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DR HARDI DESAI graduated from Griffith University with Academic Excellence. He has grown up in Brisbane and is excited to be back practicing in his home city. Hardi is passionate about delivering quality health care, with a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and paediatrics. Hardi likes to ensure all of his patients feel comfortable and relaxed at the dentist with his calming and caring nature. He understands that most patients feel anxious and tailors his approach to their individual needs. Outside of dentistry, Hardi enjoys almost all sports, food and spending time with his friends and family.

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.

DR PRAVEENAA SARAVANAMUTHU graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Adelaide. She enjoys a wide range of dentistry with a particular love for restorative dentistry, endodontics, and oral surgery. Praveenaa is passionate about getting to know her patients and delivering high-quality dental care in a gentle and calming manner. She prides herself in providing holistic care and tailoring treatment to each patients’ individual needs. Outside of dentistry, Praveenaa enjoys spending time outdoors and keeping fit with sports like soccer and netball. As a new resident to the area, she also looks forward to discovering all that Brisbane has to offer.

DR MAEVE FLANAGAN graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Sciences from The University of Manchester in 2017. She has recently relocated to Brisbane and has previously practiced in the UK for the past 6 years. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and has a keen interest in minimally invasive dentistry as well as cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr Maeve has completed a yearlong course in Aesthetic and Restorative Cosmetic dentistry with Dr Chris Orr in London and has been practicing in a private practice in the UK to provide her patients with a range of treatments including short-term orthodontics and cosmetic solutions including ceramic and composite restorations to improve their smiles. She is passionate about delivering high quality dental care whilst ensuring that her patients feel comfortable during appointments and has been described as ‘the gentle dentist’ by many of her patients. Outside of dentistry, Dr Maeve is keen to explore Australia and travel around the country. She enjoys going to the gym and eating out in the many fabulous restaurants Brisbane has to offer.

DR RYAN LIANG graduated from Griffith University with First Class Honours in 2014 and was awarded the Endodontic Group prize for Excellence in Endodontics (Root canals). He has also completed a Graduate Diploma of Clinical Dentistry in Conscious Sedation and Pain Control at the University of Sydney which allows him to perform Conscious “Twilight” Sedation to help patients by reducing pain and anxiety during dental procedures. In 2021, he was awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Furthermore he was also awarded a Diploma of Implantology and a Diploma of Orthodontics/Dentofacial Orthopaedics from University of Jaime II (UJI). When Ryan is not studying, he enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, playing board games, walking the dogs, Latin dancing and hiking. Awards and Affiliations: Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Dental Surgeons – FRACDS (GDP) Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI) Member of the Australian Society of Dental Anaesthesiology (ASDA) Australian Dental Association Member International Association of Orthodontics (IAO) Member

DR LO-AN VU graduated from University of Qld in 1993. She enjoys all areas of general dentistry and is a strong advocate for the early development of good oral and facial health. Lo-An is a graduate of ACNEM (Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine) and has a passion for Veneers and Cosmetic Dentistry. She is also a member of the AADFA (Australasian Academy of Dento-Facial Aesthetic), and is trained and qualified in providing anti-wrinkle treatments. Memberships: ACNEM (Australian Association of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine) IAO (International Association of Orthodontics) AAOO (Australian Association of Oralfacial Orthopedics) AACP (American Academy of Cranialfacial Pain) AADFA (Australasian Academy of Dental Facial Aesthetics)

Dr Rahal Kuruppu enjoys working in all aspects of dentistry with a keen interest in oral surgery and restorative dentistry. He also likes working with children along and aims to provide practical solutions for his patients in order to help improve their smile, confidence and comfort. Outside of the clinic Rahal enjoys reading, travel, playing video games and playing sports such as soccer and cricket.