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With nearly 35 years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of treating generations of families in the same rural communities. Building trust and genuine connections with patients is at the heart of my practice, especially helping nervous patients feel at ease and supported. While I enjoy long-term, complex care, I’m also happy to provide one-off emergency or restorative treatments, particularly when I’m not based at a clinic full-time. I refer complex procedures like implants, wisdom tooth surgeries, and non-emergency root canals to ensure patients receive consistent, high-quality care. For over 25 years, I’ve worked with the same close-knit team, built on shared values of respect, compassion, and individualised patient care. I bring a practical, problem-solving approach, communicate in patient-friendly terms, and treat everyone from toddlers to centenarians with the same warmth and respect, regardless of background. Qualifications Bachalor of Dental Science University of Western Australia, 1991 Procedures General dentistry Emergency dentistry Preventative dentistry Crown and Bridge Dental anxiety

Born and raised in the Philippines, Dr Theresa Go-Svede is a dedicated and experienced dentist with over 13 years of clinical experience. Fluent in both English and Tagalog, Dr Theresa Go-Svede is passionate about creating a comfortable and welcoming environment for patients from diverse backgrounds. After graduating in 2013 in the Philippines, Dr Theresa Go-Svdede further expanded their professional qualifications by successfully completing the Australian Dental Council (ADC) accreditation process in 2017. Since then, they have continued to provide high-quality, patient-centred dental care while staying up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry. Dr Theresa Go-Svede has a special interest in aesthetic dentistry and dental implants, helping patients achieve healthy, functional, and confident smiles. Their approach combines clinical excellence with a keen eye for detail, ensuring treatment outcomes that are both natural-looking and long-lasting.

Yamuna Shivananda graduated from UWA in 2013, where she worked at various private dental clinics in Perth. She first joined St John Dental (previously Apollo Dental) in 2015 and worked in both Joondalup & Armadale dental clinics. During her time at Joondalup and Armadale, Yamuna gained experience in different demographics and procedures. Following a short break, Yamuna re-joined St John Dental Joondalup in Nov 2019. Yamuna has an interest in cosmetic dentistry, pain-free dentistry, treatment of anxious patients and children’s dentistry. Aside from dentistry, she enjoys music, experimenting with plant-based recipes and animal rights activism.