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Dr Catreen Abbas completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree in 2012. She has grasped every opportunity to fulfil her passion in helping her patients and making sure they have the best pain free experience possible. A firm believer in lifelong learning. Dr Abbas has a pronounced dedication to continued education. She has completed numerous hours of postgraduate courses. Particularly trying to bond modern technology with Dentistry. Dr Abbas favours Oral Surgery, Invisalign, and Cosmetic Dentistry. She is also dedicated to preventative dentistry. Dr Abbas always tries to brighten the day with her caring and comfortable personality. Catreen’s happy nature, patience and a gentle hand are essential to put our anxious patients at ease. When away from work Catreen is usually exploring nature.

Rita Chen - Oral Health Therapist She ensures all patients feel welcomed and consistently strives for excellence in patient care during dental treatments. Rita Chen has been in the dental industry for over 10 years. Rita completed her bachelor’s degree in Oral Health Therapy at the University of Newcastle. Rita is also a dental technician who has gained experience from working at Sydney Dental Hospital. She also maintains a high standard in infection prevention control at our practice. In addition, Rita aims to focus on increasing oral health awareness in public, such as nursing homes and geriatric facilities. In her spare time, Rita is a disciplined professional yoga practitioner and a yoga teacher.

Dr Tia Bai received her dental degree from the University of Sydney and comes with a wealth of experience in preventative and restorative care. Her infectious and calming energy allows for the utmost gentle dental care not just at Dental Residence but also in her role as a Clinical Mentor/Academic at the University of Sydney. Tia practices the full scope of dentistry to serve the local community. She is well versed in all aspects of dentistry with a particular interest in pain free dental treatment with the best options provided for our patients. Tia is passionate about looking after the long-term dental needs of her patients and loves seeing them smile with confidence. Outside dentistry, Tia enjoys spending time with her family and has two beautiful children!

Dr. Simon Khalil DMD is a general and cosmetic dentist. He received both his undergraduate and Doctorate degrees from The University of Sydney. He proudly stands on the reputation this institution has gained as one which produces the strongest clinical dentists in the country. Dr. Khalil has a special interest in anxiety management and has the tools to create a pleasant environment, especially for those with a fear of dentists. He has mentored other dentists on creating better harmony with their patients. His kind, passionate and energetic personality allows him to build great relationships with his patients. Dr. Khalil has worked along side some of the best Dentists worldwide including Dr. Bill Dorman (USA). He specialises in single-visit porcelain crowns, Invisalign, veneers and wisdom teeth removal. Dr. Khalil feels privileged to be providing a health service in the local community where he grew up. He has also provided dental aid abroad in nations such as East Timor, Vanuatu, Haiti, Lebanon and Cambodia. Dr. Khalil attends dental education courses and seminars several times a year to stay up to date with the most modern and effective treatments in dentistry.