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Dr John Dela Pena studied at the University of Queensland, earning a Bachelor of Science with Honours in 2011. He later completed a Graduate Diploma of Dentistry and a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science from Griffith University in 2017. John fervently believes in maintaining an honest and open dialogue with patients and focuses on creating custom tailored treatment plans that cater to the needs of the individual. This patient-centricity is tantamount to his status as a competent dentist in Chermside. Dr Pena is proficient in all areas of modern dental care but is particularly interested in pursuing preventative dentistry. Aside from the evolutionary dental sphere, he is passionate about keeping himself in tip top shape through exercise.

Dr John Roberts-Thomson has graduated from the University of Melbourne and has worked in both the public and private sectors. Originally from Brisbane, he is returning to his roots and enjoys water sports and the outdoors. John's special interests are oral surgery and cosmetics and loves helping anxious patients feel welcome and at home.

Phil graduated from the University of Queensland in 2008. After working for several years in private practices in Noosa, Phil returned to his hometown of Brisbane. He has completed additional study relating to the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Snoring in a dental setting. Away from the clinic Phil will often be spotted using a Dyson Vacuum Cleaner on account of the two large Maine Coon cats that now reside at home.

Jill has been working in the dental industry for many years, initially as an Oral Health Therapist, before she became a dental surgeon. She graduated her Dentistry degree with first class honours, and excellence awards in Prosthodontics and Paediatric dentistry as well as student leadership. Jill has a special interest in oral surgery and the treatment of patients under general anaesthetics. Jill has worked with specialists in the field, gaining experience in many areas including cosmetic dentistry and orthodontics. She is excellent with anxious patients, children and those with special needs and has a caring chairside manner and makes the most anxious feel at ease. She was mentored by Dr John McCann in oral surgery and special needs dentistry in our outpatient theatre under sedation and general anaesthetic. When Jill isn’t in the practice she is spending time with her growing family, and enjoying renovating her 1940s cottage.

I joined the NDC team in January 2018. I graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Hons) from Cardiff University (UK) in 2013. Since graduating I have been awarded the postgraduate Diploma for Membership of the Faculty of Dental Surgery (Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh).