MEET US

Dr Christopher Milligan Chris graduated in 2004 and has been working in general practice ever since which means he now feels like an old hand whenever he meets new graduates! He enjoys all aspects of dentistry and has a particular interest in the use of dental ceramics. Chris passionately believes in the importance of having a great team to enable dentists to provide the highest possible standard of care in a warm welcoming environment, which is why he’s so proud to be a part of ToothKind. In his spare time, Chris enjoys mountain biking, surfing, and scuba diving, He’s currently learning Spanish and hopes to put this to good use on his next scuba trip!

Dr James Fox James is excited about modern dentistry and the quality of treatment he is able to offer.He is dedicated to pursuing excellence in patient care and believes in dentistry being gentle, and as pain-free as possible. James graduated from Newcastle University, UK in 2002. After a few years working in private practice, he followed his dream and moved to Brisbane in 2006. Away from Dentistry, James can found on the local mountain bike trails, in the gym or generally outdoors enjoying the best that South East Queensland has to offer.

Dr Ian Sugden Ian joined Toothkind in 2013 and brings considerable expertise in root canal therapy and wisdom teeth removal. He has considerable experience in both general practice and in various teaching positions. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife Heather and their four children. He also tries to complete a challenging crossword every day! Ian is currently head of endodontics and oral surgery at Toothkind.

Dr Jacky Shum Jacky has a reputation for her gentle chair side manner. She is proud to focus on communication, and to provide a dental experience where patients can smile during and after their treatment. Jacky joined the Toothkind team in early 2015 and has found the practice philosophy to be a perfect match. A local graduate of Griffith University (Gold Coast), with awards for Academic Excellence, Jacky is passionate about continual expansion of her scope of practice. She has a keen interest in cosmetic dentistry. In her spare time, Jacky loves being in open space in the hinterland or by the water. She is a yoga student, a cooking enthusiast, and enjoys getting lost in books and in travel.

Dr Gejing Huang Gejing (Ge) graduated from University of Otago, New Zealand 2010. Since graduation, She has been practising in Australia with a good exposure to a wide variety of general dentistry including restorative, crowns and bridges, dentures, root canal treatments and minor oral surgery. She has a special interest in orthodontic treatment, cosmetic dentistry and smile design. She believes in practicing good quality dentistry and flexible approach to work to provide first-rate care to patients. Outside the dental surgery, Ge does contemporary dancing, painting and sculpturing. In her spare time, she is building her contemporary art portfolio and hoping to have an exhibition in Tate Modern when she’s 80, or maybe 90.

Dr Lisa Padia Dr Lisa Padia graduated in 2003 from BVP deemed university in India. She then moved to Adelaide and completed her diploma in Heath Service Management from Flinders university. Upon acceptance by Australian Dental Council in 2009 -she worked in Happy Valley Dental Surgery, Adelaide for 5 years before moving to Brisbane last year. She is experienced in all aspects of general dentistry and known among patients for her caring and compassionate nature. She believes in preventive , minimal invasive dentistry and most appropriate patient care according to individual needs. She has a relentless attitude to learn more and improve her skills. She enjoys working with cerec and is trained to provide Invisalign. She is loving the Brisbane weather and enjoys long walks, yoga, scuba diving and travelling in her free time.

Dr Tarra Lind Before earning qualifications in dentistry at the University of Queensland, Dr Tarra Lind was already qualified as a registered nurse. Her long-standing dedication to others’ health translated to success as a fledgeling dentist: in her graduating year, Dr Lind was one of 50 dental students chosen nationally to work as part of the voluntary dental graduate program. Although Dr Lind enjoys helping all patients with a variety of issues, she is particularly interested in kids’ dentistry, special needs and dental anxiety. Her experience and warm demeanour are a helpful combination if you’re anxious about dental visits! Dr Lind is also a member of the Australian Dental Association. When she’s not working in the clinic, Dr Lind enjoys spending time with her family and creating terrariums.

Dr Carla Rocha Carla graduated from the Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in 2000. She further developed her skills through postgraduate courses in Prosthodontics (2003), Implant Dentistry (2007) and Public and Primary Dental Health – University of Western Australia (2011).   With over 15 years of clinical experience, Carla has a passion for family dentistry. She rejoices in interacting with all age groups and focuses her practice on empowering people to live healthy lives and enjoy their smiles.   Carla is an active member of the local dental community. This includes being a member of the Australian Dental Association and The Australian Society of Implant Dentistry, as well as holding a Research Fellow position at The International Research Collaborative – Oral Health and Equity (School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology, UWA).   In her life outside dentistry, Carla and her young family enjoy outdoor activities and traveling.

Dr Mona Giri

Mona has been into dentistry for almost 14 years. She graduated in 2006 from Peoples Dental College and Hospital Nepal and worked as a general dentist till 2011 after which she undertook additional training in Periodontology and Oral Implantology in the National Academy of Medical Sciences, Nepal, from 2011 till 2014 and continued working in the National Academy as Periodontist.

