Book with National Dental Care, Browns Plains

Dr Andrea Yong graduated for the University of Queensland in 1985 with a Bachelor of Dental Science. She has spent years working in a country town, but decided to move back to Brisbane a few years ago. She is dedicated to providing a high standard of care for all her patients. Dr Andrea offers a wide range of dental treatment including complex restorative treatment, crown and bridge, root canal treatment and dentures. She also has a special interest in helping people with sleep apnoea. In her spare time she loves to cook, travel overseas and spend time with her family and friends.

I graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Honours) in 2013 and have been a full-time employee of National Dental Care since early 2014. I am a caring and dedicated dentist with competency, skills and experience across all facets of clinical and general dentistry. In order to provide the highest quality of care to my patients, I am efficient in utilising the latest techniques and state-of-the-art equipment which allow me to produce same-day crowns and ceramic restorations, diagnose early stages of decay with our Diagnocam and show you detailed images of dental conditions within your mouth with our intra-oral cameras. I am competent in performing Invisalign treatment which allows me to offer my patients a virtually invisible and effective approach to straightening their teeth. I am very passionate about providing excellent patient care and my focus is always on what is best for my patients. I also have a proven ability to calm and reassure even the most anxious of people. Outside of dentistry, I enjoy building expert Lego sets with my husband, travelling and spending quality time with my family and friends. I am fluent in Arabic and English.

Dr Ersan Karadeniz completed his Bachelor of Dentistry at Hacettepe University, one of the most prestigious universities in Turkey before moving to Sydney to embark into a Doctor of Philosophy in Orthodontics at the University of Sydney where he was awarded a PhD in Orthodontics in 2011. In 2012, he returned to Turkey to fulfil clinical training in Orthodontics at Karadeniz Technical University where he also worked as Assistant Professor in Orthodontics until 2017. In 2017, he moved back to Australia with his family and worked as full-time Senior Lecturer in Orthodontics at James Cook University, Cairns where he was actively involved in teaching, research, academia and clinical practice. Ersan holds a specialist Orthodontist registration in Turkey, he is a member of the Australian Dental Association, World Federation of Orthodontists, European Orthodontic Society and Turkish Orthodontic Society. Ersan has published several scientific articles in major peer-reviewed orthodontic journals. Ersan is a general dentist with special interest in Orthodontics in Australia. He enjoys treating children, adolescents and adults. He aims to achieve the best dental and facial outcomes, while making orthodontic treatment the most enjoyable experience for all his patients. Outside of dental practice, Ersan enjoys barbecues with friends and family and is a strong supporter of Trabzonspor, his hometown football club.

Mahdi Alwandawi obtained a Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health in 2009. Ever since graduation, Mahdi has been practicing dental therapy and hygiene in both public and private settings. He is a proficient oral health therapist in Browns Plains who holds a special interest in the treatment of periodontal disease and children dentistry whilst maintaining a stringent focus on preventative care. Mr Alwandawi is passionate about empowering his patients through education and is an advocate of spreading awareness about the holistic link between oral health and overall health. Aside from the practice, Mahdi loves to pursue outdoor sports such as soccer.

Mr Jason Tarca graduated with a Bachelor of Oral Health from the University of Queensland in 2012. Mr Tarca is a competent oral health therapist in Algester with a wealth of experience working a rural dental practice at Ayr, in North Queensland. He is proficient in a range of comprehensive dental procedures with a particular emphasis on treatment and management of gum disease. Jason is an avid supporter of preventative care and firmly believes in the idea that prevention is better than a cure. His diverse background allows him to treat a variety of patients from all walks of life. In his spare time, Mr Tarca enjoys exercise and keeping himself in tip top shape. Many thanks!