ABOUT US

Dr Robert Espino

Principal Dentist/Owner

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of East Manila
• Australian Dental Council Certificate 2007
• Registered Nurse, University of Technology Sydney
• Has extensive training in Implant Surgery and has a passion for cosmetic dentistry
• Myobrace Educator
• Outside of dentistry, Dr Robert enjoys mountain bike riding and surfing

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Dr Yippella Espino

Principal Dentist/Owner

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), University of East Manila
• Australian Dental Council Certificate 2006
• Practicing dentistry for 25 years both in Australia and overseas
• Enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is happy to bring back smiles to patients. She strives to make every visit to the dentist a pleasant one.
• Has extensive training in Orthodontics and is accredited to prescribe Invisalign.
• Myobrace Educator
• When she’s not thinking about teeth Dr Yippella either spends her time in the garden or playing around in interior decorating and design. She also loves photography and is often the one behind the camera!

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Dr Amelita Simpson

Associate Dentist

• Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), De Ocampo Memorial College, Manilla
• A Fellow of International College of Dentists (FICD).
• Completed her master’s in philosophy at University of Sydney in 2017.
• Registered with AHPRA.
• Myobrace Educator.
• During the week, Dr Amy can be found at Sydney Local Heath District/Sydney Dental Hospital as Section Head of Oral Surgery and Diagnostic Imaging Department.
• Clinical Lecturer/ University of Sydney, Faculty of Dentistry/ Dento Maxillo Facial Radiology since 2008.
• Visiting Clinical Lecturer / Charles Stuart University.
• Enjoys working in a team and loves teaching people.
• When Dr Amy isn’t at work she’s more than likely at the antique store searching for the perfect tea cup.

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Chelsea Holmes

Dental Assistant/Administration

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting, TAFE NSW.
• Qualified first aid responder.
• Chelsea’s big friendly smile & caring attitude is sure to help ease the nerves and make your trip to the dentist a pleasant one.
• In her spare time Chelsea loves cooking and spending time with her family, friends and two gorgeous puppies; Shiloh and Gypsy.

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Kia Holmes

Dental Assistant/Administration

• Kia has been here since we bought the practice in 2011, working part time whilst raising her son and studying.
• Qualified first aid responder.
• Currently studying Bachelor of Science (Psychology) at University of New South Wales and is also learning to speak French!
• Mother of Pedro, the handsome young man in our photos.
• When she's not at work or university, Kia enjoys gardening and spending time with her family and over-sized dog, Albert.

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Indiana Wilkinson

Dental Assistant/Administration

• Certificate III in Dental Assisting, TAFE NSW.
• Completed traineeship at Westmead Dental Hospital, 2014.
• Qualified first aid responder.
• Indi’s compassionate, bubbly, kind nature will help you feel comfortable while coming to see us.
• Hobbies include; art, running, music, travel and spending time with her family and friends.

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Dr Jennifer Saculo- Gavanes

Associate Dentist

• Doctor of Dental Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, 2000
• Australian Dental Certificate April 2010
• Practices General Dentistry with special interest in Cosmetic Dentistry
• Special interest with training in Paediatric and Special Needs Dentistry
• On non work days, Dr Jennifer mostly spends her time relaxing and enjoying nature through trail hiking and running