in dealing with both fellow staff and patients.
Joanne can handle anxious patients exceptionally well by trying to understand their fears and making them feel comfortable. The patients then feel at ease with the environment and procedures.
In her free time, Joanne enjoys spending time with her family and likes to go camping.
Brianna
Front Office Coordinator
Brianna has worked as a dental assistant and a dental front office coordinator for over 5 years.
She also has experience in dental practice management and enjoys making sure each and every patient has the most comfortable and relaxed experience as possible.
In her spare time, she enjoys drinking coffee and spending time with her two children who keep her very busy.
Belinda
Dental Assistant
Belinda brings with her to this practice many years of experience beginning in Sydney where she obtained here Cert III in Dental Assisting and also studied Dental Radiography. Much of her time in Sydney was spent working alongside a specialist Oral Surgeon where she gained added clinical knowledge and skills along with refining her ability to help patients allay any anxiety they may feel about dental treatment.
She is particularly interested in cosmetic dentistry and seeing how a great result brings self confidence and happiness to a patient.
After leaving Sydney she spent 14 years on the mid north coast of NSW working in a family friendly Dental Practice.
Work commitments they brought the family to Qld 10 years ago.
She has two sons that keep her busy.
Her interests outside of work include family time, the performing arts, reading and travel.
Sarah
Dental Assistant
Sarah has been in the dental industry for over 8 years.
She has worked in private practices as well as in a public dental hospital at Griffith University with dental students.
Sarah loves being outdoors in the garden or at the beach.