BArts (USYD), DMD (MWU, Arizona)
Dr. Pelin’s multicultural background has broadened her dental
career internationally from USA to Australia. Growing up in
Sydney, she finished a double major Bachelor of Arts at USYD
after which she graduated from Doctor of Dental Medicine at
Midwestern University in the US. While attending Midwestern
University, Dr. Pelin received the Dean’s Clinician Award for
excellence in her cohort. She has since moved back to Sydney
after practicing in San Francisco, California for several years
where she gained valuable experience across a broad range of
patients and dental techniques. As a third-generation dentist with
an orthodontist father and paediatric dentist mother, Dr. Pelin was
immersed in dentistry her entire life while finding a passion for the
field at an early age.
Dr. Pelin’s conservative treatment philosophy has a focus on
holistic medicine, treating patients as a whole person linking their
dental health with their systemic and general wellbeing. Her
expertise in general dentistry lies in restorative dentistry, cosmetic
dentistry, restorative implantology ,orthodontics (clear aligners),
jaw disorders (TMD), interdisciplinary case management and sleep
apnea. At TDP, Dr. Pelin has implemented a robust sleep apnea
screening questionnaire for children due to the underdiagnosed
and misdiagnosed nature of the disorder which can have severe
implications for children’s health.
Outside of work, Dr. Pelin loves to adventure outdoors with her
husband Ricky and son Tiago on hikes and fly-fishing trips. She
also enjoys immersing herself in the Sydney culinary scene and
spending quality time with family and friends.