After having worked in the department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology for some time, she decided to move to Australia in 2017 to join her husband who was working as a dentist in Australia. Then after, she took additional training in Australia before sitting in Australian Dental Council Exams in 2019 and got registered with AHPRA. She has been regularly taking CPD since then to update herself.

She is an affectionate mom so enjoys treating kids and focuses in preventive and restorative dentistry. Apart from dentistry she loves to travel and has traveled to many countries in America, Europe and Asia with her dentist husband.

She believes in treating general dental conditions in a very relaxed environment so the patients are not overwhelmed and are comfortable in the dental clinic. Mohana is keen about treating gum disease and helping patients to improve their oral health, bad breath and bleeding gums. She believes in building long term relationships with her patients and overall patient management.

Besides work, she loves travelling around the globe.

J’aime-Leigh graduated from Central Queensland University with a Bachelor degree in Oral Health Therapy. As an Oral Health Therapist or OHT, J’aime-Leigh enjoys seeing patients of all ages for a wide range of dental procedures including, but not limited to, routine dental check-ups, x-rays, cleans, fillings, treatment for gum disease and a range of children’s dentistry.

J’aime-Leigh is committed to making dental appointments fun, stress free and informative for all patients. Whether she is treating children or adults J’aime-Leigh’s gentle, and compassionate approach aims to build a trusting relationship with anyone she treats.

J’aime-Leigh’s background in early childhood education helps to make children feel at ease during their appointment, by making children feel comfortable during their dental visit J’aime-Leigh hopes to create positive association with the dentist which will last a lifetime.

Dr. Ghadami completed his Bachelor of Oral Health in dental science and Masters of Dentistry program at Griffith University GC.

Dr. Ghadami brings an unparalleled level of patient care and management through his enthusiastic and motivated demeanor.

Dr. Ghadami prides himself in his ability to relay complex information succinctly and thoroughly in a way which is inclusive to all demographics. Whilst enjoying all aspects of dentistry

Dr. Ghadami has a special interest in surgical extraction cases and implant dentistry. In his past time,

Dr. G enjoys playing sports (trying to run a sub 17MIN), and watching wildlife documentaries.

Dr. Jin Gan graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2006.
She has practiced in rural and metropolitan Queensland and has called Brisbane home for over a decade.
Having grown up in Singapore, she is also fluent in conversational Mandarin.
She also holds a Bachelor of Laws and is actively involved in committee work with the Australian Dental Association.
Her special interest areas are crowns, implants and providing dental treatment including the removal of wisdom teeth under general anesthesia.

Dr Zaw is a dedicated and gentle dentist, with a strong commitment to providing good experience to the patients. He understands that visiting the dentist is not something everyone looks forward to, however he strives to make the visit as pleasant as possible.

After graduating from the prestigious University of Sheffield in 2013, he embarked on a journey across Queensland, gaining valuable experience and insights into diverse dental health challenges and treatments.

His special interests include the placement of dental implants, performing root canal therapy and crafting crowns and bridges. These skills allow restoration of function and aesthetics to the patients’ smiles, improving their quality of life.

He also aims to undertake the removal of wisdom teeth atraumatically as possible, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.

Constantly seeking to expand knowledge and skills in the ever-evolving field of dentistry, Dr Zaw looks forward to serving his patients with the highest standard of dental care.

Duman graduated from Griffith University with awards for academic excellence. During his study, he gained more experience in emergency dental treatments by doing his placement in the public sector.
Although Duman is confident with all aspects of general dentistry, he is more passionate about surgical and prosthetic treatments and has plans to have more advanced trainings in the oral surgery field. He cares about the results of his treatment and loves to see patients happy and satisfied. He likes to know his patients and tailor the treatments to meet the patients’ needs. He keeps his knowledge up to date by attending professional development courses.

Apart from English, Duman can speak in Azerbaijani (his native language), Turkish and Farsi.

On his weekends, he likes to spend time with his wife and young daughter. In his life outside work, he enjoys playing snooker and tennis. He is passionate about music and loves listening to live music!

Melinda Carter- Business Manager Melinda has been part of the team at Toothkind since opening their first practice in 2010. Melinda is our Business Manager, her role is to ensure the smooth running of all the practices by managing the team and supporting the Dentists. Melinda really understands the values and ethos that we have here at Toothkind “where people come first” with a “focus on great customer service and ensuring our team provide this to our patients at all times.” Melinda has 34 years’ experience working in Dental practices and she brings dedication as well as her wealth of knowledge and experience, and her natural people skills to our dental office everyday day. Outside of work she can be found keeping busy with her husband Brendan and her 4 children.

Nicole Bryer Nicole is a mother of 2 adult daughters. She is a qualified hairdresser by trade and has also worked in retail for many years. Nicole’s interests are movies, reading, rugby league and spending time with family & friends. She loves her current position as a receptionist at Toothkind Deagon

Nikolas Levonis Nik started at Toothkind 8 years ago when he was at school, as a school based trainee. He have since remained at Toothkind after finishing school and is continuing to study a certificate 4 in Dental assisting. Nik is pursuing his goal to become a Dentist in the next few years. When Nik is not studying he enjoys hanging out with his friends and family.