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Dr Thiviya Sivapatham works at St John Dental Cockburn. Thiviya was born and raised in Perth, graduating from The University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2015. She’s worked in both metropolitan and rural Western Australia as well as volunteering internationally in Sri Lanka and India. She regularly attends professional development courses to expand her knowledge in the growing field of Dentistry. Thiviya is a caring, gentle and approachable dentist who prides herself on good patient communication. She enjoys all aspects of Dentistry but takes a special interest in oral surgery, preventative and minimal invasive dentistry. Outside of work Thiviya is passionate about health and fitness, including finding new healthy recipes. She also enjoys music and spending time with her family and friends.

Dr Jonathan Lee graduated from the University of Western Australia and has spent time working in various private practices as well as tutoring dental students at the Oral Health Centre of Western Australia. Jon enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and is committed to providing high quality dental care to all his patients. He strives for clinical excellence and regularly attends continuing education courses to further his knowledge and skills. Jon aims to establish long lasting patient relationships with a gentle touch and caring nature to make each visit a pleasant and comfortable experience.

Dr Dharsh Sritharan trained as a dentist at University of Otago, graduating 2010 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery. Dharsh has been at St John Dental since 2015 and enjoys practicing a broad range of practice seeing adults and children of all ages. He has developed a special interest in: Cosmetic/Aesthetic dentistry Crown and bridgework Implant dentistry Extraction of wisdom teeth Dentures Full mouth rehabilitation Management of Worn Dentition Dr Dharsh is nearing completion of his post-graduate Masters of Clinical Dentistry in Prosthodontics at the prestigious King’s College in London. Dr Dharsh seeks to maintain a high level of clinical excellence through continuous education and collaborating with other dental specialists. Dharsh has a caring and informative approach to his clinical practice and looks forward to treating you at St John Dental. Outside of work, Dharsh enjoys his rugby and boxing and looks forward to enjoying Perth’s outdoor lifestyle.

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.

Dr Gabrielle Rogers works at St John Dental Cockburn. Gabrielle graduated from the University of Western Australia and joined our team at St John Dental. Gabrielle enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and her main focus is to make your visit a comfortable and positive experience for all age groups. Gabrielle enjoys cooking; dance classes and volunteering at her local animal shelters.

Hugo was born in Lima-Peru and graduated from San Martin de Porres University in 2005. Hugo has worked in both private and public dental practices and having his own practice in Peru gave him the opportunity to enjoy all aspects of dentistry. Hugo relocated to Perth in 2009 and completed a Diploma of Dental Technology to become a Dental Technician and laboratory manager in Perth whilst he prepared for his dental degree conversion exams. He successfully completed his Australian Dental Council examinations certificate in 2014 and has been working as a Dentist in private dental practices in Perth since then. Hugo prides himself in assisting patients to let go of their dental anxiety with his calm demeanour. Patients have found him to be compassionate and make his patients feel comfortable and relaxed. He explains dental treatment to his patient and believes in working with his patient as a team to achieve their dental goals. Hugo is committed to learning and is always looking for courses to attend to keep his knowledge up to date. He enjoys all aspects of dentistry ranging from general dentistry for both children and adults, to more complex dental procedures such as crowns, veneers, minor oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry including minor orthodontics with Invisalign treatment. Outside of work, Hugo loves spending time with his family and friends including his lovely pet rainbow lorikeet. He likes going to the gym and playing soccer.