Dentistry is our passion.
It is our aim to make your visit with us a comfortable one. Our dentists are locally trained, regularly educated, and are here to help you make an informed decision about the best treatment that we can offer.
We are here to hold your hand to guide you through difficult scenarios – which fortunately we can work on together with you to obtain amazing life-changing smiles that dentistry can offer!
Our certified dental nurses, Cassie and Stacey, will be familiar faces who you will meet regularly. They work together with our dentists to cater for your individual needs and to achieve the very best outcome for you in a relaxed, stress-free environment.
Dr. Michelle Van BHSc. MDent. (Latrobe) (Female)
Since completing her Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters in Dentistry in 2013, Michelle has gained a wealth of experience from practising as a general dentist in several private practices across Melbourne.
Her experience has developed her passion for providing the best quality care to her patients. You will often see her engaging in lengthy conversations with her patients, talking with them to understand their goals, in order to provide comprehensive and tailored dental care.
She joins our team with a strong interest in restorative and aesthetic dentistry, as well as orthodontics (including early intervention orthodontics, Myobrace, fixed braces and Invisalign) and children’s dentistry. She is a certified Invisalign provider and has completed training to provide treatment under relative analgesia (nitrous oxide).
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys being in the great outdoors and volunteering. Ask her about dental volunteer trip to Vietnam last year!
Michelle speaks English and Vietnamese, and is JLPT N2 proficient in Japanese. She is available on Thursdays and alternate Saturdays.
Dr. Timothy Van (W.A)
Timothy completed his Bachelor of Dental Science from the University of Western Australia in 2008 and moved from the sunny beaches of Western Australia to establish his practice in Melbourne.
His broad exposure to treating patients over the many years, as well as his dedication to continued professional studies, has led him to develop a strong interest in the management of complex dental problems and cosmetic dental rehabilitation (including dental implants).
His achievements to-date include:
- gIDE Master Clinical Implant Program (Loma Linda University, Los Angeles) alumni
- Nobel Biocare MALO All-on-4 training
- Progressive Orthodontics graduate
- Advanced certified Invisalign provider
- Accredited provider of relative analgesia (nitrous oxide and treatment under Twilight Sedation
- Team leader for multiple CHAT dental volunteer trips to Vietnam
- Diode laser certification
Timothy is not only passionate about his work, but he is also passionate about his family. In his time outside of dentistry, he enjoys spending time and building memories with his wife and two young girls.
Timothy is fluent in English, Cantonese, Vietnamese and Mandarin. He consults on Tuesday afternoons.
